
Even the highest performers have to navigate obstacles on the path to success.
The motherhood penalty, the glass ceiling, the always-on expectations of work...the hurdles are real.
But smart women don't try to go it alone.
They learn to offload.
Explore our services to help you reach your full potential at work and in life.
WORK 1:1 WITH SHAWNA
Work with Shawna to better lead yourself and others, so you can rise in your career - and life. You'll learn evidence-based strategies that work in the real world of high-pressure work. So you can do your best work in the world, without losing your balance.


ADVISORY ENGAGEMENTS
There are women in your organization right now who have the desire and ambition to get ahead. The right support helps your best people do their best work - unlocking more productivity, strong executive presence, and more strategic focus. The Mental Offload offers a range of solutions to address your needs, from tailored coaching for high-potential women in leadership roles to consulting on organizational development.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Book Shawna as a speaker for your next event or employee resource group meeting. Whether you need a 1-hour lunch and learn or a full-day workshop, The Mental Offload brings dynamic, engaging content to your team.
Some themes that Shawna addresses regularly:
How to Get Ahead, without Sacrificing Balance
Get More Done, without Burning Out
The New Rules of Hybrid Work
Work-Life Boundaries that Won't Tank Your Career
Contact us to start designing your next fireside chat or workshop.
Overstretched and Overwhelmed.
You're in a job where the work never ends. You're cutting into family time, you've tried all the productivity hacks, and still can't seem to dig yourself out. You're on the brink of burnout, but you don't want to give up your hard-won success, either. We'll help you free up time and offload stress, so you can get back to kicking butt again.
Missing "me time".
Every waking hour is devoted to work or to family. You're lucky if you can cram in the occasional date night. Somehow, you're always last on the list. Self-care? Exercise? Sounds like a fantasy. Hobbies? A social life? Sounds like a joke. You know you need more "me time" to feel like yourself, but how?! We'll work together to reclaim your time and energy, so you're no longer an afterthought in your own life.
Difficult (or unsupportive) leadership.
You're a hard worker, but your boss doesn't seem to value you. It might come out in a lackluster performance review, or in daily frustrations (micromanagement, anyone? Or getting ignored completely?). It's eroding your motivation and your confidence. You just want to do great work and get recognized for it, but you feel like you're hitting a brick wall (or a glass ceiling). You'll learn how to get your leaders on board. And when it's time to take your talents to a workplace where they're valued.
The big stretch assignment.
You've gotten a big professional opportunity: a promotion or important stretch assignment. There's significant upside if you manage it well. Congrats, right?! But inside, you feel in over your head. You don't want imposter syndrome or self-doubt to derail you. We'll help you level up your skills and confidence, to match your new assignment.
Career confusion and stagnation.
Before kids, you focused on climbing the corporate ladder. But now, you don't know what's next...Part of you would love to get promoted. But part of you worries about the demands of a bigger role, and the impact on your family. Meanwhile, your career is stagnating. We'll strategize a plan for the next career chapter that aligns work and life. And then we'll make it happen, together.
Returning from maternity leave.
You're expanding your family. Congratulations! Even if your employer is saying all the right things, you want to protect your future career - but not at the expense of time with your family. We'll work with you to establish clear boundaries and systems, build your village at home, and help you strategize and negotiate for the flexibility that you need at work. All while protecting your time to focus on projects that will keep your career on track.
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