About me

Seeing the quote about giving our children "roots and wings" gave me goosebumps when I first heard it as a new mum. I feel like it sums up my evolving story: discovering the complexity and interlinking of my own roots and wings.

My own mid career itch gathered pace in my mid-40s and I can relate to Brené Brown's term of "mid life unravelling". For me, the tipping point was work stress, but grief; the demands of juggling motherhood and work and hormonal changes all played a part. I felt lost and isolated at times. Learning the power of self compassion was a huge breakthrough. And of course there was Google: "Career changes at 50" (I've always liked to be prepared!) led me to discover the world of coaching. This was the start of my next chapter.

Learning to be a coach requires lots of being coached yourself, which helped me gently lower the barriers between the life I had and the life I desired. It was hugely comforting to realise how many of my issues were so prevalent among other women, especially at my stage of life.

My qualifications

I'm a certified life coach, with She Leads Academy, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coaching school. I'm also certified in level 2 and 3 counselling skills and studies, with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.

My interests

I love reading fiction, exploring new places with my husband and children; connecting with friends; and anything to do with personal development, languages and cultures!

I’ve developed the self trust to start writing my next chapter, discovering work that's enriching me as a person and helping me understand my own roots and wings. I’ve made the shift from “who am I to make this change?” to “why not me”?! So here I am, excited to work alongside you as you write your next unique chapter!

As a coach, team leader and learning and development professional, I see first hand that women are so often more capable than we believe ourselves. As time goes by, we can feel our wings are clipped. We can lose sight of who we are among the needs of our loved ones. And can feel afraid to explore our needs and make changes. But together we can discover our way and our wings.