Do you ever feel like you’re just faking it till you make it, despite all your accomplishments? That nagging voice of self-doubt, the relentless grind, the exhaustion, it can leave you wondering if this “success” is really worth it. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your work or questioning if this is truly what you’re meant to do.
You’re not alone. Many women reach this crossroads in mid-career.
Mid-career is a unique opportunity to redesign your purpose and realign with your true self, building a sustainable, resilient career that supports both your evolving aspirations and your well-being.
Hi, I'm Corinna Kong. As a former medical social worker turned Big Tech global manager, I approach career growth through the lens of well-being, resilience, and intentionality.
My own journey from burnout to breakthrough taught me a powerful truth: well-being is a leadership skill.
Having personally navigated the depths of career burnout, I now help women in leadership grow smarter, not push harder. I specialize in working with women who are "high-functioning outside, but misaligned inside"—helping them bridge that gap to achieve more, stress less, and lead a more joyful life through my signature 5-step RESET process.
By sharing my stumbles and victories here, I hope to build a genuine community where we learn, grow, and thrive together.
If this resonates, I invite you to join the Thrive Together newsletter community — let’s take this journey side by side.
Vulnerability is a strength.
I grew up in Hong Kong, in a home full of chaos. My family called me Yi, meaning “joy and harmony” — but I rarely felt either. Writing and daydreaming became my escape, and somewhere along the way, I dreamed of becoming an author.
But I didn’t believe in myself. I didn’t think my voice mattered.
Years later, in 2018, I published my book Train for Joy: Break the Five Toxic Beliefs That Hold You Back from Success. It hit International #1 on Amazon in Business Coaching and Self-Help. That moment was more than a personal win, it showed me that vulnerability is a strength, and that self-belief can be rebuilt.
Deep caregiver burnout leads to a new beginning in Silicon Valley.
My career has always been about helping people grow. It began as a medical social worker in Hong Kong, where I supported over 2,700 people through crisis and healing.
However, being torn between caregiving for my critically ill mother and an unsustainable workload, coupled with a false belief that I 'should' handle both well, eventually led to deep caregiver burnout.
Can you relate to that?
This personal crisis became the undeniable force that propelled my next move.
In Silicon Valley, I built a second career leading learning technology and people development, from startups to Big Tech companies like Meta. Across organizations, one theme kept emerging:
Many career-driven women are silently struggling.
From self-doubt to sustainable leadership.
For years, I battled my own inner critic. Even as I coached and counseled thousands of people, led high-performing teams, and built global programs in tech that enabled close to one million people for success, imposter thoughts and perfectionism would creep in, without invitation.
But through mindset work, self-coaching, and mindfulness, I began to untangle the beliefs that no longer served me. I took three career breaks, some planned, some not, and used those precious moments to realign, serve underprivileged communities, strengthen my financial wellness, and reconnect with what truly mattered.
I learned this: Career well-being isn’t a luxury. It’s leadership.
Why I coach now.
Today, I help women rebuild professional lives that don’t cost them their well-being. I’m here to support women who are ambitious and exhausted, accomplished and uncertain. Women who want to lead with calm, clarity, and confidence without burning out.
My RESET™ method uses evidence-based coaching tools and a goal-oriented process to help the women clarify what truly matters.
We focus on building the inner framework for resilience. Leadership isn't just defined by what you achieve; it's defined by who you are and the person you are intentionally becoming.
My coaching guides you to lead with clarity and confidence, ensuring the success you build supports the life you genuinely desire.
Let's redesign how success feels like.
Imagine waking up feeling you love yourself as you are, ready to make the contributions that you are created to make. One that aligns with your true self, core values, not just your résumé. One where you feel truly confident, not constantly overthinking.
This isn’t a dream. It’s a decision you make. Of course, it takes thoughtful planning, deliberate actions, and the right support.
But it’s worth it. Because you are.
Let’s build your next chapter, rooted in purpose, well-being, and authentic leadership.
Join me to thrive together.
With care. -Corinna
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