I am a trauma-informed Holistic Leadership and Resilience Coach with over two decades of multidisciplinary experience across high-performance, leadership, health, security, and entrepreneurial environments.
My work operates at the intersection of human behaviour, nervous system regulation, leadership under pressure, and sustainable performance. I support individuals, leaders, and teams to develop emotional resilience, clarity, grounded confidence, and self-trust — not through surface-level motivation, but through structured, evidence-based coaching frameworks informed by real-world experience.
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Professional Background & Experience
My coaching methodology is grounded in leadership roles and high-stakes environments, not theory alone.
Professional experience includes:
Holistic Coaching & Human Performance
Over a decade of coaching individuals and groups in mindset, behaviour change, emotional regulation, confidence development, and performance optimisation. Former Personal Trainer and wellness coach working across health, lifestyle, and performance-focused settings.
Trauma-Informed Practice
My approach is trauma-informed, recognising the impact of prolonged stress, adversity, and lived experience on leadership capacity, decision-making, and nervous system response. This includes professional experience supporting individuals affected by domestic violence and high-stress life environments.
International Stunt Performer
Former international stunt performer working in physically and mentally demanding, high-risk environments. This background developed advanced discipline, risk assessment capability, emotional regulation, and resilience under pressure — skills now central to my coaching practice.
Corporate Leadership & Management
Management and leadership roles within the real estate industry, including senior and operational management positions. Additional professional experience within medical and allied health environments, requiring discretion, precision, and accountability.
Security & Protective Services
Qualified and experienced within cross-professional security and protective environments, contributing to my expertise in situational awareness, leadership presence, personal safety, and risk mitigation.
Hospitality & Operations Management
Over 20 years of experience across hospitality operations, including bars, venues, team leadership, and service environments. This background provides a deep understanding of people management, conflict resolution, stress dynamics, and leadership in fast-paced settings.
Entrepreneurship & Digital Business
A lifelong entrepreneur with multiple ventures across health, wellness, digital education, and marketing. Founder of Passive Launch Lab, a digital education and affiliate marketing hub supporting ethical online business growth, systems development, and scalable digital income strategies.
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Coaching Credentials & Professional Education
I combine extensive lived experience with formal, ongoing professional education.
Credentials and training include:
ICF Continuing Coach Education — Life Coaching
NLP Practitioner Certification
Certified Breathwork Facilitator
Certified Life Coach
Ongoing professional development in leadership, coaching psychology, and trauma-informed practice
My work aligns with ICF-informed coaching standards, ethical practice, and evidence-based methodologies.
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Coaching Philosophy & Approach
Effective leadership and personal growth require more than motivation or strategy alone.
My coaching focuses on:
Nervous system awareness and emotional regulation
Identity-level behaviour change
Leadership clarity and decision-making under pressure
Trauma-informed communication
Sustainable performance without burnout
Clients build internal stability first — because confidence, clarity, and performance follow regulation, not force.
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Who I Work With
Leaders and professionals in high-pressure roles
Entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses
Individuals seeking grounded confidence and emotional resilience
Teams requiring trauma-aware leadership development
My work spans New Zealand and Australia, with select international clients.
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Client Outcomes
Clients report measurable improvements in:
Emotional resilience and stress management
Leadership presence and confidence
Decision-making clarity
Sustainable performance and wellbeing
(Client testimonials and case studies are available in the Client Experience & Outcomes section.)
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A Philosophy Built for the Real World
I believe that leadership and empowerment are not about pushing harder — they are about building capacity.
Sustainable success is created when individuals are emotionally regulated, self-aware, and aligned with their values.
My work is designed for people who want to lead well, live well, and create impact that lasts — professionally and personally.

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My role is not to fix or rescue; it is to equip, guide, and empower.
If you are seeking a coach who combines professional credibility, lived experience, and a grounded, trauma-informed approach to leadership and personal growth, I invite you to connect.
Working across New Zealand & Australia
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