Executive Coaching & Mental Health Counseling for Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs

Creating for a living can be incredibly freeing and rewarding.  It can also be surprisingly lonely. It doesn't have to be.

  • 72% of entrepreneurs suffer from one or more mental health issues
  • 58% of entrepreneurs report feelings related to Imposter Syndrome
  • We are 3X more likely to experience depression, anxiety, stress, and fear
  • We are 6X more likely to have ADHD
  • We are 3X more likely to suffer form substance abuse
  • We are 10X more likely to have bipolar disorder 1

Common Questions I Address as a Coach

As entrepreneurs, our work is often intertwined with our identity. It requires a level of vulnerability that leaves us uniquely susceptible to burnout and emotional depletion, even when we're succeeding. You don't have to be alone on your entrepreneurial journey. Find connection and support with 1:1 coaching.

Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs

  • How can I effectively manage the stress and pressure that comes with running my own business?
  • Am I taking enough time for self-care and maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
  • How can I prevent burnout and maintain my mental well-being while striving for success?
  • How can I effectively deal with the uncertainty and constant challenges that come with entrepreneurship without it affecting my mental health?
  • What can I do to improve my focus, concentration, and overall productivity?
  • How can I build resilience and develop coping mechanisms to bounce back from setbacks and failures?
  • Are there mindfulness or meditation practices that can help me stay grounded and mentally centered?
  • How can I manage feelings of imposter syndrome and maintain self-confidence in my entrepreneurial journey?
  • What leadership styles will work best for my team?
  • I started my own thing, now what? 
  • Where do I spend my energy when there is so much to do? 
  • I feel like I'm on an island. Where can I get support when I don't know any other entrepreneurs? 
  • How do I make wise decisions, knowing each has significant opportunity costs?
  • Am I effectively balancing my professional responsibilities with my personal life and overall happiness?
  • How can I navigate the challenges of leading teams, fostering collaboration, and resolving conflicts?
  • Are there techniques or practices I can incorporate to enhance my focus, concentration, and ability to stay present in the midst of a demanding role?
  • How can I ensure that I continue to challenge myself, learn and grow as an executive, and reach my full potential in my leadership journey?

I help executives, founders, and creatives clarify their next steps.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and provide coaching and therapy for founders and creatives.

I’ve been an entrepreneur, an aid worker, an advertising executive, and a professional athlete. I’ve moved 15 times, broken 16 bones, had two kids, and failed spectacularly on multiple occasions.

Here’s what I’ve learned: change is inevitable, yet unexpected. If you’re considering a change, in the midst of one, or in need of one, I’m here to help you navigate it with more clarity, joy, and humanity.
Josh Chambers

How I Can Help

Education & Licensure

I have a masters in psychotherapy and counseling andI am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health.

Evidence-Based Support

Did you know anyone can call themselves a "coach?" There is no governing body or requirements for starting a coaching business. I'm a licensed therapist, which means I have the training needed to provide counseling, supplemented by my years of experience as an entrepreneur.

Your Partner in the Journey

I'm here to be your partner on this incredible, magical, frustrating, exhilarating, depleting, life-giving journey. I've experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating life as both a business owner and a creator. I know the hurdles you face.

Nurturing Your Creative Spirit

Being a creative professional or artist means sharing a part of yourself through your work. I recognize the vulnerability that comes with this territory. You need a supportive environment where you can explore your creativity and/or recover from burnout. Speaking of which...

Preventing Burnout, Regaining Peace

When your career is intertwined with your identity, it's easy to lose yourself in the pursuit of success. We'll work together to strike a balance that safeguards against burnout and rediscovers how you want to spend your time. By focusing on work-life integration, stress management, and self-care, I empower you to build a sustainable career that aligns with your values and aspirations.

The Coaching Process

We'll start with a 15 minute call to see if we're a mutual fit. Then, we begin with four sessions – enough to make great progress, and few enough to keep it simple.

Pre-Session
  • Review and sign coaching agreement. 
Session 1
  • Discover goals and areas of exploration. 
  • Create a plan.
Session 2
  • Explore influences, roadblocks, and environmental context.
  • Revisit the plan and adjust if needed.  
  • Create an achievable strategy.
Sessions 3 - 4
  • Implement strategies between sessions. 
  • Review and assess progress. 
  • Adjust, or continue, with strategy.

Interested?

Let's schedule a 15 minute conversation to see if we'd be a good fit for each other.