Previously, I was a successful Actuary working in Insurance M&A, Company Strategy, Capital, Solvency II and Reporting. I worked with major insurance players and consultants in the market. Even as a qualified Actuary, I never stopped learning and was part of various working groups set up by the Actuarial Institute for new regulations impacting the insurance sector. However, my career took a turn when I had my daughters.

Going back to work after my second maternity was not the same. With the pandemic, the lines between work and home had blurred. Balancing work from home along with two children under the age of four was very tough to say the least. I felt a complete burnout and a constant feeling of guilt about not doing enough for my girls. As I engaged in self-reflection, it occurred to me that something needed to change and that I wasn’t enjoying my actuarial work as much as I did before maternity. 

While on maternity with both my kids, I started reading about child development and neuroscience. I had time to think about what I wanted to do with my life. As an Actuary, I enjoyed building teams and mentoring colleagues. I was also a go to person for anyone who needed career advice (be it friends, family or colleagues and even my husband!). It was a eureka moment when I decided to combine my passion for mentoring and coaching and pursue a diploma in Coaching, Neuroscience and Positive Psychology. This so far has been the best decision for me. I am an ACC level accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). 

I realised that by cultivating a growth mindset, I could live a more fulfilling life and could guide others to do it as well.