Meet Dr. Shans
Behavioral Scientist, Recovering Type A+ Overachiever, Former Executive & Your Capacity Coach
Meet Dr. Shans
Built for High-Performing Professionals Running on Fumes
The Unapologetic EDGE was created for exhausted women, queer, trans, and non-binary leaders navigating changing biological and daily realities. Grounded in 20+ years of behavioral science and lived experience, this is a promise to never tell you to just “set a boundary” or “take a spa day.”
“I don’t feel stressed,” I told my doctor—right before being threatened with a forced medical leave of absence. That’s the thing about chronic stress and over-functioning: when you live in it long enough, it becomes your baseline.
the Story & the Scars
From Multimillion-Dollar Expectations to Managing My Own Brain & Capacity
I’ve led executive teams, built two multimillion-dollar consulting practices, and advised Fortune 500 leaders through massive organizational shifts – all while navigating chronic pain, medical menopause 3 times in my 30s without a roadmap, and a late ADHD diagnosis.
I know what it’s like to juggle high-stakes expectations while fighting severe brain fog and the crushing fear of burning out.
I didn’t have a roadmap, so I went out and built one. I earned my PhD researching power dynamics, behavioral psychology, and how high-achievers use “masking” as an unsustainable survival strategy.
I bridge the gap between academic theory and the messy reality of what it actually takes to survive and lead when your energy and capacity shift.
Unconventional Support. Science That Creates Relief.
You’ve already heard what every generic corporate seminar has to say about stress management. You don’t need another stricter routine, a tighter schedule, or another planner you’ll abandon in a week.
My mission is to help you connect the dots between your brain, biology, and daily workload through low-lift micro-resets. We don’t add more tasks to your day – we start with the single most important question: “What can we stop doing?”
The Difference I Bring to Your Corner
Recovering Type A+ Overachiever | Certified Stress Coach | Behavioral Scientist & Former Executive
The Brain
A neurodivergent perspective that spots the hidden expectations, masking traps, and systemic friction points that traditional coaching misses.
The Science
Translating cognitive, behavioral, and social psychology into simple micro-resets you can use in the middle of a chaotic workday.
The Scars
Real leadership experience from someone who has built businesses, led teams under pressure, and managed severe health and capacity shifts in real time.
Next Step
Ready to put down the invisible weight for 20 minutes?
CBring your real-world bottlenecks, your questions, or the graveyard of half-used planners sitting in your closet. In 20 minutes, we’ll look at where your energy is leaking and pinpoint your best next move—with zero sales pitch and zero pressure to pretend you have it all together.