SO BUSY BEING BUSY
You know how some GenX women are so busy working and mentoring others but find it hard to take their own advice?
Well I was one of those, and I wore my ‘busy’ like a badge of honour.
As a global HR professional, I spent two decades making sure everyone else was thriving while ignoring my own needs. I had poor boundaries, perfectionist tendencies, and said YES to everything under the guise of ‘being professional’ until I had nothing left to give. On the face of it I was high-performing, but underneath the masks I was in complete denial, edging closer to burnout and ignoring all the warning signs from my body and my little voice that whispered: “Something feels off …”
I landed up reaching burnout twice. The first occurrence was misdiagnosed and simply brushed aside, and the second left me sobbing uncontrollably in my doctor’s office back in 2018.
That was when I realised: I wasn’t living in integrity with myself, and something had to change.
SHAKING UP MY OWN KALEIDOSCOPE
At a time when burnout wasn’t as widely spoken about as it is now, I started my own research into neuroplasticity (and neuroscience in general), individual vs organisational burnout, toxicity and toxic environments, the convergence of dietary and lifestyle factors, and the impact of circadian and ultradian rhythms on overall health and wellbeing.
By being accountable for where I was and simultaneously letting go of doing it all, I created a new vision (and version) of myself that was simple, strong, and better aligned to me.
Like a kaleidoscope, I had to shake up my world and rebuild from all the little fragments of what I’d become.
I also discovered just how much I’d been sabotaging myself and where I’d been unknowingly complicit in both of my burnouts. Gah!
As I slowly took full responsibility for myself, I was finally able to make different choices for my Self, my work and my life.
A simple yet profoundly important decision.
We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.
WHAT ELSE SETS ME BUZZING?
See what I did there BusyBee? Awakening consciousness. Challenging old paradigms. Unlearning, tuning in, and creating a mindful reality.
Conventional belief systems are being powerfully challenged and in our modern VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity), thriving means cultivating Vision, Understanding, Courage and Adaptability.
Officially: I hold a University Certification in Executive and Management Coaching, have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Anthropology.
I’m based along the Garden Route in South Africa, and have worked globally with GenX women online since 2020 – yes, the start of *that* shitshow. I’ve done training in Emotional Agility, am an internationally recognised Master PSYCH-K® Facilitator, and was one of the first coaches worldwide to be Accredited Burnout Informed with Kelly Swingler of The Burnout Academy (UK).
Fun facts: I’m part South African, British and Greek. I love David Bowie, really corny jokes, and Angel cards, and after 37 years as a dedicated vegetarian, switched to zero carb carnivore for 7 years to heal my body, mind and soul – my best decision yet.
I’m completely fascinated by the innate intelligence of the human body, sacred geometry, regenerative agriculture, quantum physics and neuroscience.
I adore photography, kaleidoscopes, talking to animals, and scuba diving, and find my ultimate peace in the African bushveld.
PS Nature is the new nightclub. Visit @yourmojocoach on Insta to see some of my amateur nature photos 🌿
**The term VUCA originally described the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity of situations. Harvard Business School suggests today’s world calls for Vision, Understanding, Courage and Adaptability.
If you’re ready to sit in your truth, reconnect with your Self and rediscover your MOJO, book a complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call with me. Let’s explore where you are now, and what’s possible for you going forwards.
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A NOTE ON OUR WORK TOGETHER
The work we do together is powerful, and it’s also personal. Results shown are examples of individual achievements and these vary because you are not a formula, but an individual with your own history, personal pace and circumstances. Coaching is a complement to your wider wellbeing and part of your own personal development, and is not considered a substitute for professional medical, financial, spiritual, health or legal counsel; you are encouraged to take ownership for your needs and seek appropriate assistance as necessary. Proper medical exams and diagnostic evaluations by your physician are an important aspect for all wellbeing objectives.