From Ashes to Empowerment
-This Is the Phoenix Path.
Discover the mission behind Phoenix Empower and meet the woman who’s helping others rise with clarity, courage, and purpose.
Meet Heather Ritson,
Founder & Empowerment Strategist
"I'm not here to tell you what to do—I'm here to remind you who you are.
I'm Heather Ritson, a coach, facilitator, speaker, and founder of Phoenix Empower, LLC. After years of burnout, breakdowns, and breakthroughs, I chose to rise. And now, I guide others to do the same—through the Empowered Path framework I created to help professionals and organizations reclaim their power, purpose, and professional identity.
This work isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about setting fire to everything that told you you weren’t enough—and helping you rise, fully whole, wildly worthy, and deeply grounded.”
Credentials & Experience:
Background in Social Work
Organization Development & Change Professional
Founder of Phoenix Empower, LLC & Creator of The Empowered Path
Speaker | Podcast Host | Trainer | Thought Partner to Emerging Leaders
Why Phoenix Empower Exists
At Phoenix Empower, our mission is simple:
To ignite transformation that starts from within.
We believe:
Your mental wellness is the foundation of your career success.
You don’t have to choose between your well-being and your goals.
You deserve a path that reflects your values, not someone else’s version of success.
Our vision? A world where people break generational cycles, heal from burnout, and rise with empowered clarity.
The Empowered Path to Career & Life Transformation
Our 5-step framework is designed to help high-achieving professionals rise from the ashes of burnout and rediscover their purpose, power, and potential.
It’s not just coaching. It’s a rebirth.
Healing + Strategy = Sustainable Empowerment
You don’t need more hustle—you need space to heal, tools to rebuild, and a guide who gets it.
Phoenix Empower blends healing-centered coaching with career development, helping you create success that feels good.
As Featured On
Heather has been featured on several podcasts and speaking engagements, sharing her expertise on empowerment, well-being, and leadership transformation.
Are You Ready to Rise?
You don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to take the first step.
Let’s walk the Empowered Path together.