I’m Debbie Au Yeung, a narrative and embodiment coach.
I know what it’s like to be capable, responsible, and deeply attuned to others—and to slowly lose touch with yourself in the process. On the outside, things look fine. Inside, your body tells a different story.
As the eldest daughter in a Chinese immigrant family, responsibility and people-pleasing shaped my nervous system early. Like many cycle-breakers, I inherited stories about self-sacrifice and earning belonging—passed down through generations of women who carried a lot and put themselves last.
My work supports cycle-breakers in untangling inherited identity beliefs—the ones that shaped how they learned to belong, lead, and survive—so they can root back into themselves and live with more honesty, agency, and care, without rejecting who or where they come from.
I’m an ICF-certified coach with 17+ years of experience supporting individuals and organizations through change.
What we'll do together
We'll focus on
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Making sense of the responsibility you’ve been carrying
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Untangling inherited stories from what’s actually true for you
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Practicing grounded steps you can actually sustain
How we work
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We slow things down so you can sense what’s happening inside and respond with more clarity and choice.
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Together, we name the patterns and expectations shaping your decisions and practice choosing in ways that feel honest and sustainable.
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Each session leaves you more grounded, clearer about what matters, and supported in following through.
Jen, CA
"I walk away feeling refreshed, pumped, positive, and grounded."
Jane, CA
" I have gained a deeper understanding of my strengths and areas for improvement. My self-awareness has empowered me to take more effective and confident actions in my daily task and personal life."
Chris, NJ
"Working with Debbie has been such a productive journey with having support and a finding clarity withpersonal and professional goals."
FAQ
Is this therapy?
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This is not therapy. Therapy often focuses on healing past wounds and treating mental health conditions.
Coaching is forward focused and grounded in the present, helping you notice what is happening now and make intentional choices about how you want to move forward.​ If something feels better supported by therapy, I will name that with care.
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What if I do not know what I want?
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You do not need to have clarity before starting. Many people come to coaching precisely because they have spent years prioritizing others and lost touch with their own wants and needs.​ Coaching is a space to slow down, listen inward, and begin discovering what matters to you now.
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Will you tell me what to do or push me to change?
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No. This work is not about fixing you or pushing you before you are ready. We move at a pace your nervous system can actually sustain, building awareness and choice rather than pressure or urgency.
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Who is this work for?
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This work is for people who have carried a lot for others and are ready to choose themselves with more honesty and care.​ I often work with cycle breakers, eldest daughters, leaders, and individuals navigating transitions in identity, work, or relationships.
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How do I get started?
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We begin with a short, no pressure conversation to explore what you are carrying and what you are looking for.
From there, we decide together whether working together feels like the right next step.
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If your question is not answered here, we can talk it through. You do not need to have everything figured out to reach out.
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