Hi! I'm Michelle
I'm a coach that helps women re-discover their passions and new chapters. I'm a mother of 2 energetic boys who understands the practicalities, challenges and demands of both motherhood whilst juggling a career both in Hong Kong and the UK. The changes from having kids or moving countries can be difficult. I understand and care because I have been there too.
My professional hands on experience spans over 14 years working for large multi-national financial institutions in 2 of the biggest cities. I got my Chartered Accountant qualification and had my global career that included time at KPMG in Melbourne, RBS and JP Morgan in the London and HSBC in Hong Kong. I have had over a decade of coaching, mentoring and training individuals, business and developmental training.
Having moved to Hong Kong when Asher was 18 months old, I found it lonely.
He was at pre-nursery, I had a helper, I was on a career break – I was living the dream.
But to me this was not enough...
I was sitting at my desk wondering what I was doing there. I realised that the excitement, pull or spark of investment banking was not enough. I felt a bit lost, directionless, neither here nor there and unsure about what my next step should be.
I didn’t feel settled and thought that going back to work would help.
This brings me to where I am today
Then I had Elijah in the middle of Hong Kong protests and the global pandemic. During my second maternity leave and lockdown I had time to reflect and realise that my priorities had changed when these significant life changing events happened. I was searching for my true passion and discovered coaching – this is where ‘The Focused Female’ came about.
I was able to take the aspects of my old career that I loved – mentoring and developing others – and turn it into a career. My career change into coaching came as a combination of the pandemic and wanting to spend time with my 2 young boys.
Random facts about me
MY FAVOURITE FOOD
BEST CITY I'VE LIVED IN
DRINK ORDER
I LOVE TO TRAVEL TO
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT
IN MY FREE TIME YOU'LL FIND ME
sushi
Melbourne
Cider in summer +
Japan
my phone!
trying new recipes
mulled wine in winter
I have a passion for helping women (like you!) find their true potential by helping them realign, find their career compass and achieve their own self direction and growth.
