My Story

Season 1: The High-Performance Mask

Hi, I’m Lindsey Peterka, workaholic in recovery and founder of The Balanced Vision.

And if you’re like me when I started this journey, you’re done with reacting to yourself and to life. You know doesn’t have to be played on challenge mode anymore and you’re ready for it.

For years, I was the over -extending "High-Performer." On the outside, I was the cheerleader—fun, high-energy - organizing events and receiving fabulous feedback. Inside, it was a critical perfectionist, misaligned values of work before relations and a fear of getting caught as a mess.

My self-worth was a performance.

Season 2: Breaking Down to Pivot

I "crashed multiple times, with a cycle of overwhelm to exhaustion. A stress fueled reactive life style and workaholic tendencies lead to a divorce. 2019 and Rock Bottom #1 was my wake up call to how I show up for others. My priorities shifted to say my people come first.

Rock Bottom #2 in 2023 was the wake up call to myself. I saw a pattern of reactivity and putting others needs first (especially in my romantic relationship) at the cost of my own health, wealth, and needs. In my career I was a leader, but in my system, the loudest stressor would throw me out of balance.

The Big Pivot happened when I decided my health and needs come first. This meant first getting clarity on what my needs, beliefs, boundaries, and nervous system state. If I wanted to start responding to life, I needed to observe and identify which voices hijacked how I showed up. I applied the correct regulation approach in the moment, and I saw empathy towards myself needed to be present, always. We don’t grow out of criticism of shame.

What started in my personal life was the same patterns at work. I realized that the nervous system doesn’t differentiate between "work stress" and "life stress." It only knows it ‘s contagious and it has a limit on it’s capacity. I started using my system to ground others and make more effective conversations happen. Today, I’m thriving and I have the tools to navigate the stressor moments intentionally instead of the loudest voice in the room.

“I integrate The Balanced Vision in every day of my life because I know the value of partnering with my system. It’s a balanced view with grounded presence to intentionally thrive in your health, life, and business. ”

Season 3: Systemizing Transformation

I know the impact on my life and I needed to share it with the world. We do more good when we respond instead of react.

My transformation was a multi year journey of studying, working with my nervous system, and rewiring the beliefs that fueled it. I picked the most effective methods to build a 6 month journey. So your transformation is months, not years like mine.

My perspective is unique and combines:

  • Nervous System Intelligence & Attachment Theory: A body-based trauma informed approach combined with subconscious rewiring

  • 10 Years in HR Tech Consulting: Implementing systems for organizations ranging from Fortune 500s to startup supporting 100+ organizations.

  • C.O.R.E. Framework™ applied to self, teams, personal relationships, project teams and wider

C.O.R.E.™ is a framework for self-leadership at scale.

Today, my mission is to provide the C.O.R.E. Capacity Framework™—a systemized approach to help you build an intentional life, anchored in your own resilient state. It’s an effective approach working with the body-mind as one system to help you thrive in your health, life, and business so you can lead your life from the inside out.

Personal Coaching

Client Testimonials

“Working with Lindsey over the past months has been profoundly life changing. She has gently guided me to uncover core wounds and limiting beliefs that have quietly held me back for years in all areas of my life. Identifying patterns and practicing body work that have become the foundation, I believe, for lasting freedom and transformation for me. Her compassionate presence, deep intellect, and unwavering support created a space where real healing could begin and deep issues addressed. I am so, so grateful. If you have the chance to work with Lindsey, take it - you will not regret it!”

— Anna, UK

“Working with Lindsey has been such a joy. She’s incredibly warm, open, and easy to connect with, which makes our sessions feel really natural and supportive. I appreciate how she asks thoughtful questions that gently guide me to notice things I might have missed or overlooked. There’s a real sense of honesty and integrity in the way she holds space — I always feel seen, safe, and understood when we work together.

Lindsey has a beautiful ability to combine presence and curiosity in a way that helps me explore myself more deeply. Our sessions have helped me tune in and trust what I’m feeling, and I always come away with more clarity and connection. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone curious about somatic work or wanting to explore themselves with more compassion.”

— Rod, Netherlands

Strategic Background & Informed Modalities

Experience & Education

  • HR Consulting (10 years): Experience as a consultant and consulting manager in corporate technology.

  • This background informs my strategic approach to team development, organizational change, burnout prevention, and sustainable managerial performance.

  • Georgia Institute of Technology: *B.S. Psychology

    • B.S. Business Administration: Leading and Managing Human Capital

Accredited Trainings

  • Body-Oriented Coach

    • The Somatic School, ICF-Accredited

  • Nervous System School Trained

    Integrative Attachment Theory (IAT) Certification (Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory™.)

    • Subconscious Belief Reprogramming

    • Non-Violent Communication

    • Emotional Resilience

    • Boundary Setting

  • 200 Hour YTT - Yoga Alliance

Contact Me

For any questions, please use the form or contact me directly using my details. I respond within 2 business days.

Lindsey Peterka

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Phone: +31 628 138623

Email: lindsey@thebalancedvision.com