Want to enjoy your (work) life again, but too exhausted and overwhelmed to figure out what’s next for you?Get your energy, smile and life back.
with my unique coaching program specifically designed by a former employee for today’s employees.I was always good at school and always ticked all the boxes (get good grades, get a diploma, do internships, prepare for interviews and get a job in a big company). I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do, but I always kept my options open. So, when I landed a job in corporate America I felt like I had finally done it! I thought my life would be just like in one of those TV series, like Suits so I was ready to give it my all.
Once I worked I imagined I would...
Wake up everyday energized, calm and happy
Look forward to my days and enjoy what I do
Be recognized and rewarded for my hard work
Get along with my team and that we’d support each other
Retrieve the values I was sold on when I first interviewed
Have time and energy left to learn salsa and Spanish afterwork
“From bored and burned out to happy and healthy in and out of work”.
Instead, I felt mentally and physically exhausted all the time and didn’t know how to deal with it. I kept trying to do my job the best I could. I worked late nights and weekends. I drank all the energy drinks I found. I even cancelled dinners with friends and gave up the little left from my social life. I really tried to never show others how I felt, but I often cried in silence behind my desk at 4am and hid in conference rooms during lunch at times. I tried to have a life after work but when I got home all I wanted to do was NOTHING. I just wanted to lay on my bed and rest. I felt like I was giving so much energy to others at work, but got nothing in return. The hardest part was that no matter what I did, I felt like I wasn’t good enough.
I really wanted to wake up everyday doing what I loved, make money and be happy without being stressed all the time. I really wanted to better take care of myself and spend quality time with my friends and family. I kept questioning myself about all of this but I couldn’t figure out what was next for me. I felt stuck. I felt so drained, vulnerable and taken advantage of. I was becoming boring and a bit depressing. I didn’t know how much longer I could handle this.
Looking back, I wish I didn't keep trying to prove myself to others and distracting myself from thinking about how I felt. I wish I knew how to put myself first without having to call in sick or quit. If I knew what to do to feel better, I wouldn’t have felt so isolated, empty and helpless for so long.
After trying to resist and prove myself for sooo long, I hit my max limit and burned out. On my last day, I did what I had to do so no one noticed. Deep down I didn’t know what was next for me and it was both terrifying and embarrassing. I mechanically tried searching for new opportunities, but I didn’t want to repeat history and go through all of that again. I barely had any energy, motivation, or enthusiasm left in me anyways. I no longer cared. I was done.
Unfortunately, I can’t go back and change the past. What I can do is learn from my mistakes and use my personal experience to empower you to retrieve the energy, smile and life you lost at work.
After I burned out, It was only through working with coaches to understand how and why I got myself in that situation and learnt how to properly heal from that draining working environment that I finally figured out what were the next steps for me.
Since then, I became a Certified Professional Coach and focused on learning everything I can to help you keep your energy and smile in and out of work.
As an entrepreneur I often work as much as I did back in my corporate days. Yet thanks to everything I learnt, today…
I wake up everyday doing what I enjoy
I feel more calm during the day and before going to bed
I have the energy and mental space to prioritize myself more
I feel free to be myself again and no longer feel trapped in work
I have hobbies and a life outside of work even when I work a lot
I found the courage to take action on what I really want
Are you ready to stop feeling like a robot who’s just executing without thinking about anything else but work?
Leveraging my former experience in investment banking and what my previous clients appreciated focusing on,
I developed a coaching program adapted to the needs of busy professionals like you.
I focus on 4 key steps to help you find what you really enjoy doing, put yourself first again and find out what’s next for you both at work and in life.
These are the same steps that helped me go from bored and burnout and stuck to healthy and happy and ready to go get what I want. Because we all have unique stories, personalities and responsibilities, my programs are individual centric and highly personalized. That means that each of the 4 steps below are customized to your own personal needs and goals to get you measurable results.
Reset
This is an essential audit phase of where you are right now, what has been working and what hasn’t so we can identify your core needs, the roadblocks slowing your progress and map a step by step action plan to overcome them.
Get clear on who you really are, your top goals, what’s next for you at work
Get rid of the fears, beliefs and roadblocks that were keeping you stuck
Take a step back from all the negativity and toxicity accumulated at work that drains you and affects your personal life
2. Revive
In this phase, I teach you practical tools and knowledge that will help you attend your own needs such as managing your thoughts, emotions, energy levels and your environment so you are equipped to take care of your health & wellbeing even during the most challenging times.
Optimize your energy levels and rest periods by learning personalized systems
Reconnect with your real self (values, identity, emotions) and stop feeling like a robot on autopilot
Practice making yourself a priority again and letting go of other people’s approval
3. Routine
Here, we co-create your power routine aimed to help you maintain your health & wellbeing while seamlessly blending into your busy work schedule without feeling like added work or another to-do list.
Create powerful daily routines that ensure you stay calm, happy and energized
Manage stress and distractions effectively to protect you time, energy and personal balance
Plan for busy seasons and stressful times so you can pivot and adapt quickly without giving up on your wellbeing
4. Relationships
Before being a place of business, the corporate workplace is a place of human relationships. Learning to manage them can have a huge impact on your health & wellness but also on your career success. In this part we’ll cover team integration, healthy communication or how to handle conflict with others while setting boundaries to protect yourself.
Set healthy boundaries with your work environment so you no longer bring bad vibes back home with you
Manage + understand your emotions and use them to develop clear communication at work (and outside)
Develop your emotional intelligence to be more valued and respected at work
Included in this private* 3 to 6 months program**:
Comprehensive assessment of your current personal work and life environment
3 x 55 minutes sessions per month to review roadblocks, create breakthroughs and support you
Personalized exercises and guidance after each session
Unlimited access to me by email or text between our sessions
1 final 30 minute call to celebrate your wins and draft a success plan for the future
BONUSES:
+ MP3 recordings of our sessions together after each session
+ Goals review between sessions for accountability
+ Hand picked recommended readings and content to help you get inspired and grow
* I only take a limited amount of clients to ensure complete attention.
** Based on previous client preferences, this program typically lasts between 4 to 6 months. However, the duration is based on your preference and needs. “A la carte” sessions are also available.
Interested in working together? Book your Complimentary Strategic Session to learn more about my method and see if we’re a match.
Why work with me?
As a certified professional coach, I empower you to take ACTION.
No more waiting and overthinking everything for years. No more letting other people’s approval or the fear of not being enough guide your decisions. Together we focus on progress and results session after session. As a coach I use proven methods and techniques to help you overcome what keeps you stuck so you don’t fall back into the same situation in your next job.
As a former investment banker, I get what you like no one else.
In my corporate days, I’ve seen both male and female smart employees, from junior to senior levels across different industries also struggle with their health and wellness for years. Seeing that is what pushed me to change my life QUICKLY. Now, I help you stop continuously feeling disappointed and mad at yourself for always hoping and waiting for things to get better at work. Instead, I help you redirect your precious time and energy on the right things for your goals and needs.
As a loyal person, (Wafa means loyalty in both Arabic and Urdu), I genuinely care about you. I’m highly invested in your success and results and your experience during our time working together are important to me. That’s also why I left the financial security of corporate finance to pursue corporate wellness coaching instead (because I REALLY CARE). Most of my clients feel that and choose to continue to work with me after their first program has ended.
What to expect when working together
“La Crème de la Crème”
I intend to bring you the highest quality content in all my programs. I’m a certified coach from ITN, the ivy league of coaching schools in the USA and ACC accredited by the ICF, the most renowned regulatory body for coaching worldwide. I’m also a proud finance alumni from Sciences Po, one of France’s top institution.
One Stop Shop
Back in my corporate days, I didn’t have the mental space to research about self development or find answers to all my questions. Now I can, and that’s exactly what I’m bringing to you. From mindset work, basics of nutrition, stress management and much more, my programs condensate the top must know content a modern day employee needs to know to thrive.
Geared towards Action
Busy professionals like to keep things straight to the point and moving. I do too!
Theory is great but learning through practice is far better. That’s why my programs include practical information and coaching exercises at each session to ensure you take the required action for progress from the start.
Confidential & Judgement Free
As they say, “I’ve been there, done that!”.
I know how lonely it can feel not to be able to share what’s going on with colleagues, friends or family for fear or being seen as weak or plaintive. That’s why my sessions are personalized, jugement free and strictly confidential.
Risk Free Guarantee
All my programs come with a risk free guarantee meaning that if you’re not satisfied, you get a full refund for the remaining unused sessions no questions asked. So far, all my clients were highly satisfied with our work together.
See client testimonials on this page to learn more.
Flexibility
I know how challenging it is to fit appointements in your busy schedule. Busy professionals give their everything to their career and I admire that. To reward their commitment, my private clients benefit from availabilities both during the week and weekend to ensure they have sessions when they’re the most rested and open to self growth.
Testimonials
“After working with Wafa, I was able to definitely move past my previous painful professional experience! Today, I finally found the personal work life balance that I had put on hold for so many years. I got to know myself better and learned not to forget myself anymore. Despite moments of stress, frustration or uncertainty, her tips and rituals allow me to calm down quickly. I can now say that I’m HAPPY! I feel more in charge than ever of my life and my personal projects.”
F. — Credit Risk Associate
“This program allowed me to get my life back together after personal trauma and come out even stronger so I can confidently get back to work.”
C. — Investment banker
“3 weeks into the program my confidence, my mood and my productivity were deeply impacted. This coaching was everything I needed to end the year on a great note!”
O. — Project Manager in Consulting
“I reached a point in my career like many of my peers, where I question my career, the meaning of what I do and my work life balance. That’s when I met Wafa!”
I. — Account Manager
“I got promoted (…) the fear of not being quickly up to speed was a source of constant overwhelm. (…) I struggled to feel confident and thrive (…) From our first session, Wafa identified my pain points and provided me with specific and easy solutions.”
F. — Relationship Manager in Banking
“I was drained and excessively snoozing every single morning, dreading waking up to go to work. (…) Now, for the first time ever, I haven't snoozed. I cannot believe my own progress in just 4 weeks into this coaching program.”
L. — Business Development Executive
“A very thorough program that allowed me to take a step back from the rush of my work life. It helped me ask the right questions about what I really wanted in life and be on the right track to achieve it.”
M — Financial Analyst
“This program taught me a lot. It helped me stop comparing myself to others and finally realizing my own strengths. It allowed me to stop putting myself down all the time and gave me confidence to be my best self.”
A. — Consultant
“Wafa helped me get more clear on what I wanted. I now realize the importance of the topics covered during this program. I have already seen the benefits during an interview.”
H. — Assistant Front Office in Banking
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