Coaching is all about you!
So here is just a little about me...
You may notice that my name is spelt a little differently – it derives from my maternal heritage and is a special connection to my Nanna, whose maiden name was ‘Olley’. I carry this family name with me, which has roots in being a name of the Earth and those who live in harmony with it. I now seek to bring that to you and support a life of balance and peace.
I currently live in Gloucestershire, in the Cotswolds. I have rebuilt my life aligned to my values and purpose, after leaving my job of 10 years working in heritage conservation and moving home in favour of a life that would bring me closer to family. I now have one of the best roles in life! – I am blessed with the special gift of being an aunty and it is important to me to not miss out on the early years of watching my beautiful nephew grow up. At present, I also work as both a Wellbeing Practitioner for a mental health organisation alongside leading my own coaching practice. I have taken the conservation ethos of managing change into the world of wellbeing and mental health as life is ever changing and, as a result, so are we. I now maintain a simple, authentic, balanced life centred around peace, joy and fun.
Coaching is all about you!
So here is just a little about me...
My own story is one of personal growth, passion and purpose which comes from a place of pain. Growing up at a younger age was a challenge. Conflict surrounded me and most days felt like a constant battle. During my teenage years and early adulthood, conflict continued and I struggled to manage my own relationships any better. I had family and friends and loved being around people, in fact anything to escape reality but I was hiding behind a mask – I wore the biggest smile and made every effort to fake it till you make it. In my early twenties, I was still experiencing depression but knew I couldn’t carry on. My third and final attempt of seeking help came – it was a lifesaver. I received talking therapy and started making steps towards a better and brighter future. I moved away in pursuit of a career and a happier life. The next years would begin to feel like bliss. I worked a job I loved, I had a place I called home to create my own safe space within and developed a partnership full of fun, joy and love – I was happy, living my best life – a dream! This didn’t prevent the past catching up with me though. Piece by piece, my world began to unravel. I had worked so hard to build the life I had and desperately tried to hold it together. During this time, I learnt of a more enlightened understanding of depression, one that is a calling for ‘deep-rest’, to guide us away from the path we are on. My life needed to change and so followed the biggest to date… I left my job, my home, my partnership and faced my painful past. I began a journey of healing and started rebuilding my life. Throughout my journey, I’ve experienced and dealt with low mood, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, body focused repetitive behaviours, relationship conflict, attachment issues, substance use, stress, burnout, sleep deprivation, suicidal thoughts and all the normal struggles that can be expected along the way. I wouldn’t choose to change it because it’s shaped me into the person I am today. I used to question my existence for a long time. I don’t now.
Now I live out my passion and purpose of empowering and helping others to function and feel well, living a life that is enriched with value, balance and joy. I do this by using my unique gifts and experience which allow me to have the needed level of depth for intuition, empathy and understanding. I bring my creativity to the coaching process which supports the exploration of ideas, options and possibilities together with wellbeing practices and self-help tools for holistic health. I am trained in both Life and Wellbeing Coaching and bring my knowledge and skills of leadership, management and people development from my previous role, where I was involved in delivering major projects and facilitating transformative change. My coaching service is holistic, compassionate and creative to best support YOU, your mind, body and soul. As a Coach, I too set personal goals which allow me to stay focused on moving towards what I desire in my own life and equally ensure I am in a position to always best understand, inspire and motivate others to do the same. One day I hope to train to become a pole fitness instructor!…
If you are looking to make changes in your life, no matter how big or small, I look forward to connecting with you soon and sharing your experience of growth and change.
