Calm Clarity for Tangled Lives.
Writing, research, and coaching for caring high-achievers to untangle internal blocks, navigate the complexities of career and relationships, and build lives they love.
The 4 Procrastination Mistakes Smart People Make (And How to Correct Them)
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Writer.
Researcher.
Untangler.
Stacy S. Kim, Ph.D. helps caring high-achievers navigate Life Junctions® – stressful periods of career transition, caregiving overload, burnout, envy, and self-doubt – with calm clarity and deep empathy.
A trained social scientist and longtime life coach, she created The Untangling Practice™ to offer a grounded, compassionate alternative to false promises of unnecessary reinvention.
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Envy
Why Wanting What They Have is the Key to Getting What You Want
Coming soon from Hachette’s Balance, Stacy S. Kim’s debut book reframes envy – not as something to hide, but as something to examine and use.
What if that disquieting feeling could help you build an extraordinary life?
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You don’t need reinvention. You need clarity you can act on.
A way forward when you’re doing too much for everyone else.
Created by Stacy Kim, Ph.D., The Untangling Practice™ combines evidence-based, easy-to-implement strategies curated for the smart and caring who know something is holding them back. Whether you’re tangled in self-doubt, burnout, work-family conflict, or too many “shoulds” – this 4-phase practice helps you:
- Identify what’s knotting you up, or holding you back
- Remember your unique strengths and existing tools
- Pick one thread to follow (instead of trying to fix it all)
- Move forward with easy action steps and growing confidence, one stitch at a time
Where to Begin
Whether you want a private conversation, a monthly pause, or just one honest stitch forward – you’re in the right place.
Private Coaching
1:1 support for high-functioning women carrying too much and ready to loosen the pressure – gently, honestly, and one stitch at a time.
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Talks and workshops that name the things we don’t talk about – envy, burnout, status, and self-worth – with clarity, depth, and relief.
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Working with Stacy has been life-changing for me. I was able to make a career change from one in which all parts had been stressful to one in which I am now enjoying all aspects of life!
VG
It was remarkable how well the course was a good fit for people at very different life stages, and facing very different challenges.
Torrey
Personalized, thought-provoking advice. The course gave practical tips that I could use right now.
Teresa
Stacy helps me to take my ambitions seriously, combat perfectionism, and take joy in the process. I am impressed and grateful for your ability to reach in to the core of the dream.
MS
Stacy taught me to focus on what’s working and reduce the ‘noise.’ What a difference it has made to learn to let myself off the hook.
MH
When I faced multiple challenges after joining the ‘family business’, Stacy Kim helped me navigate them. [Now] as I enter my third act, I am working with her to learn even more about myself.
LS
Stacy helps me to take deep breaths and break down overwhelming projects into manageable, doable steps. As a working mother with a lot on my plate, this process…as simple as it may seem…has been extremely valuable. Of all the things Stacy and I discussed, what stays with me was a concept she shared with me from a book she read (I don’t recall the name). It said that is that true happiness is like the ocean. Things can be really turbulent on the surface while down below things are calm and quiet. This is the type of happiness I strive for in the midst of my own busy life.
RS
I worked with Stacy when I was struggling with the idea of changing my career. Back then, while the idea of transforming a lifelong hobby into a new career was really exciting, I was also afraid of all the challenges I would have to face. It was a very delicate moment of life and to make things more complicated I was living in a new country and she was fantastic. During our sessions, I could weigh all my options and we narrowed in on my strengths and core values to ensure that I incorporated these into my decision as well. Every session was actionable and she gave me concrete homework assignments that were very relevant to push me forward and make me feel more confident. I truly felt that we worked together to put all sides into perspective and by the end of our time together I had a plan to follow! Fast forward 5 years and I am the happiest I could be running my new business and doing what I’ve always wanted!
Renata Carvalho
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I look forward to working with her each week. I always learn something new. Our work together assisted in my accomplishing many projects that I would have put off without her.
RS
When we began working together, I wanted help to complete one specific project, but after just three months, I am amazed by how much I have grown in my career and personal life.
SM
Stacy’s positive encouragement gave me practical ideas for defining and pushing goals. With her help, I was able to step back and see that it was time to start my retirement.
Teresa Jones
This course was really helpful! It helped me think more about how to incorporate intentionality and some best practices for planning and self-care.
Stephanie
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4 Procrastination Mistakes Smart People Make (And How to Correct Them)



