Beyond Success: Uncover the Hidden Root of Burnout & Unlock Unstoppable Fulfillment.

“I help high-achievers who have ‘everything’ finally feel like they are enough — by solving the one problem money, status, and therapy couldn’t fix: their Trauma Default®.”

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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 – your Trauma Default®.

These hidden patterns, formed early in life, unconsciously drive you into cycles of:

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.
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?
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.

We assist:

Executives in crisis, identity transitions, or chronic burnout
Wealthy professionals with “everything” except peace of mind
Founders/Creators who silently struggle with imposter syndrome and pressure to perform
Artists, athletes, and entertainers at the top of their game but cracking behind the scenes
Influencers & leaders who are tired of helping everyone else while silently suffering

“You’ve been chasing success to escape the wound that made you want it in the first place.” - Christy

A Results Oriented Firm

Welcome to Vision Finder International — 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 Default® is running the show.

Vision Finder International is a RESULTS-oriented firm uniquely qualified to assist you.

️Increased Earning Potential: $20 million in salary raises and small business revenue generated

️Increased Retention: 70% of clients stayed in roles they almost quit

️Increased Engagement & Productivity: Prevented hundreds of leaders from burning out

️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

• Featured in Forbes (4x) & Black Enterprise (2x)

• Certified Executive Leadership Coach (Georgetown University)

• 13th African-American Woman to Achieve Commander Rank in US Coast Guard's 230-Year History

•Author of Ten Books, including "Trauma Default®"

•2018 Harvard Business School Launching New Ventures Pitch Competition Grand Master Champion

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Ready to Transform Your Trauma Default® into Your Ultimate Advantage?

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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. It’s a radical reset.

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MESSAGE FROM CHRISTY

It's Possible to Recover From Burnout and Rediscover Your Passion

In 2012, being addicted to winning, I almost worked myself to death and although I was highly successful in my career, the sacrifices to my mental and physical health and relationships were just too much.

I resigned with three years left to retire with a full pension and then proceeded to catastrophic Stage 12 burnout, where I mentally and physically collapsed. It then took me four years to recover mentally and seven years to recover financially.

I thought leaving my good-paying job and starting my own business was the secret to less stress and more pay, but that was the catalyst for a complete meltdown.

Looking back, the reality is that all of this was preventable – if I just had the right SYSTEM to assist me with getting to the root of my insatiable desire for overachieving which was rooted in the fear of failure. It didn't matter how many awards, degrees, and promotions I racked up, and there are plenty, it was never enough. So, whether you decide to hire us to work with your team, attend one of our retreats, or just take advantage of our free resources, don’t expect your circumstances to change without first changing yourself.

Beyond Success: Uncover the Hidden Root of Burnout & Unlock Unstoppable Fulfillment.

“I help high-achievers who have ‘everything’ finally feel like they are enough — by solving the one problem money, status, and therapy couldn’t fix: their Trauma Default®.”

You've Achieved So Much. Why Does Something Still Feel Off?

These hidden patterns, formed early in life, unconsciously drive you into cycles of:

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.

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.

We assist:

Executives in crisis, identity transitions, or chronic burnout

Wealthy professionals with “everything” except peace of mind

Founders/Creators who silently struggle with imposter syndrome and pressure to perform

Artists, athletes, and entertainers at the top of their game but cracking behind the scenes

Influencers & leaders who are tired of helping everyone else while silently suffering

“You’ve been chasing success to escape the wound that made you want it in the first place.” - Christy

A Results Oriented Firm

Welcome to Vision Finder International — 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 Default® is running the show.

Vision Finder International is a RESULTS-oriented firm uniquely qualified to assist you.

️Increased Earning Potential: $20 million in salary raises and small business revenue generated

️Increased Retention: 70% of clients stayed in roles they almost quit

️Increased Engagement & Productivity: Prevented hundreds of leaders from burning out

️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

• Featured in Forbes (4x) & Black Enterprise (2x)

• Certified Executive Leadership Coach (Georgetown University)

• 13th African-American Woman to Achieve Commander Rank in US Coast Guard's 230-Year History

•Author of Ten Books, including "Trauma Default®"

•2018 Harvard Business School Launching New Ventures Pitch Competition Grand Master Champion

Ready to Transform Your Trauma Default® 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 inform—Christy transforms.

On Demand Courses

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.

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. It’s a radical reset.

What Christy's Clients Are Saying

What the Press is Saying (Forbes, Black Enterprise, etc)

The latest from Christy's Blog

Why Black Women’s PhDs Are Less Valuable Than a White Man’s

Why Highly Successful People Feel Stuck: The Role of Childhood Trau...

The Master Key to a Successful Job Search (That Nobody Talks About)

Stay Connected

MESSAGE FROM CHRISTY

It's Possible to Recover From Burnout and Rediscover Your Passion

In 2012, being addicted to winning, I almost worked myself to death and although I was highly successful in my career, the sacrifices to my mental and physical health and relationships were just too much.

I resigned with three years left to retire with a full pension and then proceeded to catastrophic Stage 12 burnout, where I mentally and physically collapsed. It then took me four years to recover mentally and seven years to recover financially.

I thought leaving my good-paying job and starting my own business was the secret to less stress and more pay, but that was the catalyst for a complete meltdown.

Stay Connected