Welcome
As an ex-corporate women and ex-stress junkie it’s my absolute pleasure to share how you can work with me to finally ditch stress and build resilience – that lasts. It’s life-changing to make this switch. Life has thrown us all a few curve balls in recent years, and while you can’t control everything around you, you can take charge of yourself. I know it and I’d love to help you do so! Here are the options:
>> You can dive into the free resources below and binge watch some of my free classes, including The Start Me Up Toolkit which also comes with an eBook.
>> You can jump into the Online Resilience Series which is my 7-week self-study programme designed to help you create a whole new-normal around stress, get true balance and feel in control again.
>> You can choose a one-to-one coaching journey with me which is the fastest and most potent way of getting to the bottom of what got you here in the first place. That often includes excavating the beliefs that have you on the hamster wheel (one of mine was from my Dad: ‘you have to slog yer guts out to be worthy’), and resetting your nervous system so it’s not defaulting into the stress response at the drop of a hat. When we shift at the unconscious level, everything else shifts.
Be assured, it’s never too late to take charge of your own stress responses, clear your head and feel in control again. This page is a hub for all things ‘resilience’ at Start With You – resilience strategies to support mental, emotional and physical resilience, as well as spiritual connection which strengthens all. You will find resources below that cover this whole gamut, so see what resonates for you.
If you’d like to just dip your toes into my work, check out the resources and classes section below, and feel free to book a consult if you’d like to explore your best next step to build your own resilience.
Karen x
We’re going through a pandemic and I’m in a better space than I was before it. I’m content and in a good space to support my staff which is important to me to be able to do. I’m really pleased.”
Alex Mitch, Owner, DPF Solutions
Online Resilience Series
After figuring this all for myself and then sharing it with hundred of clients over many years, I created the Online Resilience Series – to help busy professionals, business owners and working parents to get out of the stress cycle, be more effective at work, find more balance, and build mental and emotional resilience.
Whatever life and work looks like for you right now, your ability to manage yourself is what makes all the difference. It can help you use your energy wisely, see clearly and think creatively. It can even help you sleep better.
Often the hardest thing about being so busy or pressured and wanting to get out of it is knowing where to start. Especially when you’re already so stressed! This online programme takes that problem away because I show you where to start, and then navigate you through each step, from one week to another, at your own pace.
Sign up now or find out more here. Email me directly for the VIP programme which includes one to one coaching with me.
Coaching with Karen
One to one coaching online via phone and Zoom is available with Karen. Perhaps one of these scenarios best describes where you’re at? They’re all good examples of when coaching can be a great fit to help you move up and out of your current state and old patterns, and into an emerging new you.
> You’ve employed all the tools you have right now to calm your stress levels and be resourceful and they’re just not cutting it.
> Current situations or events are triggering old trauma from previous situations such as the pandemic, the GFC or an event such as the Australian bush fires or the Christchurch earthquake.
> You’re looking for someone to help you navigate the changing terrain as a business owner or leader.
> You’ve brought your stress levels down and are ready to start re-shaping how you want your week to look like and even get a little time-freedom.
> You’re ready to start re-valuing what matters in life, explore new career or business possibilities or make significant changes and you’d like a guide for that.
> It’s time to really achieve that life-work balance you’ve been craving, work smarter not harder and take care of your own wellbeing.
> You’re wanting to build a stronger connection with your spiritual self at this time and/or strengthen your energetic body.
Book a Discovery Call to explore options or find out more about my coaching programmes here.
Where I am now is chalk and cheese compared to where I was a year ago. I’m now far more solution focused and in control. It’s been interesting noticing our annual busy period doesn’t feel super busy, especially compared to last year, and now I’m in a far better position to deal with it.
I feel as though my ability to deal with the stress of work and life, along with increased resilience, has made me a totally different person. I am now in a far better place in my personal life as well as my professional life.
My ability to deal with the demands of the role has expanded exponentially. I’m ready for a new challenge now and want to keep challenging myself and learning and that’s largely down to this coaching work we’ve done together.”
Pat Sharpe, Brewery Leader, Panhead Custom Ales
Resources and Classes
The Start Me Up Toolkit
A video and eBook designed to help you understand stress and start reducing your own stress levels straight away. You will get the three fastest ways (you haven’t heard of yet) to beat stress and take charge of your state. It’s super practical and informative. Access here. It’s FREE.
Settling Your Nervous System – online class
This is a 45-minute online class I ran during lockdown in 2020 and was helpful to a lot of people. It’s something you could potentially watch after dinner one night and would certainly set you up for good sleep! Here is access to the class. It’s FREE.
Resetting After Lockdown – online class
In this 90-minute class, I offer small and simple daily actions you can take to fill your tank again, what NOT to do if you’re low in energy, feeling the strain at work, or lacking motivation, and what the pandemic process means for our emotional responses and our nervous system – and what we can do to help all aspects of ourselves replenish. We also spend some time shifting tired, tense or stressed energy in your body with a range of practices. You will feel revived straight away! Here is access to the class. It’s FREE.
Guided Meditations
When you’re busy, stressed or tired, it can feel tricky to easily unwind and quieten the mind. Guided meditations can be a great way to relax and rest. Explore my free meditations here or jump on the Insight Timer app (for iPhone and Android) and search my name.
Be Less Stressed In Just One Day – Masterclass
90 minute masterclass offering some of the most pivotal changes you can make to reduce your stress levels within a day – and set yourself up to lower your stress over time. Karen shares some of her most insightful learnings and key tools. Book here.
Blogs
Let’s Use Our Words to Power Through this Situation
There is never a ‘right time’ to finally start dealing with your stress levels
7 Signs You May Be Experiencing ‘Stress Creep’
Why stress is not a performance state + An outrageous invitation
Resilience is an inside job: Interview with Steve Gurney
How the media affects your stress levels + what to do about it [MEGAPOST]
Don’t believe everything you think