In that short span, I survived a miscarriage, years of emotional and psychological abuse, a high-conflict divorce, and the suicide loss of my post-divorce partner.
All while leading in a high-pressure corporate role as an SVP and raising my son as a single mother.
People say life comes in waves — but these weren’t waves.
They were tsunamis.
Every time I thought the worst was over, something else shattered.
And yet… I kept going.
Not perfectly. Not gracefully. But I stayed in motion because collapsing wasn’t an option.
After sharing yet another crisis stacked on top of the others, my therapist paused, looked me in the eyes, and said:
“Corrie… the way you’re handling this isn’t normal. Most people don’t survive this level of trauma without shutting down. I think you need to figure out how you’re doing this — because you’re meant to teach it.”
That moment rerouted the trajectory of my entire life.
Because up until then, I thought I was just surviving.
But she helped me see the truth:
I wasn’t just enduring.
I was unconsciously building a system — a way to process trauma, rebuild identity, regain clarity, and continue leading when everything felt impossible.
That system eventually became the foundation of my work.
The system that has now helped thousands of people through their darkest, most uncertain seasons.
My Why: Leadership Rooted in Humanity
I believe:
My work is inclusive for all.
But my mission is deeply personal — shaped by my daughter and my lived experience as a woman in leadership.
During those five years, I learned something most people never realize:
Overwhelm isn’t the problem — it’s a symptom.
And every symptom has a root cause.
In enterprise settings, overwhelm often behaves like a disease —spreading silently, impacting performance, clarity, and morale.
But it’s not caused by “broken people.”
It’s caused by misalignment, unclear expectations, invisible emotional labor, unsupported leaders, flawed systems, and unsustainable workloads.
When we treat overwhelm as the problem, we blame the individual.
When we treat it as a symptom, we fix the system.
We uncover the root causes of your overwhelm and define a vision for what true balance and success look like for you. It’s about getting crystal clear on your goals, values, and priorities.
We build the mindset and skills you need to lead with conviction. Whether it’s setting boundaries, communicating effectively, or stepping into new roles, we work to eliminate self-doubt and replace it with unshakable confidence.
You don’t have to do this alone. We focus on building a strong support system that understands your unique challenges, whether it’s through coaching, masterminds, or connecting you with like-minded women. A powerful community can be the key to unlocking new levels of growth.
Our personal care behaviors and habits shape our lives. Together, we identify the routines, patterns, and physical and mental conditioning that are no longer serving you. We replace them with intentional, supportive self-care practices that align with the life you want to lead.
Real change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s about showing up consistently for yourself, even when it’s hard. We create practical, sustainable strategies that help you maintain progress and build momentum, so you can thrive long-term.
This framework identifies the real source of overwhelm — so leaders and organizations can address the cause, not just the consequence.
This is the foundation of my keynotes, workshops, coaching, and my forthcoming book.
Who I Work With
I support:
If you’re in a season where everything feels uncertain, heavy, or out of control — I understand.
I’ve lived it.
And I can help you rise from it.
The feedback I get most often? That my story gave them permission to acknowledge their own struggles and start making real, meaningful changes.
She is motivating, but keeps it real, likely fueled by all of the hurdles she has successfully overcome in life. Corrie brings realism coupled with inspiration and will leave you feeling energized to tackle whatever is coming at you next.
I was looking to bring in a speaker that would easily engage with the audience and provide an inspirational experience that they felt pulled to bring to their personal/professional lives after the event.
Corrie is so relatable and captivating in her presentation and I believe all of my attendees had a positive and engaging experience. Even my oldest attendees (70+) loved hearing Corrie's story of overcoming her situations and thriving in her transformation.
Corrie was absolutely amazing! Her keynote was engaging & inspiring for all attendees.
At the start of this program, I just remember talking to Corrie about being fearful about what people are going to think, or what was going to happen, and I just started jumping in more and being like, "Nope. I'm gonna do this. I don't really care. I know I'm good at this."
I have more clarity now, and I'm starting to build a foundation. It's just given me more confidence. I've stayed consistent with the work that I've been doing. I've been bringing excitement to other people which always brings me joy as well.
I'm just so excited for all of those positive things that I've come to my life just from doing this program.
Understand which Culprit is driving your overwhelm and where to begin.
Crisis leadership, resilience, and reinvention for teams and ERGs.
Private, high-touch support for rebuilding your life, identity, and leadership.
