"Kirstie
helped me review all aspects of my life and to identify areas I
wanted to work on and to refocus on what is really important to
me. Initially I had a set goal I wanted to achieve with Kirstie,
however after the first few sessions it quickly became apparent
that I was using that goal to hide other issues in my life which
I needed to address.
Kirstie
made me feel relaxed during each session and encouraged me to be
open and honest with both her and myself. Kirstie was professional
and well prepared for each session, as well as being flexible on
session dates/times to suit my busy diary.
Brenda
McGimpsey, Head of Finance, Sony Music Publishing, UK
LIFE COACHING
Fed up juggling your time, energy and attention?
As a business owner, wife and mother, I understand the difficulties women face.
Being a woman today is harder (in a different way) to our great grandmother's, grandmother's, and even our mother's time. Modern Mums have paying careers or their own business yet are still expected to be and do EVERYTHING for their families.
Feeling overwhelmed and spread too thin?
We have so much choice, it is difficult to choose. We have so many 'experts' in society telling us how to live our lives. It's confusing. Mum Coach, Kirstie Gillon-Wood is the ANTI-EXPERT. She believes mums need to get back to basics and trust their instincts again - Introducing the Brand New Service...
MATERNITY COACHING
Watch our 30-second video for a light approach on an in-depth topic!
Are you, or someone you know pregnant? Or maybe you've not long had a baby? (Congrats if you have!)
Are you hoping to find the transition from woman to mother a natural one? Some women do, but most don't - it's just not spoken about.
There's so much information available, so many experts to tell us what to do, motherhood is actually overwhelming, can be very stressful and at times you feel completely inadequate.
We want it to be the joyous and magical time it should be. We want you to feel confident, grounded and clear about the decisions you make for you and your baby's wellbeing. Coaching provides those things and more, in a gentle, encouraging and supportive way. We don't tell you what to do; we help you find the answers that will fit with your personality, your values, your life.
New Zealanders have a "She'll be right" attitude and are known for our very laid-back approach. But did you know we have the highest rate in the world of Post Natal Depression in urban areas? Preparing for motherhood is something to take seriously. Antenatal classes and midwives are wonderful, but focus on the more physical aspects. Women need someone to help them manage the emotional and mental changes ahead.
Together we will formulate a plan to help you prepare for the new role you're about to undertake. There's no set curriculum because it's different for every mum. What you want will dictate some aspects of what we focus on. It's a tailor-made quide.
Our children - and their dads - want mum to be happy. That is all your family really needs. The media and societal norms have construed it to be more complicated than that, but it’s not.
To put it simply, you would hire an accountant to handle your taxes. You would see a dentist to fix your tooth.
Why wouldn't you hire a Maternity Coach when bringing a new life into the world - one of the biggest things you will ever do?
Maternity Coaching was launched successfully on Mother's Day 2010, and is proudly supported by various midwives, mothers and esteemed organisations supporting women in their new role.
