From Burnout to Breakthrough: Our Journey to True Success
Rick and Ash had it all – on paper. He was running a successful plumbing company; she was a high-powered Property Manager for a large corporation. Their home was in a good neighborhood, their cars were paid off, and they had financial stability.
Yet behind closed doors, stress, burnout, and inner turmoil were running the show. Binge drinking. Morbid obesity. Constant arguments. The grind was consuming them. Like many high achievers, they doubled down on their careers, convinced that success would solve everything. It didn’t.
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Breaking Point & the Turning Point
By 2015, desperation forced them to look outside the conventional playbook. A conversation with a friend who practiced shamanism cracked the door open to something they never considered: inner peace.
Shortly after, Rick had a profound realization – if nothing changed, he wouldn’t make it to 40. That moment shifted everything. He asked himself, “What does peace even mean?” and, for the first time, realized he had no idea.
In an instant, something within him clicked. A deep sense of presence and clarity flooded his awareness. Soon after, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle “found him” on YouTube. That moment cemented his transformation. His mind quieted, the world around him became vividly alive, and for the first time, he was free from the mental noise that had ruled his life.
Within days, his behavior transformed – the stress, the anger, the reactive tendencies disappeared. He became calm, deeply aware, and fully present. Arguments ceased. The change was so radical that Ash, skeptical at first, began to turn inward herself.
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From Success-Driven to Presence-Led
Ash’s transformation was more gradual but equally profound. Work became enjoyable. Her stress faded. Clients and colleagues responded differently. She was still leading – but now, with a sense of ease and purpose.
As Rick shared his experience with others, it became clear – high performers, CEOs, and executives were craving exactly this shift. They didn’t need another productivity hack or stress-management tip. They needed real freedom – from the inside out.
Rick left his business. Ash eventually stepped away from executive management. Together, they committed to helping other high achievers escape the burnout cycle and access the peace, clarity, and purpose they had found.
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The Results? Life-Altering.
– Combined Weight Loss of Nearly 200 Pounds: No crash diets. No gimmicks. Just a complete inner shift.
– Mental Clarity & Presence: The endless mind chatter and stress dwindled.
– Radically Transformed Relationships: Conflict dissolved. Connection deepened.
– True Success (Without the Burnout): No longer ruled by external pressures, they found real fulfillment.
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Let’s Talk Presence: Your Exit From Burnout
Today, Rick works with high-level executives, business owners, and high achievers ready to break free from the stress and mental noise that dominate their lives. His work isn’t about surface-level mindfulness – it’s about permanent transformation.
Ash manages the behind-the-scenes, ensuring their work reaches those who need it most.
If you’re a CEO, executive, or entrepreneur who’s checked all the success boxes but still feels stuck, exhausted, or disconnected, Let’s Talk Presence was created for you.
Your next level of success isn’t about working harder – it’s about finally being free.
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Ready to Work?
Rick offers a package of 1:1 sessions via Zoom for leaders ready to step into presence, clarity, and true peace.