Shayla King’s story proves that real success isn’t just about career growth, but about achieving happiness, health, and inner peace.
Shayla King’s transformation from a waitress at IHOP to a high-ranking executive leader didn’t come from pure chance, it was driven by relentless passion, hard work, and an unwavering belief in balancing a thriving career with personal happiness. Shayla’s journey wasn’t always smooth sailing, though. It was a series of turning points, starting from burnout to a life-threatening near-death experience, that led her to redefine what success truly means.
Today, as the Chief People & Culture Officer, executive coach, and founder of Evolve Career Coaching, Shayla is teaching others how to achieve high-stakes success in their careers without losing themselves in the process. Her Performance + Happiness (PH+) Formula is changing the way corporate leaders think about their work, their well-being, and their happiness.
But Shayla’s breakthrough didn’t happen overnight. It was born out of hardship, and now she is on a mission to help people break free from the corporate grind to live a life of joy, success, and peace.
From Corporate Burnout to Transformational Breakthrough
Shayla’s story wasn’t always about leading in the C-suite. Before her life-changing transformation, she was just another overworked corporate professional. She climbed the corporate ladder at a fast pace, taking on more responsibility, making bold moves, and earning recognition. But the very success she was striving for came with a steep price: burnout, exhaustion, and a profound loss of happiness.
“There came a point where success didn’t feel like success anymore. It felt like survival,” Shayla recalls. “I was constantly chasing the next milestone without ever feeling fulfilled. That’s when I realized, something had to change.”
Her “frozen-arm moment,” as she now calls it, was the wake-up call that pushed her to seek answers on how to truly thrive in both career and life. Overworked, overstressed, and trapped in a cycle of exhaustion, Shayla began researching what makes people truly happy and successful, and how to keep both intact.
The Wake-Up Call That Reinforced Her Transformation
Shayla’s near-death experience years later didn’t just change her life; it gave her the clarity and conviction to dive deep into her new mission. After a nurse’s mistake put her in a coma on life support, Shayla awoke to a profound realization: success means nothing if you can’t enjoy life, if you don’t have your health, or if you don’t have peace within yourself.
“Instead of making me rethink everything, the near-death experience confirmed my transformation,” she says. “It reinforced my belief that life and career success are only worth it if they’re aligned with happiness and well-being. That’s when I decided to go all in on helping others achieve that.”
Today, Shayla is dedicated to teaching corporate leaders that it’s possible to rise to the top without sacrificing personal joy, peace, and health. Her PH+ Formula, a roadmap to success with balance, helps people achieve extraordinary career results while creating space for the things that truly matter in life.
The PH+ Formula: Achieve Executive Results Without the Stress
The PH+ Formula is more than just a productivity tool, it’s a complete lifestyle shift. Shayla’s approach integrates mindset, emotional regulation, and healthy rituals that help leaders not only perform at their best but also find joy in the process. It’s about aligning your professional life with your personal values and desires, so both work and life can coexist without conflict.
Through her coaching, Shayla has helped countless leaders realign their priorities, redefine success, and operate at their highest potential, without burnout.
“My coaching is about creating a life that fuels success, not one that drains it,” she says. “It’s about understanding the mindset shifts that make success sustainable and enjoyable.”
Clients often describe their transformation as learning how to achieve peace, and success without suffering. Shayla’s real-world approach is built on lived experience, compassion, and a touch of humor.
“I didn’t just study leadership; I lived it,” she emphasizes. “This is real talk for real leaders who are ready to shift their mindset and start enjoying their success.”
Redefining Success: Why It’s Not Just About the Results
One of the most significant revelations that Shayla shares with her clients is that success isn’t the ultimate goal, happiness and fulfillment are. Too often, professionals become fixated on the results, thinking that success will bring them happiness, only to find themselves exhausted and disconnected.
“We’re taught to work hard and hustle for success, but no one really teaches us how to live well while achieving it,” Shayla explains. “Success alone won’t bring fulfillment. When we realize that, everything shifts. Success becomes more meaningful when we build joy and peace into the journey.”
Through her coaching, Shayla helps leaders redefine success. She shows them that it’s not just about the number of deals closed, the amount of money earned, or the promotions secured. It’s about joy, resilience, and finding peace, both at work and in life. Her clients learn that when they stop proving their worth and start embodying who they already are, their careers flourish, and they begin to experience joy along the way.
The King Mindset: Shifting How We Lead
A central part of Shayla’s work is the King Mindset. This approach focuses on creating both performance and peace. It’s about rewiring your brain, mastering emotional regulation, and learning how to lead with calm confidence. The King Mindset helps leaders overcome the constant pressure of overdrive and instead teaches them to think and feel on purpose, cultivating the energy they need to create a life they love.
“Mindset isn’t just a tool for success, it’s the foundation for creating the life you want,” Shayla says. “When you change how you think and feel, everything else changes.”
By integrating self-awareness, compassion, and intention into leadership, Shayla’s clients don’t just perform at a higher level, they finally feel proud of the life they’ve built.
Real Results Through Coaching and Leadership Development
Shayla’s coaching is rooted in tangible results. Through The PH Lab, her signature group-coaching experience, and one-on-one sessions, she helps leaders break through to the next level of success while fostering balance, energy, and fulfillment. Her coaching isn’t just about professional growth; it’s about creating a life where career success and personal well-being coexist harmoniously.
Her corporate collaborations have brought the PH+ Formula into organizations, strengthening performance, retention, and well-being cultures. Shayla’s clients, from Fortune 100 executives to emerging leaders, consistently see measurable career growth, greater confidence, and peace of mind.
Ready to Redefine Success?
Shayla King’s story proves that it’s possible to rise to the top without losing what matters most. Her work is revolutionizing leadership by showing that true success isn’t just about results; it’s about building a life you love while achieving everything you desire.
If you’re ready to redefine what success looks like and finally achieve it with joy, peace, and fulfillment, visit Shayla King’s Website to start your transformative journey with the PH+ Formula today and follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, or listen to her podcast on Apple Podcasts.
