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The Mental Offload
Executive leadership coaching for women balancing big jobs and small kids.
STOP DROWNING. START LEADING.
The Mental Offload
Executive leadership coaching for women balancing big jobs and small kids.
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You weren't supposed to be riding the struggle bus.
You’ve followed the playbook for the dream life—the degrees, the career, the partner, the kids.
But instead of feeling like you’re living the dream, you’re on the brink of burnout. Sound familiar?
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Overworked
in a demanding job where you’re logging in every night and still can’t stay on top of it all.
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Overstretched
by trying to give 110% both at work and as a parent. Forget about getting any “me time.”
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Overwhelmed
burned out from an endless to-do list.
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Overlooked
for promotions and plum assignments, which keep going to that mediocre dude.
You're drowning in to-dos, skipping bedtime stories to work on slides, and feeling invisible at work. It shouldn't be like this.
Lead like a boss.
Love your home life, too.
Leadership & productivity coaching for working mothers who want their time, sanity and ambition back.
Work-life balance seems like a pipe dream. Even high achievers get hit with the motherhood penalty:
Expected to work like you don't have kids, and parent like you don't have a job.
Meanwhile, the mental load is a slow drain on your most valuable resources: your time and energy.
Being a parent doesn't mean you need to sacrifice your ambition or success. You just need the right playbooks to help you work smarter and get ahead, at work and at home.
The Mental Offload's executive coaching & advising is tailored to the unique demands of working mothers. You can expect:
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10+ Hours of your week back
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A clear plan for your next big role
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Smart systems to tackle the mental load
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Confidence, influence, and strong executive presence
Calm. Confident. Visible. In control. With some 'me time', too.
HEAR WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Shawna helped me achieve my exact career goal.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay in my current job or even my current employer. But I could see change was coming to my team, and I knew I didn't want to wait around for things to happen to me..."
One of the wisest investments I've made for my career and well-being.
It feels like Shawna’s our well-deserved secret weapon, a source of power and validation that is sorely lacking in the workplace and the world today.”
Shawna will help you be successful in your career and in life.
I learned that I could navigate the power dynamics at work, while having my own back and exerting my unique leadership style..."
The Mental Offload Approach
From overloaded to in control.
Career Success
We embrace our drive for excellence.
We refuse to shrink, even in a world that encourages women to play small.
We develop the leadership skills and work habits that allow us to achieve our full potential.
Motherhood
More connection,
less chaos.
We want the best for our families. We want to be present and involved, but not stuck doing it all.
We build systems to share the load, and keep our homes running smoothly.
Self, Centered
No more putting ourselves last on the list.
We're working mothers, and we're more than that.
We recognize that we are a critical asset, worthy of care, development, and time for ourselves.
Without guilt.
All with the calm, relaxed focus that allows you to remain confident and in command.
At work and in life.
Behind every successful woman is a strong team.
Hi, I'm Shawna Samuel.
Executive leadership & productivity coach, strategic advisor, ex-Fortune 100 global executive leader.
I’ll join your team as a thought partner and guide.
I’m Shawna Samuel, Yale MBA, mother of two, and global executive turned certified feminist coach.
I was used to feeling (and being seen) as a powerhouse. But that was back in the "BC" (before children) era.
After baby #1, I burned the candle at both ends, trying to keep up at my high-pressure corporate job, and still be there for my family.
When I got promoted – with an 8-month old at home – the pressure got even worse.
I wasn’t prepared to accept the well-meaning, but frankly terrible, advice I kept getting:
"This is just how it is for working moms".
"This is the best you can expect after kids...."
"You can have it all, but not all at once."
Like you, I tried the mom hacks and productivity courses. Yes, I got more done. But I was exhausted and stressed all the time.
With the help of the right team, I learned that sustainable success is possible, even once you have kids.
A big job doesn’t have to sentence you to a life of being rushed, frazzled, stressed, and guilty.
Own the room. Write the rules.
Ready to throw out the “shoulds” and start creating the extraordinary life and career you deserve? All of our services are designed to identify what’s holding you back and where you want to go—and develop a customized plan to get there.
INDIVIDUAL COACHING
One-on-one coaching and advising for indivdual leaders, to help you perform at your best. Coaching engagements start at 16 weeks in length, and are customized to your personal and professional goals.
WORKSHOPS
The Mental Offload partners with businesses and universities on engagements for groups and teams, including leadership workshops, training, and consulting on talent development and retention.
SPEAKING & EVENTS
Shawna is a dynamic speaker at events and conferences. She regularly speaks on topics including sustainable productivity techniques, the motherhood penalty at work, and the new rules of leadership.
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