welcome! I'm courtney, founder of happy high achiever.
about courtney & the origins of happy high achiever
I’m Courtney, the founder and owner of Happy High Achiever. I started HHA to provide support and resources for high-achieving employees who have hit significant professional obstacles, often for the first time. Happy High Achiever was born from my own experiences and those of the many other go-getters I’ve helped to land more fulfilling roles, reclaim their confidence, improve difficult team dynamics, or prove their merit as leaders, in order to truly thrive at work.
Born in Pittsburgh and raised in York, PA, I now call Philadelphia home after living and working in New York City and Washington, DC. I love travel and adventure; some of my best stories and most memorable experiences have started with a one-way ticket, carry-on luggage, and an open mind. When I’m not globetrotting, I’m happiest at home, hanging out with my husband, hosting friends or family for dinner, or navigating Philly life mostly on foot. I’m so appreciative of the incredible education I received as a Princeton University undergraduate, a Wharton MBA student, and a small child at Montessori Children’s House of York. I’m also thankful for my workplace experiences as a Fortune 200 AVP,
Big Three management consultant, and nonprofit change-maker. But some of the most important learnings in my life have come through self-study: through books, through painful challenges I’ve faced and the lessons they’ve taught me, through relationships with loved ones and trying ones, and through meditation and yoga.
I created Happy High Achiever because, at some point, we all hit workplace hurdles, even those whose resumes seem enviable from the outside. It’s hard to be happy in life when we’re unhappy in our careers, and those of us who constantly compete with ourselves to be better, whose pride and very identities are inextricably tied to achieving, feel it particularly acutely when work stops going well. After decades of prioritizing high performance and quantifiable progression, who are we if we’re failing to live up to the expectations we’ve set for ourselves? If this scenario resonates with you, I’m here to help. Learn more about our customized coaching programs or schedule a free, 30-minute strategy session to create a plan for what you can start doing right now to retake control of your work life and become a HAPPY high achiever.
