Meet Beverley
WHY I do what I do
I am here to inspire and support women working in the pharma industry so that they can have long, satisfying and balanced careers by leading themselves and others in a way which is both effective and sustainable
HOW I do what I do
I help women understand why and how the way they have been living and working is not sustainable. I help them understand that this is not their fault and they are not to blame. They discover how their environment, cultures and their own personal map of the world impacts on both their happiness and on how they make their contribution; and how the archetype of our times aka Superwoman will drive not us to success but to breaking point maybe even complete collapse. These women then understand and are empowered to make the changes they are longing for.
WHAT I do
I introduce the alternative to Superwoman, a new kind of power, this is a sustainable, powerful, feminine fuel perfectly suited to our cyclical biology which provides longevity and flexibility for women in the corporate world. This nurtures better self leadership, improved teamwork and greater levels of harmony in the workplace. and at home. With increased self awareness, confidence, gravitas and energy these women are empowered and enabled to step up, give more and make the impact the world needs them to make without compromising their well-being, relationships or risking burnout
My aim is to inspire women working in the pharma industry so that they can have long, satisfying and balanced careers by leading themselves and others in a way which is both effective and sustainable
My working life started with five years in retail pharmacy, followed by 33 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Including 3 years in the British Army as a Combat Medic.
I live with her partner Neil in Somerset where we share a passion for rugby and motorcycles. I
I have a grown up son, and I adores gardening and beautifying interiors.
Now a trauma informed well-being and women's coach and educator my mission is to be the woman I wished had been there for me 15 years ago!
So Why Me?
I have more than 40 years of adult life behind me, much of it was spent practising how to live in a way that does not support body, mind or spirit! For much of that time, despite all the visible external signs of success, internally I was one hot mess! I reached burnout more than once, despite this I kept going, I felt I was failing, I pushed through, I knew no other way.
I was working in the world of corporate pharmaceuticals, constantly pushing and driving myself thinking that if I was Superwoman I could ‘have it all’. Over the years I experienced redundancy more than once, bereavements and divorce. I barely stopped. I was really good at planning and organising and being super practical but never really managing and processing all the emotions in my body. I look back now and realise I had no real concept of what real self care was or who I really was. I had headaches, migraines, back pain and my sleep was poor and unrefreshing, but I kept pushing through. I know no other way. Everyone else was managing just fine, I guess this just is how it is I thought. What I had not realised was that I was burnt out. I just thought I wasn't trying hard enough. That I wasn’t good enough, organised enough, smart enough - oh the irony!
Then, one day I did stop. My body slowed me right down because I wouldn't listen to it despite all the signs it had sent me. In lockdown I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I was so upset, my inner critic was on overdrive because I felt I was letting everyone down. Then, with time I realised I had been given a precious gift. I have now navigated my way back to full health and vitality and am recovered.
So, as you can see I burned out more than once. I became so unwell I could not work and have emerged from this and all my life’s experiences with a deep sense of purpose and a clear mission to help you. To prevent you burning out, to support your recovery if you have reached burnout or have a chronic exhaustive condition because it is my belief that recovery is possible. We just need to find a better way.
I coach, I teach, I share and I understand because I have lived a similar experience to yours. If this resonates, let's talk.