BUT THIS HASN'T BEEN THE CASE. MOTHERHOOD HAS CHANGED YOU MORE THAN YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD -
BUT IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT
RECONNECT, REPRIORITISE AND REGAIN CONTROL
For career-driven mums looking to reconnect with themselves, reprioritise their well-being and regain control of their time, emotions and health so they can thrive in their lives and careers without burnout.
RECONNECT, REPRIORITISE AND REGAIN CONTROL
For career-driven mums looking to reconnect with themselves, reprioritise their well-being and regain control of their time, emotions and health so they can thrive in their lives and careers without burnout.
HAS THE THOUGHT "WHO AM I NOW" CROSSED YOUR MIND SINCE BECOMING A MUM?
I bet you thought...
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Your career ambitions would remain the same as they were before you became a mum
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Your priorities and perspectives wouldn't change (but they have massively)
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Your sense of identity would stay because you felt ready and prepared to be a mother
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You would continue to have time for "YOU" and would easily be able to reprioritise yourself
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You would remain in control of your emotions despite the chaos and the toddler outbursts
HAS THE THOUGHT "WHO AM I NOW" CROSSED YOUR MIND SINCE BECOMING A MUM?
I bet you thought...
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You would continue climbing the corporate ladder even after having children.
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The identity you had forged around your career would remain intact.
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You could seamlessly balance your career ambitions with motherhood.
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Your driven and ambitious nature would adapt effortlessly to your new life because you are naturally hard-working.
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You would find a network of women in senior leadership positions who manage their role along with parenting.
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You would continue to have time for "YOU" and would easily be able to reprioritise yourself
Mothers lose their sense of identity in early motherhood
I suspect you will be feeling lost and disconnected with yourself. You may well be subsequently making unhealthy decisions, are less fit than you would like to be and all consumed by who you now are as a mother and not being the women you want to be.
This is even more apparent in mothers, like you, who are holding down senior leadership roles where your identity has, for many years, been wrapped up in your career.
It is therefore hardly surprising that you are now feeling uncertain, confused and isolated. You may be even doubting if having children was really for you.
Mothers lose their sense of identity in early motherhood
I suspect you will be feeling lost and disconnected with yourself. You may well be subsequently making unhealthy decisions, are less fit than you would like to be and all consumed by who you now are as a mother and not being the women you want to be.
This is even more apparent in mothers, like you, who are holding down senior leadership roles where your identity has, for many years, been wrapped up in your career.
It is therefore hardly surprising that you are now feeling uncertain, confused and isolated. You may be even doubting if having children was really for you.
Mothers suffer overwhelm that never seems to subside
As a driven career-minded mother, I have no doubt you are often exhausted and regularly overwhelmed. This makes you frustrated, stressed and snappy. You are spinning too many plates, have a to-do-list which is too long and are probably approaching burnout. You have no time for yourself and this is taking its toll on you.
You feel out of control and don't know how to get it back
Mothers suffer overwhelm that never seems to subside
As a driven career-minded mother, I have no doubt you are often exhausted and regularly overwhelmed. This makes you frustrated, stressed and snappy. You are spinning too many plates, have a to-do-list which is too long and are probably approaching burnout. You have no time for yourself and this is taking its toll on you.
You feel out of control and don't know how to get it back
You know you need to do something about how you feel but are not sure what. You have spoken with friends and family, read loads and googled but you haven't found the answers you are looking for yet!
You know you are highly capable, you know you will succeed and you know you can be the mum you aspire to be!
You know you need to do something about how you feel but are not sure what. You have spoken with friends and family, read loads and googled but you haven't found the answers you are looking for yet! You love learning and are looking at options.
You know you are highly capable, you know you will succeed and you know you can be the mum you aspire to be!
You also know the consequences of doing nothing.
This could look like...
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Stalling your career progression, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated in your professional life.
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Questioning your decision to become a mother and experiencing mum guilt (both valid emotions during this time).
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Developing resentment towards motherhood, feeling you are not living up to your own expectations.
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Feeling like it’s just you…other mums have it all together…
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Facing severe stress and anxiety, leading to serious mental health challenges.
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Straining your personal relationships, making you feel even more isolated and unsupported.
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Experiencing total burnout, rendering you unable to function effectively both at work and at home.
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Your relationship to your other half is stagnating as they don’t appear to be going through the same struggles you are as a mother.
You also know the consequences of doing nothing.
This could look like...
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Career stagnation leaving you feeling unmotivated and uninspired at work and always counting the minutes until you can logoff
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Motherhood regret where you wake up every morning yearning for a better day which never seems to come
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Motherhood anger where you are regularly annoyed with yourself for not being "the perfect mum" and feel shameful that you don't love motherhood as much as you thought you would
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Significant anxiety, stress and overwhelm leading to rapid mental health deterioration requiring medical intervention
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A breakdown of relationships leaving you feeling vulnerable, unsupported and even busier than you are now
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Isolation where you continue to suffer in silence, where you never get your needs met and where you continue to feel alone
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Motherhood burnout where you can't face getting up each day and are so exhausted that you are incapable of looking after those most close to you
Like you,
I never expected to feel like I did on having children
I loved my job, had a great career ahead of me and I knew what "success" was. I was a Big-4 Transformation Director and Exec Leadership Coach, I was thriving both personally and professionally.
Yet on becoming a mother, I was unsure how I was going to juggle everything. I realised my values, priorities and perspectives had all changed. I was also concerned about burning out; I had 3 children under 4 and an all-consuming senior leadership role. I didn't know how I could be the mum or woman I aspired to be. I was suffering the "Inner Split" and was grieving my old pre-children life.
It wasn't until I learnt about the word Matrescence did I start to thrive again!
Like you,
I never expected to feel like I did on having children
I loved my job, had a great career ahead of me and I knew what "success" was. I was a Big-4 Transformation Director and Exec Leadership Coach, I was thriving both personally and professionally.
Yet on becoming a mother, I was unsure how I was going to juggle everything. I realised my values, priorities and perspectives had all changed. I was also concerned about burning out; I had 3 children under 4 and an all-consuming senior leadership role. I didn't know how I could be the mum or woman I aspired to be. I was suffering the "Inner Split" and was grieving my old pre-children life.
It wasn't until I learnt about the word Matrescence did I start to thrive again!
Does this sound like you?
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You're feeling burnt out, anxious and struggling with the mental load of motherhood alongside your career.
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Your sense of identity was so wrapped up in your career before becoming a mum, you now feel a bit lost and confused.
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You're always spinning too many plates and are constantly feeling you are failing as a mother and at work.
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You have no time to yourself, are unfit and desperately want to feel energised again.
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You are exhausted and seriously overwhelmed which makes you frustrated, shouty and snappy.
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You're uncertain about what the future looks like and are feeling unsure about what you even want.
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You feel resentful as your partners life seems little affected, yet yours has changed beyond all recognition since becoming a mum.
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You don’t have either the energy or the headspace to think things through properly let alone make decisions.
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You are feeling alone and isloated wondering if every other mum feels like you do.
Does this sound like you?
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You're feeling burnt out, anxious and struggling with the mental load of motherhood alongside your career.
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Your sense of identity was so wrapped up in your career before becoming a mum, you now feel a bit lost and confused.
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You're always spinning too many plates and are constantly feeling you are failing as a mother and at work.
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You have no time to yourself, are unfit and desperately want to feel energised again.
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You are exhausted and seriously overwhelmed which makes you frustrated, shouty and snappy.
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You're uncertain about what the future looks like and are feeling unsure about what you even want.
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You feel resentful as your partners life seems little affected, yet yours has changed beyond all recognition since becoming a mum.
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You don’t have either the energy or the headspace to think things through properly let alone make decisions.
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You are feeling alone and isloated wondering if every other mum feels like you do.
IF THE ABOVE RESONATES, KEEP READING!
IF THE ABOVE RESONATES, KEEP READING!
Imagine if...
You had no mum guilt, no overwhelm, more confidence and were in control of your emotions!
(You would be that happy, fun-loving mum who relishes playing with her children without her to-do list constantly playing on her mind.
You felt empowered, fulfilled and inspired to be the mum you have always wanted to be.
(You would love getting on the train in the morning to go to work but equally love your days off with your children)
Imagine if...
You had no mum guilt, no overwhelm, more confidence and were in control of your emotions!
(You would be that happy, fun-loving mum who relishes playing with her children without her to-do list constantly playing on her mind.
You felt empowered, fulfilled and inspired to be the mum you have always wanted to be.
(You would love getting on the train in the morning to go to work but equally love your days off with your children)
WELCOME TO THE NEXT PHASE OF YOUR MATRESCENCE JOURNEY.
IT'S NOW TIME TO:
REPRIORITISE YOURSELF
Imagine if you:
- Had time for "YOU" so you felt energised and fulfilled again
- Didn't experience mum guilt so you could leave the house on your own without feeling bad
- Could treat yourself with kindness enabling you to better look after your loved ones
RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF
Imagine if you:
- Felt connected again so you no longer felt lost and confused about who you now are enabling your relationships to improve
- Were living in alignment with your values so you felt personal fulfillment at both work and at home
- Could trust yourself so you are able to make the right decisions at the right time for both you and your family
REGAIN CONTROL
Imagine if you:
- Were in control so you didn’t suffer overwhelm and "motherhood" burn out
- Felt emotionally strong so you could ignore the expectations placed on you by others
- Felt calm and present with your children yet resilient to overcome the inevitable challenges of motherhood
REPRIORITISE
YOURSELF
Imagine if you:
- Had time for "YOU" so you felt energised and fulfilled again
- Didn't experience mum guilt so you could leave the house on your own without feeling bad
- Could treat yourself with kindness enabling you to better look after your loved ones
RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF
Imagine if you:
- Felt connected again so you no longer felt lost and confused about who you now are enabling your relationships to improve
- Were living in alignment with your values so you felt personal fulfillment at both work and at home
- Could trust yourself so you are able to make the right decisions at the right time for both you and your family
REGAIN CONTROL
Imagine if you:
- Were in control so you didn’t suffer overwhelm and "motherhood" burn out
- Felt emotionally strong so you could ignore the expectations placed on you by others
- Felt calm and present with your children yet resilient to overcome the inevitable challenges of motherhood
But I know you will still be thinking I haven't got time for this now! This is what my client Natalie thought as well but here's what she said after working with me.
INTRODUCING REACT ...
My signature group coaching programme, where I support driven, high-achieving women in early motherhood to reconnect with themselves, reprioritise their wellbeing and regain control of their time, emotions and health so they can achieve career success whilst living a healthy sustainable lifestyle without burnout.
My proven, evidence-based REACT Framework, provides clients with the steps they need to take to go from surviving to thriving in ONLY 8 weeks.
INTRODUCING REACT ...
My signature group coaching programme, where I support driven, high-achieving women in early motherhood to reconnect with themselves, reprioritise their wellbeing and regain control of their time, emotions and health so they can achieve career success whilst living a healthy sustainable lifestyle without burnout.
My proven, evidence-based REACT Framework, provides clients with the steps they need to take to go from surviving to thriving in ONLY 8 weeks.
PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
Over the 8 weeks, we will use my REACT Framework to provide structure to our conversations. Some of the topics we will discuss include
MODULE 1: RECONNECT
We will reflect on your values, beliefs and goals enabling you to RECONNECT with yourself and get your sense of identity back.
MODULE 3: ACCEPTANCE
You will learn to ACCEPT who you now are using tools to set boundaries, improve self-care and make better decisions allowing you to REPRIORITISE yourself. You will discover how to make time for YOU without feeling guilty (and be able to say "No" when you need to) so you can stay fit and healthy.
MODULE 2: EMOTIONS
You will better understand your EMOTIONS and how to tackle them so you can be the role-model mum you want to be. You will discover how to manage your overwhelm, trust yourself and feel confident again.
MODULE 4: COMMITMENT
You will build COMMITMENT by redefining what success means to you and better understanding your purpose. You will REGAIN CONTROL enabling you to achieve career success without continually feeling overwhelmed.
MODULE 5: THRIVE
Putting everything you've learnt into ACTION, ensuring that you thrive in your day to day life.
PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
Over the 16 weeks, we will use my REACT Framework to provide structure to our conversations. Some of the topics we will discuss include
MODULE 1: RECONNECT
We will reflect on your values, beliefs and goals enabling you to RECONNECT with yourself and get your sense of identity back.
MODULE 2: EMOTIONS
You will better understand your EMOTIONS and how to tackle them so you can be the role-model mum you want to be. You will discover how to manage your overwhelm, trust yourself and feel confident again.
MODULE 3: ACCEPTANCE
You will learn to ACCEPT who you now are using tools to set boundaries, improve self-care and make better decisions allowing you to REPRIORITISE yourself. You will discover how to make time for YOU without feeling guilty (and be able to say "No" when you need to) so you can stay fit and healthy.
MODULE 4: COMMITMENT
You will build COMMITMENT by redefining what success means to you and better understanding your purpose. You will REGAIN CONTROL enabling you to achieve career success without continually feeling overwhelmed.
MODULE 5: THRIVE
Putting everything you've learnt into ACTION, ensuring that you thrive in your day to day life.
If you are an ambitious, career-driven mum in early motherhood who is determined to succeed in your career whilst being the mum you aspire to be, this programme is for you!
By joining REACT you will be guided and supported to achieve both your professional and personal goals whilst thriving as a mum.
The programme will give you practical tools and techniques along with tips and insights to better navigate early motherhood alongside your career.
This programme is NOT for you if:
- You are in the first 6 months post-partum
-Looking for a parenting coach
- You want solely a career coach
-You have adult children!
If you are an ambitious, career-driven mum in early motherhood who is determined to succeed in your career whilst being the mum you aspire to be, this programme is for you!
By joining REACT you will be guided and supported to achieve both your professional and personal goals whilst thriving as a mum.
The programme will give you practical tools and techniques along with tips and insights to better navigate early motherhood alongside your career.
This programme is NOT for you if:
- You are in the first 6 months post-partum
-Looking for a parenting coach
- You want solely a career coach
-You have adult children!
HOW IT WORKS
The REACT Pillars
1. SELF AWARENESS
You will enhance your self-awareness so you to reconnect with yourself again. You will be given tools and techniques to implement enabling you to thrive and be the woman and mum you aspire to be!
2. MATRESCENCE EDUCATION
You will learn about the Principles of Matrescence (as defined by Amy Taylor-Kabbaz in her book Mama Rising) which will provide you with a very different perspective on motherhood.
3. PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
You will better understand how you react to change so you can rapidly transition through the challenging times and enable you to thrive as a mum much quicker!
HOW IT WORKS
The REACT Pillars
1. SELF AWARENESS
You will enhance your self-awareness so you to reconnect with yourself again. You will be given tools and techniques to implement enabling you to thrive and be the woman and mum you aspire to be!
2. MATRESCENCE EDUCATION
You will learn about the Principles of Matrescence (as defined by Amy Taylor-Kabbaz in her book Mama Rising) which will provide you with a very different perspective on motherhood.
3. PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
You will better understand how you react to change so you can rapidly transition through the challenging times enabling you to thrive as a mum much quicker!
Hi, I'm Katherine
Certified Matrescence Coach / Ex Big-4 Transformation Director / ICF Accredited / Mother of 3
Transformation Expert
As a Big-4 Transformation Director with 10 years experience leading clients through both personal and corporate transformations I have designed a programme based on my expertise and masters-level understanding of change theory.
Certified Matrescence Coach
Having recently certified as a Matrescence Facilitator, my REACT programme has incorporated the MAMA RISING principles of Matrescence and the knowledge I have gained from the world renowned Matrescence activist and author Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.
Accredited ICF Coach
I am an ICF accredited NLP practitioner and former Exec Leadership coach who has supported numerous clients in senior leadership roles to achieve career success.
Experienced Mum of 3
As a mum of 3, I am able to share my first hand experience of the strategies and tools that enable mums to succeed when times get tough.
You may well be thinking, I haven't got the headspace right now, but as my client Siobhain says, the practical tools helped her to find more balance in her busy life.
"Katherine has crafted a competent skills based course to help mothers better manage their complex lives. I found it very educational and practical. A great aid to balancing one's own needs with the demands of motherhood."
"Katherine has crafted a competent skills based course to help mothers better manage their complex lives. I found it very educational and practical. A great aid to balancing one's own needs with the demands of motherhood."
Investing in this programme...AND YOURSELF... will not only be beneficial for you but also your entire family...
...How do I know?
Because I was there
I was where you are now two years ago. On the birth of my third child I had changed and I needed to reconnect with myself, reprioritise ME and regain control. I loved my job, had a great career ahead of me yet was really anxious about juggling everything. It was then that I learnt about Matrescence and it was life changing! I'm now on a mission to get the word discussed from boardrooms to play parks and offices to kitchen tables.
I am ambitious and extremely career-driven yet thriving as a mum was also a priority. I still wanted to feel fulfilled, empowered, interesting and proud of myself as a woman despite being a mum of 3 under 4.
After fully understanding Matrescence, I am an entrepreneur, business owner, coach and mum of three who has made the most of the opportunities that the transition to motherhood brings.
"I learnt about Matrescence and it was life changing"
How do I know?
Because I was there
I was where you are now two years ago. On the birth of my third child I had changed and I needed to reconnect with myself, reprioritise ME and regain control. I loved my job, had a great career ahead of me yet was really anxious about juggling everything. It was then that I learnt about Matrescence and it was life changing! I'm now on a mission to get the word discussed from boardrooms to play parks and offices to kitchen tables.
I am ambitious and extremely career-driven yet thriving as a mum was also a priority. I still wanted to feel fulfilled, empowered, interesting and proud of myself as a woman despite being a mum of 3 under 4.
Today I am an entrepreneur, business owner, coach and mum of three who has made the most of the opportunities that the transition to motherhood brings.
"I learnt about Matrescence and it was life changing"
I took part in the REACT programme during my transition back into work after maternity leave. Katherine has been insightful and has shared ideas and tools which I am using in my day to day life as a working Mum, as well as when thinking about the "bigger picture" aspects of my career and family life. The group coaching calls enabled me to learn from other mothers and helped me to realise that I am not alone in the challenges I experience.I have gained more confidence and clarity through taking part in the programme and would highly recommend it to other mothers!
I took part in the REACT programme during my transition back into work after maternity leave. Katherine has been insightful and has shared ideas and tools which I am using in my day to day life as a working Mum, as well as when thinking about the "bigger picture" aspects of my career and family life. The group coaching calls enabled me to learn from other mothers and helped me to realise that I am not alone in the challenges I experience.I have gained more confidence and clarity through taking part in the programme and would highly recommend it to other mothers!
The programme with enable you to
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Maintain a sustainable healthy lifestyle with less overwhelm and NO motherhood burnout
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Get clarity on what you now want and need so you can feel empowered again
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Get clarity on your purpose so you can feel "alive" again both at home and at work
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Establish better boundaries enabling you to make more time for yourself without feeling guilty about it
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Redefine success enabling you to progress in your career without feeling bad about it
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Live authentically without worrying about the constant judgment and critism of others
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Feel positive making significant decisions about your future so you don't feel "stuck" anymore
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Better manage your emotions so you can be a great role-model to your children
Matrescence within REACT will enable you to
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Maintain a sustainable healthy lifestyle with less overwhelm and NO motherhood burnout
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Get clarity on what you now want and need so you can feel empowered again in your new identity as a mother
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Get clarity on your purpose so you can feel "alive" again both at home and at work
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Establish better boundaries enabling you to make more time for yourself without feeling guilty about it
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Redefine success enabling you to progress in your career without feeling bad about it
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Live authentically without worrying about the constant judgment and critism of others
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Feel positive making significant decisions about your future so you don't feel "stuck" anymore
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Better manage your emotions so you can be a great role-model to your children
Given the limited support available to mothers, particularly mothers with careers who are going through probably the biggest transformation in your life, undertaking Matrescence in this programme will be life changing and truly transformational.
Given the limited support available to mothers like you, going through probably the biggest transformation in your life, undertaking this programme will be life changing and truly transformational.
You will be provided with
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2 x 121 sessions, 10 x group sessions and 2 x LIVE guest coach workshops over 4 months
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Content Lab of pre-recorded videos, mini trainings and exercises
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Email / What's App support throughout
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Tools, skills and strategies to overcome your matrescence challenges
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Your own personal workbooks for ongoing reflection
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Access to the "REACT" Thrive in Motherhood Community & membership scheme
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A network of mums to both challenge, support and inspire you!
You will be provided with
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8 x Live Coaching Sessions / 1 Personal Coaching Sessions / 8 x Pre-recorded education training sessions
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Content Lab of mini trainings and exercises
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Email / What's App support throughout
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Tools, skills and strategies to overcome your matrescence challenges
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Your own personal workbook for ongoing reflection
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Access to the "REACT" Thrive in Motherhood Facebook Community & membership scheme
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A network of mums to both challenge, support and inspire you!
Listen to my client's talk about their experiences on the REACT Programme
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is discussed in a Discovery Call?
We will discuss your goals and challenges, where you are now and what you want to achieve in the next few months. You will come away with some "quick wins" and if you are unfamiliar with coaching, I will let you know how it works. I will explain REACT in more detail and how I could support you should you want to work with me.
What happens after I enrol?
You will have instant access to all the training materials, workbooks, videos and resources to get you on your journey to thriving from the start. You will be requested to complete an initial coaching questionnaire before our first group coaching call, which is likely to take place within 4 weeks of registering.
Who are your typical clients?
All my clients are highly ambitious, career-driven mums who want to excel in their careers whilst also be the mum they aspire to be. I have had vets, lawyers, entrepreneurs, marketeers, army officers and management consultants on my programme to name but a few.
How much work is involved?
The group coaching calls take place weekly and last approx. 75 minutes. Between each call, you are encouraged to spend some time reflecting on your learning by completing a short workbook each week. The more you put the more you will get out of REACT. There is a variety of other training materials, videos, references etc. which can be looked at depending on the topics of interest.
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