Meet Hailey
Coach. Author. Speaker.
Hailey Magee helps disenchanted high-achievers find meaning and purpose beyond conventional success. Holding a credential from the ICF and certified by Erickson Coaching International, she has helped hundreds of meaning-seekers go against the grain, trade hustle for heart, and step into a new chapter that is radically alive.
Her debut book Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power (2024, Simon & Schuster) has been translated into over 15 languages, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Gottman Institute, and Vox. She has facilitated workshops in partnership with WeWork, Mindvalley, Women in Music, and more, helping individuals and organizations replace hollow striving with heart-led impact.
Hailey’s client work combines the practicality of solution-focused coaching with the emotional richness of depth coaching: perfect for those who want to make tangible change while diving into the big questions of meaning, identity, and purpose. Her approach is active and provocative, particularly resonant with those who feel like therapy has taken them as far as it can—who are ready to stop fixing and start living by harnessing energies of desire, creativity, and imagination.
At the heart of Hailey’s work is the belief that finding meaning and purpose beyond success isn’t just a path to personal fulfillment—it’s a path to collective healing, too. In a world that increasingly drives us toward isolation and self-reliance, Hailey envisions a world where more people feel empowered to transition out of their old, success-driven identities to build stronger relationships, invest in their communities, and bravely contribute to the collective good.
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My STORY
I’m Hailey. After years of striving, the success I’d worked so hard for began to feel hollow—and my heart longed for something deeper.
I grew up believing that success was the key to fulfillment. As a bullied kid, achievement was the one thing that had always made me feel seen—so I never questioned the story.
I built a booming coaching business with hundreds of thousands of followers, a six-figure book deal, and speaking gigs around the world. On paper, I was living the dream.
But behind the scenes, I was burnt out, depressed, and meaning-starved. I kept on this way for years—waiting for a satisfaction that never came—until, at the peak of my career, a series of devastating losses changed everything for me.
This is the story of how hitting rock bottom became the key that set me free from the cage of conventional success—and gave me the courage to build a life abundant with connection, purpose, and heart on the other side.
My Credential & Training
I hold a Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). ICF-credentialed coaches meet stringent requirements for education, coaching experience, and adherence to the ICF Code of Ethics.
I was trained as a coach at Erickson Coaching International, Winner of the 2024 ICF Impact Award for Distinguished Global Coaching Education Provider. I had a phenomenal experience at Erickson and highly recommend their program to aspiring coaches. You can learn more here.
GET MY BOOK
“This book is required reading for anyone who’s tired of feeling resentful, overwhelmed, and burned out after years of being ‘nice’ at their own expense.” —Holly Whitaker
People-pleasing is a coping mechanism that kept us physically or emotionally safe in the past, but wreaks havoc on our lives in the present. Luckily, the pattern is breakable—and this book will teach you how.
STOP People Pleasing shows you how to break the pattern by learning your own feelings, needs, values, and desires; setting empowered boundaries with friends, family, and partners; ending cycles of codependency; overcoming guilt; and more.
STOP People Pleasing is a practical, inspiring, and nuanced guide for recovering people-pleasers who are ready to find their voice, speak their truth, and build the vibrant life that they deserve. Published by Simon & Schuster in May 2024.