Rebecca Olson

Work-Life Balance Expert, Coach, and teacher

Helping Working Parents have successful
careers & balanced lives

 
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 "It was interactive and the topic was perfectly suited for what I’ve been experiencing. It also gave immediate, realistic steps that can be taken to make changes."

- Attendee

Creating sustainable work-life balance…

Studies show that work-life balance is the #1 criteria parents use to make career decisions (above even pay). The culture has shifted and parents are no longer willing to sacrifice their experience as a parent for career advancement and instead want to learn how to have both.

But the secret to work-life balance is not found in a company policy, it is found in the individuals ability to say no to an “always on” culture, to create space for uninterrupted work & rest and to believe they are not sacrificing their productivity (and career) in the process.

All my work-life balance trainings & workshops, can be customized to fit the needs of your audience. Talks can be geared to employee-resource-groups, whole companies or small teams who want to:

  • Take back control of their time and commitments and prevent cycles of burnout

  • End toxic people pleasing and perfectionist behaviors that cause stress and overworking

  • Learn to be present and shut down the work-brain at the end of the day

Partners

CORE WORKSHOPS:

Beyond Burnout: Demystifying Work-Life Balance for Sustainable Success

Balance is a catch-all word. It means something different to each of. Most people equate balance with multitasking and being able to juggle several priorities at the same time. In reality, balance is a feeling. It is a state of calm, control and “enoughness” no matter how many things you got done today. In this training I will be demystifying work-life balance, and sharing what it takes to FEEL balanced, no matter what season of life you are. You will walk away with a clear overview of what balance is, what it is not and the 3 steps it takes to achieve it. 

 

How to Shut Down Your Work-Brain and Be Fully Present at Home 

The biggest challenge to being 100% present with your family after work isn’t your workload—it’s your work-brain that won’t turn off. Thoughts about unfinished tasks and lingering to-dos keep you mentally stuck in work mode, even when you’re physically home. The key to breaking this cycle? A strong work-to-home transition. In this training, Rebecca will guide you through four essential steps to creating a strong work-to-home transition along with the mindset required to make it effective.

 

Designing a Priorities-First Life: 4 Decisions to Avoid Burnout

A priorities-first life is essential to work-life balance. You and your family need to feel like they are #1, but not at the sacrifice of your career. When you look at your calendar, it needs to be filled with “want-to’s” instead of “have-to’s” which takes having an overall vision for your life based on values, priorities and goals. There are 4 essential decisions you need to make in order to start living by your priorities and in this workshop, I will walk you through what they are, why they’re important and how to start living by them.  

 

The Truth About Boundaries: How to Set Them Without Guilt 

The biggest obstacle to honoring your boundaries isn’t time, other people, or your workload—it’s an uncomfortable feeling. Saying "no" might mean disappointing someone, risking imperfection, or feeling like you’re falling short. But avoiding discomfort keeps you stuck in overwhelm. In this session, you’ll learn how to recognize and manage these emotions so they no longer hold you back. I’ll walk you through a simple protocol to help you confidently uphold your boundaries and create a life that feels truly balanced. 

 
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 "Rebecca was energetic and engaging; the steps she shared are easy to understand and the way to work through them using some examples she gave will make it usable to implement in my own balance journey."

- Attendee

What’s it like inside Rebecca’s training?

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YOUR COACH

Rebecca is an international life coach and podcast host who helps career-focused parents stop feeling overwhelmed and "not enough" so they can be present with their kids while crushing their career goals. 

Through her coaching programs and podcast, Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms, Rebecca has helped thousands of parents learn to feel confident in who they are, what they want and the value they bring to their company and family. She teaches an inside-out approach to creating work-life balance that gives individuals 100% control over their time, energy and success. 

Rebecca’s passion for helping working parents is fueled by her own motherhood identity crisis where she felt lost and confused on how to “have it all”. Today, she is shifting the paradigm for parents, helping to eradicate the idea that they must choose between their career and being a good parent.

Rebecca is known for straight-talking and big earrings. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two kiddos. When not coaching or speaking, she loves playing ultimate frisbee and drinks lots of tea. 

 

Contact Rebecca to inquire about work-life balance workshops and trainings at your company!

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 What people are saying about Rebecca's workshops

"Thank you so much for presenting yesterday. The feedback on the event has been overwhelming and positive. Thank you for helping me create change.”

- Speaker organizer for a 500-person company 

"The session with Rebecca taught me to step back, reflect and prioritize. I thoroughly enjoyed it."

- Attendee

"When my colleague suggested that we consider bringing Rebecca in to run a Speaker Series, I was intrigued. I am happy to say it went even better than we could have expected!

While our focus audience is working parents and caretakers, we found that Rebecca’s lessons on shutting off your work brain and holding boundaries (among others) resonated for everyone. Our people now have a great set of tools and new mindsets to work with as they continue to search for their own fulfilling balance."

- Speaker event organizer

Click and watch a snippet of The Truth About Boundaries workshop…

 "A very practical and important talk to prioritize a more balanced life."

- Attendee