Meet Coach Tamara Cribley

A grounded invitation into authenticity, voice, and choosing yourself

I am more “me” than I have ever been.

I know what drives me. I know what fills my soul. I’m honest about what I want—and what I don’t. I am curious, introspective, and deeply invested in building communities and connections that allow people to thrive as who they actually are.

I am whole in and of myself.

The Quiet Path That Led Me Here

What led me to this work wasn’t loud or monumental. It was slow. Quiet. Observational.

I began to notice how many worthy voices were never truly heard—how often unique perspectives were pushed aside, diluted, or forced to fit into systems that weren’t built for them. Independent publishing, for me, became a way to disrupt that pattern. A way to create space for voices to be considered on their own merit.

I support authors and leaders not by prescribing who they should be, but by helping them amplify who they already are—clearly, intentionally, and in alignment with their values.

Choosing Yourself Without a Script

There was a moment when choosing myself didn’t look brave. It looked tired.

I walked away. Grabbed my dog. Took what fit in the truck. Left a relationship where love felt conditional and resolution was replaced by control. It wasn’t one argument—it was the realization that I was no longer willing to live inside a dynamic where worth had to be earned.

That moment marked a turning point: choosing to offer myself the unconditional love, kindness, and forgiveness I had been waiting to receive.

From there, authenticity became non-negotiable.

Letting Go of the Mold

So many women are taught to fit into predefined shapes—professionally, relationally, and socially. Be agreeable. Be polished. Don’t make waves. Follow the rules.

But growth doesn’t come from fitting into molds created for other people’s purposes.

It comes from knowing your truth and having the courage to move in alignment with it.

Leadership, in my experience, is not about following the system—it’s about understanding who you are, what you value, and how you choose to show up in the world.

Passion Over Perfection

Perfection is a finite standard—and we are not finite beings.

We are shaped by lived experience, perspective, learning, and constant change. Expecting one definition of “perfect” to fit everyone denies growth altogether.

Passion, on the other hand, is expansive. It’s how we distill what drives us and express it through our own unique filters. It’s how we show up with truth, authenticity, and presence—without pretending there’s a single right way to lead, create, or live.

When You Feel Behind

If you’re reading this and feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or behind, I want you to know this:

You get to choose your time.

Your path doesn’t come with a ranking system or a rulebook. Comparison only tells us we’re measuring ourselves against stories we don’t fully understand.

When you choose authenticity—where you are, as you are—you define success on your own terms.

Listening to the Body First

Before my mind caught up, my body already knew something needed to change.

For years, I made myself small—avoiding eye contact, looking down, hoping to disappear. And then one day, I looked up. I realized people weren’t watching or judging me. They were living their own lives.

That shift changed everything. My world expanded. Confidence followed perspective. I began moving through life from truth instead of fear.

The Work I Do Now

My coaching isn’t prescriptive. It isn’t a “how-to.”

It’s exploratory.

I help women unlearn the stories that keep them small, identify what actually matters to them, and translate their values into clear, authentic direction—through words, leadership presence, and meaningful action.

We leave behind jargon and expectation. We distill values, goals, and intent into something real.

A Final Reflection

You bring something no one else can.

And while not every guide is for every person, when the timing is right, the connection is powerful—perfectly imperfect, and deeply impactful.

An Invitation to Work Together

If you’re ready to reconnect with your voice, clarify your direction, and lead or create from authenticity rather than expectation, you’re invited to work with Coach Tamara inside the Passion Over Perfection Collective.

This is a coaching community for women who are ready to choose alignment over comparison and truth over performance.

👉 Explore the POP Collective and upcoming coaching opportunities here: https://www.citrineunlimited.com/thecollective

Your path doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s to be valid.