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Danielle S. Calhoun

Executive Contributor

Certified Coach | Wellness Strategist | Leadership & People Experience Expert

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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Danielle S. Calhoun

Certified Coach | Wellness Strategist | Leadership & People Experience Expert

Danielle Calhoun is a certified coach, wellness strategist, and former Human Resources leader who empowers high-achieving professionals to break free from burnout and create lives of clarity, purpose, and balance. With more than a decade of experience in corporate HR and leadership development, she blends business strategy with holistic coaching to drive authentic growth from the inside out.

She holds multiple professional credentials, including SHRM-CP, Certified Positive Psychology Coach, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and is a Happy for No Reason™ Certified Trainer. Danielle also earned her MBA, allowing her to seamlessly connect personal transformation with organizational development.

As the founder of Danielle Calhoun Official, LLC, she offers a range of services including corporate wellness and training programs, one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and public speaking. Her work integrates evidence-based practices with spiritual alignment to help individuals and organizations thrive with purpose and intention.

Danielle is also the creator of The She Ascends Circle Lounge, a YouTube channel and community platform that uplifts women from all walks of life, offering a space where they feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

Known for her calm presence, compassionate leadership, and spiritual grounding, Danielle creates experiences that encourage reflection, empowerment, and sustainable change. Her mission is to help others thrive—personally, professionally, and soulfully.

All articles

The Unseen Load – Professional Women, Caregiving, and the Cost of Holding It All (Part 3)

Caregiving has a way of challenging everything we have been taught about leadership and success. For professional women supporting aging parents, the traditional metrics, titles, pace, productivity...

The Grief No One Sees – Emotional Labor and the Invisible Weight of Caregiving (Part 2)

Beyond the logistics and responsibilities lies an invisible emotional workload that quietly shapes daily life. This emotional labor is rarely acknowledged, yet it demands constant energy and presence.

The Silent Second Shift – How Caregiving Redefines Identity and Fuels Burnout (Part 1)

For many professional women, caregiving does not arrive with a plan. It arrives with a phone call. A diagnosis. A realization that “helping for now” has quietly become a permanent role. One moment...

Break Free from the Inner Critic – Coaching Tools to Help High-Achieving Women Feel Enough

Behind every Superwoman mask is a woman quietly exhausted by the pressure to do it all perfectly. This article explores how coaching helps high-achieving women silence the relentless inner critic, unlearn...

Why Inner Happiness Is the Missing Piece in the Workplace Wellness Puzzle

“Happy employees are productive employees.” We’ve heard this phrase tossed around in HR circles for years, but here’s the truth: happiness isn’t just a perk. It’s a prerequisite for...

How Happiness Coaching Boosts Workplace Productivity and Why Smart Companies Are Investing in It

In a world where employee burnout is on the rise and engagement is at an all-time low, organizations are looking for more than just traditional wellness benefits. One emerging solution is happiness...

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Danielle S. Calhoun

Certified Coach | Wellness Strategist | Leadership & People Experience Expert

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Danielle S. Calhoun

Certified Coach | Wellness Strategist | Leadership & People Experience Expert

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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