Create a path that lights you up, without burning you out.
Hi! I'm Valerie Friedlander.
I help passionate women in demanding careers break free of frustrating patterns, clarify their purpose, and create meaningful success on their own terms. Whether you're navigating a career transition, growing a business, or stepping into a leadership role, I help you gain the clarity and confidence to build your next chapter in alignment with YOU.
I also partner with mission-driven organizations to develop leaders and strengthen team dynamics, because meaningful success starts with your people.
Based in Chicago and supporting clients world-wide, I bring over 20 years of experience in personal and professional development including as a Professional Certified Coach (ICF), Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, trained mediator, and Somatic Attachment Coach.
Like you, I know the desire to be a calm, self-confident, and purposeful leader at work, at home, and everywhere in between. And I know how easy it is to lose track of what truly fits you under the weight of showing up for everyone else.
You deserve to shine in a way that energizes you and the people around you - without burning out.
Trauma-aware, system-conscious, and neurodivergent-affirming coaching that meets you where you are.
Coaching with me...
Coaching with me is collaborative and customized.
Together we'll not only take action toward your goals but engage your unconscious patterns, so you can create sustainable change, like:
➡️Deprograming harmful internalized stories
➡️Reconnecting to your intuition and building self-trust
➡️Cultivating a graceful resilience for when life happens
Through a compassionate, soulful, and practical process, we'll create an aligned way forward, and build habits that support you long after our work together is done.
Private Coaching
Feel clear, confident, and aligned in making particular decision or while redesigning key aspects of your life. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, leadership growth, or personal transformation, you’ll gain the insight, tools, and habits to shine without burning out.
Organizational Coaching
Thriving workplaces start with leaders and teams who feel safe, supported, and valued. Whether you’re developing your strategic plan, onboarding new leaders, or cultivating a more collaborative culture, I offer a variety of solutions to help pursue your mission AND support your people.
Mindset Assessment
The Energy Leadership™ Index (ELI) Assessment is a research-backed tool that reveals the patterns driving your life. With a personalized consultation you'll learn the full dynamics of your unconscious perception patterns and how to build on your strengths to reduce stress reactions.
You CAN have the fulfilling, purposeful, and joyful life you want without burning yourself out to get there (even in the midst of uncertainty).
Here's what clients say...
"Valerie helped me more easily navigate the challenges in my life and make room to pursue my passions. The return on my mental freedom from working with her has helped my business, my life, and the balance between the two. "
– Charlena S. (business owner & mom)
"I've been able to create aligned goals and reach them AND give myself the grace I've needed for decades. The work I've done with Valerie has made me a more confident business owner, a more patient mom, and more present in my life."
- Tara B. (copywriter & mom)
"As I started to work on creating my business, Valerie helped me find the right answers for ME to feel good about my own choices. I have learned so much about myself and how to tackle goals in my own unique way. I cannot recommend her enough!!!"
- Tiana K. (business owner & mom)
What to expect on an exploration call
I typically meet with life coaching clients via Zoom or phone, depending on coaching package and preference.
Listen to the Podcast
Mindset Unlimited is a podcast for women seeking to release learned limitations, reconnect to their intuition, and shine bright without burning out. This podcast focuses on individual empowerment with social systems awareness. On it you'll find insights, interviews, and coaching sessions with practical tools you can apply in your own life.
Check out my most popular episodes:
