
From Burnout to Breakthrough: My Journey to Creating the Transform to Perform Method
I burnt out.
Not just the “I’m tired and need a holiday” kind of burnout. I mean the full-body, mind-numbing exhaustion, the kind that comes with chronic stress, sleepless nights, and health problems that just wouldn’t quit.
At the time, I didn’t realise stress could actually damage your body. But it did—and my body was screaming for help through constant health issues and operations. So, I walked away from my corporate job and started what I thought was my dream: becoming a consultant nutritionist.
Things looked good on the outside. But inside, I was still breaking.
A Miracle Child and the Moment Everything Changed
I was 30 weeks pregnant when we were told our baby was missing a part of his brain – the central part that links the 2 sides of the brain together. We’d already lost our first child through medical problems, so when they offered a medical termination again, I just… couldn’t. This felt different. Mother’s intuition I suppose. So, I pushed the fear down and kept going.
Our son was born—a true miracle, defying every medical prediction.
And I told myself I was coping. Managing. Holding it all together.
Until one day I wasn’t.
I’d just had a meeting with his nursery. They’d always reassured me everything was fine—despite my concerns. But this time they told me: he was behind. They hadn’t liked to tell me as I was in pain waiting for another back operation (one of the signs I was burnout but ignored). He’d be starting school without the support he needed… and I’d missed the window to get him help.
I was in pain. I was exhausted. And I felt like I had failed him.
We went to the park. I remember it so vividly—the air, the tension, the silence—and then I heard a POP in my head. Something snapped. My brain had short-fused.
I thought: “I can’t do this anymore.”
From High Achiever to Hiding Under the Covers
That moment was the final straw.
I had been pushing through, like so many high performers do—thinking if I just worked harder, kept smiling, kept delivering, it would all work out.
But now? I couldn’t even get out of bed. I was on high alert constantly—wired and tired. My business started to suffer. My family suffered. I just wanted to disappear.
My body had been warning me for years, but I hadn’t listened. I thought I was invincible.
When Nothing Works
I tried everything.
Sleep. Yoga. Massage. Reflexology. Meditation.
Self-help books piled up on my desk—unread.
Even counselling didn’t work for me. I didn’t want to just understand why I was miserable. I wanted to transform. And I needed results now, not years from now.
But nothing changed.
The Turning Point: Rewiring the Mind
That’s when I became obsessed with understanding the brain.
I needed to know why we keep repeating the same painful patterns—and more importantly, how to break them. For my son’s future and for mine.
I studied Neuroscience, became a Master NLP Practitioner, trained in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. And then something powerful happened:
I applied what I learned to myself.
And everything changed.
No more people-pleasing.
No more perfectionism or second-guessing.
No more fear of failure or burnout.
I rewired the internal beliefs that had been sabotaging me for years—and found freedom.
Helping Others Heal from the Root
And that’s when I knew:
I could help others do the same.
Because traditional coaching? It only scratches the surface.
Let me explain. If you call a botanist to sort the dead leaves on a tree, they don’t work on the leaves. The work on the roots. Understanding it’s environment, the nutrients and what is seeping into the tree. The leaves are just the symptoms.
And that’s what, most coaches focus on. The leaves—leadership techniques, marketing tips, productivity hacks. But if the roots are diseased, and taking in the wrong nourishment or parasites eating away at it, then the tree will keep suffering.
We have to dig deeper. To the beliefs, the nervous system, the subconscious patterns.
That’s why I created my Transform to Perform Method—a powerful process developed through my own experience, my qualifications, and the transformation of over 1,000 clients and counting.
This Is Transformation at the Root
So how am I different from other coaches?
I don’t just help you perform better.
I help you become better—from the inside out.
We rewire the internal blocks that hold you back, whether that’s in your leadership, relationships, business or personal life. And we do it in a sustainable way—so success no longer comes at the cost of your health, happiness, or relationships.
Now, I’m living proof that it’s possible.
No more burnout. No more operations. No more stress spirals.
Just calm. Clarity. Confidence.
And a business (and life) that truly brings me joy.
Are You Ready to Transform?
If you’ve been pushing through, feeling like you should be able to handle it all, but deep down you know something has to change—then this is your sign.
You don’t have to do it the hard way anymore.
You don’t have to choose between success and your sanity.
Let’s find out what’s really holding you back—and rewire it at the root.
👉 Book a free clarity call HERE
Let’s take your business—and your wellbeing—to the next level.
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