WANT TO BE A LION?
BUT FEEL LIKE A SCAREDY-CAT?
Look, it’s on you, kitty.
This feeling — stuck, stagnant, and disappointed with your life — it’s a choice.
And if you keep making that choice (and do nothing about it), what’s at stake?
- Your happiness.
- The risk of turning into a sour curmudgeon no one wants to be around.
- The pain of never knowing what life could have been like… if only you’d taken the time to figure it out.
This is
your life and I’m here to tell you: it’s on you. Only you can do this work for you.
The question is… will you?
Surround yourself with people who get it, who support you, and want to hear you roar.
Like lions in the wild, we’re not meant to do this alone.
Uncaged is your year with your pride.
If you’re going to become Uncaged—you have to ditch the cynics, naysayers, could-have-beens, and would-have-dones. You must surround yourself with people who are doing the work and who are in pursuit of living their best life.
Uncaged is a year-long coaching program that will teach you the skills, frameworks, and tools to discover your North Star, get your mojo back, and do the damn thing.
You’ll take the journey alongside a small group of kind, loving, and introspective individuals committed to their own growth and discovery.
Here's what you get with Uncaged
Monthly Group Coaching:
Learn the tools, frameworks, and skills necessary to become Uncaged.
Monthly 1-on-1 Coaching
Meet with Sam to get personalized coaching that meets where you are, deepens your personal discovery, and advances you on your journey to live Uncaged.
Monthly 1-1 Connections:
Meet with fellow travelers in Uncaged to connect and support, see and be seen in your journey.
Monthly Celebratory Sessions:
Build momentum through monthly celebratory meetings: integrate what you’ve learned, celebrate, and harness the momentum to keep going.
And you also get...
First Dibs to attend UNLEASHED: Adult Summer Camp in Croatia
Join us in Croatia August 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026 for an epic and unforgettable retreat in Croatia on a Yacht. Uncaged is broken into 3 Phases (Ground, Clear, Fly). After completing the inner work of Phases 1 and 2, we’ll break for a month and take flight to Croatia for a week of play, fun, discovery, and growth—just like you did as a kid. It’s the perfect launch into Phase 3: Fly, where we’ll explore the Art of the Possible for you and your life.
UNLEASHED (a coaching retreat unlike any other)
I mean it when I say, I’ve been there.
I’ve felt the unbearable weight of living a life I no longer wanted — one I had built myself.
I followed the script: go to school, get the job, build the life. I had “all the things” that were supposed to make me happy. But it felt like something was missing, like I’d wandered too far down the wrong path.
I felt trapped, guilty, and sad. I longed to break free.
… to not feel scared or care about what other people thought.
… to lock into my purpose in life and claim my North Star.
I know how it feels to want more and to finally surrender yourself to the fact: something has to change.
I’ve done (and continue to do) the inner work, to get coaching and support, and take the steps to build the life I dream of. And now I want to help you do the same.
I have worked with clients from the following companies.
Here's how you become Uncaged.
1
Apply Now
We'll schedule a call and discover, is this journey right for you?
2
Commit to the Journey
Step into the pride, surrounded by support.
3
Show Up, Surrender, and Learn to Live Uncaged
Open yourself to transformation.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Before you can roam free, you must ground yourself by going inward.
Phase 1 is the inner work to find the clarity and confidence that will set you free. Clarity about who you are and what lights you up, and the confidence to claim what you actually want from life (not what others—or you—think you should want).
In other words, you will learn to read and trust your inner compass — the one that points “due North” and will guide you toward your own North Star.
(April Break: Take a month to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate for Phase 2.)
Ground (Jan–Mar)
The real battle isn’t with the outside world — it’s with the cage you’ve built inside yourself.
Once you’ve tuned into your inner compass in Phase 1, you’ll come face to face with the bars of fear, doubt, and excuses. Because the second you step onto “the road to personal integrity” — choosing the unknown over the comfortable — your mind will clap back with all the fears and reasons you should and shouldn’t. Expect it.
Phase 2 is where you’ll learn and practice the tools, techniques, and skills to move past those inner bars. In other words, you’ll learn to unlock the mental and metaphorical cage so you can step forward with courage.
(August Break: Take a month to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate for Phase 3.)
Clear (May–Jul)
Now that you’ve found your inner compass and released yourself from the mental and metaphorical cage between your head and heart, it’s time to step fully into your power.
Phase 3 is about living bold, wild, and free — creating the life and career you long for on your own terms. This is where you unleash your roar: embodying courage, passion, and momentum in everything you do.
You’ll also learn how to live the Art of the Possible with practical tools and processes to create anything you want — not just in this season, but for the rest of your life.
Unleash the Roar (Sep-Dec)
This is for the person who
Has done all the things yet feels something missing
Feels stuck, stagnant, and trapped
Wants to live with courage and freedom as a lion uncaged.
Is ready for more
Who Is This For?
At Sam Johnson Coaching, I know that you want to be free — to live life on your own terms, filled with joy, passion, and purpose.
The problem is that you’re sleepwalking through your life (and career), going through the motions, surrounded by cynics, and not owning your happiness. This leaves you feeling caged-in by fear, self-doubt, and judgment —the what will everyone think?
No one should roll over to disappointment and settle for “this is as good as it gets.”
Everyone deserves to live a life that feels energizing, meaningful, and vibrant. I’ve traveled this journey of discovery myself, guided by coaches and mentors, and now I’ll guide you to yours.
Here’s how we do it:
1. Join Uncaged
2. Do the inner work
3. Awaken to a life filled with joy, passion, and momentum
Apply today —commitment free— and see if this program is right for you.
Testimonials:
"Being part of a group coaching cohort led by Sam has been a game-changer for me... I wouldn’t have developed the commitment or confidence to push through challenges and celebrate progress, no matter how small."
Josephine (Joey) Koller
Enneagram Coach, Podcast Host, and Content Creator
Dallas, TX
"When I started, I wasn't even sure what my goals were. Now, I'm not only clear on my ambitions but I'm actively working towards them with intention and enthusiasm."
Collin Grimes
Enterprise Account Manager, AWS
Seattle, WA
“The biggest win for me was being able to hone in on what I want to spend my time doing next. Having dedicated time each week to reflect and ideate in a structured format guided me in a way that was thought-provoking, productive, and fun.”
Westin M.
Design Director
San Francisco, CA
“Sam gave me tools to slowly start to make positive changes which allowed me to feel that this massive mountain that I felt I was climbing was something that I could tackle, that I was capable, and that I had the skills to tackle it head on. She also taught me a lot about advocating for myself, how to write my own story at the company I am at (and for future companies).”
Dan. G
Medical Professional and M.B.A. Candidate.
San Francisco, CA
“Sam helped me see that I wasn’t swimming toward my goals—I was just floating. Now I swim—with purpose, freedom, and a real sense of direction. I love that I finally feel empowered to go my own way."
Wayne Brinton
Head of Growth / Executive Producer
Los Angeles, California
"Working with Sam changed everything for me. She doesn’t sugarcoat — she tells you exactly what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Sam helped me stop getting overwhelmed by the big picture and start taking real, consistent action, one step at a time. Thanks to her coaching, I no longer wait for the 'perfect moment' or listen to excuses — I just get started. If you’re ready to finally prioritize your goals and go do the damn thing, Sam is the coach you want by your side."
Sophie Stevens
OWNER | Sophie Athletics
Marin, CA
"Being part of a group coaching cohort led by Sam has been a game-changer for me... I wouldn’t have developed the commitment or confidence to push through challenges and celebrate progress, no matter how small."
Josephine (Joey) Koller
Enneagram Coach, Podcast Host, and Content Creator
Dallas, TX
"When I started, I wasn't even sure what my goals were. Now, I'm not only clear on my ambitions but I'm actively working towards them with intention and enthusiasm."
Collin Grimes
Enterprise Account Manager, AWS
Seattle, WA
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-Sam Johnson
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