My Story

My journey into authenticity began in 2018. Until then, I’d lived a rather rollercoaster-y life, chasing highs and external success, and getting stuck in dramatic and unwholesome relationships. It certainly wasn’t all bad, but it wasn’t peaceful and something was missing.

Finally, to use the language of recovery, I bottomed out. During my lowest days, I experienced what I now describe as a glimpse of awakening. For the briefest of moments, I saw myself from the outside. I witnessed the fear and insecurity that had been unconsciously driving me for so long. More importantly, I also looked upon my inherent goodness, innocence and connection to life — just waiting for me beneath the surface.

Once the veil had dropped there was no going back. It took me years to integrate this experience. This involved things I’d never considered before: therapy, meditation, yoga, psychological and spiritual literature, and thousands upon thousands of little decisions which gradually brought me into alignment with myself (though the process is never complete!)

After several years of working in academia and education, I discovered coaching and began my first professional training. I knew this was where I wanted to be. For me, each coaching session is an invitation to take a breath, let go of my agenda, and step into loving presence with another human. My work with my clients is also the work I do on myself.

I currently live in Berlin with my partner and our beautiful daughter. In my spare time, I love playing acoustic blues guitar, cooking indian food, hiking in nature, and experimenting with fermentation. What freedom there is in being “nobody special” - Hallelujah!