Burnout Coaching in Austin, TX
You've built an impressive career, earned the title, and delivered the results. But somewhere along the way, the drive that brought you here started costing you everything else. There is a better way forward.
High-Achieving Women Aren't Burning Out Because They're Weak
More than 59% of women in the workforce report experiencing burnout, and over half of women in leadership positions say they feel constantly exhausted. This is not a personal failing. It is the predictable result of decades spent performing at the highest levels while carrying invisible loads that never make it onto a job description.
At True North Coaching, we work with high-achieving women in Austin to address the full picture, not just the symptoms.
59%
of women in the workforce report experiencing burnout
50%+
of women in leadership positions say they feel constantly exhausted
Burnout Coaching That Goes Beyond "Just Rest More"
Working with Shelley Pernot means getting to the root of what's driving your exhaustion, not just managing the effects of it. Shelley blends practical leadership development with the deeper inner work that creates lasting change, helping high-achieving women in Austin reclaim their energy, their purpose, and their ability to lead without running on empty.
True North Coaching offers four core services for women in Austin who are ready to lead differently.
Burnout Coaching for Women
A focused coaching engagement designed to help high-achieving women identify the root causes of their exhaustion or discontent and build a sustainable path forward, without sacrificing the career they have worked hard to build.
Leadership Coaching for Women
One-on-one coaching that develops the clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence that drive effective, authentic leadership at every level.
Mentor Coaching
For coaches who want to sharpen their skills, deepen their presence, and work toward or maintain their ICF credentials with a PCC-certified mentor.
Leadership Training for Organizations
Custom training programs that help teams and organizations address burnout at the systemic level, building a culture where high performance and human wellbeing go together.
You May Be Ready for Burnout Coaching If...
You can't remember the last time work felt energizing.
You are still delivering results, but the fire that once motivated you has quietly gone out. You are going through the motions and wondering how long you can keep it up.
You have lost your sense of direction as a leader.
You have achieved what you set out to achieve, yet something still feels off. The success is real, but the fulfillment is not, and you are not sure what comes next.
You are tired of surviving instead of thriving.
You know there is a version of your life where you lead with confidence and feel genuinely whole, but you cannot seem to get there on your own.
Meet Your Austin Burnout Coach: Shelley Pernot, ICF PCC
Shelley Pernot knows burnout from the inside. She spent years climbing the corporate ladder, working in risk management in London, earning an MBA from Erasmus Rotterdam School of Management, and succeeding by every external measure while quietly running on empty. That experience is the foundation of everything she does as a coach.
Today, Shelley is one of Austin's most credentialed burnout and leadership coaches for women, bringing a rare combination of corporate experience, formal coach training, and mindfulness practice to every client relationship.
What Burnout Coaching Looks Like
Discovery Call
Your first step is a free 30-minute conversation to explore where you are, what you are carrying, and whether working together is the right fit.
Assessment and Clarity
Shelley uses proven leadership assessments to help you see your patterns clearly, including the beliefs and behaviors that are fueling your burnout.
One-on-One Coaching Sessions
Through regular 1:1 sessions, you and Shelley will work through the practical and personal dimensions of your burnout, building new skills and new ways of leading at the same time.
Sustainable Leadership
The goal is not just recovery. It is a new relationship with your work and your leadership, one that is grounded in purpose and built to last.
What Clients Are Saying
Real results from real clients across Austin and beyond.
Serving Austin and Surrounding Communities
True North Coaching is based in Austin and serves women throughout the area. Virtual coaching is also available for clients across Texas and beyond.
Austin is home to a fast-growing, high-pressure professional culture, and the women leading within it are under extraordinary demands. Whether you are navigating a demanding corporate role, leading a growing team, or building something of your own, burnout coaching with Shelley Pernot gives you the space, the tools, and the support to lead well without losing yourself in the process.
Where We Work
Austin, TX — In Person
Sessions available in person for clients based in Austin and the surrounding area.
Texas — Virtual
Virtual coaching available for clients across the state of Texas.
Beyond Texas — Virtual
Coaching available globally for clients who prefer virtual sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnout coaching is a structured, forward-focused process that helps high-achieving professionals identify the root causes of their exhaustion and build a path toward sustainable energy and fulfillment. Sessions with Shelley are one-on-one, conducted virtually, and tailored to your specific situation. Rather than focusing on diagnosis or the past, coaching focuses on where you want to go and what is getting in the way.
Therapy typically focuses on healing past wounds and addressing clinical mental health conditions. Coaching is present and future focused, working with you on the skills, mindset shifts, and leadership development that will help you move forward. Shelley is not a therapist, and coaching is not a substitute for mental health treatment. Many clients find that coaching and therapy complement each other well.
Shelley works primarily with high-achieving women in professional and leadership roles, including executives, managers, and entrepreneurs who are experiencing burnout or want to prevent it. If you are a driven woman who feels exhausted, unfulfilled, or disconnected from your purpose at work, this coaching is designed for you.
Most clients work with Shelley for six to nine months, though the timeline varies depending on your goals and where you are starting from. Meaningful, lasting change takes time, and Shelley builds her work around that reality rather than promising quick fixes.
Coaching with Shelley is conducted virtually via video sessions, which makes it accessible no matter where you are located. Many clients find that virtual sessions fit more naturally into a demanding schedule, which matters when you are already stretched thin.
Yes. In addition to individual burnout coaching and leadership coaching for women, Shelley offers leadership training for organizations. If you are interested in bringing burnout prevention or leadership development to your team, reach out to discuss what that might look like.
Ready to Go From Burned Out to Boundless?
You have spent long enough pushing through. If you are ready to lead with more clarity, more purpose, and more energy than you have felt in years, the first step is a conversation. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation today and find out what becomes possible when you stop surviving and start thriving.