My background is in Supply Chain and Project management. I loved the problem-solving aspect of my role. Unfortunately, in 2013 I was diagnosed with chronic nerve pain; I continued with my life as I refused this pain to control me. However, being a corporate leader and mother of 2 young children, I was not coping, mentally or physically, with the stresses of life and the pain began to worsen, and I was bedridden for most of the days of the week.
Therefore I made a difficult choice to resign from my position of 10 years. I convinced myself the best option was to leave and focus on finding a solution for my pain; however, after visiting a few different neurologists, it became apparent that there was no medical intervention for my pain. I then turned to one thing that I knew as my security blanket, and that was alcohol. I went into a rabbit hole; I suffered in silence for many years; I wanted to prove to those around me that I was strong that I didn't need help.
I hid it well and made excuses not to leave the house, and when I had no choice, I put a smile on my face and pretended to my loved one that I was ok. How many of us do this daily? Swipe everything under the carpet and not face our fears. We think this is being strong, but in fact, it is the opposite.
In 2019 things shifted, and I realised that I was slowly killing myself; I decided to take charge of my life; I knew there was no medical intervention for my pain, so I stopped seeking it. Instead, I realised I needed to change my lifestyle, so I saw a nutritionist who set me on the correct path; that was just the beginning of my journey. I lost 36kilos in 8 months, and it was such a relief to finally look at myself in the mirror rather than hiding from it.
I want to share my story and help others, and I realised becoming Life Coaching and thought leader is my purpose; I know how it feels to become so overwhelmed by life's demands that you feel like you are in a sinking hole. I know how it feels to be consumed by the inner critic and let it guide you from living your best life.
I had the wrong perception of being strong, I thought vulnerability was a weakness, but it's not. I was riddled with shame and guilt and let my life be like that for too many years.
I wish to help those silently struggling with their inner critic and self-worth, a common theme amongst us women.
My focus as a Life Coach is to help women understand the story they are telling themselves and re-write this story. Hence, they are confident enough to achieve their goals personally and professionally.
