Coaching
Carley Hauck helps women leaders thrive—at work and in their health—especially during the pivotal midlife transition. With a master’s degree in Clinical and Medical Health Psychology and over 15 years as an executive coach, Carley integrates medical and psychological expertise with practical leadership strategies.
Her background includes more than 3,000 supervised clinical hours as a marriage and family therapist, being a lead research consultant with UCSF’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine on 3 NIH clinical trials, and serving as senior faculty at Stanford University and Stanford’s Center for Integrative Medicine for nearly a decade. She is also a proud member of The Menopause Society and holds specialized training from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute (IWHI) in women’s integrative health and menopause protocols—focused on evidence-based approaches to hormones,
She brings a background that includes 3,000+ supervised clinical hours, being a lead consultant on neurobiology and longevity research with UCSF’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and serving as a senior instructor at Stanford University and Stanford’s Center for Integrative Medicine for almost a decade.
Carley’s integrative work draws on a wide range of modalities—including somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), a 25 year meditation practice, & nature-based practices. This unique blend allows her to address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Beyond her work with leaders, Carley is a thought leader on menopause at SuperAge, a climate advocate, and an aspiring naturalist living in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Her passion for supporting women in midlife is rooted not only in her academic and clinical training but also in her lived experience navigating these transitions herself.
Certificates and Training
- ‘I have spent 25 years of my life practicing and studying Buddhism. I am a graduate of the 4th offering of the Dedicated Practitioners Program by Spirit Rock Meditation Center.
- I love research that supports optimizing well being. I have been a lead consultant on 4 different NIH approved clinical trials observing important neurobiology biomarkers for longevity and health with UCSF’s Osher Center of Integrative Medicine.
- I am a member of the Womens Hormone Network and hold specialized training from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute (IWHI) in women’s integrative health and menopause protocols—focused on evidence-based approaches to hormones,
- I created a scientifically validated framework to become a conscious leader which is emphasized in my book, Shine.
- I am deeply driven to support the next level of leadership and business to be a force for good in the world. My new and acclaimed book- Shine-Ignite your inner game to lead consciously at work and the world, published by Sounds True. Shine was voted as one of the top 10 business books to read by Mindful Magazine in 2022.
- I am trauma informed with training in Internal family systems (IFS) IFS Circle &Somatic Experiencing (SE)
- I am certified in the Integrative Enneagram Leadership Assessment (IEQ-9).
- I am a certified Team Coach & ACC level coach with the International Coaching Federation.
- Served as Senior Faculty at Stanford University and Stanford School of Integrative Medicine developing 8 different courses on leadership, well being, and team effectiveness.
- I am a climate activist and a graduate of the Climate Leadership Reality Training with Al Gore and completed a certification in regenerative agriculture and soil health with the Climate Farm School.
- I find joy and refuge in nature. I feel deeply called to be a steward of the earth. To fuel this calling, you can find me weekly hiking, walking barefoot, trail running, or meditating in beautiful places in nature.
- I am deeply committed to being an ally and I love working with all types of people and invite my clients to lead from their whole self. All identities, world views, and parts are seen, heard, and welcome here.
University Education
- M.A Clinical and Medical Health Psychology, Northern Arizona University
- National Sciences Foundation Fellow, Kent State University
- B.A Psychology, and Minor, Nutrition, SUNY Plattsburgh
The Future is Rested Women
It’s the initiation into wisdom, power, and sovereignty. A time when energy is no longer spent on pleasing others but on reclaiming yourself.
Rest is a radical act. Rest is resistance. Rest is the foundation of our rise.
What happens when we rest? When we pause? When we listen to our own mothering voice?
🔥 We find our strength. 🔥 We reclaim our boundaries. 🔥 We speak up in protection of what we love.
A rested woman is dangerous to the systems that seek to keep her small.
Praise for Carley’ Work
Tina : Finding Balance in the Storm of Perimenopause
“When I first started working with Carley, I was in the thick of perimenopause at age 40. I had relentless night sweats, brain fog that made me feel like I was losing myself, and mood swings that left me snapping at my family. I felt like I was spiraling out of control. Carley was the first person who actually listened and connected the dots between my hormones, my lifestyle, and my unprocessed stress.”
“She gave me a clear road map with simple lifestyle protocols that actually worked. She told me what labs I needed to order and helped me collaborate with my physician who had no training in menopause. Within two months, I was sleeping through the night again and my energy was steady. What surprised me most was how she wove in spiritual practices and IFS work that helped me heal old wounds I didn’t even realize were fueling my stress. Carley didn’t just help me manage my symptoms—she helped me reclaim my vitality and my peace.”
Patti : Post-Menopause Renewal & Forgiveness
“Carley’s approach was completely different. She guided me through nutrition and movement protocols tailored to my body, but more importantly, she invited me into a forgiveness practice that changed everything. Through starting a meditation practice, I was able to release the resentment and grief I had been carrying for decades. I feel lighter, more energized, and more connected to myself than I have in years. Carley’s integrative coaching went far beyond hormones—it was whole-life healing.”
Karen : Overcoming Trauma & Reclaiming Joy in Midlife
The IFS work was profound—I finally faced old trauma that had been weighing me down for decades. With Carley’s support, I not only eased my hot flashes and insomnia, but I rediscovered joy and playfulness in my daily life. I feel like I got myself back.”
