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Stuck in a toxic work culture or silent burnout?

Career coaching for leaders, quiet high-achievers, and the ones holding it all together.

Dear Burned-Out High Achiever,

You’ve worked hard to get where you are. You’ve done the right things, met the deadlines, and kept the team running when no one else would step up.
On paper, your career looks fine. But inside? You’re exhausted. Frustrated. Wondering if this is all there is.

Maybe you’re struggling with:
– A toxic boss or a chaotic team that drains your energy
– Feeling invisible in leadership meetings, even when you know your stuff
– Second-guessing yourself when it’s time to take up space
– Working harder and harder, but still feeling like it’s not enough
– Wondering if it’s time to leave or if you could actually build something better where you are

I spent 16+ years in leadership roles in tech and startups. I know how lonely it feels to be the one everyone relies on, but no one really sees.
Career coaching with me isn’t about polishing your LinkedIn profile or hyping yourself up. It’s about finding clarity in what you actually want — and the courage to go after it.

Let’s help you thrive in a way that’s real and sustainable. Book a chemistry session.

 

“Working with Ikey as my coach was truly eye-opening and saved me from heading down a career path that wouldn't have made me happy in the long run. I'm so glad I had her guidance and truly thankful for her capability of elevating other human beings."
- Anda B.

The Work We’ll Do, Together

Navigating toxic work environments

With less stress and more choice.

Leading with clarity and directness

No people-pleasing, no being the office nanny.

Owning your voice in the room

Speak up to gain growth and recognition.

Creating a life where work is important

But not the only thing that defines you.

Setting healthy boundaries

Saying no without burning bridges.

Deciding what’s next

Stay, go, or redesign your role from the inside

What I Bring to the Table

I spent 16+ years in tech leadership, building remote teams, leading through chaos, and creating work environments where people could finally breathe.
I know the pressure of being the calm one in the storm, and the cost it can take on your mind, your energy, and your relationships.

I’ve been where you are.
— Trying to hold it all together while doubting myself behind the scenes.
— Learning the hard way how to set boundaries without burning bridges.
— Discovering what real leadership looks like when you’re done pretending to have it all figured out.

Now, as a trauma-informed, relational coach, I combine practical leadership experience with deep inner work.

I draw from:
— Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
— Parts work & inner child work
— Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

To help you build:
✔ Resilience that doesn’t require perfection
✔ Boundaries that hold
✔ And relationships — at work and in life — that feel honest and real.

This isn’t fluffy leadership coaching.
It’s real, sometimes uncomfortable work — and it changes how you lead and how you live.

 

"Working with Ikey was a game-changer.  Ikey has a unique ability to connect on a deeper level. Her insights were always spot-on, and she offered practical advice that I could immediately apply. For anyone looking for a career coach who genuinely cares and can make a real difference, Ikey is the one."
- Vidhya A.

Need help right now?

If you’re not ready to dive into coaching, start here.

This free 5-part email series will help you untangle overwhelm, set better boundaries, and trust yourself more at work, without adding to your to-do list.

  1. What’s your unmet need? Overwhelm isn’t just stress - it’s a signal. Learn how to decode it.

  2. Boundaries aren’t walls. Protect your energy without guilt (and stop over-functioning at work).

  3. Your boss is not your parent. Why you feel “in trouble” at work, and how to step out of that mindset.

  4. If this feels weird, you’re on the right track. Rethinking imposter syndrome and why self-doubt isn’t failure.

  5. Now what? How to make better decisions, trust yourself, and take this forward.

Book a free chemistry session and start your growth journey.