The Real Problem Nobody Talks About
You're spread too thin, running on empty, and feeling like you're failing everyone. Your team is burned out. Turnover is bleeding you dry. You've tried wellness programs and motivational speakers, but nothing sticks because nobody's addressing what's actually broken.
Here's what we see every day:
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High turnover in construction and other AEC industries (especially good people)
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Middle managers are caught between impossible demands
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Burnout is treated as a personal weakness instead of a system failure
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Mental health stigma keeps people from getting help
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Change initiatives that fizzle out after six months
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Leaders who don't know how to transition from "doing" to "leading"
The construction industry taught me that when something keeps breaking, you don't just patch it over and over; you fix the foundation. The same principle applies to your workplace challenges.
Meet Monica
Recovery Wisdom Meets Real-World Results
For 20 years, I worked across every level of construction, from the front desk and jobsite to workforce development and regional operations.
I thought I had mastered balancing operational demands with people management, until my own burnout showed me what was missing. My recovery journey revealed that the same principles helping individuals heal can transform how organizations operate.
What makes Copper Penny Coaching different?
Most consultants have theory but lack AEC experience. Most recovery coaches understand personal healing but lack corporate credibility.
I have both.

Prosci
Certified
Enneagram Certified
20 Years Experience
Industries Served
Construction, AEC, Non-Profits
How We Create Change
"You’ve shown our team how powerful it is to take care of ourselves without guilt. That lesson has stayed with me.”
— Construction Project Executive
“My mindset around self-care completely shifted when you became my coach. I no longer feel guilty for doing what makes me a better employee and person.”
— People Practices Lead
“You’ve helped me step into a healthier mindset and become both a stronger employee and a better person.”
— Concrete Superintendent
Ready to Stop Patching and Start Fixing?
Book a free call to explore how addressing systems instead of symptoms can transform your workplace challenges into sustainable solutions.
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