Shelley Pernot

A small town girl from east Texas, Shelley Pernot earned her MBA from a top European school and then proceeded to a well-paid job in risk management in London. But despite everything looking great on paper, she realized something was missing. In 2009 she moved back to the US and discovered yoga by accident. After a few months of practicing, she went on sabbatical to become a yoga teacher and then traveled to Africa.

Upon returning to her FTSE 100 energy firm employer, she assumed a new role in Leadership Development, devising programs aimed at helping others live and lead with power and presence.

Having dreamt of starting her own coaching and training business for years, she launched True North Coaching and Development in 2015 as a safe space for people to explore what’s holding them back from reaching their potential. Running on Empty is her first book.