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To help you determine if I am the right guide for your journey, I will share with you some of the experiences that have moulded me into the coach I am today.

Life experiences

Life is an intricate journey, often filled with unexpected challenges and profound experiences that shape who we become. My journey has been no different. Through a myriad of life events, I have developed a resilient character and a deep-seated desire to help others navigate their paths.

A Foundation of Resilience

From a young age, I faced the confusing experience of a family breakdown and my parents' divorce. This early exposure to instability and change was likely my first lesson teaching me adaptability and inner strength. It was during these formative years that I also endured the trauma of child sexual abuse, an experience that ignited a fierce determination within me to overcome adversity and to be a beacon of hope for others.

As I grew older, I encountered betrayal in relationships and friendships, further testing my trust and resilience. Each betrayal was a lesson in understanding human behaviour and the complexities of trust and forgiveness. These lessons have been invaluable in my coaching practice, where I provide non-judgmental support, and where empathy and understanding are paramount.

Embarking On New Adventures And Embracing Change

Throughout my life I have embarked on several adventures, taking the risk to leave the security of what I have known, to experience something new. I have made several big moves around the country and travelled extensively, and in doing so have been rewarded richly with opportunities that provided tremendous personal growth. I have worked in a broad range of jobs, started several business ventures, and continued to be a student throughout it all. These experiences have taught me to embrace change, back myself and take up opportunities to create a meaningful life.

Overcoming Adversity Together

Our home being flooded was a literal and figurative reminder that sometimes, life can wash away what we hold dear, but it also offers us the chance to rebuild stronger foundations. During this time in which our home was unlivable, I was suffering my most painful period of chronic illness, schooling our children through distance education, and working through some stressful relationship issues. Together our family made the best of a bad situation and we treated ourselves to a year of travel, visiting family and friends, checking out some holiday spots, and even hitting the road for an outback trek.

Living with a chronic illness and experiencing depression has been one of the most challenging aspects of my life. It has forced me to confront my limitations, but more importantly, it has taught me the power of mindset in healing. This personal battle has made me acutely aware of the struggles that others with chronic conditions face and has equipped me with the compassion and strategies to support them through their darkest times.

Nurturing Through Foster Care

Providing foster care has been one of the most rewarding yet heart-wrenching roles I have undertaken. Experiencing the loss when children in our care have moved into kinship care, and facing foster care placement breakdowns, has been incredibly challenging. However, these experiences have reinforced my belief in the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of providing a stable, loving environment for those in need.

In the last few years, I have seen the passing over of several family members and friends. It has been a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. It has deepened my spirituality and strengthened my desire to honour myself and those I love by living a life of purpose and compassion.

A Belief in Purposeful Growth

Through all these experiences, I have come to believe that everything happens for us to learn and grow into the person we need to be to fulfil our life's purpose. This belief is the cornerstone of my coaching philosophy. I view every challenge as an opportunity for growth and every setback as a setup for a greater opportunity.

Are We a Match?

If my journey resonates with you and you believe I can be the guide you need, I invite you to take the next step and embark on this transformative journey with me. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you through our work together.