From People-Pleaser to
Powerful Presence.
Ready to Live Life on Your Own Terms?
You’ve spent your life making it easy for everyone else.
Smiling when it hurt. Staying small to avoid rocking the boat. Saying “yes” when you wanted to scream “no.”
I know that pattern—because I lived it.
I’m Carie Giroux, a certified life coach, corporate leader, and proud recovering people-pleaser.
For years, I held it all together on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside. I kept the peace at any cost. I worked hard, stayed quiet, smiled when I wanted to scream, and bent over backwards to be seen as "good."
It left me drained, overlooked, and doubting everything about myself.
Eventually, something had to change.
That shift didn’t come from another productivity system.
It came from finally asking:
What do I need? What do I want? And am I willing to stop shrinking to have it?
Now, I support women who are ready to ask those same questions—and answer them in ways that actually honor who they are.
This isn’t mindset fluff. I blend emotional depth with real-world strategy so you can:
Unlearn approval-seeking habits
Speak up—without fear of being “too much”
Set boundaries that actually hold under pressure
And yes—sometimes that comes with tears. That’s part of the release.
But on the other side? Power. Peace. And finally feeling like you again.
If you're done second-guessing yourself, putting your needs last, or wondering when it’ll finally be your turn—let’s talk.
“Before coaching, I was stuck in my head, second-guessing myself and afraid to speak up. Carie’s caring way made me feel safe. For the first time, I’m not trying to be who everyone else wants me to be. I actually feel good about who I am and excited about my future.”
— Melanie, Teacher
Does This Sound Familiar?
You’re a corporate mom in your 40s or 50s, seemingly 'having it all together' to the outside world. You excel at your career, your children are grown, and you're surrounded by loved ones. Yet, you carry a quiet sense of unease, a feeling that something is 'off.'
You might be:
Constantly saying 'yes' even when you desperately want to say 'no'.
Battling imposter syndrome, despite your undeniable accomplishments.
Feeling drained from always prioritizing everyone else's needs above your own.
Seeking external approval, never quite feeling 'good enough' on your own.
Experiencing that 'empty nest' feeling, wondering 'Who am I now?'
Feeling a sense of numbness, unconsciously walking through life until an 'aha!' moment of unhappiness hits."
If any of this resonates, you're in the right place. You’re not broken, and you're certainly not alone. You're ready to fill that void within, on your own terms.
The Authentic Yes™—In a Nutshell
I built the Authentic Yes Framework after one too many “success-on-paper, exhausted-in-real-life” conversations—first with myself, then with clients. It strips away the people-pleasing, perfectionism, and “I’ll rest later” hustle culture so you can run your career and your life from a place of self-trust, not self-sacrifice. In practical terms, that means:
Clarity, fast. A brief Discovery Workbook pinpoints what’s draining you and what you actually want next.
Action you’ll stick with. A one-page Blueprint turns lofty goals into week-by-week moves (no 30-page manifestos you’ll never open again).
Confidence with receipts. Momentum Sprints, recalibration checkpoints, and real-time accountability make sure progress shows up in your calendar, your bank account, and your relationships—not just in your head.
Bottom line: if you’re ready to stop outsourcing your worth and start making decisions that feel like a full-body “yes,” this is the work that gets you there.
Coaching from the Tri-State, Serving Everywhere
I’m a certified life coach headquartered in the U.S. Northeast—working with clients across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the greater Tri-State area. Sessions are held virtually (or in-person when geography cooperates), so whether you’re dialing in from downtown Manhattan or the Jersey Shore, you get high-impact coaching without the commute. Let’s turn your next chapter into an Authentic Yes.
