You might find yourself wrestling with burnout, a sense of lostness, a yearning for a different impact, or questions of identity as you traverse various life stages. During these times, you may have found that the skills you’ve relied on in the past aren’t helping you now, and might even be hurting you.

Designed for diverse professionals who’ve tasted success or reached the top, yet long for deeper significance, our Downshifters include:

  • Founders recovering from their last startup

  • Executives searching for fulfillment beyond title

  • Athletes leaving the game behind

  • Creators seeking a new stage

  • Investors pondering what constitutes a truly meaningful life

Those we serve know they have more to contribute to the world and aren’t ready to surrender; yet, they recognize a deep-seated need to decelerate, recalibrate, and realign.

This journey transcends showcasing achievements, identities, or material possessions. Ideal candidates are self-aware, deeply curious, patient, and committed to the process. They are ready mentally and emotionally to do the inner and outer work required to create a life aligned with their deepest values and aspirations.

At Downshift, we support high performers at a crossroads longing for greater connection, fulfillment and aliveness.

  • “I’m going through the motions at work.”

  • “My life no longer aligns with my values.”

  • “How the hell did I get here?”

  • “I’ve reached the peak, is this all there is?”

  • “I no longer feel like myself.”

  • “I’m ready to create but not sure what.”

  • “I want to spend more time with my kids and partner.”

  • “Who am I beyond my working identity?

  • “I’m burnt out and tired. I can’t keep going.”

  • “I lost my motivation and ambition.”

  • “I’m ready for my next challenge.”

  • “I want to slow down but can’t.”

  • “I’m addicted to my devices.”

Signs You Might Be Ready