You are here because something in you is ready.
Ready to lead with clarity, purpose, and intention.
To trust yourself more deeply.
And to become the leader you’ve been waiting for.
I work with people who are ready to lead themselves.
With clarity. With discernment. From within.
Welcome.
Shauna Lay is a self-leadership guide and mentor who helps people lead their lives from within.
Her work supports thoughtful, capable individuals who are standing at the edge of change, not because they lack insight, but because they’re ready to choose themselves more fully.
Through grounded reflection, steady presence, and precise guidance, Shauna helps clients recognize the internal patterns shaping their decisions and refine them at the root.
Rather than fixing or directing, she walks alongside her clients as they clarify what matters, strengthen self-trust, and lead themselves with integrity, in relationships, work, and life.
The work is spacious and discerning: release what no longer belongs, honor what’s true, and consciously choose what comes next.
For a long time, I lived a life that looked successful from the outside.
I graduated from college as a mechanical engineer, trained to analyze, optimize, and solve complex systems. I built a career, showed up responsibly for my family, and did all the “right” things.
And yet, something inside me was restless. I would often think, this is not me.
I was capable, thoughtful, and driven but I hadn’t learned how to lead myself. I could manage projects, meet expectations, and move forward, but when it came to my own life, I negotiated with fear and uncertainty instead of trusting my own authority.
One evening, while laying in bed (in the middle of the night), I realized I was exhausted. Not from doing to much but from holding it all together and not listening to myself. That quiet moment made something undeniable clear: I wasn’t failing. I was misaligned.
I could feel the tightening when I ignore myself and a quiet relief when I told the truth, even before I acted on it. This is when I understood: self-trust isn’t conceptual. It’s lived. Even when fear still existed.
What I wanted was simple and profound: a life that felt fully mine. Meaningful work. Deep connection. Creative freedom. Presence. Choices aligned with my values.
And so I sought out to make that happen for myself, step by step, moment by moment.
Self-leadership isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about choosing from who you already are.
And remembering that what you want is on the other side of fear.
I began to treat my life as a living practice.
Every experience, relationship, and challenge became a teacher, offering information rather than judgement.
I sought guidance from mentors, coaches, and teachers who helped me deepen self-awareness and refine how I make decisions. I learned to recognize patterns at their root, to pause instead of push, and to choose from clarity rather than fear.
Over time, I built a life that reflects that inner alignment: a thriving coaching practice, the founding of a nonprofit, meaningful contributions, and relationships grounded in honesty and presence.
Today, I bring both intuition and structure to my work. The sensitivity to feel what’s true, and the clarity to translate it into grounded action.
I guide people who are successful and self-aware: to recognize their inner authority, navigate challenges with clarity, and take aligned action that transforms their work, relationships, and personal life. My work is rooted in acceptance, steady introspection, and conscious decision-making, the foundation for building a life that feels fully alive and fully your own.
What you want doesn’t require more effort.
It requires clearer awareness. Clarity changes everything.
I serve as a mirror, helping you see what’s already there so you can lead yourself with confidence and trust.
This work is about recognition, not reinvention.
And choosing from that place, again and again.
Work with Me
Private Mentorship
A 7-month immersive container for those ready to step fully into their authority and lead their lives from within.
The Sacred Keys
A foundational masterclass to help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and personal power.
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PS: The Human Things
I love soft clothes, flowy clothes, I love really luxurious fabric but I also live in jeans.
Rules in my home? There aren’t many, and when I try, my kids look at me like I’m crazy.
I move things around constantly, my husband looses his mind trying to find things.
My right hamstring is tighter than my left, my left hip is tighter than my right, my right quadricep is stronger than my left…I could go on but I don’t want to bore you.
I LOVE to sleep, probably more than anything else. People say it’s over-rated; I totally disagree. Thankfully over the last few years, sleep has become a popular longevity and performance tool, so now I get to brag that my favorite thing is also backed by science.
I love math and problem solving. It makes me buzz, which is why I…
I hold a Mechanical Engineering degree, over a 2000 hours of yoga training. I am a certified massage therapist and a life coach.
My husband is an avid kiteboarder, an amazing skier, and a successful business owner and I admire him for all of that.
I move my body everyday and honor the wisdom is shares with me.
While I honor the deep challenging emotions, I also see the gift in everything.
My practice is rooted in presence, reflection, and curiosity about life’s bigger questions and…
I am known for making the best pancakes on the planet.
I value commitment and integrity, which means I usually do what I say I will and that also means I say NO a lot.
I study my thoughts constantly, even when it’s too much, and I approach life with humor, curiosity, and a deep love for exploration.