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Live Your BEST coaching, Sydney (2025)

17/10/2025

Have you ever had those moments with a personal trainer or coach . . .
You're so FIRED up
You feel unstoppable, determined, full of energy . . . ready to change everything, promising yourself you'll stick with it this time?

And then . . . you walk away from the personal trainer or coach
The motivation, the drive, the spark . . . fades
And in its place . . . a quiet wave of guilt or shame.

You wonder, "What's wrong with me?" "Why can't I keep up with these promises?"

The thing is . . . nothing's wrong with you.
It could quite possibly be your energy responding to someone else's.

In Human Design, the Heart (Will or Ego) centre shows us how we relate to willpower, motivation and value.

If yours is undefined or open, you naturally absorb the willpower of others . . . your coach, your personal trainer, your colleagues, your friends or partner . . . and it feels so real in the moment.
Like, "This is me"
Until . . . they leave your space . . . and suddenly, it's not.

That's not failure
That's conditioning

Your undefined Heart isn't here to prove your worth through effort or promises.
It's here to teach you that your value was NEVER something you had to earn.
It's something to remember

So . . . next time that surge of motivation fades . . . pause.
Breathe.
And ask yourself . . . is this truly my energy, my motivation . . . or is it the coach's energy?

Because awareness is where alignment begins.
Alignment to your true self.

✨ Curious what your Heart Centre says about your motivation and self-worth?
Book a Human Design session or drop a 🩷 if this resonates . . . I'd love to explore it with you.

14/10/2025

What if you finally understood yourself . . . and the people you love . . . on a deeper level?

See what one of my recent clients said:

03/10/2025

🌹 Thoughts are like roses.

The other day I was sitting outside, soaking up the warmth of the sun, when the scent of a rose drifted across to me.

I didn't rush over straight away.
The next day, curiosity nudged me to investigate . . . to confirm it was indeed the rose, not jasmine, or some other perfumed plant.

And it hit me . . . this is exactly how our thoughts work.
They drift in
They whisper for attention. . . and without awareness, we rush towards them, replay them, believe them . . . even when they aren't true or helpful.

The truth? Your power isn't in the rush . . . it's in the pause.
The tools I use in coaching help you catch the repetitive thought-loops and choose a story that actually empowers you.
Human Design helps you to understand your natural rhythm.

This is the work
You don't have to be ruled by the thoughts that keep circling.
With coaching, you can learn to pause, breathe, question and then choose a response that feels like you . . . not your overthinking.

When you give yourself space, you create clarity.
You can reclaim trust in yourself. . . and you remember . . . you are not your thoughts.

Do you notice certain thoughts that keep pulling you back in, like a loop you can't escape? Drop a 🌹 in the comments if you'd love tools to pause and break free from them . . . or message me. Let's chat.

27/09/2025

"If only kids came with a manual . . ."
How many mums have said that? 🙋‍♀️

The truth is . . . they do. It's called Human Design.

Your baby or toddler's chart can show you

Why they might keep getting ear aches or run down easily
The environment that helps them feel safe and calm
If they're likely to graze all day or prefer bigger meals
Sensitivities like touch, fabrics or clothing tags.
Whether they need constant reassurance, are deeply emotional or more independent
If perfectionism is in their nature . . . or if they know when "enough is enough"

And then there's the energy type . . . the foundation of their design:
Generators have steady energy when they're doing activities they genuinely enjoy
Manifesting Generators are a mix of a Generator and a Manifestor
Projectors shine when asked for their opinion . . . and get tired very easily
Manifestors have independent spirits who do best with freedom to follow their impulses
Reflectors need time and the right environment to process before making decisions

This isn't about labels, boxes or rules . . . it's about knowing what your child really needs, so parenting feels lighter, less stressful and so much more connected

Imagine having that clarity from the very start.

👉 Want to know what your child's "manual" shows . . . or even yours . . . reveals?
Drop a ❤️ or message me, and let's explore your child's design together.

(Yep, that's a photo of me 🥰 )

06/09/2025

Father's Day . . . like any other "celebratory" day, can be a minefield of emotions.

For some, it's a day of joy and celebration
For other's, it's a day of grief, sadness, or longing.
It can stir anger, resentment, disappointment, abandonment, guilt, or confusion.
Sometimes there's even relief, pride, or nostalgia.
And often . . . it's a messy mix of them all.

I know this because I've been there tool.
I know what it's like to have a strained relationship with my father.
. . . and I know what it's like to show up as both mum and dad for my children.

So, wherever you find yourself today, let it also be a reminder . . . to be gentle with yourself.
Put boundaries in place if you need them . . . you're allowed to.

And to all the mums who carry both roles, sitting in the masculine energy when it's needed: I celebrate you.

But don't forget to lean back into your feminine, too.
Spray or roll on your favourite essential oil or perfume, and gift yourself that moment of softness.

I see you.
You are worthy.

If today feels heavy, know that you don't have to walk through it alone. This is the work I love . . . helping women release the weight of old stories, reconnect with themselves, and find balance through mindset shifts, Human Design and the little rituals that support you (yes, even essential oils).

Reach out if you feel called . . . I'd love to walk beside you.

05/09/2025

Transplanting roses & transplanting thoughts 🌹

The other day in the garden, I was transplanting roses. Some came up with a small amount of effort, roots loose and ready to move . . . while others were a battle . . . roots dug in deep, clinging tight as if the old ground was the only safe place. In fact, the one in front is still holding in deep.

Once the one rose I was able to dig out was replanted, it didn't stand tall . . . it has wilted a bit, looking like it might not make it. But I've added in cow manure (roses love manure), and watered it . . . giving it the opportunity to flourish.

Our thoughts are the same:
💭 Some are light and easy to shift
💭 Others are deeply rooted, tangled in old patterns, and take patience to move (lots of patience).
💭 . . . and sometimes, the new ones droop before they settle in.

But when we tend to our inner garden . . . prepping the ground, caring for what we plant, and giving it time . . . those new thoughts and beliefs have every chance to root, grow and bloom.

Because with the right environment, what we nurture can always flourish.

If this resonates with you, take a moment to reflect: what thoughts are ready to be gently lifted, and what new ones are asking to be nurtured? . . and if you're ready to dig in to create space for new growth, comment below, or send me a message to begin.

27/08/2025

Ever noticed how your brain tells stories that FEEL true . . . but aren't?

The other evening, I phoned my daughter to ask a question. She answered, gave me a quick response, and we hung up. All good, nothing stressful about that.

But!
The following morning, when REM kicked in and my brain was still in that half-asleep mode . . . my mind decided to tell me a story:
"She sounded stressed . . . or panicked . . . did something untoward happen?"

In that foggy mindset, I messaged her to check in.
The outcome?
She was totally fine . . . just at work on her week off, doing overtime.

This is SUCH a clear example of how much our thoughts lie to us.

And . . . to add another layer: for the past few days, I have felt a sense of dread and helplessness hanging around. Nothing I did could shake the feeling. It felt real. I vaguely pondered on "hmm, I wonder if my gut health is out of whack?" . . . but that passed.

Thankfully in my kinesiology appointment, it was confirmed I have H. Pylori (a common stomach infection) . . . and one of its side effects is a sense of impending doom, dread or helplessness.

What a combination!
Random thought chatter plus physical symptoms equals thoughts that feel true, but are anything but.

Here's the truth . . . your thoughts are NOT facts. They're just stories . . . and if you're running your life based on those stories, you might be giving those lies the power to steer your ship.

If you're ready to stop letting those sneaky thought-loops control your choices, that's where coaching comes in. I can help you separate fact from fiction, quiet the noise and get back in charge of your own mind.

Ready to stop letting your thoughts run the show>?
Send me a message and let's chat.

Side note:
If you have a loss of appetite, stomach pain that may feel worse when the stomach is empty, bloating, frequent burping, or an ache or burning pain . . . maybe get checked out for H. Pylori.

11/08/2025

🧩 Some days you sort the pieces, other days you just build . . . either way, it's never about getting it perfect . . . it's about meeting yourself differently each time. 🩷

FINALLY . . . after moving in over a month ago, my Winnie-the-Pooh LEGO is complete and back in its place of honour beside the A.A. Milne books.

It's not exactly the same as before . . . and I'm pretty sure there are a couple of pieces missing (how? No idea).

The build itself was a bit of an adventure. First, I went on a wild goose chase for the instruction manual . . . I know I saw it when unpacking, then put is somewhere safe. Which, of course, is the universal code for "I'll never find it again."

Eventually, I gave in, pulled up the instructions online, dumped all the pieces on my desk . . . and immediately felt my brain protesting. For a few days, I persisted . . . and struggled . . . with that mountain of LEGO spread out in front of me, convinced I should be able to do it without changing anything. Then I remembered something I tell my coaching clients all the time: "If it feels like you're forcing it, it's time to pause and look for a different way."

So I reached for my jigsawe puzzle separators, and began sorting. Almost immediately, the process felt a lot lighter. The pieces hadn't changed . . . but my approach had.

Life's a lot like that. Sometimes we sit in the struggle longer than we need to, trying to push through with grit alone. But the real shift comes when we step back, reframe the problem and work with our energy instead of against it. In Human Design terms, that's the art of following your strategy and authority . . . knowing when to wait, when to sort, and when to dive in.

Sure, there are "mistakes". It's not perfect. But it's mine.
I appreciated the complexity, loved that I chose to take my time over rebuilding the set . . . and enjoyed the journey as much as the destination.
The outcome is just the souvenir.
The real magic was in how I met myself along the way.

✨ Your turn: What's something you've rebuilt, restored or revisited recently that didn't end up "perfect" but still brought you joy?
Share it below . . . I'd love to hear your story.

💡Got your own "LEGO pile" in life right now? Whether you're missing a few pieces or just not sure where to start, I can help you spread them out, see the bigger picture and build it in a way that feels right for you.
DM me and let's begin.

07/08/2025

Even coaches need support.
Even coaches cry.
Even coaches get angry.

This photo was taken outside my kinesiologist's space.
I had just finished a session that left me feeling lighter, calmer . . . more whole.
But when I walked in?

My body was on high alert. My legs twitched involuntarily. My breath was shallow. I felt heavy . . . emotionally, physically, energetically.

You see . . . I was angry.
And underneath that anger?
Fear.

Fear of letting go.
Fear of sitting in the anger.
Fear of feeling it.

Because we're often taught . . . especially as women . . . that anger is something to hide. To suppress. To apologise for.
But the truth is: anger is normal. Natural. Necessary.

It's a signal.
It's protection.
It's energy waiting to move through.

When we don't let it move . . . when we grip it tightly, suppress it, or pretend it's not there . . . it doesn't go away.
It lodges itself in the body.
Not just in our shoulders and jaw . . . but deep in the sacral centre . . . the pelvis.

That place of creativity, desire, boundaries . . . and deep emotional holding.
Unfelt anger can show up as tight hips, low back pain, digestive issues and sexual disconnection.
Because anger . . . like all emotions, needs a place to go.
And if we don't express it?
We store it.

When the body doesn't feel safe to feel, it stays in survival mode.
And no healing happens in survival mode.

That's why today, instead of pushing it down, I walked in and said:
“I feel angry.”

That was the beginning.
We didn't fix it.
We moved through it.

And my body . . . my beautiful, protective, wise body . . . finally exhaled.

I'm incredibly grateful my kinesiologist didn't have a client after me. We went over time, because my emotions needed space.
My body needed permission to come down from high alert.
To move. To release. To remember what calm feels like.

Coaches aren't perfect.
We're not finished products.
We're not above it all.

But . . . what we do have is the courage to keep doing the work . . . over and over again.
To lean into discomfort.
To feel it all.
To ask for help.

That's what makes me a powerful guide. Not perfection . . . but my humanity.

If you're holding onto anger or fear, I want you to know:

You're not broken.
You're not too much. . . and you don't have to hold it all alone.

It's safe to feel.
It's safe to heal.
And your body already knows the way back.

If this resonates, comment below or send a DM.
I'm here . . . for the messy, the raw and the real

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03/08/2025

Ever notice how brake lights reflected in waterlogged roads . . . while the rain is bucketing down . . . can make the whole road feel like a moving memory?

That's how the unconscious works too.
Past moments . . . especially the painful, unspoken ones . . . don't just fade. They blur into the present, distorting how we see the now.

I've been moving through this myself lately.
Something in my world right now is triggering an old wound . . . one I though I had "handled" / "healed".
It caught me off guard . . . until I realised . . . this isn't about now. It was a pattern resurfacing.

So I reached out to a trusted friend . . . a fellow coach who is also trained in NLP.
Together we did the work.
We discussed it.
Cleared it.
Not from force, but with gentleness.
With curiosity.
With tools that honour the timeline and the body.

Through NLP and Time Line Therapy® I released the emotional charge.
Through Human Design, I reconnected with my way of processing.
My own inner authority.

Here's what I know:
You're not broken just because the past shows up uninvited.
You're human.
But choosing to stay stuck in the emotions . . . even when they feel justified . . . isn't healthy.

Healing isn't linear
It curves, floods, reflects . . .
and eventually clears

At some point, the invitation is to stop rehearsing the wound and start releasing it.
You don't have to do it alone.
But you do get to choose.

If something is surfacing for you now . . . and you're ready to move through it, not just sit in it . . . I'm here.
Send me a message and we can chat about what support might look like for you.

21/07/2025

✨ “The darkest hour is just before the dawn.” – Thomas Fuller

My body woke before my alarm this morning.
I’m not sure why, but I decided to step outside and wait for the sunrise.

Turns out… I was a little early.
The world was still.
The cold bit through the air — there was ice on my windscreen when I went out the front 40 minutes later.
I stood there in the silence, breath visible,
as a soft grey light began to stretch across the horizon.

No golden glow yet.
Just the quiet knowing that something was shifting.
That moment — just before the light — feels a lot like growth.
You can’t quite see what’s coming next… but you can feel it.

🌿 Coaching holds space for that in-between.
🧠 NLP gently unravels the thought loops that keep you stuck.
🌊 Hypnosis invites your deeper self to the surface.
⏳ Time Line Therapy® clears the heaviness of emotions you didn’t realise you were still carrying.

This pre-dawn pause might feel cold.
A little uncomfortable.
But it’s a sacred space.

Because after this?
Comes light.
Clarity.
You.

💬 What part of you is quietly preparing to rise?

21/07/2025

Change . . . A reminder . . . If your brain can require itself . . . your mind is not stuck in the past . . . it is a living intelligence.

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