Hi, I’m Stacey Berger.
HR executive. Certified coach. U.S. Coast Guard veteran. And a firm believer that every one of us is meant to experience life fully.
Leadership taught me what people are capable of.
I’m a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, where I learned that great teams are built on trust, clarity and people who know their strengths. I’ve carried that through more than 30 years of leading teams and building HR functions, and earned my MBA from Pepperdine University along the way.
Today I serve as an HR executive and, as the founder of The Optimized Life Vibe, I coach leaders and high achievers who want more than a successful résumé. They want a life that feels as good as it looks.
My mission is simple: empower individuals and teams to reach their fullest potential. I use proven tools like CliftonStrengths, DISC and Hogan to unlock hidden talents and sharpen leadership, and I pair them with the practical judgment that only comes from years of doing the work.
Every interaction is an opportunity for transformation.
I’m endlessly curious about human potential. I draw inspiration from thinkers like Tony Robbins, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton and Dr. Wayne Dyer, blending their ideas with grounded, real-world strategy. Their work reminds me that mindset and action belong together.
If you’re ready to take your life and your leadership to the next level, I’d love to help. Let’s do this together.
Trained, certified, and tested in the real world.
A career built on people.
Each chapter added something I now bring to every coaching conversation.
- Service
U.S. Coast Guard veteran: discipline, teamwork and leading under pressure.
- Leadership
30+ years leading teams and HR, developing people and building high-performing organizations.
- Education
MBA from Pepperdine University.
- Mastery
Certifications in CliftonStrengths, DISC, Hogan, Maxwell Leadership, Situational Leadership, NLP and Six Sigma.
- The Optimized Life Vibe
Created the OLV Assessment and coaching practice to help people live and lead fully.
We are all students.
Clarity before change
You can’t optimize what you can’t see. Every engagement starts with honest insight.
Practical over perfect
Small, specific actions beat grand plans that never leave the notebook.
The whole person
Great leaders are whole people. Health, relationships and purpose all count.
Are you ready?
Let’s take your life to the next level. Start with the assessment or a free conversation.