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 should have been a routine autoimmune treatment… and ended up in a coma. 

As a leadership coach in Austin, TX, I spend most of my time helping powerhouse women design lives they love—full of ambition, freedom, and joy. But this experience was the ultimate wake-up call. It solidified why I do what I do. 

This story isn’t just about survival. It’s about how I rebuilt a life I’m obsessed with—and why I’m so committed to helping others do the same. 

From Pancake Syrup to the C-Suite 

My story starts long before the coma. 

I was a waitress at IHOP. 

Then a single mom. 

Then a Chief People Officer, leading global M&A deals for a multibillion-dollar company. 

I knew what it felt like to claw your way up. To hold everything together. To carry the weight of a team, a company, and a family—without letting anything drop. 

But by the time I “made it,” I was sick. Exhausted. And deeply unfulfilled. 

Sound familiar? 

That’s what finally pushed me to study what really makes people both successful and happy—and that’s how I created my PH+ Formula: a coaching method that helps corporate leaders uplevel their performance and their joy. 

The Wake-Up Call I Never Saw Coming 

Just two weeks after launching my coaching practice, I had a seizure. Then a stroke. Then a coma. 

My daughters had to watch me on life support. 

And I had to relearn how to walk, talk, and eat. 

During that time, I remember hearing so clearly: 

“Your work isn’t done yet. You still have people to help.” 

That message has never left me. 

It’s why I doubled down on this work. 

It’s why I tell my clients: don’t wait for your own wake-up call. 

Because we all say “someday.” 

But someday isn’t guaranteed. 

Why Executive Coaching for Women Matters 

Most of my clients are corporate leaders—brilliant, driven, and deeply tired. 

They come to me because they’ve hit a ceiling. Or because they’ve achieved everything they were supposed to… and still feel stuck. Some are secretly wondering: “Is this all there is?” 

Here’s what I help them see: 

• You can have a big career and a big life. 
• You can pursue promotions without the burnout. 
• You can build emotional resilience and executive presence at the same time. 
• And you absolutely deserve to feel proud, powerful, and joyful every single day. 

Executive coaching isn’t just about titles. It’s about helping women build confidence, presence, and clarity in a world that tells us to shrink. 

My Life Now 

I’ve built a company that supports both private coaching and corporate training. 

I’ve led 7-figure negotiations and sat on the executive team. 

But I’ve also healed my body, laughed with my kids, and said yes to joy. 

That’s the kind of success I want for my clients. 

And that’s what I’m teaching inside my programs—especially in the PH+ Lab: a group coaching experience that combines executive-level performance with deep emotional and physical wellbeing. 

Ready to Redefine Success? 

If you’re a corporate leader who’s done with burnout and ready to live a life you actually love, join the waitlist for my next round of coaching. 

Whether you’re in Austin, TX or leading teams around the globe, I’d love to support you in becoming the next version of yourself. 

👉 Join the Waitlist 

About Shayla 

Shayla King is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and former Chief People Officer. She built her career from waitress to C-suite, leading global M&A and negotiating 7-figure deals before launching her coaching company, Evolve. She now helps ambitious leaders unlock their next level of performance + happiness through mindset, systems, and energy work. 

She’s the founder of the PH+ Lab, host of The 5% Club podcast, and your favorite money mindset coach.