Meet Katy...

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I am at my happiest when having a deep, soulful conversation with a pal (usually Laura!) over a delicious coffee or mountain of food. My soul lead me to the right job for me as listening to others and understanding what is really ‘going on’ inside is what makes me tick.

I worked in marketing for 15 years before becoming a coach and by the time I did I couldn’t quite believe I'd figured out what I was put here to do – this is most definitely it! My hobby throughout my 20s and 30s was learning and trying out various self development and mindfulness techniques that would go on to have a profound effect on my life.

I am a true Gemini – calm, considered, steady as a rock, need my own space....but also a life enthusiast, with a silly sense of humour and a love of all things fast and adrenalin inducing! Drive faster, turn the music UP!

In other news…

🌲 I spend as much of my life as possible outdoors – either up mountains or by the sea or lakes; it makes me feel FREE, calm and peaceful

🍝 Adventure and exploring is what makes me feel ALIVE – new places, experiences, people, cultures, food – yes please

🧀 Food most definitely makes my world go round – (my niece and nephew call me ‘Aunty Cheese’ for good reason)

📚 I am a total bookworm and happily so is Laura, so between the two of us we have a major library situation going on

📿 It took me over 30 years to realise that being comfortable with who you truly are is the ultimate success, and the only route to real joy and fulfilment

😂 I have the sense of humour of a child – jumping out on someone never gets old

🧘🏼‍♀️ My most challenging chapters (moving to the other side of the world alone and a long fertility battle) gifted me the opportunity of time; to develop myself and to identify how I could best help other people

😀 80s music, romcoms and David Attenborough documentaries are guaranteed to make me grin from ear to ear

💪🏼 I learnt that you do not have to be a people pleaser your whole life! It took me a long time but I finally got there – now I help others reduce this exhausting tendency too

🐶 If I was an animal I would be a dog – an overly enthusiastic, affectionate one!

🧗🏼‍♀️ I am missing the fear factor chip – bungee jumping, parachuting, cliff jumping, drag racing...I haven’t said No to anything yet!

🌅 Heaven is… watching a beautiful sunset over the sea, sharing incredible food and wine with someone I can have a truly open hearted conversation with (before jumping in the sea!)

Laura Bamber