Evidence-Based & Holistic Career Coach

Design a fulfilling, balanced career

so you can thrive at work & at home

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I’m a triple-certified career coach for women and working moms on the brink of burnout.

You deserve an enjoyable and sustainable career that leaves more time and energy for what you love. After all, you’re so much more than just your job, so it’s about time your work left more space for the rest of your life. 

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All stress and no fun

is no way to work…

or live.

If you’re stuck in a draining and unfulfilling job, you might be feeling like…

Work consumes all your time & energy

Your work days are non-stop, leaving you completely drained at the end of the workday with nothing left for your personal life and family.

You’re constantly tired, overwhelmed, and teetering on the edge of burnout.

 

You constantly dream of a better career

You spend way too much time in an unfulfilling daily grind.

You daydream of improving your job or overhauling your entire career, but you have no idea how to make that dream a reality.

 

Work/life balance feels like a myth

Your job is all take and no give. You’re tired of work-stress creeping into every area of your life, ruining your weekends, stealing your precious little free time, and leaving you dreading the next work day. 

 

You're tired of being "super mom"

Your a working mom juggling a big, demanding job and little kids, which has left you burnt out at work AND at home.

You’re calm on the outside, but underneath the surface, you’re barely treading water.

 

What if instead, you enjoyed a fulfilling & balanced career?

A holistic career coach can help you…

Redesign your job or find a new one that aligns with your personality, passions, and personal life

Mentally clock out after work and enjoy being present and joyful with your family

Wake up excited to go to work because you love your job (and the work/life balance it provides!)

Recover from stress more easily and increase your resilience to avoid burnout

Set clear work boundaries to gain more time for your personal life, self-care, and loved ones

Confidently make big career decisions knowing exactly you need to feel fulfilled and engaged

HEY THERE,

Holistic career coach

Industrial-Organizational psychology consultant

triple-certified coach

Matrescence expert

ex-HR professional

mom

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HEY THERE,

I’m LYDIA Fogo JOHNSON, MS, ACC

Holistic career coach

Industrial-Organizational psychology consultant

triple-certified coach

Matrescence expert

ex-HR professional

mom

I know from personal experience how draining it is to be unhappy with your job and the ripple effect stress can have on our families and personal lives. If you add raising tiny humans to the mix, it’s no wonder working moms are one of the most burnt out demographics out there! 

Never fear, I’ve got good news: It’s possible to create a fulfilling, balanced career that leaves more space for your rich personal life.

As a triple-certified career coach with a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational psychology (the psychology of work & careers), I’ve helped countless women and moms overcome their stress, burnout, and career challenges. As a working mom myself, you can trust that I get you and can help you redesign a career that works with this wild but wonderful time in your life. 

“Working with Lydia feels like having a personal scientific expert helping you meticulously consider career & life changes.”

– David K., Software Engineer

Ready to design a thriving career with professional support all along the way?

Here’s how I can help

Stress Survival Kit: 45-minute session

Stuck in a constant cycle of stress? Book a 45-minute private coaching session to learn essential, evidence-based tools for immediate stress relief you can use on even the busiest of work days. You’ll also get a Stress Management Assessment and customized resource list… all for just $97.

 

Private holistic career coaching Packages

Ready for tons of personalized support with your stress, burnout, and unfulfillment? My holistic career coaching packages give you months of personalized career support. We’ll use evidence-based strategies to make your career more fulfilling, balanced, and sustainable– whether you want to completely pivot your career or improve the job you already have. 

 

Success stories from
Clients just like you

Maddie P.

Employee Relations Consultant in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Before coaching I was feeling extremely burnt out, stuck in my career path, and a sense of aimlessness in life.

I’m only 5 sessions in and I’m already feeling a new sense of awareness of what I value in life and work through Lydia’s discussions and exercises.

What has been especially helpful is identifying my values and needs, mapping activities to meet them and get more of them in my life, and looking at what career paths overlap my different needs.

Amber T.

Highschool Teacher in Chattanooga, TN

When I started coaching, I hoped to find answers and advice for what to do next in life. What I found is that I had all of those things within me. I realized that external validation doesn’t feel as good as having a deep inner knowing. I gained the confidence to ask for what I need in both personal and professional settings.

I learned to trust myself and made the decision to walk away from a job because it wasn’t what I wanted anymore. My expectations were far exceeded because I gained more than I had dared to hope for.

Hayley S.

Creative Entrepreneur in Chattanooga

I signed up for coaching during a career transition. I had been fairly unhappy in my job and was looking for help to make a pivot towards a career more closely aligned with my passions.

After coaching with Lydia, I have a better understanding and appreciation for my talents and how I can use them to make a difference. Both in a career and in life in general. I also find I have a healthier relationship with how much a career defines a person.

One of the biggest qualities I found very helpful when working with Lydia is her background in psychology. Being able to have a mindset that considers mental health and neurodiversity really made our coaching feel really productive and oriented around the whole person.

I also really appreciated all of her worksheets and follow-up emails that always included extra resources. 

Working with Lydia is a great opportunity to grow career-wise and personally. You’ll learn how to grow and pivot your career while focusing on making a long-term impact on yourself.

Laine A.

Caregiver in Nashville, Tennessee

Through coaching with Lydia, I learned how to speak to myself more kindly and how to differentiate helpful and healthy thought patterns from more toxic and unhelpful ones.

One big breakthrough I had was the idea that I am already in the process of creating my “dream life.” I felt so far away from it beforehand, but Lydia helped me to see that I am in the active process of creating it, and that I have evidence to back it up.

We walked through what my dream life looked like, and she helped me see all the ways that I was already directly manifesting that in my current life. Now I feel like I can better enjoy my current life while still working on creating my next chapter.

David K.

I hired Lydia because I wanted to analyze my life in a way that I struggle to do on my own.

Working together feels like being with a scientific expert. Coaching helped me not just to imagine a future, but to plan it out meticulously. This helped me to see the potential life change for what it actually would be.

Overall, this process has made me more mindful, gain acceptance for my situation, and be happier. I feel that I’ve achieved greater focus and a better grasp of what I am in control of in my life.

Kaylee G.

Entrepreneur in Boston

“I can do hard things” are words I couldn’t say whisper before I started working with Lydia. It’s not something I believed.
Now, almost 12 sessions into our Coaching Sessions, and I feel like I can shout it from the mountaintops. I actually think I say it every day.
The action steps (homework), links to articles, and references that Lydia has brought into my life have helped my confidence, direction, and gratitude. 
I’m grateful for everything I have learned so far with Lydia and her incredibly strong spirit.

Kaylee G.

Entrepreneur in Boston

“I can do hard things” are words I couldn’t say whisper before I started working with Lydia. It’s not something I believed.
Now, almost 12 sessions into our Coaching Sessions, and I feel like I can shout it from the mountaintops. I actually think I say it every day.
The action steps (homework), links to articles, and references that Lydia has brought into my life have helped my confidence, direction, and gratitude. 
I’m grateful for everything I have learned so far with Lydia and her incredibly strong spirit.

Celeste C.

Human Resource Consultant in Atlanta, GA

Lydia coached me through an Enneagram session. She was very thoughtful in her approach and did a great job explaining what the assessment was and how it could help me better understand myself.

What was great was she focused on how my personality traits show up in all aspects of my life, like home life, friends/family, and career/work. She then worked with me to devise a game plan on how I could improve areas of my life by leaning into my strengths and followed up with additional resources and next steps.

Lydia is kind, understanding, and patient – she is a great coach who guides and supports your self-discovery journey!

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Grab the guide now to learn five super simple steps you can immediately implement to stop your work stress from constantly overtaking the rest of your life. 

Wondering if you’re in the right place?

Many of my clients are…

Working parents or women / female-identified professionals who are burned out from juggling high-stress, unfulfilling jobs with their busy personal lives

Seeking to either redesign their current job or totally overhaul their entire career

Are looking for a holistic approach that takes their non-work life into consideration

Individuals who appreciate evidence-based expertise from an unbiased and friendly certified coach

Interested in ensuring their next career move is sustainable and fulfilling for the long-haul

Fellow neurodivergent or queer folks looking for a supportive expert that understands their unique challenges. 

My Certifications

Fair Play Method Certified Facilitator

I’m certified by the Fair Play policy institute to help individuals implement the Fair Play system within their homes. This system, designed by the bestelling author Eve Rodsky, helps individuals reprioritize household, domestic, and caregiving labor in a more equitable and sustainable way.

Designing Your Life Certified Coach

Designing Your Life is a toolkit inspired by design thinking that was birthed in the Standofrd Life Design Labs. As a certified DYL coach I can help my clients bring creative, innovative approaches to career transitions, networking, and major life decisions.

CTEDU Executive Life Coach

I’m certified at the ACC level through CTEDU, with a specalization in executive life coaching.