In this powerful episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Iva Bontrager, a neuroscience coach and emotional health consultant whose journey is as inspiring as it is transformative.

From launching her first business at just 14 years old to navigating personal burnout and ultimately stepping into her true calling, Iva’s story is a testament to resilience, growth, and purpose. Although she initially focused on coaching middle-aged women in transition, her work has evolved significantly. Today, she primarily supports high-achieving leaders—both men and women—who are outwardly successful but internally struggling with pressure, burnout, and a loss of authentic identity.

In this conversation, Iva opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including the burnout experience that pushed her to finally say “yes” to coaching in 2019. She shares how her niche wasn’t something she perfectly planned from the start, but something that revealed itself over time through real client experiences—proving that sometimes, clarity comes through action.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iva-bontrager/
Website: https://ivabontrager.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivabontrager/

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