You’ve Spent Your Life Saying ‘Yes’ to Everyone Else—Now It’s Time to Say ‘Yes’ to Yourself.

I’ll help you to stop living for approval & start living for your own joy, freedom, and fulfillment.

Hey there, I’m Carie.

BOUNDARY BUILDER & RECOVERING PEOPLE-PLEASER

I know the weight of expectations. The quiet exhaustion of always being the reliable one, the easygoing one, the one who never asks for too much. The fear that saying no or choosing yourself might make you unworthy of love, success, or belonging.

But here’s what I’ve learned:
You don’t have to prove your worth. You don’t have to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. And you definitely don’t have to stay stuck in a life that doesn’t light you up.

As a certified life coach, I help midlife women—women like you—break free from the cycle of people-pleasing, self-doubt, and fear of change. Together, we work through the limiting beliefs that keep you small and start creating a life where you are the priority. Because I know from experience that the hardest step isn’t figuring out what you want—it’s giving yourself permission to go after it.

Helping people-pleasers isn’t just my work—it’s my purpose. Because I believe in a world where women stop apologizing for wanting more. Where you wake up excited for the life you’re building, instead of exhausted by the one you’re maintaining for everyone else. Where success isn’t measured by how well you meet expectations, but by how deeply you feel at home in your own life.

If you’re ready to stop living for everyone else and start stepping into your life, I’m here to help.

Let’s begin.

“People-pleasing is the slowest form of self-abandonment—one compromise at a time, one quiet ‘yes’ when you meant ‘no,’ until you wake up in a life that no longer feels like your own.”

— Carie Giroux

What is Life Coaching?

Life coaching isn’t about fixing you—because you were never broken. It’s about helping you break free from the patterns of people-pleasing, self-doubt, and seeking validation outside of yourself.

For so long, you’ve measured your worth by how much you give, how well you keep the peace, how little you ask for. But what if your value wasn’t tied to how useful you are to others? What if you could learn to love yourself—not for what you do, but simply for who you are?

As a life coach, I help you rebuild your self-esteem, set boundaries without guilt, and start choosing yourself—maybe for the first time ever. Coaching is about moving forward, stepping into your power, and rewriting the story that says you have to earn love by being everything for everyone.

Your life isn’t meant to be lived in the shadows of other people’s expectations. It’s time to reclaim your voice, trust yourself again, and create a future that feels like yours.

  • From our very first session, Carie created a safe, empowering space that gave me the courage to face my fears.

    Her gentle guidance and deep insights helped me see the world—and myself—in a whole new way. I had been stuck in self-doubt and fear for so long, but working with Carie helped me break free from those limitations. For the first time, I feel truly comfortable with who I am and excited about where I’m headed.

    Melanie, Teacher

  • Carie helped me see what I had been missing all along—it wasn’t just about managing my time, but managing my energy, too.

    For years, I struggled to balance work and self-care, but with her 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 G., Graduate Student

  • Carie didn’t just listen, she challenged me in all the right ways. Thanks to her, I feel like a completely new person!

    I’ll admit, 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

  • Carie’s compassionate and insightful approach helped me value my own needs while still being true to myself.

    Working with Carie has been a transformative experience. As an introvert, I struggled with setting boundaries and often found myself falling into the trap of people-pleasing. Carie’s compassionate and insightful approach has helped me understand the importance of valuing my own needs while still being true to myself.

    Her sessions are always engaging and filled with practical strategies that I can apply in my daily life. Carie creates a safe and supportive environment that encourages open discussion and reflection. I’ve gained more clarity and confidence.

    If you're looking to create healthier boundaries and overcome the challenges of people-pleasing, Carie is the perfect guide.

    Ekaterina V., Photographer

  • Carie knows how to hold space and ask profound questions that help me address the blocks holding me back.

    Working with Carie has been a life-changing experience. Carie’s patient and empathetic approach creates a coaching environment where I feel safe to be myself. I can tell that Carie deeply cares about me and the issues I bring to each session. I feel truly supported to discuss my struggles and dreams. Carie knows how to hold space and ask profound questions that help me address the blocks holding me back. She has helped me face life’s challenges with more confidence and resilience which has helped me make sustained changes in my life. I look forward to each session with Carie and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a safe space within which to begin making lasting changes in their life.

    Cathy H., Life Coach / Former Attorney

  • Working with Carie changed everything for me. I realized my fear of upsetting others was the only thing holding me back from chasing my dream of starting my own business.

    Through her coaching, I learned to trust myself and follow that North Star feeling that kept pulling me in a new direction. Carie helped me cut through all the doubt and insecurity so I could focus on creating a clear, realistic plan to get where I want to go.

    She’s so patient and thoughtful, always giving me space to reflect and figure out what really matters to me. If you’re scared to take a chance or make a big move, I can’t recommend Carie enough—she’ll help you find your courage and your path forward.

    Z. Rodriguez, Market Research

Are You Tired of Playing Small?

Have you spent your whole life being the dependable one—the one who puts everyone else first, keeps the peace, and never asks for too much? Have you mastered the art of being agreeable, of saying yes when you really mean no, of pushing your own needs aside to avoid conflict, disappointment, or judgment?

Are you exhausted? Do you feel stuck in a life that doesn’t quite feel like your own? Have you spent so long trying to be enough for everyone else that you’ve lost sight of what you actually want?

I work with midlife women who are ready to break free from people-pleasing and self-doubt. Women who are tired of playing small, of over-explaining, of questioning their worth. Women who are done putting their dreams on the back burner while everyone else moves forward.

If you’ve ever thought…
✨ “I don’t even know who I am anymore.”
✨ “I feel guilty when I prioritize myself.”
✨ “I wish I could just stop caring what people think.”
✨ “I know I’m meant for more, but I don’t know where to start.”

…you’re exactly who I help.

Together, we’ll rebuild your confidence, set boundaries without guilt, and rewrite the belief that your worth is tied to how much you give. You don’t have to keep living for everyone else—you deserve a life that feels like your own.

Are you ready to stop waiting for permission?

Ways to Work With Me

  • 1:1 Life Coaching

    Private coaching sessions tailored to you—your struggles, your patterns, your goals. We’ll work through limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and the habits keeping you stuck so you can build confidence, set boundaries, and start living for yourself.

  • Group Coaching

    A supportive group coaching experience for midlife women ready to break free from people-pleasing, step into their power, and take aligned action—together. You don’t have to do this alone.

  • Workshops

    A live, interactive workshop designed to help you reconnect with yourself, challenge old stories, and take the first step toward change. Join me on the second Wednesday of every month!

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY COACHING SERVICES

Book a Free Discovery Call

Not sure if coaching is right for you? Book a free discovery call! This no-pressure session is your chance to ask questions, share your goals, and explore how coaching can help you get unstuck and create the life you want. Together, we’ll determine if my coaching approach aligns with your needs and ensure you feel confident about taking the next step.