You have big goals and beautiful ideas…
You want to thrive in your professional life, deepen your personal relationships, eat well, exercise more…
But the truth is, you’re running on empty.
In a world where AI is accelerating the pace of everything—how we create, communicate, and even think—it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind, getting drowned out, or losing touch with who you are.
The days blur by, as fast-paced as your Instagram feed, leaving you overwhelmed by the endless list of "shoulds."
Intermittent fasting, eating more protein, taking magnesium, powering down before 9 pm, catching the sunrise, meditating, doing morning pages, meal prepping, hitting six figures but aiming for seven, being a dynamic leader and staying relatable…
Every day seems to bring something new you’re supposed to master.
You have countless ideas and dreams, but no space in your life to nurture them.
Instead, you’re stuck in the same draining cycle, with no energy left to bring those ideas to life.
If this feels familiar...
Take a deep breath.
You’ve arrived.
There’s a way forward, and it starts with a solution that’s already within you.
How do I define it?
→ Authenticity is the gutsy act of aligning your life, choices, and actions with what actually matters to YOU—not what Instagram or your family insists you ‘should’ care about.
→ It’s about peeling back the layers of “shoulds” and “musts” to rediscover the version of yourself who danced around the kitchen at midnight, unapologetically dreaming big.
→ It’s speaking your truth, even if your voice shakes, and waking up each morning without the sinking feeling that you’ve betrayed yourself.
→ Living authentically is the magic that makes your professional life feel purpose-driven and your personal life feel like a deep exhale at the end of a long day.
Yet authenticity can feel like trying to untangle a pair of headphones in a dark room.
You’re torn between the version of yourself that fits neatly into what others expect and the person who’s screaming to come out.
You can't just accept and squeeze yourself into the box society made for you.
You're feeling fatigued, frazzled, fed-up, all the f-words!
Why?
Because you're compartmentalizing yourself.
That tug-of-war leaves you drained, overthinking every decision, and lying awake at 3 a.m., wondering...
"How do I resolve this divide"
You're feeling the split between trying to find the “right” way to show up and how to be true to you.
You feel like you have to choose...
You’re caught between the polished professional version of you and the “dance like nobody’s watching” version secretly Googling Tarot and Astrology on the side.
It’s like living a double life, and honestly?
It’s exhausting.
The Problem?
You’ve been taught to pick ‘one thing’, to choose one part of yourself to lead with while banishing the rest.
But here’s the truth:
You’re not just one thing.
You’re a dynamic, beautifully contradictory, walking Pinterest board of passions, ideas, and quirks.
In a world that thrives on putting people into boxes, stepping into your unique, authentic expression can feel like walking a tightrope—constantly balancing your truth against society’s expectations.
This internal struggle has burnout knocking at your door—or worse, it’s already moved in.
🔥 The spark for your ideas? It’s still there, but it’s barely a flicker.
You know things need to change, but breaking free from old habits feels like scaling a mountain with no end in sight.
You dream of that promotion but doubt you have the energy to sustain the role.
You’d love a thriving business, but you’re subconsciously—or maybe even consciously—making it hard for people to connect with you.
The client walks away.
So the promotion slips away.
And that exciting new offering? You keep it tucked away, sticking to the same old routine that keeps you stuck.
By the time you get home, you’re completely spent.
There’s no energy left for nurturing your relationships, diving into your passions, or even deciding what to eat for dinner.
Deep down, you know life is too short to keep living this way.
You crave a sense of calm.
Wholeness.
And the ability to trust yourself—your instincts, your choices, and the path you’re charting for your life.
You’re ready for fresh, practical strategies that help you show up authentically—in your work, in your relationships, and most importantly, for yourself...
Welcome to The Authenticity Lab:
Our Goal:
A journey into uncovering the deep well of power within you.
Where every part of you is honored and embraced:
the creative, the shadow, the weird, the brilliant!
Here, living authentically means breaking the exhausting cycle of silencing or ignoring the parts of yourself that are yearning to be seen and heard. It’s time to reclaim your wholeness and lead your life with truth, courage, and purpose.
Why?
Because that's when life turns on!
That's when your business gets noticed!
That's when you feel the internal courage to go for the promotion, the big adventure, the moon shot!
Why Authenticity is the Key to Success and Fulfillment:
When you lead from authenticity, you:
✨ Make smarter decisions with clarity and confidence.
✨ Have the energy to show up fully in work, relationships, and life.
✨ Create space for creativity and inspired action.
✨ Inspire others by being your whole self—without burning out.
Getting there requires clearing the noise, integrating all parts of yourself, and embracing your “both and”—the mystical and the logistical, the spiritual and the strategic.
3 Core Elements, Delivered with Intention and Care
A carefully curated, supportive community of like-minded, intuitive, and heart-centered high achievers. Together, you’ll create a safe, respectful space for growth, experimentation, and meaningful change.
Your Personal Authenticity Playbook and Resource Vault: A curated collection of the most powerful tools and practices I’ve gathered over the past eight years to help you connect with your true self and lead with authenticity. Mindset, Boundaries, Energy... it's all here!
Unlike many courses and masterminds, I’m deeply involved every step of the way. I take the time to understand your goals, your unique definition of authenticity, your Human Design, and your brilliance—and I can tell when you’re hiding. That’s why we host three Clarity Coaching Calls per month, plus provide ongoing support through our Facebook community for questions, insights, and encouragement in between.
20+ SHORT, digestible video training, exercises, and philosophies. These are research and evidence-based tools vetted through my eight years of experience.
The Authenticity Playbook isn’t just a workbook... it’s a lifelong self-expression compass and AI-aligned creative map. Inside The Authenticity Lab, you won’t be left to figure it out alone—we’ll walk through it together. With my coaching support and personalized feedback, you’ll fill out this powerful document step-by-step. The result? A clear, soul-aligned playbook you can upload into any AI platform—so it actually understands your voice, your values, your vision, and your authentic edges. This means no more robotic, off-brand responses. You’ll walk away with a fully customized tool that reflects the real you, supports better decisions, sparks bolder content, and helps you lead from clarity in every area of life and work. It’s not just personal growth—it’s legacy-level alignment.
Dive deep and decode your own rhythm and cycles.
In this module, we’ll explore the key cycles:
✨ The Change Cycle: The Resolution Model of Change is broken based on shame. That's no way to make long-lasting changes! Learn how humans actually make changes that positively impact your well-being. In this
✨ The Stress Cycle: Learn how stress manifests, why you feel like your foot is on the gas and break at the same time, and how to break the loop to find balance and resilience.
✨ The Spark Cycle: The Spark, the Friction, the Embers and the BLAZE! 🔥 Embrace the natural rhythm of expansion, plateaus, and breakthroughs as you evolve:
If you're a sensitive person, then you must learn how to work with your energy. If you feel and take on energy from other people, places and events, this module was made for you! In this module, we’ll explore:
Your mind is your most powerful tool—let’s make it work for you. In the Mindset Module, you’ll explore science-backed exercises and frameworks designed to transform your mental landscape and empower you to take authentic action.
Fixed vs Growth Mindset: A Fixed mindset is sneaky- in this lesson, you will learn how to identify when you are slipping into the fixed and how to shift into growth.
The Psychological Immune System: The brain is wired to keep you safe. Understanding how the brain thinks releases crippling shame, beating yourself up for not being "there" yet, and helps you soften into redirecting the thoughts once you recognize the brain is simply trying to do its job.
Plus, learn about the Reticular Activating System and the Power of Mental rehearsal!
Learn how to create clear, supportive boundaries that honor your energy, values, and authenticity. In this module, you’ll discover practical tools to protect your time and reclaim your personal power, along with boundary scripts to help you confidently navigate challenging conversations. Show up fully for yourself and others without overextending or compromising your well-being.
Short yet powerful Lessons on activating clear boundaries with loved ones, co-workers, and clients.
PLUS Powerful Boundaries Scripts to get you started with one-liners that create an instant boundary buffer!
This module came forward after years of working with high-achieving women. Most of us were taught to do it ourselves. This Module will unlock the power of asking with clarity, confidence, and intention.
You'll learn how to turn complaints into powerful asks.
Rebuilding your relationships to the word NO.
Activating your Attention- it is the ROOT of your POWER!
How to create powerful roles for the people in your life to support you... because chances are, the roles you've created are not big enough because you've been doing everything for everyone.
We meet three times a month:
*I'm a hands-on coach and do my best to create safe spaces for you to bring forward anything that's showing up in your life so you can move through the challenges with awareness and aligned solutions.
A space to connect with like-minded members of the group, ask questions, and share insights in our supportive community space. This is a private community where I'll also jump in to share updates in real-time related to AI, modules from the tool kit, stories and inspiration!
If what you really want is to...
If this is what you want, and if you value DEEP work, I'd love to invite you to join me inside the Authenticity Lab.
Why is it a Lab?
Because you're going to experiment and share your ideas and then go test them out without any fear of failure!
With eight years of professional coach training and experience, I've been called a thought translator and personal organizer for your brain, your energy, and your life!
My gift lies in helping you embrace the paradox and learn to love living in the middle, accepting all parts of yourself!
I'm uniquely qualified to help lead you on the road to Authenticity because I spent the first few decades letting few people see my WHOLE self.
I was painfully shy well into my early twenties, carrying an internal fire to speak up, yet constantly holding back out of fear of saying the wrong thing.
I started as an introverted licensed massage therapist, working quietly in a dimly lit room where self-promotion wasn’t necessary—my services spoke for themselves. When I became a coach, I had to start speaking up and allowing myself to be seen, which was VULNERABLE as fu*k!
Over the years, I’ve gathered the most powerful tools that helped me reclaim my voice and the ones that have had the biggest impact on my clients. They’re all here inside The Authenticity Lab.
Once you start using these tools, something incredible happens—life begins to open up and blossom in ways you never imagined. ✨
“Frustration goes way down when you’re supported. Carly makes it feel like my goals are possible and I don't have to be stressed financially or mentally, emotionally. The central nervous system can remain in balance when working with you.
If I hadn't worked with Carly I probably would have stopped working on building my business.
You help me with things in all areas of my life because what's helpful in my career is helpful in my life ”
- Aine S.
“Carly is a thought translator: we all have these emotions and thoughts and it's really hard to articulate. She's able to reflect back on what I’m trying to say in a very understandable way. From there next steps for me to take become clear.”
- Emily J.
Who this program is for:
✅ You’re ready to embrace your “both and”—the mystical and the logistical.
✅ You value deep, transformational work.
✅ You’re done with surface-level fixes and ready to go all in.
✅ You’re craving alignment, energy, and a life that feels true to YOU.
✅ You value spaces where you are Seen and Supported, not passed over and lost in a big group.
✅ You want someone who understands the energetics AND has a gift for systems, strategy, and logistics.
The Authenticity lab is NOT for you if:
From the Masculine Energy of Hustling in NYC to writing her novel...
"Working with Carly has been transformational in my life. As a coach and as a person, she truly comes from a place of integrity and truth, and you can feel that when you work with her.
Four years ago, when I was at the beginning of my self-discovery journey. I thought she was going to make me quit my job right away!
Instead, Carly met me where I was. I needed to get to know myself and why I wanted to leave so I could figure out where I needed to go next.
I got to really know myself, so I had the internal trust to take the big leap.
I'm so grateful for her warmth, genuine curiosity, no-nonsense, direct feedback, and ability to guide me through whatever I'm going through at any time.
If you're considering working with her, just take the leap.
You'll be happy you did."
P.S. For anyone on the fence, this best decision and investment you will ever make.
Seriously!
Allison C.
Author, Yoga & Meditation Teacher
New York, NY USA
The Authenticity Lab goes beyond surface-level changes—it's a space for profound and lasting transformation.
It's all waiting for you—this transformation, this empowerment—alongside my commitment to building a safe, non-judgmental community.
Because true change can only happen in a state of rest and digest, where the parasympathetic nervous system allows space for growth and healing.
Cross-Cultural Competency, Awareness, and Equity Pledge:
I stand in solidarity with Black, Brown, Indigenous, Minority Ethnic, and People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ & those who hold culturally and systemically marginalized identities to dismantle systemic racism. I pledge to continue to comb through my cultural bias, vet coaching tools and philosophies, and question business systems & practices for their equality and effectiveness instead of blindly following what has been done before. After all, if you've read this far you know that this is everything I'm here to dismantle both systemically and within ourselves.
My communities have a strict vetting process so that we can provide a safe, trauma-informed space for people of all identities to learn, grow, ask questions, and provide their own valuable insight and feedback for us all to learn from.
I'm a lifelong learner and have spent the past 15 years of my life studying the mystical, logistical, and scientific aspects of human behavioral change.
Here are a few of my certifications & trainings.
Learn more about my journey here.
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