I spent the first part of my life trying to be perfect – a high-achieving, responsible and “successful” young lady with a solid plan for my life. Things were going well, until I suddenly realised that so much was out of my control.

Striving for perfection wasn’t the asset I thought it was. It was stealing my time, peace of mind, uniqueness and ability to ask for help.  It was making me controlling, fearful, overwhelmed and self-critical. My unravelling began. 

I thought motherhood would fit neatly into my already full life, allowing me to continue doing all the things while adding one more. What I didn’t know was that when we enter motherhood, we begin our matrescence – the complete transformation of a woman – physical, social, emotional, physical and spiritual.

It’s a radical identity shift that this former corporate workaholic did not see coming.

At 4am on a Thursday, nearly 6 weeks before my due date, I declared emphatically to my husband, “I think my waters just broke… but I HAVE to go to work tomorrow!” before sneaking my work laptop under the passenger seat in the car for later. He was pretty surprised when I asked him to retrieve it for me in the birthing suite. Don’t worry, I wasn’t in labour yet!

The reality of motherhood is usually very different to what we imagine and the enormity of it doesn’t hit us until we are in it. But without women around us telling us this is normal, we think it is just us who are struggling.

We think it is just us who need to try harder, do more and be better. We think it’s just us who are struggling to “snap back” to the woman we used to be, with the addition of one or more children to care for. We wonder why people treat us differently and expect different things from us. We think we need to be perfect when perfection is unattainable.

We feel torn between excelling in our careers while being fully present for our children. Society tells us that we must choose – be the ideal worker or the perfect mother. But neither of these myths serves us. They only lead to guilt, burnout, and the feeling that we’re constantly falling short.

It’s not just you. You are not the problem. 

Through my own journey, I’ve let go of unrealistic standards and redefined success on my own terms. I’ve evolved into a more aligned, authentic version of myself — one who weaves together all aspects of life in a way that allows me to be the woman, mother, and leader I want to be. In doing so, I’ve found greater clarity, confidence, and ease.”

I’m here to walk beside you as you do this in your own life.  

Working with me, you’ll discover:

• There is nothing wrong with you. You are evolving, and your transformation is natural and meaningful.
• You are becoming MORE even when it doesn’t feel that way.
• You are ENOUGH (capable enough, strong enough, smart enough, beautiful enough and loving enough) just as you are, and no one needs you to be perfect, including your children.
• When you define success on your terms, you can release yourself from the pressure of other’s expectations to find more joy, confidence and ease.
• Your wellbeing is essential, and this goes way beyond self-care basics.
• Clarity, confidence, fulfilment and meaningful change are possible for you. 

I understand the challenges you are facing.

I bring a unique blend of expertise — deep experience supporting women through their motherhood journey, extensive work helping professionals navigate career and leadership challenges, including those specific to women in the workplace, and holistic life coaching to support personal goals and wellbeing.

My years of work with individual mothers and organisations in a range of industries has provided me with ongoing insights into the most common challenges faced by working mothers and the most effective strategies to overcome them. 

You don’t have to do this alone.

A bit more about me:

Training and experience:

• Life Coaching Certification, Beautiful You Coaching Academy (ICF Certified Course)
• Motherhood/Parenting/Fertility Coach of the Decade Finalist 2024 (Beautiful You Coaching Academy)
• Motherhood Studies Certification (Dr. Sophie Brock)
• Mothers at Work Training (Dr. Sophie Brock)
• Mama Rising Matrescence Facilitator Accreditation
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certification
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for People Pleasing and Perfectionism Certification
• Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health, The Neuroscience Academy
• Women’s Circle Facilitator Certification, Honouring Heart
• Coach, presenter, facilitator and learning designer with over 20 years of experience in adult learning in the corporate world
• Leadership Development Facilitator working with leaders at all levels, from emerging leaders to executives. 
• Executive Coaching Certification
• GENOS Emotional Intelligence Certified Practitioner
• Circumplex Leadership Scan (CLS360) Certified Practitioner
• Masters in Education (Adult Education)
• Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources and Information Systems)

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