Untangle Happiness' Becky Morrison Looks to Help High-Achieving Individuals Find Happiness Through Coaching

Many people believe that, if they succeed in their career or business, they will ensure they will become happy. However, the number of people who remain unhappy despite achieving major successes in their lives suggest otherwise. Many of these high-achieving people try to do more, but it hasn't resulted in more happiness and just left them overwhelmed.

Becky Morrison, happiness coach and founder of Untangle Happiness, says many of the people she works with, which include C-suite executives and entrepreneurs, are in less need of an external change in circumstances and, instead, need a change of perspective and other internal changes or shifts.

Morrison, who was previously a high achiever in the fields of law and finance, also experienced this. Despite having a blooming career and happy family that would be the envy of many, she still felt empty and that something was missing. This led her on a journey to find her happiness, and she found this in sharing what she learned with others.

As a coach, Morrison's goal is to address clients' pain points to help them achieve happiness. One major pain point she has encountered is that many high achievers are often mistaken about success being a cause of happiness because they're too performance-focused. Instead, she argues that happiness is a cause of success for high achievers.

"Many people believe that happiness is of low value, or it's fluffy, or it's not that important. However, there is a whole body of social science research that suggests otherwise. Studies tell us that people who are happier live longer, are healthier, and perform better. Companies with happy employees also perform better. I've previously worked in the investment world, and I don't know a higher value investment than happiness. The return of investment on happiness is through the roof. But it's not just about feeling good. It's actually about being better."

She also deals with clients who have problems regarding priority misalignment. They are struggling with guilt about not being able to give enough importance to their family because they have to work hard. Meanwhile, others feel like they're barely keeping their heads above water and are overwhelmed with responsibilities.

To address these various pain points, Morrison works with clients on a one-on-one basis, helping them realize what needs to change in their internal perspectives and take action in applying these changes to their daily lives. The program, which can last from one quarter to a full year, is customized to the client's unique needs, because happiness is not one-size-fits-all. Morrison call this an individual's Happiness Recipe, and each session works towards helping an individual find the one that suits them best.

Morrison says coaching is a good fit when a high-achieving individual is facing a new challenge and they want to prepare themselves for the next level of leadership. They may also want to expand and enhance their strengths and happiness. There are also times when happiness feels elusive, where work and life just feels harder than it needs to be.

Working with clients, Morrison provides a safe space for clients in every session, without any judgment or guilt. She partners with clients to create space, ask questions, make connections and provide structure that will help them find their best path forward. Thus, it is important that clients bring their whole selves to each session, and she will work together with them to solve their issues while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

"I've made several non-traditional choices in my life and career, but these have brought me closer and closer to the center of who I am, and that is what I seek to do for clients. I'm happier now than when I was a high-flying lawyer because I know myself better, and I have a better toolbox to deal with whatever challenges I encounter in my life. Because I'm happier, and because I prioritize happiness, I am more resilient when the tough stuff comes along," Morrison says.