Lauren Baptiste Coaching

Lauren Baptiste Coaching Burned out but not ready to quit? Lauren Baptiste, CPA-turned-coach, helps professionals reclaim their career—without sacrificing themselves in the process.

Through real talk and real tools, she helps you rise without running yourself into the ground.

“If you think corporate America has fixed the ‘working mom’ problem, you’re wrong.”⁠⁠I see it every week with my clients...
08/25/2025

“If you think corporate America has fixed the ‘working mom’ problem, you’re wrong.”⁠

I see it every week with my clients — women at the top of their game, suddenly forced to choose between the career they’ve built and the life they want to live.⁠

The more I’m sharing my stories, the more I’m hearing from you about yours.⁠

And while it’s 2025, corporate still needs to do better.⁠

Women are still not reaching leadership roles they want because they’re not being offered the flexibility to succeed.⁠
- Mat leaves that are too short⁠
- Limited flexibility in the transition back to full time⁠
- No support to up-skill in this new chapter of their career⁠

Women are leaving public accounting because they can’t see a path where they can have both their career and their life.⁠

Those who come to me soon enough are finding ways to make partner on their own terms — but that’s still the exception, not the rule.⁠

So instead…⁠
❌️ You walk away from a career you’ve invested years in⁠
❌️ You start over, often a few steps behind⁠
❌️ You take a pay cut for slightly better balance, only to realize you were earning more a decade ago⁠

It doesn’t have to go this way.⁠

When I coach my clients through this, we:⁠
✅️ Redesign their workday so it matches the reality of their life now.⁠
✅️ Rebuild influence and visibility without adding hours to the week.⁠
✅️ Position them for promotion without sacrificing health, family, or fulfillment.⁠
✅️ Address burnout and self-doubt head-on, before it dictates their next move.⁠
✅️ Create a leadership plan that puts them in control of the trajectory.⁠

If you’re planning your return, already back and struggling, or thinking about your next step, the work starts now — not after things “calm down.”⁠

Spots for my private coaching program reopen November/December, and the waitlist gets priority access before they’re gone. If this is the career chapter you don’t want to look back and regret, join now.⁠


This time last year, we decided to plan a new moon, outdoor dance party for our 10 year wedding anniversary celebration…...
08/24/2025

This time last year, we decided to plan a new moon, outdoor dance party for our 10 year wedding anniversary celebration… but the universe had other plans for us. 🤷🏻‍♀️😉

Of all the adventures we’ve been on—and we’ve had many—this one we’re about to step into is by far our greatest yet. Check out year 10/(2025) to get a peek at today’s latest and greatest news 👀

And just like that, 🔟 years married to flew by and I couldn’t be more grateful for the marriage we’ve built. ❤️

“I didn’t realize how burnt out I was until I stepped away.”⁠⁠That’s what a client shared when she found me while on mat...
08/22/2025

“I didn’t realize how burnt out I was until I stepped away.”⁠

That’s what a client shared when she found me while on maternity leave with her second baby.⁠

She’s an Managing Director candidate at a top firm — smart, driven, the kind of leader who’s always been the go-to. But for months, she was logging in most nights after her first baby went to bed. At first, it felt “normal” for her role.⁠

Then she took leave… and the truth hit her.⁠

💬 “It’s making me rethink everything career-wise. I’m wondering if going for promotion is even worth it. I’m not enjoying the role like I used to.”⁠

This is where so many high-achievers get stuck:⁠

- You’ve been pushing so hard, you don’t realize how exhausted you are until you pause.⁠
- That pause makes you question if the path you’re on is even worth it.⁠
- You’re torn between chasing the next big milestone and wanting a life with more balance.⁠

The longer you stay in that limbo, the more it chips away at your confidence and the fewer options you have when you’re ready to make a move.⁠

If you know something has to change before the end of the year, now is the time to set that plan in motion.⁠

Spots for my private coaching program, Freedom, reopen in November/December. Join the waitlist now so you’re first to know when they’re available. Your next chapter can be strategic, intentional, and built for the life you actually want.⁠


Burnout recovery doesn’t require a 3-month sabbatical⁠⁠A lot of people think the only way to recover from burnout is to ...
08/21/2025

Burnout recovery doesn’t require a 3-month sabbatical⁠

A lot of people think the only way to recover from burnout is to take a sabbatical, change jobs, or walk away from everything they’ve worked so hard to build.⁠

That’s not true.⁠

Burnout recovery doesn’t have to be extreme.⁠

You don’t need three months off — you need a better way of operating.⁠

Here’s what actually moves the needle:⁠

– Knowing how to spot burnout before it takes you out⁠
– Protecting your time, even when you’re client-facing⁠
– Delegating and saying no without guilt⁠
– Having the energy to think clearly again — and actually get ahead⁠

I learned this the hard way. ⁠

After burning out as a Big 4 consultant, I didn’t heal by running off to Bali or changing careers overnight. I figured it out while still in the job — managing client demands, growing my personal brand and reputation, and continuing to get promoted, even while working part-time hours.⁠

That experience changed everything for me.⁠

Since then, I’ve spent the last 8 years coaching hundreds of professionals across accounting, law, consulting, and finance. I’ve worked with firms of every size — from boutique practices to global organizations — helping high performers rebuild energy, reclaim time, and rise in their careers without sacrificing themselves in the process.⁠

This work is simple, powerful, and designed to fit into your real life — especially when your calendar is packed and the pressure is high.⁠

Because even if a sabbatical helps you reset, the stress will come back.⁠

And changing jobs or abandoning the industry you’ve spent years building? That stress follows you too — unless you know how to change how you work.⁠

My clients operate better not because they slow down — but because they start working intentionally.⁠

If you’re ready to feel better fast (without blowing up your life), you’re in the right place. Be sure to follow along 🔔 for simple tips and practical strategies to get that next promotion, earn higher pay and enjoy more free time outside of your working hours.⁠



No, really.⁠You can have the success without the stress.⁠⁠Comment "WAITLIST" to start the process.⁠⁠Xox,⁠Lauren
08/20/2025

No, really.⁠
You can have the success without the stress.⁠

Comment "WAITLIST" to start the process.⁠

Xox,⁠
Lauren

NY business owners — and any high-achieving professional planning a family — this is a must-read.⁠⁠When you see those su...
08/19/2025

NY business owners — and any high-achieving professional planning a family — this is a must-read.⁠

When you see those subway ads for New York Paid Family Leave (PFL), you assume you’re covered when you have a baby. I did too… until I wasn’t.⁠

Here’s the fine print they don’t tell you:⁠
- Employees? Covered within 26 weeks on the job.⁠
- Business owners? Only if you opted in for voluntary coverage… two years in advance.⁠

I found that out the hard way. I had connected with a disability insurance rep in 2022. He told me, “You don’t need this right now — come back when you have more employees.” What he didn’t say: If you plan to start a family, opt in now or you’ll lose the benefit. That “expert” oversight cost me nearly $15,000.⁠

The truth is, there’s no perfect scenario, even when you do all the due-diligence.⁠

Life is 50/50 — half amazing, half hard. Coaching doesn’t erase the hard, but it does gives you the tools to face it without unraveling. ⁠

That’s what I teach my clients in my signature program, Freedom: how to navigate the curveballs without losing your stability, self-trust, or ability to make clear decisions.⁠

Insider tip: If you own an S Corp in NY and think you might want kids someday, opt in for voluntary PFL coverage now. You can always drop it later.⁠

If this post can help even one NY-based business owner, it’s worth sharing. Please pass it on.⁠



08/18/2025

PSA for my attorneys nearing 300 billable hours this month 🎯⁠
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You know that sleep is vital to maintaining a strong annual performance each year.⁠

But you still burn the midnight oil, thinking you have no other choice.⁠

I was recently working with a client who was clocking 80 hours per week and completely exhausted.⁠

Before we started working together, she wasn't sleeping due to her insurmountable stress. Here is what we did: ⁠

1️⃣ She set professional work boundaries by deciding on a “clock-out” time. Because she was no longer leaving the office at 11pm, she started biking home from the office. ⁠

2️⃣ Then, she started cooking at home. She eliminated 80% of the "fast foods"/takeout that had been impacting her digestion, relieving herself of her long-standing GI pain.⁠
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3️⃣ Next, she improved her sleeping habits by having a set 'bedtime' each work night.⁠ ⁠

After three months working together, she felt like a completely new woman. ⁠

Because she was.⁠

Her stomach pain significantly reduced, her sleep normalized, and she started to dream big for herself for the first time in a long time.⁠

But it wasn't just her health that improved.⁠

She effectively delegated work and learned how to work productively in the office (vs. useless "face time").⁠

And her team performed better too. They had better direction because she worked with them vs. independently from them.⁠

The truth is that you know that it’s important to take better care of yourself. ⁠

But while you know this intellectually, you don't do it because it seems unrelated to your work performance and feels like "a lot of work to do."⁠

It's simple when you have a coach by your side.⁠

Working with me is a game-changer.⁠ Comment "YES" and I will send you a link with my consult availability!⁠

If today were your last day, what would your loved ones write in your eulogy?⁠⁠Would they talk about:⁠⁠How responsive yo...
08/14/2025

If today were your last day, what would your loved ones write in your eulogy?⁠

Would they talk about:⁠

How responsive you were to emails after hours?⁠
How many back-to-back meetings you attended?⁠
How many weekends you sacrificed their needs for your clients?⁠

I certainly hope not.⁠

And I know you don't want this for yourself either.⁠

While you might not know how to solve for this, I do. ⁠

I help my clients become aware of the patterns that aren't serving them, so that they can find a better way to hit their career goals without sacrificing their marriage.⁠

I help my clients master time management to enjoy Saturday mornings in bed (without their laptop). ⁠

I help my clients set and accomplish their goals even if they currently can't figure out how to eat lunch regularly. ⁠

In Freedom, I teach my clients how to live their life to the fullest, which means the fullest career, the fullest family life, the fullest hobbies and the fullest night's sleep.⁠

Want to be certain that you live a life with no regrets? ⁠

Ready to be praised for how awesome you are vs. how hard you work? DM me or comment "NO REGRETS" below and I will send you the link to get on my waitlist.

YOLO 😉⁠

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08/13/2025

Do you feel guilty when relaxing?😵‍💫⁠

Approaching your work after being truly rested yields a different kind of productive. ⁠

A better kind of productive. ⁠👏🏼⁠

❌ Hustle culture teaches us that we are only allowed to rest once we get everything you've done.⁠ ❌⁠
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I am here to tell you that this is a major thought error⁠.⁠
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Productivity is when you make intentional choices towards a goal.⁠

On pursuit of that next promotion (if that's your goal), the productive action could be working on a Saturday... but it can also be resting for a full day instead. 🤯⁠

Do you work on Saturday because you feel guilty knowing your colleagues are working?⁠

Do you sleep in on a Saturday and flake on your friends for brunch, and feel guilty about not texting them?⁠

Or, do you decide to work for 2 hours to intentionally set yourself up for the following week and then spend the rest of the day disconnected from your phone, enjoying time with your friends guilt-free?⁠

As you can see, neither action is necessarily good or bad. What matters is how you come to that decision.⁠

But you have to decide this from a clean place or it's going to impact the other areas of your life. ⁠

If you're feeling confused (and guilty) about making the next best move is, I have good news: ⁠

I can help you figure it out.⁠
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If you’re tired of letting guilt dictate your choices — and you’re ready to rest and rise in your career without burning out — now’s the time to change it.

My 6-month program Freedom is where ambitious professionals learn to set the rules, reclaim their time, and still hit their biggest goals.

Comment “RELAX” to get on the waitlist. Spots are limited, and the next round will fill fast — don’t spend another year working harder when you could be working smarter and living better.


Remember the company you gave 15+ years to… and the day you realized they’d never give that back to you?I hear this stor...
08/11/2025

Remember the company you gave 15+ years to… and the day you realized they’d never give that back to you?

I hear this story weekly — but today's hit hard.

A Partner came to me stuck in the classic loop: “Should I stay? Should I leave? What’s next?”

But her reality was more complicated. Four years ago, her son was born with a medical condition that required more of her attention.

After 15+ years, her firm’s “support” was pulling her off client work and putting her into an internal rotation.

Sounds generous, right? Until she tried to come back to client-serving work.

Her Book of Business expectations hadn’t changed — but now she had to rebuild from scratch after being off the playing field for almost two years.

She was still the breadwinner. Her husband was between jobs. And she was still navigating her son's ongoing medical needs.

By the time she came to me, she was burned out, resentful, and stagnating.

But I hear this a lot... The money was good. The brand name was comfortable. But the ugly truth?

She was stuck.
Her confidence was shot.
And she knew every day she stayed, she was making it harder to leave.

Here’s what we’re doing now:

1️⃣ Taking her power back. Rebuilding her book and positioning her as a rainmaker again.

2️⃣ Exploring roles beyond Big 4. Targeting opportunities with equity and robust benefits to support her family's needs.

3️⃣ Reclaiming her identity. No more bending into roles that drain her. She’s choosing the work and the culture that values her and her family.

Moral: If you don’t make short-term moves with your long-term career in mind, you WILL wake up one day resenting that you gave your best years to a company that was happy to take them. (Maybe you already are feeling this way)

I’m building a list for my next round of private coaching and you'll want to join it because:

- The longer you stay in "stuck", the longer you stagnate.
- The older you get, the harder it gets.
- The more time you spend in burnout pulls you farther from your goals and career satisfaction.

💡 If you know you need to reset your career before full burnout or complacency costs you more years, get on my waitlist.

Six months back from maternity leave… and already wondering if you should abandon ship?⁠⁠⁠That’s exactly where my client...
08/07/2025

Six months back from maternity leave… and already wondering if you should abandon ship?⁠


That’s exactly where my client was when she came to me.⁠

A Managing Director at a Big 4.⁠
Promoted while on maternity leave.⁠
Overachiever. Type A. The one who always delivered.⁠

But her first day back?⁠
Chaos. No plan. No support.⁠
And she’s never fully recovered from that shaky start.⁠

Now she’s:⁠
🚫 Further from the deep, meaningful work she loves.⁠
🚫 Spending her days “pretending to be an expert” in things she doesn’t care about.⁠
🚫 Disconnected from the culture — questioning if Partner is even worth it.⁠
🚫 Battling impostor syndrome with every “step-up” opportunity.⁠

She’s not lazy. She’s not ungrateful. She’s a first-time mom in burnout.⁠
And the truth? She’s not the same woman she was a year ago — and that’s not a bad thing.⁠

She can’t ignore her personal needs like before.⁠
She can’t run at the same pace and expect it to lead to the next level of success.⁠
If she tried, she’d burn out completely — feeling like she’s failing at work and at home.⁠

Instead, she chose to work with me and here's what we've accomplished thus far:⁠

✅ Within 1 week: Restructured her schedule to fit into standard business hours. Going forward, her evenings are for her baby, not her inbox.⁠

✅ Within 30 days: Identified roles where she’s valued, recognized, and respected — no more settling for less.⁠

✅ Within 90 days: Used my Interview Success Strategy to show up as THE sought-after candidate. She's choosing roles that fit her, not the other way around.⁠

✅ Over the next 3 months we'll: Land the new role and onboard strategically in a way that proactively protects her time — building a career she loves and a life she enjoys after 6PM.⁠


Moral: If you’re waiting for the “right time” to figure this out, you’re already behind.⁠


➡️ Every month you stay in a role that’s draining you, your confidence dips, your options narrow, and the harder it becomes to make your move. DM me your email or add your name to the waitlist using this link.

08/06/2025

PSA to my career-driven, CHILD-FREE women! ⁠

It's time to break free from the guilt and misconception that burnout only impacts moms. ⁠

Because that's a lie.⁠
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During a recent conversation with a client, who is child-free and single, she expressed feelings of guilt surrounding her burnout.⁠

She found herself comparing her burnout to her friends with little ones who were experiencing burnout. ⁠

This made her feel like her burnout was "less than" because she didn't have parenting on top of it. ⁠

Let me tell you what I told her.⬇️⁠

Your burnout is valid, parent or not. ⁠

Career-driven women, like you, deserve to have your needs met instead of minimized.⁠
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As your coach, I’m here to give you 6 months of strategy to create consistent wins in your career while you enjoy whatever activities bring you joy.⁠

Want to leave early because you're going to play volleyball on Tuesdays? Do it.⁠

Need to take a PTO for a massage? Take it.⁠

Craving a date-night without checking your email? Make it happen.⁠

The possibilities are unlimited when you decide that you matter too!⁠
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Let's begin to move your career forward, together. Comment ⁠"START" and I will message you with next steps.⁠⁠
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A Message from our CEO, Lauren Baptiste

Acheloa Wellness was conceived over a decade ago with the yearning to serve my fellow cohort in a way that felt meaningful and authentic. Finally in 2018, the idea behind Acheloa Wellness was born.

For those who've known me, I've been working at a Big Four accounting firm for 10 years. In 2013, I personally ended up at a hospital due to my own workplace burnout and vowed to make a change from that moment forward.

What started as Drink Your Juice, a website to aggregate wellness providers with wellness seekers lacked traction. I realized that working women were striving to have it all, but were lacking the framework, accountability and support system to make it all happen. I then felt called to create impact in a new way.

**Acheloa Wellness is my growing consulting firm that focuses on overcoming stress and burnout to empower professional women in working environments.**