What if being told “you should be grateful” was actually your wake-up call?

In this episode of the 5% Club Podcast, I’m joined by my client Ellie—an engineering leader in cybersecurity—who went from frustrated and undervalued to landing a dream job that pays her what she’s worth (and then some).

We unpack:

• How she 4x’d her financial ROI from coaching

• Why mindset work helped her 10x her happiness

• How we built her executive presence from the inside out

• What it looks like to rage apply... and then strategically position yourself for the role you actually want

• The playbook I teach on owning your worth, building visibility, and walking through doors that weren’t open before

💡 Whether you're a Director trying to reach the C-suite, or a high-performing woman in tech questioning whether it’s “too much” to want more—this episode will shift something in you.

Ellie’s story is proof of what’s possible when you stop trying to prove and start showing up like the 5% version of you.

And if you're wondering what kind of ROI my clients get?
✅ 4–6x raises
✅ New executive titles
✅ Peace and presence at home
✅ Real happiness—not just performance

Listen now and then book your consult at ShaylaKing.com/consult-week before spots are gone.

#ExecutiveCoach #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInTech #CareerGrowth #ExecutivePresence #PromotionReady #WomenWhoLead #CybersecurityLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #5PercentClub #KingMindset #PerformanceAndHappiness #LifeAfterBurnout

Hey friends—it’s Consult Week here at the 5 % Club! I’m Shayla King, your favorite performance & happiness coach, and I’ve cleared my calendar so you can grab a free, one-on-one breakthrough session with me.

In this episode, two of my amazing clients—Ellie and Dr. Kari —pull back the curtain on their own consults. You’ll hear how just one hour helped:

• Validate their biggest career frustrations
• Pinpoint exactly what they wanted (and why they deserved it)
• Give them real-world tools to move forward immediately

Whether you’re stuck on a promotion, craving more work–life joy, or simply ready to level up, a consult will give you clarity, momentum, and honest feedback—no pressure, no hard sell.

👉 Your next step: Head to shaylaking.com now and book your slot before it’s gone. Only two coaching spots open—first come, first served!

What’s the one challenge you’d bring to our consult? Drop it below—I can’t wait to help you crush it!

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

#ConsultWeek #ExecutiveCoaching #5PercentClub #LevelUp

Hey friends—ever wonder what really happens in a coaching session? I’m Shayla King, and in this episode I pull back the curtain on the coaching industry.

I break down the difference between coaching vs. mentorship, share three world-class tools I use (from change-management to mindset rewiring to creative breakthroughs), and give you a real-life peek at how a consult with me isn’t a fluffy sales call—it’s fast-track growth.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unclear on your next move, or just knew something had to change, this episode is for you. And yes, Consult Week opens next week—your chance for a free, one-on-one breakthrough session. Spots only happen twice a year, so grab yours at shaylaking.com before they’re gone.

What’s one question you’d bring to a coaching consult? Drop it below—I can’t wait to see you in session!

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

#ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipTools #PerformanceAndHappiness #5PercentClub

Hey friends—ready to transform your meetings from snooze-fests into strategic power hours? In part 2 of our “Lead Meetings Like a 5 % Executive” series, I’m getting tactical:

1. Know Your Audience
Spend 5 minutes mapping your key stakeholders and asking:

• What do they already know?
• What’s in it for them?
• What do they care about most?
• What questions or objections might they have?
• What pressures are they under?

2. Know Your Material

• Invite the right people—and send your deck 48–72 hours ahead so they can prep.
• Clarify the meeting’s purpose, agenda, and success criteria.
• For every slide or talking point, define your key takeaway or ask.

3. Tactical Wins

• Open with impact: “Here’s what we’re here to decide today, and here’s where I need your input.”
• Manage up: Be specific: “I’m confident in our cost model—could you weigh in on the revenue assumptions?”
• Own the room: If the discussion derails, gently redirect back to your critical agenda item.

👉 Your Evolve Work: Pick your next important meeting and:

1. Map your stakeholders. (Email me at [email protected] for my free 5-question template.)
2. Draft your opening: “Today we’re here to ___ and I need your insight on ___.”

Which tactic will you implement first? Drop it in the comments—I can’t wait to hear!

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

#ExecutivePresence #MeetingMastery #5PercentClub #LeadershipSkills

Hey friends—ready to lead meetings like a 5 % executive? In part 1 of this two-week series, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that will transform how you show up:

• Intentional Thought Creation—choose empowering thoughts before you enter the room
• Stop Proving—you already belong; focus on contribution, not validation
• Stop Convincing—partner on the best decision instead of “winning” the argument
• Slow Down—calm, measured speech signals confidence, not fear

Part 2 next week will dive into the strategy: how to prepare, structure your message, and what to say under pressure so you own every room you enter.

👉 Evolve Work: Write down the thoughts that will keep you calm, clear, and commanding in your next meeting.

What mindset shift will you try first? Drop it in the comments—I can’t wait to hear!

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

#ExecutivePresence #MeetingMastery #5PercentClub #LeadershipMindset

Hey friends—ever have someone cut you off, talk over you, or drop a little jab in a meeting and thought, “Really?” I’m Shayla King, and today’s episode is all about what to do when silly little people do silly little things.

Here’s the 5% approach:

1. Hold Your Power – Don’t shrink or snap back. Take a breath, remind yourself you’re safe and in control.
2. Protect Your Peace – Laugh it off inwardly: “Silly little people, silly little things.” Then keep moving.
3. Address It Calmly – If it truly matters, pick your moment:

Evolve Work:

• Reframe a past slight: Write it down, then beneath it jot, “That was silly—not about me,” plus how a calm 5% response would look.
• Dog Test: Next time someone tries to derail you, picture my German Shepherd Zoe striding past barking chihuahuas—unbothered and focused. Say to yourself, “I don’t stop for chihuahuas,” and carry on like the boss you are.

If you loved this, share it with a colleague who needs it. And if you’re ready to stay calm, confident, and unbeatable in every meeting, join the waitlist for my free Consult Week—one-on-one coaching spots open soon. Head to shaylaking.com to grab your seat.

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

#LeadershipMindset #ExecutivePresence #5PercentClub #ProtectYourPeace

Hey friends—can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? I’m Shayla King, and today we’re doing an Epic Year check-in to make sure you’re getting exactly what you want from your career, your family life, and your own joy.

Here’s the quick-play version:

1. Reflect & Design – Ask yourself, “Am I feeling alive, fulfilled, and on track?” If not, it’s time to hit pause and decide what truly matters.
2. Epic Adventures – Brainstorm 30 fun, soul-lighting experiences (travel, new skills, spontaneous thrills). Then pick three to calendar before December.
3. Epic Memories & Goals – Lock in those milestone moments (graduations, birthdays, launches) and big professional wins you’ll celebrate.
4. Systems & Boundaries – Build simple routines and say “no” to the non-essentials so you actually have time and energy for your epic list.

Evolve Work: Write down three adventures you’ll do in H2 2025. Block the dates, book the details, and guard that time fiercely.

Want more? Join our Epic Year Retreat next year—an intimate, hands-on weekend where we dream, plan, and lock in your most meaningful year yet. Get on the waitlist at shaylaking.com so you’re first in line.

What’s one epic thing you’re committing to for the rest of 2025? Drop it in the comments—I can’t wait to cheer you on!

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

#EpicYear #IntentionalLiving #5PercentClub

Hey friends—if you’ve been circling the Performance + Happiness Lab page, this episode is your decision point. Doors close July 1, so let’s get crystal clear on what you’d actually be signing up for—and whether it’s your next-level move.

What it is
• A 3-month, high-level coaching experience—no passive videos, just 12 live sessions where I teach, hot-seat coach, and push you to implement in real time.
• Peer support calls each week for rapid feedback and accountability.
• The PH+ Formula—Results (executive presence, essentialism, storytelling), Relationships (networking, executive communication, home connections), Rituals (physical, emotional, joy energy), and the 5 % King Mindset.

Who it’s for
High-performing leaders stuck in the day-to-day, getting passed over, or drained by burnout—and ready to fast-track promotion, power, and real-life joy without sacrificing family or sanity.

What you’ll get
• Clarity on your next role and real career-accelerating skills
• A strategic network of peers and decision-makers
• Sustainable energy systems that let you work less and live more
• Lifetime access to all recordings, workbooks, and a completion certificate for company reimbursement

Investment & Next Steps
Corporate spots $10K • Self-pay $5K
Enrollment ends July 1 at midnight. Head to shaylaking.com/phlab to claim your seat. Have questions? Email me at [email protected].

Decide your future today. Your extraordinary life is waiting.

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

Hey friends—ever watched someone less qualified zoom past you and wondered, what am I missing? In this episode of the 5% Club Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real career accelerator: strategic executive presence and relationships.

Here’s what we cover:

• Executive Presence Is a Muscle, not magic—how to command a room with certainty, not “try-hard” energy
• Strategic Relationships & Influence Mapping—who needs to know your name before that role even posts
• Executive Storytelling & Visibility—why your work won’t speak for itself (you have to speak for it)

I share my own “busy badge” trap, the outwork-everyone myth, and the exact strategies I teach in the Performance + Happiness Lab to make you the obvious next choice.

🎧 Tune in now to stop being the best-kept secret and start fast-tracking your rise.
💬 Who are the three people on your influence map? Drop their roles in the comments—I want to hear!
🔗 Ready for more? Join the waitlist at shaylaking.com/phlab for insider access to the Lab.

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla

#ExecutivePresence #CareerAcceleration #5PercentClub #StrategicNetworking

Hey friends—ever feel like you’ve “made it” on paper but something’s still missing? In this episode of the 5% Club, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to build an extraordinary life—beyond job titles and LinkedIn highlights.

I use my same PH+ framework—Results, Relationships, Rituals, and Mindset—but this time, we apply it to your whole damn life. Here’s the gist:

Results (Life by Design):
Ask yourself, “What do I want my life to feel like?” and then architect it. Do you have a plan for a deeply connected marriage, joyful parenting, epic travel, financial security, or a sanctuary home? If you don’t build it, life happens to you.

Relationships (Edit & Add):
Audit your circle—who lifts you up, who dims your light—and let go of the rest. Then, intentionally cultivate friendships that matter. This isn’t about “maybe someday” friendships; it’s about designing a circle that fuels your joy and growth, both at home and at work.

Rituals (Energy as Your Edge):
When you’re exhausted, everyone gets the scraps. I’ll teach you how to strip away energy drains, say “no” strategically, and build daily habits (physical, emotional, and joy rituals) so you show up as a high-functioning, low-stress executive—and an energized partner and parent.

Mindset (King Mindset):
Your thoughts drive your results. We’ll rewire limiting beliefs, quiet that inner critic, and build unshakeable confidence so you move like your future self—today.

Ready to design that life? The Performance + Happiness Lab kicks off in July, doors close July 1. Corporate spots are $10K; self-pay is $5K. Go to shaylaking.com/phlab to learn more and grab your spot before we fill up.

Your extraordinary life is waiting. Let’s build it together!

your coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner, Shayla