About Us
Ryan Webster
Hi, I’m Ryan.
I’m here to share a bit of my journey with you, one that might resonate with your own. My life mostly revolved around chasing the American dream—success defined by the next big achievement, the next job, the next relationship, the next material possession. But despite some modest successes, the satisfaction was always fleeting, leaving me constantly chasing after the next best thing, only to find the same temporary fulfillment.
This endless cycle led me to question the very source of happiness and success. I started to ask myself if there was an alternative way to find more lasting joy and contentment beyond the ongoing and relentless pursuit of external rewards. My search for answers took me through the study of philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, leading me to an “aha” moment that changed my entire perspective: the realization that true happiness and success don’t come from anything outside myself, it’s achieved from within.
I discovered that the key to sustainable success and happiness lies in understanding and nurturing our inner selves. By embracing concepts like mindfulness, humility, and empathy, I learned to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. This shift in consciousness brought unexpected improvements in all areas of my life, from work to personal relationships, and made external success much more effortless and enjoyable.
This personal transformation that I experienced inspired me to help others find their path to conscious leadership and personal fulfillment. Along with my wife, who took a similar journey and arrived at the same conclusion, we started our coaching business, Shift Above The Line, to share the insight that true contentment and lasting achievements are attained not by seeking outward but by turning inward.
If you can relate to my story, then I hope you’ll join me in exploring a more mindful and fulfilling approach to life and work. Together, we can discover the joy of the journey itself, ending the unconscious and exhausting quest for more, and finding freedom, success, and happiness within ourselves.
Alison Webster
Hi, I'm Alison.
As a first-generation Mexican American, I felt the weight of my parents’ sacrifices for a better life. Pursuing the American dream, I earned a higher education degree, worked for prestigious companies, bought a home, and married. Yet, despite these achievements, I battled with imposter syndrome and the need to overcompensate, which ultimately led to burnout.
After a decade of wrestling with these internal narratives, I started questioning the opposite of those stories and embarked on a journey of self-discovery. Delving into philosophy and spirituality, and engaging in years’ worth of conversations with women leaders, I found the path to sustained happiness and personal success. Through practices like yoga, mindfulness, exploration of consciousness, and humility, I learned to embrace doubt with curiosity, openness, and love. This transformation not only improved my relationships at work and home but also deepened my connection with myself.
With my husband, who had his reasons for change, we founded Shift Above the Line. It’s our way of sharing the insights that helped us find inner peace and lead our teams as conscious leaders. If you resonate with my story, I invite you to join us on a journey to conscious leadership at Shift Above the Line. Together, you’ll discover techniques and strategies for a more fulfilling life, unlocking sustained energy and joy from within.