5% Resilience: How to Get Anything You Want Most people quit too soon. That’s the real reason they don’t get the promotion, land the dream job, or hit the big life goals.In today’s world of corporate leadership, high performers often think that hard work should equal results. But when it doesn’t happen on their timeline, […]

How Executive Coaching Transformed Scott’s Career, Relationships, and Life What if decades of corporate success still left you feeling unfulfilled? That was Scott’s story when he came to me. A seasoned finance executive, he had led multi-billion-dollar organizations, delivered results for decades, and checked every box on the corporate success list. But inside, he was […]

Why I’m So Passionate About Executive Coaching for Women Who Want More  When I launched my executive coaching business, I was finally doing it—leaving behind the corporate hustle, the proving, the pressure, and stepping into a new chapter. Two weeks later, I was on life support.  That’s not an exaggeration.  I went in for what […]

If you’ve ever been told to “just be grateful” while your soul quietly screamed for more… this one’s for you.  Ellie’s story is the one too many women in corporate live every day—overachieving, underrecognized, and secretly wondering, “Is this really all there is?”  But it didn’t end there.  In this spotlight episode of The 5% […]

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% […]

Ever wondered what actually happens inside a coaching session? Not the fluffy, surface-level stuff, but real, career-altering transformation?  I’m Shayla King, your favorite performance and happiness coach—and today, I’m pulling back the curtain. This episode is your no-BS, behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in coaching, why it works, and the exact tools I use […]

If you want to stand out in every room, you can’t just have executive mindset—you need executive strategy.  Welcome back to the 5% Club. I’m Shayla King, your favorite executive coach, and today we’re diving deep into the practical playbook for leading meetings like a true C-suite leader.  In Part 1, we tackled the mindset. Now it’s […]

Let’s be honest: most meetings are a waste of time, but the leaders who know how to own the room aren’t born with it—they’re trained. Welcome back to the 5% Club Podcast, where we pull back the curtain on what it takes to move from middle management to the executive table, minus the burnout.  I’m Shayla King, […]

It’s summer in Texas Hill Country, and if your household looks anything like mine, you’re running kids everywhere while trying to lead at work and not lose your mind. (Go Baylor Bears, by the way.) Halfway through the year, it’s easy to feel that pressure—especially when, in the middle of a high-stakes meeting, someone tries […]

Why You Should Listen to This Episode You’re not stuck because of a lack of talent.You’re stuck because no one ever taught you how to move like an exec—without sacrificing your health, relationships, or joy. This episode breaks down the exact tools and support system inside the Performance & Happiness Lab—and how it’s helping leaders […]