Your life is your story – write well and edit often.

Susan Statham – Author & artist.


This isn’t my quote, but I wish it was, because it so beautifully describes how I see life.

I deeply believe that while there are things life throws at us that we wouldn’t choose, we also have so much agency to shape the direction of our lives.  We really are the authors of our own story. Once you realise this, you give yourself permission to design a direction and plan that reflects who you are and gives you meaning.

Likewise, knowing when you need to make changes and ‘edit’ your story, is also important. Things change, life has ups and downs - so do our dreams and desires. We need to be agile and recognise when a season is finish, so that we can reach for what matters now. Writing your own story, doesn’t mean your life will be perfect, but it does mean you get to decide what you stand for and what legacy you would like to leave for others.

A woman wearing a brown wide-brimmed hat, navy blue shirt, black pants, and hiking shoes sitting on wooden stairs next to water. She is smiling and holding a notebook. Stone rocks and a grassy hill are in the background.

My 12-week signature guided coaching experience:

What you get Why it matters
Personalised Thrive in Retirement Plan A plan designed uniquely for you, that reflects your story, what matters to you most and gives you tools to continue to iterate as things change.
6 x 60 minute live coaching sessions Designed to help you understand yourself better, identify your desires and put them into action. All sessions are supported by reflection exercises, worksheets and supporting resources to make sure you get the best out of every session.
12 x Online tutorials, library & resources Each part of the 3-part program is supported by pre-recorded tutorials which deep dive into supporting topics like the neuroscience of ageing, how our identity shifts and how to define success. You can watch these in your own time and you have access to these for 3 months.
Expert interviews You will hear from experts in their field on a variety of topics relating to your needs like financial planning, how to look after your health, and how to build resilience when things change. These are available anytime for you to watch and you have access to these for 3 months.
Reflections Workbook & exercise sheets You have a personalised digital workbook to record all your reflections throughout the program. You can refer back to it at any time and go back to it when things change and your plan needs refreshing. This is your go to manual for a 'Thriving Retirement'.
6 x 15-minute check-in calls for clarity and accountability We are with you every step of the way and check in with you every week to see how you are going. You can also contact us at any time through our 'Skool' platform if you require any additional support.
Private community for connection with like-minded people If you are looking to connect with others in the same situation, you can join our weekly community forum where you will meet others in your life stage, hear from each other and find new friends.

For years you’ve invested in everyone else! Now it’s time to invest in yourself.

“There is no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

— Nelson Mandela

Your time investment:

Approximately 10 hours over 12 weeks

Your financial investment:

$1,497 (one off payment) or 3x $550 (payment plan)

Pricing is exclusive of GST


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