I'm a certified life coach (CPCC, ICF ACC) with an M.A. in Sociology and Psychology, and I've spent 17 years helping high-achieving women navigate life's toughest transitions.
But here's what really drives me: I can't stand watching brilliant, capable women waste years of their lives living for everyone else.
I Know What Burnout Feels Like Because I've Lived It
I didn't become a burnout recovery coach because I read about it in a textbook. I became one because I've been there — overwhelmed, exhausted, totally out of my depth, and living a life that didn't feel like mine.
Years ago, I was working in telecoms. From the outside, everything looked great. People saw my potential. They promoted me. They wanted me to do well. I was ticking all the boxes, doing what I was "supposed" to do.
But inside? I felt like an imposter about to be exposed. I was drowning in overwhelm, resentful, and completely burnt out.
So I did what many burnt-out women fantasise about: I burnt it all down. I left. I walked away. I blew up the life I'd built because I couldn't see another way out.
And whilst leaving was necessary for me at the time, here's what I learned: you don't have to blow everything up to feel alive again.
That's why I do this work. I coach women through burnout recovery so they don't have to make the same choice I did. So they can redesign their lives from the inside out — without quitting everything, without running away, without waiting until they hit rock bottom.
My approach is informed by 17 years of professional experience and an M.A. in Sociology and Psychology — which taught me why we get stuck in patterns that don't serve us. But the coaching is what helps women actually change those patterns.
If you're burnt out and wondering if there's another way — there is. And I'm here to help you find it.
Who I Work With
My clients are high-achieving women in their 30s and 40s who look successful on the outside but feel exhausted and empty on the inside.
They've checked all the boxes — the career, the relationship, the life that looks "good on paper." But they've lost themselves along the way.
They're capable, driven women who are:
Exhausted all the time, even after a full night's sleep
Going through the motions but feeling nothing
Wondering "Is this really all there is?"
Fantasising about running away from their own life
Too drained to even figure out what they actually want
If this sounds familiar, you're exactly who I work with.
My Approach
I don't do fluffy affirmations or toxic positivity. I do honest conversations, practical strategies, and real transformation.
Through The Reclaim Programme (6-month 1:1 coaching), you'll:
Identify what's actually draining you (it's often not what you think)
Set boundaries without guilt
Make decisions with confidence
Reclaim your energy and build a life that actually fits you
Not ready for six months? Try the Unstuck Clinic — a single 90-minute intensive session to get unstuck on one specific issue.
Everything starts with a free 50-minute clarity call where we talk honestly about what's going on and whether coaching is right for you. No pressure, no sales pitch — just clarity.
“I worked with Carola for a year and found her coaching expertise invaluable in my transition from a permanent employee to a self-employed professional. During that year working with Carola, I’ve grown in confidence and self-assuredness in my professional life, and I enjoy the positive knock-on effects on my personal life. I consider my year of work with Carola to have been extremely beneficial and would whole-heartedly recommend her to others.”
Ready to Stop Performing and Start Living
If you're burnt out and ready for change, let's talk.
