Or already there - and beyond?
Where are you headed? What are the exciting things you might do now that your life is changing? Do you have a clear plan or not know where to start?
Because, dammit, this is your time now, right? Does any of this ring a bell for you?
Maybe the kids have left home and you're wondering what to do with the hole in your life that they've left.
Or perhaps you're newly divorced and want to gather up the courage - and the energy - to start dating again.
You might have had enough of your job and want to change direction, but you're not sure you dare...
Or maybe you need to find a way to care for your elderly parents without it sucking all the life out of you?
These are all real-life issues that women have raised when they book coaching with me.
"My work-life balance is completely unrecognisable from how it was before this process"
"When I began working with Jo I was feeling pretty burnt out. My work life was frantic, but I figured that was just life as a business owner. My hope was that I would get some tips on how to manage my workload effectively to avoid feeling overwhelmed. What I got from the sessions though, was so much more than that.
Jo was a fantastic coach, and helped me to identify that the central issue was my inability to set boundaries, both in my professional and my personal life.
As a result, we worked through some strategies which I would never have considered previously. I now have a range of tools I use every day to combat the feelings of overwhelm, manage challenging conversations and control my own behaviours to help set the expectations of others.
My work-life balance is completely unrecognisable from how it was before this process, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jo. Her patient and professional manner and great advice has made the biggest difference to me, and I finally feel in control of my life.
Thank you so much Jo - I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you on this!"
“What percentage of your life do you have left? Midlife is no more than a pit stop.”
- Chip Conley
Everything changes when you have the right support!
Is there something you want to do but you don't know where to start?
You have all the answers, (you do, I promise - even when it feels like you don’t!) but sometimes a combination of a sounding board, a cheerleader, someone who challenges you when you find excuses not to start can make all the difference to a dream becoming a plan that becomes reality.
"I am more relaxed and less stressed, more focussed and less overwhelmed"
"Before working with Jo, my life was extremely busy and felt chaotic and often out of control. I felt negative about it and like I had little autonomy in my decision-making. I decided it was time to make a change and, having worked with Jo in a different capacity in the past, I knew she would be a great listener and would work hard to help me. I was interested in the One of Many approach as I knew that it looked at our innate capabilities as women and I was curious to see how this might empower me.
Jo was very clear each week about what work we did together. She took my chosen goal and we worked each week to find different ways of approaching the issue and effecting change. She did this with compassion and care as well as direction and focus; her manner was always reassuring but she was not afraid to challenge my thinking too.
The biggest result has been a change in my mental approach - using energy awareness and time-management tools I am able to problem-solve in a different way, using particular approaches tailored to each type of issue. I have a greater awareness of my energies and capabilities and how they can contribute to moving forward with success.
Today, my life is still extremely busy, but I have a different view on how to handle it, how to prioritise things and some great strategies to help me focus. I am more relaxed and less stressed, more focussed and less overwhelmed. If you are thinking of trying out coaching with Jo, just go for it. It could be the start of a great and positive shift in your life."
“At 50 I began to know who I was. It was like waking up to myself”
- Maya Angelou
Alongside family, work and relationship considerations, we ourselves are changing.
The hormonal changes now occurring are on a par with adolescence - and you remember that, right! But now it’s worse as we have a whole raft of other concerns too. It’s why, psychologically and emotionally, this time of life is so overwhelming.
Getting help and support as you transition through midlife is crucial.
And it’s not easy to ask for help as we’re so used to putting others first - this needs to change.
Supporting your own wellbeing is essential for supporting others – just like the airline messages... "Put your own mask on first before helping others”.
To be there for those we love, we have to love ourselves.
You are not broken - you don’t need “fixing”. Very few of us get to this age without going through difficulties and traumas that often feel like they might break us.
But we don’t break - we might bend under the weight of it all, but we keep going. We endure. Women our age are incredibly strong.
It's time to build on that extraordinary strength and move mountains. Time to do all those things you've been putting on hold for all these years.
Are you ready for the beginning of your next chapter? I can help you to unpick the stories you tell yourself that might be holding you back and to begin to create new stories that have the potential to make you happy.
I’ve opened up more “Rediscovery” calls in my diary to support you on your journey through Midlife & Beyond.
It’s a gift from me to you. I want to be there for you, like others were there for me. I don’t believe any woman should have to go through this transition alone, wondering if she’s going crazy.
Uncover what’s stopping you from being happy and free
Start to rebuild your confidence so you start believing in yourself once more
Get clarity on who you are now, and how you want to spend the best years of your life
Re-kindle that bubble of excitement for the journey ahead
Begin to rediscover your confidence and optimism
You’ll walk away feeling hopeful, inspired and empowered.
Of course, in 30 minutes we can only make a start. If you enjoy our session together and want to continue along the path we will explore, you might want me to support you in your transformation, to believe in you until you fully believe in yourself again.
You see, I know that if I spend this time with women who are ready to take their next step, some of them will want to continue by investing in my transformational Midlife Rediscovery Coaching programme.
If I don't think it's right for you, I promise I will tell you. You'll still get a lot from our time together. Like Gail who said:
"Since our conversation I’m following my heart and staying independent and confident in my own home. Think of our conversation and encouragement often."
You can read what other women have said about working with me above.
You might become one of those women - or not - either way we will have had a meaningful conversation together (and probably a few laughs!) and you will go away feeling excited about the future.
Is that a gift worth giving yourself?
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