From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Jackie Carroll Helps Others Rise by Owning Their Story
Some people walk a straight path to success. I crash-landed, climbed out of the rubble, dusted myself off and built a coaching business from the ashes.
My journey began in the glittering chaos of the entrepreneurial world. I was knee-deep in the gold trade, co-running a bullion business with my husband, a world of high stakes, fast moves, and glittering possibilities. But I’ve never been one to play it safe. So I leapt into the unknown with a virtual reality startup, chasing innovation as if it were oxygen. When that dream dissolved under the harsh glare of failure, I didn’t hide. I learned. I adapted. I grew.
And then life, as it does, threw another curveball. As a corporate leader, I found myself at the peak of my career but hollowed out by burnout. I was ticking all the boxes; title, salary, success, but something vital was missing: me.
It was in that quiet reckoning that I finally listened, not to the noise of the world, but to the whisper within. And that whisper became a roar.
Today, I’m a high-impact career and mindset coach, speaker, YouTuber, and author. I’m the founder of Coaching Corners with Jackie Carroll and the creator of my signature 10-Minute Shifts programme, a powerful tool for rewiring how we think, act, and transform. Designed for professionals seeking immediate clarity and actionable results, these short, focused sessions cut through the noise, get to the root of unfulfillment, and set people on a path toward purpose-driven success.
My work is soulful, strategic, and rooted in lived experience. I don’t coach from a textbook; I coach from the trenches.
What has been your biggest achievement?
Without a doubt, becoming the woman I needed during my darkest days. I’m proud of my published book Visualisation to Realisation: Using imagination to keep you on your path to Success, YouTube channel, and the countless people I’ve coached through life’s most challenging transitions. But my most significant achievement? It’s showing compassion for myself and others and using my voice to help people find theirs. I didn’t just build a business, I built a mission.
That mission empowers individuals to rediscover their purpose and align their careers with their core values. Watching clients move from burnout to breakthrough, regaining confidence, clarity, and control, reaffirms the power of high-impact coaching. There’s nothing more fulfilling than witnessing someone light up with possibility again.
What’s the biggest result you help your clients achieve?
I help clients swiftly identify and overcome barriers to their professional fulfillment. Whether seeking a career pivot, promotion, or total reinvention, they stop chasing someone else’s version of success and start defining their own. Through my focused, high-impact sessions, they gain renewed motivation, clear direction, and tangible progress, without the drawn-out timelines of traditional coaching. The biggest result? Clarity. Confidence. Courage. When they realign with their values, everything shifts: faster promotions, healthier boundaries, and a life that feels as good as it looks on paper.
As I always say, “Growth isn’t just about scale; it’s about impact. I create high-impact coaching experiences that are fast, focused, and transformative because real change doesn’t, and shouldn’t, have to take forever.”
What would be your biggest piece of advice for readers who want to achieve the same?
Stop waiting for the perfect moment; it doesn’t exist. Instead, start with ten minutes a day. Ten minutes to journal. Ten minutes to move your body. Ten minutes to imagine a life where you feel lit up instead of burnt out. The smallest shifts spark the biggest changes. You don’t need a master plan, you need momentum.
What are the biggest mistakes you see people make and how can they be avoided?
The biggest mistake? Trying to do it all alone. We’ve been sold the idea that strength means silence and resilience means never asking for help. That mindset will keep you stuck. Avoid it by doing the brave thing: reach out, get a coach, join a community, and speak your truth. There is power in vulnerability and magic in collaboration.
How do you plan on further growing your business?
My core focus is building a thriving, values-driven community and producing high-impact content that delivers fast, lasting results. I’m expanding my Coaching Corners with Jackie Carroll YouTube channel to reach those who are quietly struggling, because I know what it’s like to smile on the outside while feeling completely lost on the inside. I want them to know they’re not alone, and that there is a path forward.
That’s why I’ve created the Thrive Hub Membership; a powerful, all-in-one online growth community for mindset shifts, confidence building, personal development, and authentic human connection. I’m also expanding my on-demand resources, including the 7-Day Career Clarity Sprint and the Career & Mindset Playlist, to provide self-paced, transformative learning for those who want to shift gears without the overwhelm. For me, growth isn’t just about scale, it’s about impact.
I believe the right shift at the right moment can change everything. My mission is to spark those moments, so people stop surviving and start thriving.
Where can readers find you?
You can connect with me at www.jackiecarrollcoaching.com and join the conversation on YouTube at Coaching Corners with Jackie Carroll. Whether you’re seeking a quick shift or a comprehensive transformation, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Wherever you are in your story, I’m here to remind you, it’s not too late. The best chapter might be the one you haven’t written yet.
