Over the course of my career, I have experienced imposter syndrome, high stress male-dominated environments in financial institutions, work-life imbalance, mom’s guilt, burn-out, physical health issues such as adrenal fatigue, mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and mid-life crisis.

I have a son, now 13, and a daughter, who is 11. My son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) at 7. I navigate ADHD with my son, ensuring that he is not just getting by but is fulfilling his potential at school. I also ensure that my daughter is not neglected so she can develop her own interests and passions. For more than a decade, I walked a tightrope balancing parenthood with a high stress job, to the detriment of my health.

I dealt with many of these issues by myself until I reached a tipping point. On hindsight, engaging coach earlier in the process would have made me feel more supported and less alone.