Personality Compass with Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala

Personality Compass with Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala Using science-backed strategies to empower people to become the best version of themselves. Visit my website to work with me!

Dr. Shannon is mental health expert, personality scientist, and TEDx speaker who busts myth that personality is set in stone. Expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Specialized mental health services for anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. Evidence-based therapy tailored to help clients feel better and live a more fulfilling life. Personality Coaching for Goal Achievement: Develop the traits and skills needed to reach your personal and professional goals with personalized, growth-oriented coaching. Supervision, Consultation, and Training for Mental Health Providers: Expert guidance in CBT, Unified Protocol, and BPD Compass. Training workshops available for therapists seeking advanced, evidence-based methods. Certification programs and program implementation also available.

As we head into the final stretch of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect.Not on how productive you’ve b...
10/17/2025

As we head into the final stretch of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect.

Not on how productive you’ve been… but on how aligned, energized, and fulfilled you feel.

I’v shared 3 reflection questions to help you end 2025 calm, confident, and proud of how you spent your time—rather than crawling into the new year exhausted.

Because success isn’t just about achieving more—it’s about creating space for the life that success was meant to make possible.

💬 DM me your biggest obstacle to finding success that feels spacious, energizing, and joyful—I’d love to help you get some clarity on what might be standing in your way.

✨ Comment JANUARY and I’ll DM you the registration link ✨Q: What do you call a people-pleasing perfectionist during the ...
10/14/2025

✨ Comment JANUARY and I’ll DM you the registration link ✨

Q: What do you call a people-pleasing perfectionist during the holidays?

A: Desperately in need of a silent night

If you’ve ever staggered into the new year running on fumes after making the holidays magical for everyone else….

well, you don’t actually have to wait until new year’s resolution time to feel better.

Join us for “Why Wait for January”, a free event in Lexington, KY where we’ll help you:

🎁 Actually stay present and experience joy this season

🔥 Say goodbye to 2025 with gas left in the tank for the people and activities you love

🧭 Welcome 2026 already moving toward a life that feels as good as it looks on paper

Led by me (Shannon Sauer-Zavala), a clinical psychologist who helps ambitious women unlearn perfectionism + people pleasing, and Mary Mason Boaz, an executive coach who gets what it means to juggle leadership and motherhood without losing yourself.

We’ve walked the walk and escaped burnout culture ourselves and we can’t wait to show you how to:

🔍 Spot the “good girl” conditioning that’s been running the show

🌟 Uncover what actually matters to you (spoiler: it’s not color-coordinated wrapping paper)

🫶 Get the support you need to build a life that fits

We’re gathering at The Willow—a plant-filled wine bar where your nervous system can finally unclench.

Come for the clarity. Stay for the vibes (and maybe a glass of something sparkly). 🍾🌿

✨ Comment JANUARY and I’ll DM you the registration link ✨

👉 I just need more time.It’s the one thing I hear over and over from the brilliant, high-achieving women I work with (an...
10/14/2025

👉 I just need more time.

It’s the one thing I hear over and over from the brilliant, high-achieving women I work with (and used to feel myself):

Time to cook a healthy meal instead of order take-out (again)

Time finish a task without getting interrupted

Time to take your kids out for surprise ice cream after school instead of rushing home to answer more emails

You don’t need to walk up at 5 a.m. everyday to find the hours to squeeze everything in.
You need a new psychology of time.

In my latest article for Psychology Today, I share three science-backed strategies to help you get 10+ hours back each month without burning out.

These are the shifts that changed everything for me and the women I work with—less rushing, more presence, more joy.

🪞Comment “TIME” and I’ll send you the link to read the full article 💫

Last week was my birthday 🎉 — and I celebrated with everything that makes life feel spacious:✨ Coffee with a friend (no ...
10/13/2025

Last week was my birthday 🎉 — and I celebrated with everything that makes life feel spacious:
✨ Coffee with a friend (no guilt, no rush)
✨ A massage and time to actually relax
✨ High tea with my husband, cake with my girls, and music at night

A few years ago, this kind of day felt impossible.
I was booked solid, exhausted, and afraid if I took a day off I’d fall even more behind

Now, my success has room to breathe.

And it’s got me thinking…
👉 How do you want to be spending your next birthday?

What if, by then, your days felt calm, intentional, and full of energy for the people and projects you love?

That’s exactly what we create inside the Spacious Success Mentorship — a 10-week program that helps ambitious women quiet the noise, reclaim their time, and build success that feels as good as it looks on paper.

Enrollment is open now (limited to 15 women).
DM me SUCCESS or tap the link in bio to learn more.

Here’s to more space, more joy, and being truly aligned by your next birthday. 💫

✨ You love being great at what you do.You love showing up for your family and friends.You love being the reliable one.Th...
10/10/2025

✨ You love being great at what you do.

You love showing up for your family and friends.
You love being the reliable one.

The only part you don’t love?
Running on fumes.

Here’s the truth: success doesn’t have to feel this way.

When you create spacious success, you quiet the noise, protect your energy, and finally feel aligned with what matters most — without losing your edge or ambition.

That’s exactly what I teach inside the Spacious Success Mentorship:
✨ Clarity on what really matters
✨ Boundaries without guilt
✨ Energy left at the end of the day
✨ Sustainable success that feels as good as it looks

10 weeks. Live coaching with me (group + 1:1).
Enrollment limited to 15 women for maximum personalization 💫

See all details at dashboard.personality-compass.com/spacioussuccess

Or DM me SUCCESS for info + to see if it’s the right

The cool, crisp fall weather is a reminder that the chaos of back-to-school is behind us 🍂—and before the holidays hit f...
10/07/2025

The cool, crisp fall weather is a reminder that the chaos of back-to-school is behind us 🍂—and before the holidays hit full speed, this is your window to pause and reflect.

Instead of waiting for January to make resolutions, use this moment to check in with yourself:

✨ Are you living by your values—or just your to-do list?

✨ What beliefs might be keeping you stuck in overdrive?

✨ How present are you for the moments that actually bring you joy?

For me, reflection means noticing where I’ve been on autopilot—saying yes out of habit, checking email instead of checking in with my family—and choosing a slower, more intentional pace before the year ends.

A few honest questions now can help you close out 2025 calm, grounded, and proud of how you spent your time. 💫

If you want guidance on how to turn reflection into action, watch the free masterclass From Exhausted to Energized — link in bio or DM me ENERGY for the replay.

Want to know how to stop running on fumes and start creating success that actually gives you energy back? ⚡️How to feel ...
10/06/2025

Want to know how to stop running on fumes and start creating success that actually gives you energy back? ⚡️

How to feel focused and calm — without 43 tabs running in the background?

How to trade exhaustion for a way of working and living that feels spacious and sustainable?

Then this masterclass is for you ♥️

✔️ Comment the word ENERGY to get instant access to the replay (available for a limited time).

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

✨ Spot the real reason you’re stuck in cycles of overcommitment

✨ Reframe “success” so it actually feels energizing, not draining

✨ Use science-backed strategies to create clarity, boundaries, and sustainable energy

If you’ve been feeling like there’s never enough of you to go around — this masterclass is your reset button.

Comment ENERGY and I’ll send you the replay link 💫

It IS possible! And I’ll show you exactly how inside my free masterclass happening THIS Sunday:✨ From Exhausted to Energ...
10/03/2025

It IS possible!

And I’ll show you exactly how inside my free masterclass happening THIS Sunday:

✨ From Exhausted to Energized: The 3 Shifts That Make Success Feel Spacious, Not Draining ✨

💬 Comment MASTERCLASS below and I’ll DM you the link to save your free spot.

We’ve been taught that success = saying yes to everything.But here’s the truth: boundaries don’t hold you back—they unlo...
09/30/2025

We’ve been taught that success = saying yes to everything.

But here’s the truth: boundaries don’t hold you back—they unlock your creativity.

When you stop equating your worth with your to-do list, you free up the mental space to think bigger, create strategically, and actually enjoy the success you’ve worked so hard for.

That’s exactly what I’ll show you inside my free masterclass this Sunday:

✨ From Exhausted to Energized: Science-Backed Shifts That Make Success Feel Spacious, Not Draining ✨

Because the world doesn’t need more burned-out women—it needs your best ideas.

💬 Comment MASTERCLASS and I’ll DM you the link to save your free seat (and bonus: I’ll send you the article, too).

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