Meet Alexis Haselberger, a productivity coach, speaker, and entrepreneur who has mastered the art of balance — helping individuals achieve more without burnout. What began as a personal challenge with ADHD evolved into a purposeful career dedicated to teaching others how to design systems that work for their lives, not against them. Her journey is a reminder that success isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters, efficiently and joyfully. Featured by Humans of Fuzia, Alexis’s story inspires millions in our community who strive for meaningful success and mindful productivity.
Q: What inspired you to start your journey as a productivity coach?
Alexis: It started as a challenge. I have ADHD, though I didn’t realize it until after creating my business. I had always needed to build systems and strategies in my own life to function effectively — to be successful both professionally and personally. Over time, people around me began noticing how I managed to get things done, get promoted, and still not work over 40 hours a week. When a CEO I worked for asked me to run a productivity workshop for the team, I thought, “This sounds like the most fun thing I could do.” That workshop became the spark that launched my business.
Q: What were some of the challenges you faced when starting out, and how did you overcome them?
Alexis: Like many solopreneurs, one of my biggest challenges was putting myself out there. I’m an introvert, so self-promotion didn’t come naturally. I had to learn how to talk about my business in a way that felt authentic. To push myself, I attended a big conference with 400 business cards and made it my goal to talk to 400 people. I also emailed over 700 people — even those I hadn’t spoken to in years — just to share what I was doing. That helped me get my first clients and also made me more comfortable talking about my work as something that helps others, not as “selling.”
Q: What milestones in your journey make you most proud?
Alexis: The first was when my very first client — who was amazing — started referring me to others. Eight years later, I’m still working with clients connected to that initial referral chain. That means I’m creating real value. Another major milestone is my online courses — over 223,000 people have taken them! Every time I hit a milestone like that, it’s incredibly rewarding to see how far my reach has grown. I’ve also diversified my offerings from one-on-one coaching to group sessions, online courses, and workshops. Each new format feels like an accomplishment.
Q: What’s your perspective on women in leadership today?
Alexis: We’ve made progress, but there’s still a long way to go. Women are more visible in leadership now than decades ago, but the top corporate positions are still dominated by white men. That’s why it’s crucial that women lift each other up. The way women advance in business often looks different — we face more barriers and stereotypes. A man who takes charge is called a “leader,” but a woman doing the same might be called “bossy.” That’s why supportive communities like Fuzia’s are essential — they create spaces where women can empower each other authentically.
Q: What message would you share with aspiring women leaders and entrepreneurs?
Alexis: Just start — don’t wait for permission. If you wait, you might never get it. Surround yourself with supportive people. I have a small group of seven female business owners, and our WhatsApp chat and retreats have been life-changing. Having a community that believes in you makes the hard parts of entrepreneurship much easier.
Q: How do you define success, both personally and professionally?
Alexis: For me, success is feeling good at the end of the day. I want to know I did meaningful work, used my brain well, and interacted with people I enjoy. I believe we often over-focus on big goals and under-value daily happiness. But life is made up of days — if most of those days feel good, then life feels good. That’s success to me.
“Don’t wait for permission. If you want to make a difference, just start — and build a supportive network that grows with you.”
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Alexis Haselberger | LinkedIn
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