Hi, I'm Carolyn
I’m the Shy Woman’s Coach! Do you struggle with social anxiety? Do you wish you could speak up but feel self-conscious, especially with people you don’t know? Are you your own worst critic? I love coaching women like you, to treat yourself with kindness and respect and build your confidence so you can live with more and more joyful flourishing.
About Me
I’ve lived much of my life in a whirlwind of stress. I struggled socially as a painfully shy, highly sensitive child. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone as I climbed the corporate ladder and then stepped out firstly doing freelance training and now also coaching and leading retreats.
My early struggles with shyness have inspired my life-long passion for personal transformation – which has included studying psychology, theology, mindfulness, life coaching and self-help books, and trying all the techniques on myself first.
I have discovered that there is no quick fix, but that healing can come through the gradual process of learning to slow down, get in touch with myself (body, mind & emotions) and treat myself with kindness and encouragement. And I have discovered that I can’t do this on my own.
In recent years, I have been blessed with a succession of fabulous coaches, who each encouraged and challenged me on this adventure of exploring, learning and growing. With their support, I have discovered that life can be full of joy!
Today I love to offer this same accompaniment, especially shy women who are ready to discover your voice and embrace the next exciting step of your adventure.
Would you like to live with less self-conscious anxiety and more joy?
Would you like someone to support you as you overcome these speed-bumps and move towards wholeness, confidence and joy?
If you’re ready for a wonderful adventure, then click below for a free Curiosity Call – to see if coaching with The Shy Woman’s Coach is right for you.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science - Hons. in Psychology (University of Sydney)
- Narrative Coach Enhanced Practitioner (WBECS)
- Life Coach (Neurocoaching Australia)
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies (U.T.C)
- Spiritual Director (Barnabas Ministries)
- InterPlay Leader (InterPlay Australia)
- Godly Play Trainer (Godly Play Canada)
Memberships
- ANSD (Australian Network for Spiritual Direction Inc.)
- Godly Play College of Trainers Australia
- InterPlay Leaders Forum Australia
I work according to ICF Code of Ethics which includes offering confidentiality of what we discuss and operating without discrimination.
Message from Carolyn
I believe that you are a wonderful woman, even if you don’t know it yet. Why don’t you try valuing yourself and listening to your heart, and see what amazing changes can happen when you do?
Carolyn
My Story
I’ve discovered that each challenge I face in life has something to teach me, if I’m willing to accept it and grapple with it until I discover and embrace the opportunity which it offers.
I went straight from university to a multi-national company with a “promote from within” strategy. In less than two years I was managing and training new graduates and in under nine years I was department manager.
But instead of feeling encouraged and confident, I felt overwhelmed, anxious and deep down I feared that I was not good enough for this role. I felt alone, suffering from overwhelming stress. It took guts and determination to keep going.
Today I love to help gutsy shy, sensitive women to face your fears and stresses and grow to reach your fullest potential.
As a no-longer-anxious introvert, I love to encourage anxious introverts to face your fears and use them to learn and grow and find your voice.
As one who used to be sickly and unfit, I love to encourage women to get healthier and stronger and discover you can be more energetic and have more fun.
As someone who has spent many years caring for others, I love to encourage women to invest in your own personal growth, moving towards joy-filled wholeness.
Some years ago I realized it was a struggle for me to answer the question “What do I want?” This led me on a journey exploring storytelling and adult training, spiritual direction and meditation, life coaching and InterPlay, fun runs and ocean swims. Today I choose to fill my body with healthy food and my mind with healthy thoughts and playful possibilities, and I’m happier than I have ever been.
I love offering a caring and supportive space in which people can explore the question “What do I want?” and then to find your own path, letting go of the underlying anxiety and moving towards greater wholeness and joyful fulfillment.
What Values Do You Live By?
To live with joyful flourishing and overcome anxiety, I invite you to join me in adopting these values, which are embedded in all of my programmes.
COMPASSION
Kindness for yourself, for others and for the world, warmth and respect, acceptance, building a sense of community
CURIOSITY
Playful openness and wonder, authenticity, clarity
TRANSFORMATION
Growth, action despite the fear
COURAGE
Honesty and integrity, determination, taking action, challenge
CONTENTMENT
Gratitude, calm, abundance, you are good enough, you can handle it!
EMPOWERMENT
You are valued, seen and heard, authenticity, justice with mercy
I work according to the ICF Code of Ethics, which includes offering confidentiality of what we discuss and operating without discrimination.
