Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Shima Ghaheri. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Shima, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
I spent over 12 years designing toys and board games, driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact. One of my proudest achievements was creating a game system for children in refugee camps, which I presented at a TEDx event.
Despite my love for my work in the entertainment industry, I faced severe burnout, which took me a year and a half to recover from. During this challenging time, I embraced self-care, self-love, and mindfulness practices, which helped me rediscover my purpose and joy in life.
This transformative journey inspired me to share my experience with others to help them avoid the pain I endured. Seeing the positive impact of my story, I decided to become a mindfulness and burnout coach. I now use my design background to create engaging, playful, and gamified healing experiences that resonate deeply with my clients.
By combining my past experiences and passion for helping others, I’ve found a new way to make a positive impact on the world.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m a burnout and mindfulness coach. I help burnt-out entrepreneurs and professionals transform into overwhelm-free experts. My journey from toy and game design to coaching has given me a unique perspective on the importance of balance and creativity in one’s personal and professional life.
What excites me the most is the transformation I witness in my clients. By integrating gamification into my coaching, I create engaging and playful experiences that make personal and professional growth enjoyable and sustainable. My approach is centered on Clarity, Creativity, and Community to help prevent and navigate through burnout.
Currently, I’m focused on expanding my coaching programs, incorporating more interactive elements. I’m also working on launching workshops, online courses, and my podcast to reach a broader audience. My mission is to help as many people as possible lead fulfilling and balanced lives by sharing the tools and practices that changed mine.
I’m super excited to be on this journey and eager to connect with more individuals who are ready to embrace a bold and burnout-free life.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, the following three qualities and skills were the most impactful in my journey:
Resilience: Navigating burnout and transitioning careers required a strong sense of resilience. The key was to embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Advice: Cultivate resilience by practicing self-care, seeking support, and reframing failures as learning experiences.
Creativity: My background in toy and game design taught me the importance of creativity in problem-solving and innovation.
Advice: Engage in activities stimulating your creative thinking, and don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
Empathy: Understanding and connecting with others on a deep level has been crucial in my coaching practice.
Advice: Develop empathy by actively listening to others, practicing mindfulness, and being open to different perspectives.
For those early in their journey, focus on building these skills through continuous learning, self-reflection, and seeking mentorship. Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow and stay committed to your personal and professional development.
What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?
My biggest growth area in the past 12 months has been expanding my coaching business and refining my program. I’ve integrated more interactive elements into my coaching and am about to start a podcast to reach a broader audience. Additionally, I’ve deepened my understanding of business management, strategic planning, and marketing, which has significantly improved the operational side of my business.
This growth has enhanced my ability to serve my clients better and allowed me to reach and impact more individuals, helping them lead fulfilling and balanced lives.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.underlineu.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/theunderlineu
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shima-ghaheri/
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