From Corporate High Achiever to Purpose-Driven Life Architect

I spent years as a top‑performing leader at JP Morgan Chase—hitting targets, collecting accolades, and moving fast. On the outside, it looked like success. Inside, I felt misaligned. That quiet dissonance pushed me to ask a better question: What if the same high‑achieving energy could build a life that actually feels right?

My evolution wasn’t just career—it was identity. I chose the name Rishiv (Shiv), inspired by Lord Shiva: balance, transformation, and inner stillness. The BreakEven Life mark echoes the Tripundra—three sacred lines symbolising ego transcendence and inner mastery. It’s my reminder that true power lives in clarity and alignment—and that’s exactly what I help my clients build.

BreakEven Life: A New Way Forward

From this transformation, BreakEven Life was born.

It’s not a business. It’s a mission.
A call to high achievers who feel stuck in golden handcuffs.
A guide for high achievers who are ready to stop chasing and start aligning.

BreakEven Life is about life balance—not the illusion of work-life balance, but a deeper equilibrium where your energy, values, and purpose move in harmony.

It’s about redirecting the same high-achieving energy that built your career…
…toward building a life that feels whole, true, and alive.

And at the heart of it all is the name “BE”—short for BreakEven, but also a quiet nod to one of the most profound questions ever posed in literature:

“To be, or not to be.” – William Shakespeare

This isn’t just a question of existence.
It’s a call to conscious living.
To be—fully, presently, purposefully.
To stop performing and start becoming.
To stop chasing and start aligning.

BreakEven Life is not about breaking down.
It’s about breaking open—to the truth of who you are, and the life you’re meant to live.

A space for those who want to break even with their life—not by giving up what they’ve built, but by redefining what they’re building it for.

Through coaching, content, and community, I help others like me find their rhythm, reclaim their purpose, and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

Certified Results Coach – Authentic Education

To deepen my ability to serve others on this path, I became a Certified Results Coach through Authentic Education, Australia’s only two-time AFR award-winning personal development company.

Their vision—“a world full of people living a life they love & helping others to do the same”—resonated deeply with my own.
Through their world-class training, I gained the tools to help others unlock their potential, align with their purpose, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My Mission

To help high performers in tech & finance (delivery managers, project managers, consultants, senior developers), aspiring coaches and consultants juggling a demanding job, real family responsibilities, and the desire for a safer, independent path.

This is my story. And if it resonates with you, maybe it’s yours too.
Let’s build your BreakEven Life—together.

About Shiv — BreakEven Life

I help mid‑career tech and finance professionals build a layoff‑proof career hedge by turning their existing skills into a low‑risk consulting income stream—so they feel secure about their future without risking their family’s stability.