Shawna Samuel
Executive leadership coach for working mothers with big jobs
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Women in leadershipExecutive presence and communicationBurnout and resilienceTransitions and new rolesStress and burnoutPromotions and advancementWomen's careers |
| Works with | Women, Parents, Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Health coach and Career coach |
| Practice | The Mental Offload |
Shawna Samuel is an executive leadership coach who helps women balance big jobs and young children. She runs The Mental Offload, which focuses on leadership, productivity and the mental load of running a home. Her clients include a healthcare director, a vice president at Paramount and a former nonprofit executive director. She also writes a free weekly insights email that over 5K working mothers read.
What Shawna helps with
Shawna works with mothers in demanding jobs who feel stretched at work and at home. She helps them move up, get time back and lower the mental load.
- Getting 10+ hours of the week back
- Planning the next big role
- Building systems to handle the mental load
- Building confidence, influence and executive presence
- Being overlooked for promotions and top assignments
- Burnout from an endless to-do list
- Sharing household work so the home runs smoothly
- Handling power dynamics at work
Who Shawna works with
Shawna coaches working mothers in senior roles who carry big jobs and small kids. Her clients include directors, vice presidents and executive directors. They feel overworked and overlooked, and they want to keep their ambition while having more time and calm at home.
Background and qualifications
- Executive coach and advisor for working mothers
- Clients include a director at a large healthcare organization
- Clients include a vice president at Paramount
- Clients include a former nonprofit executive director
- Email list of over 5K working mothers
Shawna Samuel pricing
Programs and services
- Executive coaching and advising
- Free intro call
- Free weekly insights email
- Events
Shawna Samuel reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her coaching is built only for working mothers, and it covers both career growth and the mental load at home.
Best for mothers in demanding jobs who want a bigger role and more time back.
Common questions
How much does Shawna Samuel charge?
Coaching with Shawna runs $110 to $200 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shawna Samuel help with?
Shawna Samuel helps with getting 10+ hours of the week back, planning the next big role, building systems to handle the mental load and building confidence, influence and executive presence.
Does Shawna Samuel only work with mothers?
Her coaching and advising is tailored to working mothers who balance big jobs and small kids.
What results does Shawna Samuel aim for with clients?
Clients can expect 10+ hours of their week back and a clear plan for their next big role. They also get systems for the mental load and stronger executive presence.
How do I contact Shawna Samuel?
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