Hiya!

Six years ago, I was in a dark place, a place that I see so many people relate to. I felt tired, trapped, overwhelmed, and honestly, pretty depressed. I was juggling parenthood and working in a job that I had sort of stumbled into, because it paid more than the last job.

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Let me set the stage: I'm a mum (and a stepmum) to four amazing little humans, but for a long time, I barely spent any quality time with them, or my husband. Work ruled my life. I'd finish late, bring work home, and even when I wasn't working, my mind was consumed by it. Sunday nights were the worst – I'd feel sick at the thought of Monday morning. My interactions with the kids were limited to waking them up and dropping them off at childcare at the crack of dawn so someone else could take them to school. After work, it was a mad rush to collect them late in the evening, feed them, and put them to bed. When I did have a bit more time with them, I was too tired or stressed to truly be present. Patience? I had very little of it, especially when they just wanted to play, talk, or, well, be kids. Self-care? I don't think I knew what that was really, let alone consider how to do more of it. I felt like I was sleepwalking through life, and life was controlling me, not the other way around.

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I knew that something had to change. But what, and how? So, I turned to the internet. Every single day, I scoured the web, searching for jobs I could do from home or something that offered flexibility (and wasn't a scam!). After what felt like an eternity of searching, I stumbled upon something that really excited me – a role that just felt right. The only catch? To pursue it, I'd need to be my own boss and start a business from scratch. This was way beyond my comfort zone, like attempting to swim with dolphins when you're barely comfortable in a shallow pool. But I couldn't ignore it. This calling was on my mind 24/7. It just refused to fade away. So, I took a leap of faith, purchased a course that promised to teach me the ropes, and decided it was an investment in myself and my future.

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I continued to work my full time job while doing the course and began bringing on new clients with every spare second I had. Until one day, I couldn't take my job anymore. I loathed it. Dreaded it. I was done. So, I quit. I handed in my notice. For the first time in my life, I quit without a secure backup plan. No more crying after work. No more moaning about my boss.

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Everyone thought I was insane.

 

They also thought I'd be back to work in a month.   

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But you know what?

 

Apart from the obvious fear, I've never felt more relieved. This was it; I was taking a chance on myself. I started my business, with a goal to work fewer hours and replace my previous salary within 12 months.

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But let's cut to the chase: it was tough. I didn't reach my goal. I did earn back the money I'd invested in myself, and then some, which was great, but I was working even longer hours. And although I was physically present, mentally, I was more absent than ever for my kids. It was a rollercoaster ride.

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I constantly compared myself to others, wrestled with imposter syndrome, worked more hours instead of fewer, doubted my abilities, and struggled to make decisions. I suffered from analysis paralysis and was easily distracted by shiny new opportunities. Sound familiar?

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Once again, something had to change. I started reading, attending free training sessions, and began my journey of self-development. After two years in business and still struggling to make the income I needed to live the 'freedom' life I craved, I decided to invest in coaching.

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And wow, did that change everything! I began making decisions, gaining clarity on what I wanted, setting goals, building confidence, finding happiness, discovering my 'purpose,' and establishing boundaries between work and 'life.' I started taking more regular breaks with my family, believing in myself, stepping into my power, creating a six-figure business, more than doubling my income year on year, and even getting a business partner and building a team. I work less than ever before, and I spend quality time with my kids. I'm a role model to them.

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I absolutely LOVE what I do. Coaching changed my life – financially, personally, and professionally. In addition to my first business (a Virtual Assistant agency), I now help Entrepreneurs get out of their heads, take inspired and imperfect action, and build businesses they can be proud of.

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If any of this resonates with you, I'm currently offering complimentary discovery sessions! In our time together, we'll uncover the obstacles that are holding you back and discuss how you can start bridging the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. Ready to make a change?

Book your Discovery Session here.