MY Journey
THE STORY BEHIND DARE TO DREAM COACHING
Every step of my journey has shaped how I support others to reconnect with themselves and discover the direction that feels right for them.
“My journey isn't the
destination. It's the reason
I walk beside you.”
I Didn’t Always Know My Direction
For much of my life, I followed the paths I thought I should follow.
I built a career, achieved things I was proud of and learned a great deal along the way.
But achievement doesn't always answer the deeper question: “Is this really the direction I want?”
There were times when something inside me still didn't feel quite right. Over time, I realised that finding my direction wasn't about waiting for someone else to give me the answer.
It was about becoming willing to listen to myself.
Sometimes the hardest
direction to hear is
your own.
The Moments That Changed My Direction
WHEN I STARTED
LISTENING TO MY
INNER COMPASS
For a long time, I was very good at knowing what I should do.
The bigger challenge was knowing what felt right for me.
That began to change when I became more intentional about listening to my intuition, my values, my experiences and the quieter signals I had often overlooked.
I didn't suddenly have all the answers. I simply became more willing to trust the process of finding them.
I didn’t need every
answer. I needed to
start listening.
THE C.O.M.P.A.S.S. SYSTEMTM
Over the years, I began to see the same
themes appearing again and again,
both in my own life and in the people I
supported.
We can spend so much time looking outside
ourselves for answers that we stop listening to
what feels right within.
The C.O.M.P.A.S.S. System™ grew from those
experiences. It brings together a heart-centred
approach to help you clear what is holding you
back, reconnect with yourself and find a direction
that genuinely feels like yours.
Experience
LEARNING, COACHING & SUPPORTING PEOPLE
Experience That Shapes My Approach
Over 40 years of working across coaching, physiotherapy, teaching and mentoring have shaped the way I support people today.
Milestones
Key Chapters of the Journey
From swimming coaching in the 1980s to TEDx stages and international coaching today.
Where it All Began
Swimming coaching, followed by working as a Waterfront Director at summer camps in the USA, sparked my passion for helping people develop and realise their potential.
The Awakening
Being diagnosed with dyslexia changed how I understood myself, beginning a journey of understanding my own brain and recognising that we all think, learn and experience the world differently.
A New Direction
Gaining my FA Advanced Diploma in the Treatment and Management of Injuries opened the door to working in football as a physiotherapist, setting in motion a lifelong dedication to understanding human performance and rehabilitation.
A New Way of Thinking
Gaining my BSc in Sports & Exercise Science, teaching and discovering NLP, hypnotherapy and mindset opened my understanding of how interconnected the mind and body truly are.
The Decision & The Turning Point
After choosing to attend a close friend's funeral despite being refused leave, the two-hour drive afterwards became a turning point. It led to leaving my job and founding my own physiotherapy practice, choosing autonomy and living by my own values.
The Spiritual Awakening
Discovering The Secret and the Law of Attraction, alongside Reiki and energy work, opened a new spiritual dimension to my personal and professional life.
From Learning to Sharing
My exploration of the Law of Attraction deepened through Dr Joe Vitale and other leading teachers. I began running workshops, creating vision boards and hosting monthly groups, sharing what I was learning with others.
Making Connections & Going Deeper
Exploring the work of Dr Joe Dispenza and Dr David Hamilton changed how I approached physiotherapy. I began connecting the mind, body, NLP and hypnotherapy, laying the early foundations for what would eventually become The C.O.M.P.A.S.S. System™.
From Disabilities to Possibilities
At 50, ten years after starting my business, I faced its liquidation. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I rebuilt through Rehab Walk, turning my focus from disability to possibility and discovering a renewed sense of purpose.
The Magic of Manifesting
I began running free The Secret discussion groups and The Magic 28-day experiences, bringing people together to explore gratitude, manifestation and the Law of Attraction through shared learning and practice.
Working and Studying with the Legends
I continued expanding my knowledge through Dr Linda Howe’s Akashic Records work, Ho’oponopono with Dr Ihaleakala Hew Len, Joe Vitale and Mabel Katz, alongside further training in EFT, grief and bereavement, executive function and trauma informed coaching.
The Dream Gets Bigger
Years of learning, self-development and helping others reached a wider audience. I became a two-time bestselling author, received Coach of the Year recognition and shared my message on the Mind Body Spirit and TEDx stages.
Why I Dare to Dream
Dare to Dream grew from everything my journey had taught me. Through coaching, physiotherapy, teaching, personal development, spirituality and healing, I kept seeing how powerful it can be when people are given the space to understand themselves and imagine what could be possible. I wanted to create a place where you don't have to become somebody else to move forward.
What I Believe Today
I believe you are capable of more than your circumstances may currently allow you to see.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You don't need to become someone else. You need the space to understand yourself, the courage to challenge what is holding you back, and the confidence to take your next step.
YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES
What has happened in your life can shape you, but it doesn't have to define everything that comes next. There can still be possibility beyond your current circumstances.
REAL TRANSFORMATION STARTS WITHIN
Lasting change isn't simply about changing what you do. It begins with understanding what matters to you, what may be holding you back and what you genuinely want to move towards.
MIND, BODY, SPIRIT & HEART ARE CONNECTED
When you create space to understand what you think, feel, value and truly want, you can begin to move forward in a way that feels more balanced, aligned and authentically yours.
And Now, It's About Your Journey
Everything I have experienced, learned and discovered has brought me to this moment, the opportunity to walk alongside people who are ready to create meaningful change in their own lives.
Your journey will be different from mine. Your challenges, dreams, experiences and possibilities are uniquely yours. You don't need to follow my path. You need to discover your own.
My Story Isn’t the Point.
It’s the Bridge to Yours.
You Don't Have To Have It All Figured Out.
You just need to be willing to take the next step.
