Science-Backed Performance Coaching for Burnout Recovery and Resilience

Performance coaching for burnout | Athlete mental health coaching | Resilience coaching for women | Trauma-informed performance psychology

Support for high-achieving women and athletes who are ready to rebuild from burnout, trauma, and performance fatigue—with strategies grounded in performance psychology and neuroscience.

Rooted in Psychology. Informed by Experience. Designed for Sustainable Success.

Kaizen (改善) is the Japanese principle of continuous improvement, something I lived and breathed from my 7 years in Japan.

At Kaizen Catalyst, I combine evidence-based methods, trauma recovery frameworks, and deep performance psychology training to help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and confidence—without sacrificing who you are.

Featured Services

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    High-Performing Women Navigating Burnout

    Career-driven professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in perfectionism.

    Find sustainable strategies to lead with purpose, set boundaries, and show up fully—without burning out again.

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    Athletes Recovering from Injury, Trauma, or Setbacks

    From student-athletes to elite competitors, I work with those facing performance anxiety, loss of identity, or the mental load of recovery.

    Build back your mindset, confidence, and competitive edge—with techniques that support your nervous system.

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Workshops and guest Speaking

Give your audience more than motivation…

Stephanie delivers a powerful and personal keynote: Resilience starts with emotional safety. Through “The Comeback,” she reveals how trauma-informed mindset training helps us lead with clarity, compete with confidence, and rise under pressure.

Science-Backed Solutions

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    Enhance Performance

    Strengthen confidence, sharpen focus, ignite motivation, and maintain consistency to excel in any high-pressure environment.

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    Build Resilience

    Overcome fear of failure, manage anxiety, and silence negative self-talk with proven strategies for mental toughness.

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    Recover from Setbacks

    Navigate challenges with confidence, whether it’s bouncing back from a career hurdle, personal setback, or life transition.

What Clients Are Saying

  • Ready to Grow & Level-up

    “Throughout the past year, both personal and professional challenges have come up, and time and again, I’ve been able to lean on the mindset and tools Stephanie has shared with me. Her guidance has made a real difference. I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone who’s ready to grow, level up, and truly unlock their potential!”

    - Marc M.

  • Empathy and Empowerment

    “Stephanie demonstrated that coaching is much more than "advice and accountability"; it's Empathy and Empowerment, while offering a unique, honest (and forgiving) perspective - to help you change yours! The results spoke for themselves in short order.”

    - Dennis G.

  • Expertise and Dreams

    “I worked with Stephanie to rebrand myself. She was very knowledgeable of the landscape, created an entire strategy for me after gathering insights about my goals, expertise and dreams! I highly recommend, I've been very happy with the results!”

    - Sal R.