Our actions make a difference.
We know a lot more about what works than when we were growing up. There is helpful research about human development, behaviour, attachment, emotions, feelings, needs and a lot more.
What sort of parent do you want to be?
We can help you build knowledge, skills and confidence and provide support along the way.
Investing in you and your family is an investment in a better future.
Our programs are designed to support you to navigate challenges well and for you to be the parent you want to be.
Create a healthy, calm and engaging family environment to learn and grow.
Strengthen connections and create more fun & enjoyment.
Identify your strengths as a parent. Understand your family better. Create a strong foundation to work from.
Many parents, children and young people feel rushed, busy and under pressure. This impacts the whole family.
Research has shown that the ability to create a calm improves mental health, wellbeing and progress.
Receive support to create calm for yourself and your family.
from chaos to calm
from confusion to competence
from concern to confidence
from conflict to cooperation
A tool to address school avoidance.
A partnership that supports you and your family.
Together we create an inventory of your family's strengths and challenges. We develop a plan and make it happen. You gain clarity & confidence and receive support to empower yourself and your family now and into the future.
Learning is part of life
School can be tough for some children and their families.
Some children love school, some put up with it and others dread the thought of it.
5 things parents can do to support their child navigate school well.
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A coach can get you to where you want to be quicker.
Successful sports people use them. Successful business people and executives use them. Celebrities use them.
Why waste time and energy? Get the support that will make a difference.
Note that coaching is not therapy, counselling or psychotherapy.
Fiona guides purposeful conversations that assist you to discover new understanding about yourself, about being human, what works and what doesn't work. With enhanced awareness, skill and confidence, you are empowered to make choices that serve you better.
Sessions are generally conducted online or by phone.
The first step is to schedule a FREE 30 minute discovery session. This is an opportunity to gain clarity and choose what is next for you and your family.
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Our families are where we learn about ourselves and develop our ability to navigate challenges.
I believe parents are our most influential leaders. Many parents are busy, tired, unsure and doing the best with what we have.
I support dedicated parents to make simple changes that make a lasting positive impact on children's behaviour, confidence and wellbeing.
My intention is for us all to learn, grow and thrive and to create a world that works for everybody.
As a professionally trained and experienced coach, I provide a non-judgmental and supportive space that allows honest reflection and growth.
My understanding, skill, and approach assists wonderful results.
Life can bring challenges and we can be thrown off-course.
What would it be like at home with more calm, confidence and cooperation?
What would it look like to enjoy yourself, your family and your life?
What would it feel like to be the parent you would like to be?
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wellbeing programs and workshops for schools, kindergartens and communities.
My focus is creating space for children to live well and enjoy life.
I am a qualified counsellor and coach and have worked in wellbeing teams in primary and secondary schools.
After 20 years in the corporate world, I left to pursue my interest in community development, and have worked in education, health, disability and local government.
I believe that parents are our most influential leaders and that most of us struggle because we don't have the knowledge or support we need.
I didn’t.
I had my first child at the age of 37 and was therefore considered a ‘geriatric mother’.
Before that, I had been in the corporate world since graduating from university. I had been a project manager, business analysis, facilitator and trainer. I particularly enjoyed my roles in organisational change and leadership development. I’d travelled the world, experienced highs and lows and navigated a range of challenges. I saw myself as very able and capable.
Becoming a mum wasn’t a focus for me… until it was. I suddenly felt a strong desire to be a mother. It took me by surprise. I had assumed I would be a mother and that it would all happen naturally and easily.
It didn’t.
When my son was born he was healthy and well, but I struggled. I went back to work and felt I wasn't doing anything well. I felt like I was failing at being a mother, wife and employee.
I felt stressed, overwhelmed and inadequate.
I tried to learn as much as I could about parenting. Much if the information was contradictory. I was shocked to read advice that was contrary to my intuition and instincts. I was confused and uncertain. I kept learning and doing the best I could.
Five years later, my daughter was born. Again, healthy and well. This time I felt OK and able to be a ‘good enough’ mum.
I have continued to learn about myself, about human development, parenting and relationships.
I am passionate about community and wellbeing.
I see empowering parenting as the most effective path to healthy families and communities and a better future for us all.
This is why I love supporting parents to build their awareness, understanding and skills to support their children.
Please contact me to find out more.
"I can highly recommend Fiona. 14 years of experience with my son & I. Being a single mum is hard enough but then through in PTSD. Fiona has helped us create resilience, perspective & love in our family & navigate some interesting challenges with kindness & no judgement."
- Michelle Clifford, Daylesford, Victoria
"Fiona has been pivotal in helping me overcome some things that have been holding me back in life. She has such a warm and kind heart, and always comes from a place of compassion and understanding.
I couldn't thank her enough!"
- Daniel M, Whyalla, South Australia
"Fiona's care, commitment and presence has been invaluable. She listens with understanding and says what needs to be said. Her support and coaching has allowed me to be the empowered and inspired person I am today. Fiona has also assisted my son to work through issues with bullying, anxiety and self-esteem.
I don't know where we would be without her."
- MC, Emerald, Victoria
"Fiona has been an enormous support to me. I know I can count on her to listen without judgement and to guide me gently to a clearer understanding of the situation. My confidence in myself and my abilities has grown, and I am speaking up where I wouldn't have previously.
I look forward to our sessions together."
-MK, St Kilda, Victoria
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