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You've Achieved So Much. Why Does Something Still Feel Off?
You've climbed the ladder, broken barriers, and built an impressive life. Yet, a quiet dissatisfaction lingers. You might feel constantly stressed, secretly doubt your own abilities (hello, Imposter Syndrome!), or find yourself in endless workplace conflicts. You push harder, work longer, but the peace you crave remains just out of reach. This isn't a flaw in you; it's the echo of unresolved childhood experiences â your Trauma DefaultÂŽ.Â
These hidden patterns, formed early in life, unconsciously drive you into cycles of:
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Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like a fraud, despite your achievements, because your inner critic is louder than your accolades. This isn't a lack of skill; it's a lack of true self-awareness, rooted in past experiences.
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Burnout: Working relentlessly, sacrificing your well-being, and still feeling like it's not enough. This constant push leads to exhaustion, reduced focus, and impaired decision-making. Did you know chronic stress and burnout can significantly reduce your cognitive function, making it harder to think clearly and make sound decisions?
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The Pay Gap: Struggling to articulate your true value, negotiate for what you deserve, or even see opportunities for advancement, often leaving money on the table.
Traditional solutions often miss the mark because they treat the symptoms, not the root cause. They tell you to cope, but they don't show you how to truly heal the underlying patterns that keep you stuck.
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We assist:
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Executives in crisis, identity transitions, or chronic burnout
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Wealthy professionals with âeverythingâ except peace of mind
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Founders/Creators who silently struggle with imposter syndrome and pressure to perform
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Artists, athletes, and entertainers at the top of their game but cracking behind the scenes
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Influencers & leaders who are tired of helping everyone else while silently suffering
âYouâve been chasing success to escape the wound that made you want it in the first place.â - Christy

A Results Oriented FirmÂ
Welcome to Vision Finder International â where we decode the hidden emotional patterns that silently sabotage high-achieving leaders in their careers, health, relationships, and sense of fulfillment.
Led by Harvard alumna, Forbes-featured Executive Coach, and former U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Christy Rutherford, our work reveals the real reason behind your burnout, disengagement, or team dysfunction: Your Trauma DefaultÂŽ is running the show.
Vision Finder International is a RESULTS-oriented firm uniquely qualified to assist you.Â
ď¸Increased Earning Potential: $20 million in salary raises and small business revenue generated
ď¸Increased Retention: 70% of clients stayed in roles they almost quit
ď¸Increased Engagement & Productivity: Prevented hundreds of leaders from burning out
ď¸Less Sick Days: Stress-related illnesses reduced for +30 executives (high blood pressure, diabetes, lupus, fibroids, anxiety, depression, etc.)

Why Leaders Trust Christy Rutherford:
⢠Harvard Business School Alumna
â˘Â Featured in Forbes (4x) & Black Enterprise (2x)
â˘Â Certified Executive Leadership Coach (Georgetown University)
â˘Â 13th African-American Woman to Achieve Commander Rank in US Coast Guard's 230-Year History
â˘Author of Ten Books, including "Trauma DefaultÂŽ"
â˘2018 Harvard Business School Launching New Ventures Pitch Competition Grand Master Champion
Learn MoreReady to Transform Your Trauma DefaultÂŽ into Your Ultimate Advantage?

Speaking & Training
Whether delivering a high-energy keynote or leading a full-day leadership intensive, Christy brings humor, candor, and deeply human insight to every engagement. She just informâChristy transforms.

On Demand CoursesÂ
Christy's Signature Courses have assisted leaders with earning +$20 million in salary raises and small business revenue. Her proven systems also assisted 200 leaders with recovering from burnout.Â

Executive Burnout Retreats
An executive-level retreat designed for high-achievers who are ready to pause the grind, reconnect with purpose, & rewire the habits that led to burnout. It's not a vacation. Itâs a radical reset.
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