Amy McCae
Amy McCae stands as a visionary leader in mindfulness and leadership coaching, inspiring individuals and organizations worldwide with her innovative programs and captivating speaking engagements. Her remarkable journey — from overcoming a decade-long chronic illness to becoming a certified life coach and mindfulness meditation teacher — has shaped her distinctive approach to corporate wellness and personal development.
Amy holds over 20 certifications in mind-body healing, personal growth, and leadership. She empowers diverse audiences ranging from public sector organizations to high-performing CEOs. Through her guidance, leaders learn to reduce stress, build resilience, and foster authentic relationships.
Amy’s path to prominence began with personal adversity. For nearly a decade, she battled a chronic illness that plunged her into depression and suicidal thoughts, a struggle she shares on her blog, Creative Wellness: Where Mind and Body Meet. The turning point came when she was too ill to care for her newborn, prompting her to turn to fitness, nutrition, and meditation for healing. This transformative experience not only restored her health but also ignited a passion for holistic wellness, steering her toward a career dedicated to helping others overcome similar challenges. Her resilience and determination laid the foundation for her work, blending personal insight with tested experience.
As a leading certified life coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, Amy has invested years of dedicated study and substantial resources into her professional development, earning advanced certifications and building deep expertise that she provides in every client interaction. Armed with certifications such as Certified Life Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and Welcoa Worksite Wellness Certification (limited to 500 recipients), she brings a robust foundation of skills to her practice. Her training portfolio includes Silva Method completion (Silva, Ultra Silva, and Silva Intuition), Search Inside Yourself Psychological Safety certification, and various holistic healing modalities including Reiki, EFT, and Body Talk.
Her programs — rooted in the science of brain function and emotional regulation — include Empathy In Action™ a practical guide to applying mindfulness; Resilience Reset™, a 6-week coaching program for leaders combating burnout; and The Conscious Leader Method™, a 12-week leadership development course emphasizing mindfulness and emotional intelligence. These initiatives have empowered countless professionals, particularly in tech and wellness industries, to enhance their health and success.
Amy’s client roster spans both private and public sectors, with past clients including the Pentagon Federal Union, Methodist College of Nursing, Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Mercy Housing, American Industrial Hygiene Association, and the Department of Defense. Amy’s Corporate testimonials consistently praise her professionalism and practical approach, with CEO Brent Pohlman of Midwest Laboratories noting that working with Amy helped him "become a leader who has tremendous awareness and empathy for others".
From keynote stages to podcast studios, Amy captivates audiences with transformative and accessible wisdom that sparks real change. Her powerful message reaches thousands through speaking engagements, media interviews, and digital platforms where she shares practical strategies for mindful leadership and personal growth. She has appeared on Channel 3, Channel 6, Fox 42, Wellness Radio, 1290 KOIL, and KCRO Radio.
She was a speaker at the Unicorn Summit in Portugal, delivering a presentation titled Innovating From Within: The Neuroscience of Mindful Leadership. In the digital space, Amy extends her impact through podcasts like Vantage Fit and The Packard Network, while her thought-provoking articles continue to shape conversations around mindful success. Watch Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence to Reduce Overwhelm.
Amy stands as a visionary leader whose remarkable journey from chronic illness to wellness has profoundly shaped her impactful work in mindfulness and leadership coaching. Through her extensive certifications and thoughtfully designed programs, she empowers individuals and organizations across diverse sectors to cultivate resilience, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership.
Watch Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence to Reduce Overwhelm, Spilling the HR Tea Coffee Break with Amy McCae, The Power of Mindfulness in our Personal Growth, and Amy McCae: Redefining Success Through Holistic Wellbeing and Healing.
Listen to Finding Mindfulness in the Small Moments and How Mindful Leadership Shapes Companies and Workplaces.
Read Mindfulness at Work Betters Health, Productivity, WellBeing Wednesday: How Mindfulness Can Unlock a More Effective You, and Understanding Empathetic Leadership.
Ready to transform your productivity while finding inner calm? Visit Amy’s website to discover proven strategies and expert insights. Explore her Resources Page featuring practical articles and inspiring interviews. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X for valuable guidance and fresh perspectives on leadership and well-being.