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 […]

Why You Should Listen to This Episode If you’re delivering results, hitting every metric, and still being passed over for leadership roles—you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong… except this one thing. In this game-changing episode of The 5% Club Podcast, Austin-based executive coach Shayla King breaks down the number one mistake high-performing […]

Why You Should Listen to This Episode You’re crushing it professionally—but behind the scenes, your brain feels fried, your calendar’s out of control, and your peace is nowhere to be found. If that sounds like you, this episode of The 5% Club Podcast is your permission slip to make life lighter—without sacrificing your ambition. As […]

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still stuck…If you’re constantly chasing the next goal, but happiness feels just out of reach…If you know you’re capable of more but can’t seem to get out of your own way… This episode is for you. I’m Shayla King, your favorite mindset coach. As an […]