If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I should talk to someone about this,” you’re not alone. But the idea of booking an executive coaching consult can feel intimidating. What if you’re not ready? What if it’s a waste of time? What if you don’t know what you want? 

Let’s drop the pressure. 

This week on The 5% Club Podcast, Shayla King opens the doors to Consult Week—her twice-a-year opportunity where high performers get to book a free, 1:1 consult with her. In this episode, Shayla is joined by two clients, Ellie and Kari, who break down exactly what it’s like to be coached by her, starting with their very first consult. 

Spoiler alert: It’s not a sales pitch. It’s an hour of clarity, strategy, and possibility. 

What is a consult? 

A consult is a free 60-minute session with Shayla designed to do three things: 

• Help you identify the real root of your biggest career or life challenge 
• Show you what’s actually possible 
• Give you momentum, tools, and clarity to move forward—whether or not you work with Shayla 

Ellie came in disillusioned at work after being told she had no upward mobility—at 31. Kari felt disconnected from herself despite big life milestones and a supportive partner. Both left their consults with breakthroughs that changed their trajectory. 

Why people wait too long 

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode? The consult isn’t just for people who are falling apart. 

Shayla says, “I coach winners.” Her clients are already successful—they’re just craving more. More clarity. More money. More joy. More alignment. Not because they’re broken, but because they’re bold. 

Many people delay coaching until they feel “ready”—but as Kari says, “If you’re ready, you’re already behind.” 

What happens on the call? 

It’s not rigid. It’s not rehearsed. And it’s definitely not a pitch. 

Instead, Shayla creates space for powerful questions you’ve probably never been asked—ones that help you reconnect to what you actually want. As Kari said, “I thought we’d focus on my career. Turns out, what I really needed was to find myself again.” 

Shayla also checks your readiness for discomfort—because her coaching requires you to stretch. You’ll learn how to have hard conversations, take new action, and rewire your brain so you stop sabotaging your goals. 

And here’s the real kicker? Most people get more out of that one free hour than from years of feedback from their own bosses. 

What happens after the call? 

Some people sign up right away. Some need time. Some come back months later after life clears up. Ellie waited 4 months post-consult—then got a new job, 4x’d her income, and 10x’d her happiness. 

Others stay connected through Shayla’s free newsletter or group program, the Performance + Happiness Lab. 

The Return on Investment 

The coaching investment isn’t just about money (though Ellie literally made 4x her investment back). It’s about: 

• Energy: Feeling like yourself again. 
• Time: Getting where you want to go, faster. 
• Fulfillment: Creating a life that actually feels good to live. 

And as Shayla says, “A kitchen remodel doesn’t do that.” 

If you’re considering coaching, don’t wait to be ready. If you’re curious, book the consult today: Book Your 1:1 Consult. Or start small by joining the 5% Club Waitlist for free weekly PH+ tips you can use now at shaylaking.kit.com/waitlist. 

Want to build a life that feels as good as it looks? Join the 5% Club Waitlist today and get weekly coaching drops straight to your inbox. 

About Shayla Shayla King is an executive coach based in Austin, TX, helping high-performing women in corporate leadership go from burned out to bold. A former C-suite leader, Shayla now coaches winners through her PH+ Blueprint, the 5% King Mindset, and her Results + Relationships + Rituals (RRR) framework. Her clients work at top companies across fast-moving industries and trust her to deliver results without burnout. 

Learn more at shaylaking.com 

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