About Me

Hi, I'm Michelle!

About me:
She/her, third culture restaurant kid, startup escapee, recovering people pleaser, conceptual fine artist, non-certified silly goose, undiagnosed but likely neurospicy ever shapeshifting human being.

Why I became a transformational coach

I've always been a reflective and resilient person. Despite my chaotic childhood—growing up across three countries with constant moves—I learned to adapt, fit in, and excel at whatever I put my mind to.

In 2023, I faced a whirlwind of life-changing events: a tech job layoff, a diagnosis for a future disability, and a long-term relationship breakup. These challenges left me completely overwhelmed, lost, and burned out.

No matter how many hours I put in, how much I adapted and people pleased, it felt like it was all spinning out of control.

During this difficult time, through the steady support of my long-term therapist Caroline, I experienced my first paradigm shift: the beliefs and values that had once guided me were no longer serving me. My inner operating system was outdated, and to move forward, I needed to rewrite it.

With Caroline's help, I began the inner work of untangling my old, limiting narratives and deciding who I truly wanted to become. It wasn't easy to confront thoughts like:

"I'm not good enough."
"You have to handle this alone."
"If it didn't work, it's your fault."
"This is proof you don't belong."

Yet little by little, I began to shift these narratives. I learned to practice self-compassion, allow myself to receive help, and nurture a sense of groundedness. Slowly, new beliefs took root:

"I am brave, honest, and resourceful."
"I am attuned to my needs and ask for help."
"I thrive in my authenticity."
"I recognise and accept what's outside of my control."

While therapy and coaching serve different purposes, both have shown me how a relationship built on unconditional positive regard can create a safe, reflective space for transformation. Through Caroline's support, I discovered new possibilities, dared to hope more for myself, and envisioned clear paths forward.

In 2024, while working as a Customer Success Manager at a new company, I noticed how change is a constant in our lives. Yet we often fall into performing roles and clinging to outdated systems simply because they’re believed to work.

That's when it clicked—we all limit ourselves through our perceptions and beliefs. I realized I wanted to create the same nurturing space for others that had transformed my own life: a space where people could embrace their authentic selves and unlock their full potential. This led me to train as a Transformational Coach at the reputable Animas Centre for Coaching.

In 2025, I took the leap—leaving my stable job to complete my training (finishing in June) and pursue coaching full-time. Words can't capture the profound joy and freedom I feel in living as my most authentic self.

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I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your transformational journey!

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Specialism

Transformational Coaching

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Keywords

Authenticity | Multiculturalism | Neurodiversity | Limiting Beliefs | Mindset Change | Self Confidence | Personal Development | Startups | Creative Industries | Playfulness | Creativity