You’ve always been bigger than that box.


I co-pilot alongside skilled-but-stuck pros as they plan their exit, downshift with intention, and navigate the logistical off ramps toward self-driven career freedom.

Yes, you can. It’s yours for the taking.

Hi, I’m Amanda.

I’m a veteran UX system designer and 1:1 coach.

Outside of my core work untangling complexity, I draw custom maps that carry people out of stuck situations and into momentum that moves entire lives (and livelihoods) forward.

Like you, I spent over a decade chasing the promise of ‘the ladder’: security, growth, and a sense of trajectory. But, for many like us, especially in this moment — rife with layoffs, reorgs, and brutal cuts — realizing your talent isn’t being cultivated and your path isn’t being invested in is a heavy and pivotal moment.

It’s what comes after that discovery that counts.

All the things you force to fit in that box? They matter.

Not just after 5 PM. Not just on the weekend. Every. Single. Day.

Your morale.
Your wellbeing.
Your health.
Your calling.
Your talent.
Your voice.
Your instinct.
Your passion.

I’ve been coaching professionally for over 5 years now in the UX career space, exploring options with folks from all walks of life, across different life stages (college to retirement) and career stages (entry to senior level). I’ve worked with individual contributors and people managers, designers and researchers, journalists and interns, professors and students, librarians and therapists…the list goes on.

I loved coaching people up and out of misaligned roles so much that I pivoted straight into it as my full time body of work.

I sought out mentorship from the UK-based Institute of Coaching Studies, under the International Coaching Federation accreditation body. I invested in trauma-informed care certification through the University of California - Berkeley, focused on research, community, and advocacy. And, I built mindful design practices into FOZO, the female-focused UX content and research collective I started after leaving corporate finance.

This isn’t “life coaching” or another email freebie.

This is a science, a field of study, and a full-body posture that leans in to help pros like you on the verge of burning out.

Coaching pros who’ve spent decades climbing the ladder, ‘churning and burning’, and in urgent need of an escape hatch seek out and lean on my combination of experience, excellence, ethics, and rigor, with a side of humility and humor to keep the heaviness light enough to carry.

I take my journey seriously, and I take yours seriously, too.

Now — let’s get going.

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Pros in need of an escape hatch lean on my combination of experience, excellence, ethics, and rigor, with a side of humility and humor to keep the heaviness light enough to carry forward.

What’s the coaching process like?

First, we build back the trust and validation you haven’t been getting in your 1:1’s.

The workplace headspace is real, and it can feel real foggy when you’re still in the thick of it. We’ll use the first couple sessions to ease in, build trust that may have been fractured, and start building back your self-confidence. Those first few moments, the kind where you say, “Wait, what if every self-limiting belief and core competency I’ve internalized is wrong, and I actually can change course?” is everything — and I’m excited for you to feel them.

Next, we shift into breaking down your most badass aspirations into manageable parts.

The sky’s not the limit — it’s just the beginning. Dreaming of opening a bookstore-winery hybrid? Let’s map it out. Ready to trade the C-Suite for full-time ceramics? Heck yeah. Whatever your pivot, we’ll break it down into do-able steps and move at your pace until the training wheels are off and you’re fully in command of the life you’re building.

Then – you take the leap out of the hatch and never look back.

With your blueprint in place, it’s time to move. You’ll get practical scripts to guide the key conversations that support a smooth, intentional exit—while preserving the relationships that matter. One final pre-flight check, and you’re cleared for takeoff.

  • ICF Enrolled (ACC - 2025)

    I’m currently enrolled in the Institute of Coaching Studies (ACC), which is a 75 hour program that includes observed coaching. I’ve also spent 200+ hours steeped in positive psychology, trauma-informed care, ethics, and relational dynamics — all to devote to your success.

  • 13+ Years in Corporate, Finance & Tech

    In addition to managing and overseeing teams, individuals, and contractors, I’ve studied the ins and outs of psychological safety and leadership — and how all of it applies to work. It’s safe to talk about here.

  • 5+ years in Coaching

    Since 2020, I’ve personally coached, mentored, and offered guidance to dozens of early, mid, and late-stage professionals — all in different seasons of life, with different aspirations and approaches.

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I built this for me — and then I took my experience and built it for you.

My offering is different.
It’s not a quick fix template or journal.

It’s a personalized, safe space away from it all. Carved time to dream again, feel it all, wrestle with things, to stare at the horizon line and think about what matters…

…and then, to plan for life beyond this stuck season.

I’m here to give you the validation you don’t often hear at work, at home, or within yourself as a mirror that reminds you exactly who you are.

And once we’ve done that — I remind you that you can absolutely build your exit plan, make the leap, and thrive.

FAQ

  • 100%. Always. Every day, every session. In addition to a strict Code of Ethics, which I adhere to, I’ve also worked closely with Legal, Compliance, and Policy regulations for over 10 years, so I know how serious it all is.

    You’ll sign an agreement with me when we get started, to help you feel safe from the jump, and to make sure we’re both protected from any unsafe sharing practices.

    Beyond that — I’m an independent third party. It’s safe here.

  • First, I can tell you what it feels like: you’ll feel seen, heard, and felt in a way your weekly 1:1’s probably don’t right now.

    But beyond that, it looks like:

    • A quick, 15-minute discovery call where I get a bit of context, share my core beliefs and process, and field any questions you may have for me.

    • Either a 1-hour coaching call to get initial validation, feedback, and next steps to explore OR a 4 week coaching relationship, built around weekly sessions, accountability, and a rhythm to help you plan for zero-to-exit

    • Practical tools like planning support, scripts, and pre-flight checklists to help you look forward with confidence and excitement. (You’re doing it!)

    • Group cohort options (coming soon!)

    • Being in good company with those that understand the tension between your work, your life’s work (both very different), and your dreams

    • The weight of it all coming off your shoulders day by day as you realize this isn’t forever and you’re not stuck here — you just need a map and a parachute

  • Coaching is a commitment.

    To test and improve my own coaching practice, I’m currently accepting a handful of pro bono clients (filled through June 2025).

    1 Hour, 1:1 Coaching is $100, with the option to continue through to 1 Month Coaching at a reduced rate.

  • Send me a message at amanda@biggerthanthebox.com to ask away. My inbox is open!

On the cusp, but not ready to leap? Let’s stay connected. 🗺