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My Story — From Burnout to Burnout Coach in Berlin
I burned out twice.
The first time I didn't even recognise it. I was signing contracts with government ministers, leading teams across Europe and Asia, collecting credentials and achievements like they were proof I was okay. I wasn't okay.
The second time I saw it coming and still couldn't stop it. That one broke me open in a way the first one couldn't and it's what led me here.
I'm Ling Shi, a certified burnout and resilience coach based in Berlin, working with high achieving professionals and expats who are exhausted in ways they can't fully explain to the people around them. My background is 17 years of corporate leadership across multiple industries, countries, and cultures. My other life is competitive freediving, Vipassana meditation, yoga, and the kind of stillness you can only find after you've been very, very loud for a very long time.
I work the way I do, with the body, not just the mind ,because I know from experience that talking about burnout isn't enough. The nervous system needs something different.
If you're a driven professional in Berlin (or anywhere) and you recognise yourself in what I just described, I'd genuinely love to talk.
Listen to my podcast:
The HERitage Show
Amplifying the voices of Asian women,
one story at a time.
The life wave I'm riding
Childhood Passion:
From a young age, music, singing, and dancing were my playground. They nurtured my creativity and taught me the art of listening.
These early passions would shape my journey, providing a foundation for self-expression and connection.
Professional Triumph and Burnout:
Signing contracts with foreign ministers looked like success from the outside. Inside, I was running on fumes and ignoring every warning sign my body was sending.
Pursuing Higher Education:
Accepted into a world-renowned MBA program in Barcelona, I embarked on a journey of personal and professional growth.
Here, amidst the vibrant energy of the city, I found new avenues for exploration and self-discovery.
Leadership and Inspiration:
Leading teams in Fortune 500 companies and top startups, I found my voice as a leader and advocate for change.
Through public speaking and mentorship, I inspired others to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Exploring Freediving:
The ocean taught me things no boardroom could. At 50m depth on a single breath, I discovered what it feels like to be completely present and completely calm
Becoming a Meditation and Yoga Teacher:
Guided by a desire for deeper self-awareness and healing, I embarked on the path of meditation and yoga.
Becoming a teacher allowed me to share these transformative practices, empowering others to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and well-being.
Launching Wellness Coaching Business:
I started Ling Wellness because I wanted to be the coach I needed when I was burning out, someone who'd actually been there, who works with the whole person, not just the todo list
