Contrary to popular belief, advancing your career is not just about being the smartest cookie in corporate.

Combining highly personalized coaching with creative and practical strategies, I help you transform inherited shitty patterns into YOUR SUPER POWERS.
Let’s Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Together!

Contrary to popular belief, advancing your career is not just about being the smartest cookie in corporate.

Combining highly personalized coaching with creative and practical strategies, I help you transform inherited shitty patterns into YOUR SUPER POWERS.
Let’s Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Together!

Contrary to popular belief, advancing your career is not just about being the smartest cookie in corporate.

Combining highly personalized coaching with creative and practical strategies, I help you transform inherited shitty patterns into YOUR SUPER POWERS.
Let’s Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Together!

My Nonlinear Journey

For most of my life, I believed I had failed at life. I stopped dreaming as a kid and instead tried desperately to fit into the model minority mold—straight A’s, Ivy League school, marriage and kids, homeownership by 30. But every attempt to hit these so-called milestones ended in disaster. My grades were average, I went to a college I didn’t even like, I got married and divorced (no kids), and buying a home? Not even close. I had internalized the idea that following the “right” path would lead to happiness and fulfillment, but instead, it wrecked my mental and physical health. I spiraled into crippling depression and anxiety. I hated my body. I hated life. I hated myself.

It took me years to realize that these benchmarks of success weren’t designed for me—they were built on racism, greed, and superficiality, pushing a linear approach to life when, in reality, life is anything but linear. No wonder I felt so lost.

At 28, I said fuck it. I left my hometown in Virginia and moved to California to start fresh. That was the beginning of my real journey—the one where I started fucking around and finding out—on my way to becoming an Ancestral Pattern Shifter.

An Ancestral Pattern Shifter is someone who recognizes the inherited patterns—familial, cultural, societal—that shape them and transforms those patterns into their superpowers.

My Values & Philosophy

Liberation

We start by identifying and dismantling the internalized beliefs and systemic conditioning holding you back. Whether it’s perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or societal expectations, we get to the root so you can move freely toward what actually aligns with you.

Authenticity

Knowing and embracing your true self is your greatest superpower. We uncover your core values, desires, and strengths so you can navigate life and career from a place of confidence and clarity. No more playing by someone else’s rules.

Intentionality

Success isn’t about hustling harder—it’s about moving with intention. We co-create a vision for your life and career, then design actionable, aligned steps that feel expansive rather than restrictive.

Creativity

Problem-solving, resilience, and self-expression all come from creative thinking. Whether through mindset shifts, embodiment work, or unconventional strategies, we tap into your creativity to unlock new possibilities.

Relationships & Community

Growth doesn’t happen in isolation. We explore how you show up in relationships—with yourself, others, and your work—so you can build deeper connections, set boundaries, and cultivate the support systems that sustain you.

How I Support You

Through deep full-body listening, co-created solutions, and tailored support, I help you empower yourself. My clients already hold the answers—I’m here as a trusted sounding board, reflecting the solutions that are already within you.

Full-body Listening

I model what it means to give and receive full attention, to be fully present, and to co-create presence together. Listening with present-focused awareness is a skill we can all cultivate, and it’s essential for truly seeing ourselves and finding clear solutions.

Co-created Solutions

The most aligned answers emerge relationally. We heal, gain clarity, and find our way forward more powerfully when we do it together. Coaching isn’t about one-size-fits-all advice—it’s about discovery through shared presence.

Tailored Support

One of my greatest superpowers as a coach is my creativity. I craft deeply personalized coaching experiences for each client, because every individual holds infinite possibilities within them. My role is to help you uncover, believe in, and powerfully act on those possibilities by tapping into our co-created creative energy.

How It Deliver Results

This framework isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about sustainable transformation. By shifting your mindset, unlearning limiting patterns, and aligning with your true self, you gain the tools to navigate uncertainty, make bold moves, and create a life that actually fulfills you. Clients walk away with more clarity, confidence, and the ability to make decisions from a place of empowerment rather than fear. In short? We alchemize the mess into magic. 🪄

What Clients Can Expect:

The Coaching Experience & Outcomes

Through our work together, you’ll develop the tools, awareness, and self-trust to navigate life with more authenticity, ease, and alignment. Here’s what that looks like:

  • Trusting yourself deeply—learning to hear, honor, and act on your own wisdom.
  • Befriending your inner saboteur rather than suppressing or fighting against it.
  • Powerfully choosing pause (rest) over constant productivity—because rest is revolutionary.
  • Choosing pleasure over shame and reclaiming joy as a guiding force.
  • Reconnecting with your body’s intelligence to cultivate deeper self-awareness and intuition.
  • Prioritizing your inherent creativity instead of getting stuck in over-intellectualization.
  • Setting boundaries with ease—understanding that boundaries aren’t barriers, they’re invitations for deeper connection (even if your voice shakes when you set them).
  • Choosing vulnerability over reactivity and responding to life from a place of grounded presence.
  • Uncovering and owning your authentic voice & expression in every space you step into.
  • Creating and living a life that’s intentional and values-driven, not one dictated by external expectations.
  • Being fully present in your life instead of feeling trapped by outcome-driven thinking.
  • Undoing inherited patterns and conditioning so you can build an authentic, aligned way of being that actually feels good.

This is more than just coaching—it’s a space to unlearn, reclaim, and redefine success on your own terms.

Coaching Programs & Packages

I specialize in creating coaching experiences that foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and effective communication. Through a combination of workshops, coaching, and wellness practices, I help teams and individuals thrive by nurturing growth, connection, and empowerment. Here's how we can work together:

1:1 Personalized Coaching

My 1:1 coaching packages are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. This package offers a deeply personalized, high-touch coaching experience that ensures every step of your journey is aligned with your personal and professional growth. Each package includes:

  • Initial Assessment & Goal Deep Dive: We’ll start by uncovering your goals, challenges, and the transformation you’re seeking.
  • Regular One-on-One Sessions: Focused on your personal growth, these sessions will help you gain clarity and make empowered moves toward your desired outcome.
  • Access to Resources: Curated books, meditations, and workshops to complement and support your journey.
  • Accountability Check-ins & Progress Tracking: I’ll be with you every step of the way, making sure you stay on track and see the progress you’re working towards.

Corporate Workshops, Training, and Executive Coaching

Corporate Workshops & Training Sessions

These workshops are designed to meet the specific needs of your organization, addressing areas like:

  • Conflict Resolution & Trust Building: Providing strategies for resolving conflict and building trust within teams.
  • Managing Burnout and Stress: Equipping teams with the tools to prevent and recover from burnout.
  • Improving Communication & Relational Dynamics: Strengthening how teams communicate and collaborate.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Building a culture of belonging and understanding across teams.

Executive Coaching

Supporting mental, emotional, and leadership development is key to high performance in executive roles. Through executive coaching, I help individuals reconnect with their body, mind, and leadership energy to foster resilience, improve focus, and enhance performance. This can include:

  • Personalized Wellness Plans: Tailored strategies to improve both physical and emotional well-being, focusing on holistic leadership.
  • Mindfulness Practices: Techniques to boost focus, productivity, and creativity while managing stress and cultivating calm.
  • Mind-Body Connection: Tools to enhance energy, reduce stress, and maintain clarity, even in high-pressure situations.
  • Effective Interaction Strategies: Developing authentic and impactful communication that fosters trust, clarity, and connection within teams and stakeholders.
  • Influential Leadership: Strengthening your ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others, while enhancing decision-making and strategic direction.

Who My Coaching is For

My coaching is for working professionals who feel a pull toward something more—more authenticity, more alignment, more ease—but aren’t sure how to get there. If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place:

  • You’re burned out and exhausted. If you’re constantly running on empty, we’ll work to untangle the patterns that led to burnout, restore your energy, and build a life that prioritizes sustainable success—not just survival.
  • Perfectionism keeps you stuck. We’ll uncover what’s really driving that perfectionism, acknowledge the underlying wound, and gently shift toward a progress over perfection mindset.
  • You want to be your authentic self but don’t know how. Together, we’ll explore in real time what your authenticity feels, sounds, and looks like—by leaning into what actually feels good, not just what you’ve been told is good.
  • You struggle with setting and holding boundaries. Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re an act of love. We’ll work together to help you set boundaries with confidence, recognize that they are invitations for deeper connection (not disconnection), and honor your needs without guilt.
  • You struggle with self-hate and relationships. You don’t have to love yourself all the time—but when self-acceptance feels impossible, life gets heavy. We’ll shift your relationship with yourself so you can create deeper, healthier, and more loving connections with others.
  • You want to quit your job but are too scared to take the leap. We’ll get clear on what’s right for you, create a plan aligned with your values, and set you up to make a powerful, intentional decision—on your terms.
  • Slowing down feels impossible. If rest feels like a struggle, we’ll explore why and reconnect you with your body’s natural rhythm so slowing down feels safe and nourishing, not like failure.
  • Being present is a challenge. We’ll uncover what’s pulling you away from the present moment and practice presence together, so you can cultivate deeper awareness and connection in your everyday life.
  • Anxiety feels overwhelming. Instead of fighting against your anxiety, we’ll create space to listen to it. Your anxiety has wisdom—learning to work with it rather than suppressing it leads to more ease and self-trust.
  • You want to bring more creativity into your life. Creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s for everyone. We’ll experiment with different creative expressions to help you find your unique way of creating, playing, and expressing yourself.
  • You’re in a big life transition (breakup, career shift, sabbatical, moving, life crisis). Transitions can feel destabilizing, but they’re also opportunities for reinvention. We’ll take inventory of what matters most to you, what feels good, and what’s aligned with your values—so you can navigate change with clarity, intention, and self-trust.

This work is about empowering you to trust yourself, embrace your full humanity, and build a life that actually feels right—for YOU.

What Clients Have Said

Coaching

“Ahran Lee is the rare coach who is willing to guide her clients through the badlands of race, grace, and space. As an Asian-American creative, nearing 40, traversing a tempest of personal and professional transformation, I reached out to Ahran to truly examine, recollect and embrace the personal and inherited patterns that could fuel my future. Ahran was the perfect coach to help me unearth my deeper, intuitive desires, all while helping me defenestrate the residue that institutional racism can wreak on defiant ones like myself. Through a collaborative, conscientious and challenging three-month container, Ahran helped me bring three (3) key revelations to mind. One, as a poet turning towards Law School, to embrace the power and potential of contradiction, of being an outlier. Two, as a recovering model minority, to honor myself both as imperfect and enough. And three, as a writer, to continue writing towards my own delight. I give Ahran Lee my highest recommendation, as a coach who truly deserves the title of an “ancestral pattern shifter.” 

– Bing Li

Coaching

“Coaching gave me the bravery to leave my shiny corporate job to take an unstructured & indefinite sabbatical. It helped me realize that it’s okay to want a career that is personally meaningful, even if it leads me away from what is expected. And it’s okay if I don’t know exactly what that looks like yet.

I started to recognize what my values were and what it meant to live an authentic life. I realized that I needed to approach building my career as an experiment of possibilities. I leaned deeply into my running and improv communities. I allowed my relationships to nourish me the same way I nourished them. I fulfilled a pipe dream of mine to be a Lagree pilates instructor. I became involved with my partner’s business, helping him realize his dream. I became a leader in my trail running group. I threw myself into creative projects. I used my freedom to mold my life into what felt easeful and vibrant.”

Heather Li

Coaching

Working with Ahran has been tremendous in unlocking some key ideas from deep within, allowing ideas to bubble up onto the surface relating to creativity, relationships, work-mentality. For me, the most beneficial aspect was having someone listen and raise questions. She is super supportive, encouraging, inquisitive, playful, respectful. She is like that 4th grade teacher that every student loves or that friend that one calls when life seems to be at a crossroad.”

Richard Cheung

Facilitating Improv Workshops

“Ahran’s grounded energy and fearless authenticity easily brought out emotions I rarely let out, even in private. In class, we laughed, screamed with joy, and shed tears together, sharing stories of life and trauma through improvised scenes. It was profoundly healing to see that so many of us share experiences I thought I was doomed to feel alone. Ahran’s thoughtful guidance and ability to foster a supportive artistic environment will have me coming back to her classes for years to come.”

Sunjay V.

Facilitating Improv Workshops

“As a nervous overthinker, I had so much fun taking Ahran’s Play as Liberation class. From the very beginning, I felt like Ahran created such a safe, supportive space. Every single time I second guessed myself, I felt Ahran not only encouraging me but propping me up. I am so excited to go back and I recommend Ahran’s classes to any complete beginner. You won’t regret it.”

Tien Tran

Facilitating Improv Workshops

“Ahran Lee is a skilful facilitator who cultivates spaces of belonging, empowerment, and joy. Ahran’s Play as Liberation series provided me with many tools to be creative, explore my body and my voice, practice listening, and above all else, have fun!”

Rebs Chan

Facilitating Improv Workshops

“Ahran’s Play as Liberation is a portal to your inner self–you know the one–the you of potential and presence but often on speed dial for distraction. I always feel a million times lighter, younger and alive after every class. This is not the usual improv where you might be on the spot for uncomfortable periods at a time. With Ahran, it’s simply an invitation to live differently. I wish that for every Starbuck’s we could start the day with Ahran’s play instead. Our world would be forever changed.”

Duana Fullwiley

Full Bio

For most of my life, I believed I had failed at life. I stopped dreaming as a kid and instead tried desperately to fit into the model minority mold—straight A’s, Ivy League school, marriage and kids, homeownership by 30. But every attempt to hit these so-called milestones ended in disaster. My grades were average, I went to a college I didn’t even like, I got married and divorced (no kids), and buying a home? Not even close. I had internalized the idea that following the “right” path would lead to happiness and fulfillment, but instead, it wrecked my mental and physical health. I spiraled into crippling depression and anxiety. I hated my body. I hated life. I hated myself.

It took me years to realize that these benchmarks of success weren’t designed for me—they were built on racism, greed, and superficiality, pushing a linear approach to life when, in reality, life is anything but linear. No wonder I felt so lost.

At 28, I said fuck it. I left my hometown in Virginia and moved to California to start fresh. That was the beginning of my real journey—the one where I started fucking around and finding out—on my way to becoming an Ancestral Pattern Shifter by nurturing growth, connection, and empowerment. Here's how we can work together:

As I deepened my emotional intelligence and healed childhood relationship wounds, I realized how profoundly this work transformed my ability to connect—with others, but most importantly, with myself. That’s what led me to coaching and facilitation. My success didn’t come from “getting it right.”It came from embracing my mess.

I now proudly identify as a "failed" model minority, which means I bravely pursued what felt GOOD to me, rather than conforming to society’s, family’s, and culture’s expectations. My struggles with depression and anxiety weren’t signs of failure—they were invitations to heal. By centering creativity, I unlocked my most authentic self—on stage, on paper, and in life. I am creativity. And by cultivating emotional intelligence and deepening my self-awareness has allowed me to create more meaningful, connected relationships—professionally, with family, friends, and community, and most importantly, with myself. I now live a fully authentic life, guided by my values and infused with intention.

We are deeply shaped by oppressive systems and the legacies we inherit from family, society, and culture. But when we pause to reflect, ground ourselves in our bodies, and fully feel our emotions, we begin to see that our struggles are not personal failings. They are simply inherited patterns—passed down without our consent. But these patterns can be alchemized into your SUPER POWERS. With this awareness plus a little bit of creative magic, you have the power to become an Ancestral Pattern Shifter too.

Certifications, Training, & Expertise

Authentic Relating Certified Facilitator

ICF Certified Coach

Teaching Creative and Relational Workshops That are Regularly Sold Out

Featured In:

Speaking Engagements:

  • “Redefining Crazy: It’s the System, Not the People” Mental Health Association of San Francisco, April 2024
  • Empowering Womxn of Color Conference, March 2024
    Mental Health Association of San Francisco Peer Educator, August 2021
  • Southern Exposure Teaching Artist for Southern Exposure’s Partnership Program with Mission Girl, October 2020
  • University of California, Berkeley, Department of Ethnic Studies, Ethnic Art and Artists, April 2020
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Let’s playfully discover together what’s authentic and alive for YOU and design an intentional life worth celebrating every day.