HI, I'm ling

17 years in corporate, a move abroad and 2 burnouts. Now I help women reconnect with their health.

Here’s the story of how I got here and why I became a coach focused on helping women recover from burnout.

COACHING · SOMATIC WORK · IMAGE WORK · TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE · EFT TAPPING · BREATH WORK · NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION ·

I burnt out twice in my corporate career before I really understood what burnout was.

I wasn’t ok.

I was signing multi-million dollar contracts with government ministers and leading teams across Europe and Asia, but ending everyday feeling exhausted, helpless and lonely. On paper I had everything my family were so proud of me for. After running on empty for too long, I eventually burnt out. The first time.

I was collecting credentials like they were proof I was okay.

I saw it coming. And I still couldn't stop it.

Even after the first recovery recovery, I didn’t have the tools to heal myself. So I went looking for them — training in coaching, somatic work, breathwork, EFT, and returning to the Traditional Chinese Medicine I'd grown up with in China.

The second time, broke me open in a way the first one couldn't.

Now I help women heal, recover, and feel alive again

I designed the RISE framework around what I wish I'd had back then — when I was lost, exhausted, and didn't know where to start. It's the support I needed but couldn't find.  

My clients don’t have to choose between ambition and feeling alive because they learn how to work with their body and build lasting resilience from burnout.

More about my framework

Beyond the Burnout

ABOUT ME

As a child in China, I had asthma which I treated and cured with Traditional Chinese Medicine. I didn't realise at the time that this knowledge would one day become my life's work.

In 2018, I left for Barcelona to complete a world-renowned MBA — chasing a version of success I thought would finally feel like enough.

I'm a competitive freediver. The stillness of the ocean taught me things no boardroom could. I discovered what it feels like to be completely present and completely calm.

I spent years leading teams across Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups, learning what real leadership costs when it's built on top of an empty tank.

Listen to my podcast

The HERitage SHOW
with Ling Shi

Hear from inspiring guests, HER stories navigating cultural identity and overcome challenges with courage.

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1:1 Burnout Coaching for Women

Stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed? Start here for a personalised journey to recover from burnout and build a life you actually love.

How to work with me

Private Healing Sessions

Experience Yin yoga, ImageWork, EFT, or breath work individually — and experience what's possible in just one session.

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MY SERVICES

Join Classes & Workshops

Join me in Berlin for Yin yoga, Sound bath, Qigong and more — held in select studios across the city, open to anyone ready to reconnect with their body.

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Everything invites you to slow down and hear your soul's voice.
When I joined Ling's circle, I was torn between continuing my current career path or taking a new, creative leap. The combination of ImageWork, breathing, drawing, and group sharing helped me see what each path felt like, not just what made sense on paper. I left with a calm confidence that I'm ready to explore it. Ling creates such a heartfelt, thoughtful environment — from the scent in the room to the way she holds silence, everything invites you to slow down and hear your soul's voice.
Kat, Berlin
The realisation felt like coming home to myself.
I came to the circle carrying a quiet sense of confusion. Through Ling's gentle guidance, especially the ImageWork and reflection afterward, the realisation felt like coming home to myself. Ling's way of blending meditation, imagery, and heartfelt sharing is both calming and deeply awakening.
Nisha, Berlin
Ling creates a safe and grounded learning space.
We recently hosted a Burnout Prevention & Resilience workshop facilitated by Ling. The session introduced her signature RISE framework, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to help employees manage stress, maintain emotional balance, and strengthen overall workplace wellbeing. Ling creates a safe and grounded learning space while delivering strategies participants can apply immediately.
Lingling, Berlin

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Recovery from burnout is possible and it doesn't mean giving up on your ambitions.

If you're ready to stop managing your symptoms and start living life again, let's talk about your path to recovery. The first discovery call is free and completely no-pressure.

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