From Skeptical & Stuck to Putting Herself First
MEET NATALIE
The Challenge: Before Coaching
Natalie didn’t entirely believe coaching could help her.
She had spent years prioritizing everyone else — work responsibilities, family needs, other people’s expectations. Her own desires always slid to the bottom of the list.
Even when she knew she needed change, she felt:
• unsure whether she deserved to invest in herself
• overwhelmed by constant problem-solving at work
• tangled in limiting thoughts she didn’t know how to escape
• disconnected from her own wants and well-being
She craved a life where she mattered in her own story…
but doubted coaching could be the thing that helped her get there.
“I was skeptical about coaching at first, but I was desperate to finally put myself first—and I’m so glad I did. Carie made concepts like limiting thoughts so easy to understand, and her warmth and insight made her one of the easiest people to talk to.”
— Natalie, Benefits Manager
The Turning Point: Her First Step
Natalie didn’t arrive convinced.
She arrived courageous — willing to try one thing differently.
In our work together using the Authentic Yes™ method, she:
• learned to identify and dismantle beliefs that kept her small
• discovered simple mindset tools she could apply immediately
• experienced what it feels like to be heard without judgment
• got permission — and encouragement — to finally prioritize herself
The shift wasn’t forced.
It was warm, grounded, and surprisingly easy to talk through.
The Transformation: After Coaching
Natalie’s skepticism didn’t disappear overnight —
it faded as her confidence grew.
She now:
• understands the stories that were holding her back
• speaks about her needs with more honesty and ease
• puts herself first without guilt
• trusts her own insight and intuition
• sees coaching not as indulgent — but essential to her growth
For the first time, she isn’t waiting for permission to choose herself.
You Can Start Even if When Skeptical
You just have to want something better.