I’m so glad you’re here in my corner of the world!

You may be feeling uncertain, about where you want to go, and how to get started. But that’s okay, because I know you have unique strengths, skills and qualities that you can leverage off to help you get moving forward again on your pathway. I know you want to create your very best life. And you’re on your way to doing just that. That’s why you’ve found your way to this page, because you’re searching for your next steps.

You’re about to take them…

 I help woman who are ready to move forward to create the kind of life style they really want.

I know you’ve noticed your desire for purpose and fulfillment and an increased urgency to respond to that yearning inside you. I know you’ve realised you’re ready, that you’re no longer willing to wait, or to keep your life on hold.

How do I know? Because I’ve been at this exact spot too.
And from getting myself unstuck and moving forward with a significant life and career changes, I’ve developed a seriously great set of tools to help other women. I am so committed to this work because the way I feel today compared to that feeling of “there just has to be more to life”, is just priceless. (You can read more about my story below)

I want this feeling for you too.

Let’s work together to achieve the transformation you’ve been looking for. We’ll really dig down deep and find those strengths, qualities and experiences you have had in your life and look at how these can contribute to something new. I’ll help you to overcome that feeling of being lost and stuck and together we can re-spark your interest in life so you can create that new path forward that really wakes you up so you feel energised, excited, motivated and inspired again.

 And so, what’s your next step, now that’s you’re here?

You can get started setting a new direction immediately with my free workbook Map My Vision

And for real progress, a real leap forward? It’s to have a Break Free conversation with me, so we can map out your new life vision and create a clear path for you to move forward into the new, revitalised you.

It’s time for courage, to follow your heart, and create the life you really want.

I’m so looking forward to supporting you.

Why is this work so important to me?

My story – Let me take you back a few years

The first turning point.

When I was stressed, overwhelmed, and so busy looking after everyone else’s needs I forgot to think about myself.

From the outside I had a good life, I was fit and well, with a great husband, three gorgeous kids, a nice house in the suburbs, lovely friend’s and a career teaching in a leadership position.

Then my mother, who was in her early sixties, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer disease. It was a difficult time and sometimes it felt like I had nothing left to give.

I can remember one particular night when I was feeling like such a rat on a treadmill. Exhausted, disillusioned and resentful –

“Is this what I want for my life?”

It was a wake up moment. I was hit by an overwhelming need to change my work, and lifestyle. I knew it had to happen. I needed to change what I was doing and how I was living, but how?

That was such a time of uncertainty and vulnerability. But looking back now, it was also an exciting time to explore, to work out what was important to me, and what things I really liked to do. I had to ask myself some searching questions.

Key Turning Point

I decided to work with a coach. There was a shift in the way I was thinking and I was able to see a picture of the kind of life I desired and to take the action I needed to take to bring it into my reality. I was able to realign my lifestyle and career and I went on to spend ten fabulous years doing work I love building resilience within school communities, mentoring and providing professional learning for teachers. Through this work I learned a lot about my own resilience and how to promote the resilience of others.

Can I really do this?

Further down the track when I recognised the familiar feeling of needing a change again, even though it was an emotional wrench to leave one seemingly (to others), successful career to do something totally new, I had the tools to help myself through this transition and I was able to embrace my next beginning with confidence and anticipation.

That’s why I was so attracted to the idea of becoming a life coach – my own first hand experience of working with a coach had been so positive and empowering. I knew this was what I wanted to share with other women and so I decided to invest in Martha Beck Life Coach Training.

And that brings me to today.

I’ve experienced and observed the effects of stress and burnout and I’ve experienced the discomfort of change. I’ve learned so much about how to bounce back and progress forward during times of adversity.

I’ve combined these practical skills with my background in education, health and wellbeing and have developed a sincere passion for guiding and supporting my clients to develop their self-leadership, resilience and wellbeing, to create their best lives.

I enjoy the role of mentor, and change agent immensely and welcome the opportunity to support you too.

 If you’d like support to Thrive, then let’s connect and have a Break free Conversation so you can move forward to make a positive change with clarity and confidence.

Warmly
Jo Robertson

Click here to book your Break free Conversation

Jo Robertson Transformational Life Coach

The official bio

Following a career in teaching, and Faculty Leadership in Health and Physical Education, Jo worked as Director of a University of Auckland Teacher Professional Learning Contract which provided her with experience and knowledge in the areas of leadership, change, resilience, coaching and mentoring.

Jo went on to complete her Martha Beck Life Coach Training and is now devoted to empowering women and helping them to transform their lives. As a Transformational Life Coach she is creator of the Elevate and Thrive Coaching Programmess, and monthly Workshops through Meet Up. An optimist, and change catalyst, Jo helps smart, busy, women who are ready to make change in their life, to progress forward and create the lifestyle they really desire.

Bachelor of Education

Dip Teaching – Secondary Health and Physical Education

Certified Martha Beck Life Coach

In 2014, I completed the Martha Beck Life Coach Training Programme, an extensive nine-month course, and an incredibly rewarding and life changing experience.

Russ Harris ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) 2 day Intro course – based on the innovative use of mindfulness and values.

“The journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step.”
inspirational words from Confucius