Turn “I Want This” Into “I Have This”

Maybe you know exactly what you want, and you've tried all sorts of things to turn that want into reality… and yet, you still feel like you’re missing the mark. Or maybe you just know you want something different, without an idea of what that something is.
That’s the gap: the space between wanting different and having it. It's where what I call cognitive traffic jams (CTJs) like to show up, trying to convince you the problem is you.
My friend, it’s not you. I promise. It’s your nervous system doing exactly what it's built to do; keep you safe by keeping you where you are.
I'm Pam Aks, Cognitive Traffic Jam Disruptor. Since 2005, I've supported people in clearing those jams, using a bit of neuroscience mixed with somatics, so wanting turns into having.
What Shrinking the Gap Looks Like
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Clearer Wants: You get really clear on what you want based on who you are, not on “should” or others’ expectations.
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Decisive, Doable Action: With the want clear, you then create doable steps without the 3:00 AM second-guessing. Steps that close the gap.
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More Motivation and Productivity: With each doable step you take, you’re activating areas in your brain that support your motivation and productivity.
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Creative Resilience: You handle the ebbs and flows of life and business from a place of curiosity instead of stress and angst.
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Unapologetic Authenticity: You stop "ghosting" or morphing because you’re really cool with who you are and what you have to offer.
If you're ready to close the gap between want and have, here are a few ways to do just that...

The NeuroLab
The NeuroLab is a "laboratory" packed with neuroscience-informed experiments, the kind that supports you in clearing the cognitive traffic jams that tank confidence, feed stress and burnout, and keep you stuck and stalled out. Experiments to calm your nervous system, free up brain capacity for clearer thinking, and get your most important ideas off that piece of paper and on the road.
Walking the Walk Blog
As someone who has experienced that gap, this is where I share real stories, relatable brain science, and playful experiments for quieting the noise that tanks confidence and makes it hard to think creatively. It's not the usual "here's how to" advice. Instead, you'll find fun, unexpected ways to disrupt the crappy stories that keep you wanting instead of having.
Client Testimonials
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Pam has changed my life! She has helped me navigate through so many difficult situations and has given me the tools and strength to meet life head on. I am happier and more confident than I ever have been before. Pam has taught me so many incredible things and working with her is a blessing.
- Laura Fowler
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I have received great value from working with Pam. What I value most about Pam is her intuitiveness, her powerful questioning and the permission she offers to create a life and business that feels right for me. Pam has empowered me to stand in my power by letting go of relationships and beliefs that have been holding me back. I have gained more confidence since working with Pam and her intuitive readings have confirmed that I am on the right path! Pam is a trusted guide who offers a warm, engaging presence and is wonderful example of the kind of coach I want to be.
- Trina Stutzman, ACC
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I am often surprised by my sessions with Pam. She is so skilled helping me articulate what is going on and I leave our calls with a sense of calm and direction that I didn't always even know I needed.
Pam is unconditionally supportive and encouraging. She can cut through my mental clutter to help me identify the priority issue and create actionable steps for forward movement.
-Noreen Keesey, Coach, Trainer, Mediator

