Prior to coaching I studied in different countries and enjoyed a professional career in a variety of different roles. From life as a professional dancer, personal trainer, university lecturer, market analyst, government relations manager and medical conference organiser, one could say that, due to the challenge of ever-changing life circumstances, I have first-hand experience of the art of reinvention!

 

It was in my late 30’s, when I found myself juggling motherhood with the demands of work and overseas travel, that I realised I had lost the essence of who I was and what was important to me. My life was out of balance; I was trying to do everything and be everything to everyone, but failing miserably on all counts. I no longer knew what I wanted out of life; I was riddled with self-doubt, exhausted and on the verge of breakdown.

 

It was at this time that I sought the services of a professional coach. Through coaching I turned my life around. I regained my energy, re-connected with my thirst for learning and worked out that like my coach, I too wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, whilst also balancing family commitments, health and personal accomplishment.

 

To that note, I signed up for coach training and joined a competitive dragon boat team. Working with a life coach was one of the best investments of time and money that I have ever made. I have never looked back.

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The initial focus of my practice - Heidi-Mai Coaching - was to deliver 1-2-1 life-coaching sessions. After several years I began to notice a common theme: many of my clients were in a state of transition and often considering a change of careers but struggling with how to move forward. A dilemma of which I had first-hand experience!

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As if by fate I came across Firework: one of the longest-established career coach training providers in Europe.  Without a second thought, I completed certification and have subsequently added a structured Career Transition Coaching Programme to my services.

 

Following this, I completed additional training in Leadership and Executive Coaching and partnered with Lucy Kidd, CEO of Integrality to co-create and deliver Executive, Leadership and Career Development Coaching Programmes for corporate clients.