How did I get here?
Now that’s a question I often ask myself, and to be honest it’s been a journey. But that’s what life is all about, the journey and "enjoying" the ride along the way.
I want you to step into my world. I know that’s a bloody bold statement! But when you read on you’ll understand why as I’m pretty sure some of these emotions will resonate with you
It goes like this……
I was recently reminded of the time I hit breaking point and I was totally burnt out!
Oh no, here we go again, ANOTHER migraine, this a really bad one, I’ve been in bed since I got home on Thursday night, it’s now Sunday lunchtime.
2019: Drowning in a high pressured corporate life, dressed in pretence that I was loving this, when in reality I was a total mess on the inside.
This life was soul-destroying:
Eventually I collapsed, with a suspected stroke and the wheels came off big time and I was admitted to Hospital.
What started as a “career” I loved soon became a life sentence! Putting in all the hours and the effort, for what? Not my own mental and physical health. Then, one day, I literally snapped.
I couldn’t keep this up!
I should’ve took this as my wake-up call. But I didn’t, I changed companies and it again became rinse & repeat.
Then it happened again, I crashed & burned, this time, I told myself it’s just because we’re in a Pandemic, it’ll be fine when it’s over! It wasn’t!
Then something happened and I knew this life wasn’t sustainable, I had nothing left in me! I walked away.
It wasn’t easy, but my mental health was worth so much more.
Now, I have a balance and I spend my time with the people I love, that mean the world to me. I make time in my day for my health & fitness and I give back.
Along with helping SME's with growth and success, I help individuals to break free from this cycle doing work that is of value, to me and them and I’ve met some awesome people and made friends in the process.
So I have a question to put to you?
Are you still stuck in the grind, in the life that’s draining the soul out of you, waiting for the moment you collapse?
How long will you go on, before you make the change?
Tailored Strategy for Growth
I have taken large corporations through complex transformations, both Business and IT. This experience brings a strategic mindset that helps small businesses, defining clear, actionable SMART goals. Whether it’s building a foundation, scaling, or streamlining operations, I understand how to translate big business strategies into practical & realistic steps for startups and smaller ventures.
Efficiency and Time Management
Time, the commodity that doesn’t offer refunds! I have worked with a variety of Sectors and companies helping them to identify and transform operations to increase efficiency. These lessons that I’ve learned are crucial for individuals or small teams who need to maximise their time.
I help clients to build their strategy from the ground up through a process to identify opportunities for efficiency, how to identify and retain their ideal client, save time, delegation, and process improvement. Enabling clients to focus on growing their business while gaining back time to do the things they enjoy. Such as Travel, Family and Hobbies.
Relatability and Empowerment
Although my background has been with larger corporations, I have also built my own businesses from the ground up, including a consultancy and wellness practice. I know firsthand what it’s like to juggle limited resources, face uncertainty, and scale as a small business. This experience helps me connect with entrepreneurs at a personal level, understanding their challenges while offering real life and practical solutions based on both my corporate and entrepreneurial experiences. I am strong believer in empathy in business, if you can empathise you can understand what is being experienced by your clients.
Today my focus is to empower my clients to move past corporate limitations and build a business that is aligned with their values and lifestyle, ensuring they can enjoy both success and personal fulfilment.
My approach is always results-focused and no-nonsense, drawing from a wealth of experience but tailored specifically for the unique needs of smaller businesses and individuals.
I understand that your business is unique, and so is your growth strategy. I provide tailored coaching that aligns with your strengths and vision, helping you grow in ways that feel right for you.”
I want you to succeed and offer a personalised and strategic approach that differentiates from one-size-fits-all programs. As an entrepreneur I am a coach who takes time to understand specific challenges and goals of my clients.
I’ve been in your shoes, I know what it takes to start from scratch, and I understand the challenges of balancing life and business. Let’s work together to turn your passion into success.”
Many aspiring entrepreneurs may feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start. I share my journey of building businesses as I can a truly understands their struggles.
I’m a big advocate of creating a thriving business while still making time for the things that matter. It’s one of my key principles and core values to ensure entrepreneurs don’t suffer with overwhelm and burnout, I’ve been there! I want you to grow without sacrificing what you love and having time for you.
I’m not entirely sure that a work-life balance truly exists when building a business but finding a level of balance is a key motivator. For me having time in both my professional success and personal freedom is what drives me forward.
Thinking about what direction to take next?
The best direction is to keep moving forward. At the start it’s a struggle, but don’t let that stop you. Progress is Progress no matter how small, but just staying put, while it might feel the right thing to do. Won’t fulfil your dreams & goals.
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