From Overwhelmed Abroad to Confident & Independent
MEET LAUREN
The Challenge: Before Coaching
When Lauren moved halfway across the world for grad school, everyone called her brave.
Inside? She felt anything but.
She was:
• excited for a new beginning… and terrified she’d made the wrong choice
• overwhelmed by perfectionism and academic pressure
• constantly second-guessing whether she truly belonged
• afraid she wasn’t who everyone expected her to be
• alone in a foreign country, far from every comfort and support system
She wasn’t just navigating a program — she was navigating identity, belonging, and independence.
She tried to push through by working harder…
but it only left her exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from herself.
“For years, I struggled to balance work and self-care, but with Carie’s guidance, everything shifted. It’s been a total game-changer. I’m not just getting more done, I’m actually enjoying my research and feeling more fulfilled.””
— Lauren, Graduate Student
The Turning Point: Her First Step
Lauren reached out because she wanted to:
• enjoy her life again — not just her academic checklists
• trust herself instead of seeking reassurance from others
• find confidence in who she was becoming
• know her decision to move was truly her authentic yes
Through coaching — and the Authentic Yes™ Framework — she learned to:
• separate her worth from productivity
• choose what she wanted, not what was expected
• give herself grace instead of pressure
• trust her voice in a completely new environment
• build independence without isolation
Slowly, excitement returned — this time grounded in confidence.
The Transformation: After Coaching
Lauren didn’t just survive her big leap — she thrived.
Today, she:
• earned her Master’s degree
• feels confident in her independence
• experiences joy in her research again
• balances ambition with real self-care
• makes decisions that feel aligned — not performative
Her life isn’t about proving her worth anymore.
It’s about living it.
You Deserve to Feel Proud of the Life You Chose
If you’re in a new season — and unsure whether you fit it…
Let’s reconnect you to the bold woman who made the move in the first place.