Professional Bio
Tina Salmon is a Business Burnout Coach, Mental Health Therapist, Speaker, Author and CEO of Coachanizer, a business and wellness development company. With over 20 years of experience in clinical and business roles, Tina excels in partnering with high-performing business leaders and their teams to prevent burnout, achieve work-life integration, and find greater personal fulfillment while sustaining business success.
At Coachanizer, Tina has pioneered a unique approach that integrates business strategies with neuroscience, offering personalized executive business coaching and transformational workshops. Her expertise empowers clients to create sustainable, life-first business models that boost productivity and enhance overall well-being.
Under her leadership, Coachanizer has become a vital resource for business owners seeking to optimize their performance without compromising their health and happiness.
Tina’s extensive background spans community-based agencies, schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and healthcare settings. Her credentials include certifications as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Case Manager, Neuro-Linguistic Integrative Practitioner, and Transformational Mindset Facilitator.
Additionally, her academic achievements in Social Work, Business, Healthcare, and Applied Neuroscience further enhance her expertise. Tina has served over 5,000+ clients and completed over 20,000+ individual, family, and group sessions. Tina’s deep knowledge and hands-on experience make her a leading authority in both therapeutic practice and business strategy.
My Burnout Experience
I'm no stranger to feeling trapped in a cycle of overwork and exhaustion. After my own struggle with overwork and overwhelm I decided to dedicate my mission to helping others overcoming their own unique challenges facing burnout.
From Tragedy to Triumph
I was born in Trinidad, and my life was shaped by an early tragedy. When I was just three months old, my father, at the age of 23, was struck by lightning while fishing and passed away. This profound loss instilled in me a belief that life was short and time was fleeting.
Growing up, I felt a constant urgency, believing everything needed to be accelerated.
Fast forward to 2020 at the height of the pandemic. I lost my father’s only brother, got COVID-19, and faced an overwhelming workload in my 9-5 job while trying to grow my business. Balancing these demands with maintaining my marriage and simply staying afloat became a constant struggle. I felt overwhelmed, overworked, and trapped in a cycle of stress and exhaustion.
The Wake Up Call
I started getting headaches, had difficulty sleeping, and thought of the business 24/7, even on date nights. I felt mentally drained, and physically exhausted, and experienced random electric shocks throughout my body. For me, this was normal; you just push through, believing that perseverance is the key to success.
So, I did what most people do: I went on an online shopping spree, ordered new clothes, enjoyed spa days, indulged in wine tours, and downloaded another time management app. But nothing seemed to help. Eventually, I went to my primary care doctor, who said nothing was wrong with me. I saw a neurologist who, after less than 10 minutes, prescribed medication with severe side effects that could have further exacerbated my symptoms.
Finally, I found a cardiologist who took the time to listen to me. After extensive conversation and testing, he told me I might be experiencing burnout and recommended that I address the root causes of my stress. Extensive research confirmed that I was experiencing anxiety jolts, which occur when the body becomes overly stressed.
The S.A.F.E Method
Stabilize
We begin with a comprehensive assessment to stabilize your brain, body, and behaviors, establishing a solid foundation for growth.
Align
Next, we help you define and align your vision with a strategic, intentional plan that reflects your core values and goals.
Fulfill
Together, we work on fulfilling the strategic plan, focusing on mindset, emotional intelligence, productivity, and profitability to ensure sustainable progress.
Empower
Finally, you'll be empowered to elevate your dreams into reality, setting measurable milestones to track your success and build resilience along the way.
An integrative life and business methodology designed to help high-performing leaders prevent burnout, achieve work-life integration, and find greater personal fulfillment while sustaining professional success.
Embracing Healing and My Life’s Mission
This diagnosis forced me to make a hard decision: keep spinning my wheels or take a step back and focus on my health. I chose to focus on ME for once, taking a six-month leave from work and putting the brakes on growing my business. I began my healing journey by doing the basic things we often take for granted: eating healthy, drinking more water, exercising, spending time with friends and family, and seeing a therapist to help process the grief of losing my dad and uncle.
While these actions improved my physical and mental health, I realized that stressors will always be present. It was up to me to learn how to respond to them rather than constantly being in reaction mode and suffering the consequences. I discovered that my major traumatic experiences, including losing my father and being raised to be a high achiever, shaped my beliefs about life and affected my relationship with time and money. I overworked myself because I believed that life was short, resulting in pent-up energy that led to stress, anxiety, and eventually burnout.
As I reflected, I realized that while losing my father was difficult, he lived his life to the fullest, and I should do the same. I learned to cherish the moments by taking care of myself and being fully present in my most important relationships while growing a business that brings me joy. I came to understand that stressors will always be around, but how we perceive and react to them is what truly matters.
A Path to Sustainable Success
I finally understood the importance of an unshakeable mindset. I became a certified transformational mindset coach—my curiosity about how the brain functions led me to attain certifications in applied neuroscience and neuro-linguistic programming. With 20 years of experience in mental health and a solid business background, I am uniquely positioned to help high-performers. My mission is to partner with high-performing business leaders to prevent burnout, achieve work-life integration, and find greater personal fulfillment while sustaining professional success.
I developed the S.A.F.E methodology, a structured approach that empowers individuals to avoid burnout by prioritizing wellness and balancing their busy lives. Through my coaching practice, I share the lessons I’ve learned and the strategies I’ve developed to help others achieve sustainable success. It’s about more than just avoiding burnout; it’s about creating a life where professional achievements and personal well-being can coexist. By developing an unshakeable mindset, you can achieve the integration you seek and thrive in all areas of your life. By sharing my journey, I hope to inspire others to find joy, success, and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
