SUPPORT FOR LEADERS IS AT THE HEART OF WHAT we DO

Stephanie has been my coach for over three years. Whether we’re talking about strategy creation, building executive presence, team leadership, or getting “unstuck” in a situation, she intuitively knows when to provide guidance, empathy, or a push. Since working with Stephanie, I’ve been promoted into senior leadership, and referred her to coach other leaders within my org. I’d recommend her to anyone who’s interested in growing as a leader.

— Steph Donily, Head of Corporate Marketing at Zapier

Stephanie's coaching in her Mental Fitness program came at a pivotal moment for me! Her guidance through this program helped me build confidence, create new routines, put a name to mental habits that were holding me back, and build connections with fellow leaders that I can now call a support system. Her ability to listen, ask the right questions, and foster community within this group allowed for the vulnerability that helped me make significant strides towards being a more confident leader. I'm grateful to Stephanie for her incredible support and the lasting impact she's had on both my professional and personal life through this wonderful program.

— Danielle, Jan 2023 Participant

Stephanie’s Mental Fitness Program has been instrumental in empowering me to dim my inner saboteurs – those unhelpful, judgmental thoughts that often cloud our perception.

Through working with Stephanie, I've gained the tools to recognize these sabotaging thoughts and redirect my focus towards my strengths, allowing me to see situations with more clarity and objectivity. This shift has enabled me to improve my emotional regulation, ensuring that fleeting thoughts no longer dictate my actions, self-confidence, and assumptions of others and their intentions.

Instead, I've become more connected with my “higher self”, being able to make better decisions and operate from a place of strength, compassion, and curiosity while holding firm boundaries and a deeper respect for myself and those around me.

— Jill, April 2023 Participant

Stephanie’s Mental Fitness program helped to remind me how to respond proactively rather than reactively - and to always give others the gift of grace. I almost didn’t join this program because I thought I was already self-aware, but the unique framework of saboteur and sage gave me new insights about myself. If you’re thinking about how to strengthen your mindset and improve both your personal and professional life, this is a worthwhile opportunity for reflection and growth.

— Jamie, January 2024 Participant

The Mental Fitness Group program has significantly shifted the way I approach my day-to-day life and how I tackle career decisions. My day-to-day is now punctuated by mindfulness practices inspired by the PQ method that meaningfully takes me out of stress and emotional spirals. It has also reframed my next career step, no longer making it my ultimate goal to be achieved (or an embodiment of my entire identity), but rather one of many vehicles to express values that are important to me like cultivating a learner’s mindset, contributing to the greater good and being amongst supportive colleagues.

I started out skeptical about the PQ process. The labels around saboteurs, sages, and the practice of PQ reps, but I trusted Stephanie as a guide and coach and I really liked the idea of a cohort of professional women to discuss my struggles in life, work, identity, and self-worth with. The community of other women I met was so valuable to me and hearing their stories helped me to make such meaningful changes in my life.

— Katherine, Jan 2023 Participant

Joining Stephanie's Mental Fitness Program was, by far, one of the best decisions I made last year. I was struggling with impostor syndrome and feeling stuck in my role, yet I was too burnt out to consider other possibilities. Weekly meetings with Stephanie and the Mental Fitness Group allowed me to 'zoom out,' pushing me to reconsider my situation and my sense of agency. Learning from and listening to the stories of other incredible women not only helped me gain clarity on my path and next steps but also provided a strong sense of accountability, community, and support. This was particularly beneficial as I began interviewing for new roles. When I eventually landed something that was exactly what I hoped for professionally and financially, I had the right state of mind to know I should take it and I would thrive there. Oh, and I also built friendships and relationships that I know will last a long time!

— Sofia, April 2023 Participant

I have been working with Stephanie over the last several months. Not only are our sessions enjoyable, but I have also learned so much. She has really helped me to think critically about my growth and development, but she has also helped me to recognise the things that I’m doing well already. She has helped me to base my future goals on areas I'm already strong and helped shape a plan for growing in areas I'd like to focus on.

— S, VP of Finance

Coaching with Stephanie was so helpful, especially to talk through thorny issues. Her approach helped me take new angles or a wider lens to problems and this led to better actions and outcomes than I would have otherwise.

It was especially helpful while going through an organizational change where I didn't have a manager to have these deep conversations with.

Initially, cost was a barrier that prevented me from seeking coaching, but the investment was well worth it! For someone considering coaching, I'd recommend giving it a try even if your company won't pay for it and you need to self fund - the cost is a reminder (1) how valuable your time is and (2) how important the quality of your work decisions are.

— T, Director of Sales