Specialties
At Valerie Friedlander Coaching, I help women in demanding careers create success that fits them. My clients come to me for clarity in career transitions, confidence in decision-making, and balance between professional success and personal well-being. My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-aware, and systems-conscious, blending executive coaching, mindset work, and somatic attachment practices. I support clients reconnecting with their authentic selves, shifting habits, and stepping into leadership and life that feel aligned, empowered, and sustainable.
History
Established in 2015.
Valerie Friedlander Coaching was launched over a decade ago to help women who realized mid-career that they weren't where they wanted to be but weren't sure what they really wanted. Valerie Friedlander is a certified life coach who received her coach training from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching and somatic training through the Embody Lab. Based in Chicago, she has supported clients around the world via phone and video through both private 1-1 coaching, group coaching, and workshops.
Meet the Business Owner: Valerie F.
Hi! I'm Valerie and I know what it's like to burn out doing all the "right" things, feel the pressure of responsibilities, ride the emotional roller coaster of self-doubt, and sense that I'm not where I want to be but stuck trying to figure out what's next.
If this is you too, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you. Most high-achieving women fight against internalized rules of success that don't align with who they truly are.
My practice focuses on helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and achieve your goals without sacrificing what's most important to you.
My approach is inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-aware, and systems-conscious, integrating mind, body, and context to help clients break old patterns and build sustainable momentum.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me exploring creative projects, nerding out on sci-fi, or spending time with my husband and two sons. I also host the podcast Mindset Unlimited.