About Revive Coaching
Hi, I'm Louise!
I love to laugh – and mine is a pretty distinctive one! Someone actually identified me mid-movie in a dark cinema and asked the whole audience if I was there!
This was one of the things I missed the most when I burnt out – I couldn’t remember the last time that I’d laughed…It was like my sparkle had gone out.
I also love to work, but the way I work now compared to my pre-burnout days is significantly different. Now I laugh both in- and outside of working hours!
I have burnt out a few times with my most ‘spectacular’ experience landing me in hospital and on extended stress leave from work. Even then, I couldn’t see what was happening – and still tried to work. It was only many weeks into my stress leave and I was at a lady doctor and explaining that I wanted to start a side hustle, when she said to me, “But, you’re at capacity.” It was then that it hit me like a ton of bricks. I hadn’t resonated with the term ‘burnout’. In my mind it was something that “happened to other people” and ‘being incredibly busy and stressed at work’ was just part of having a career.
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So, burning out was not something that I ever looked into or accepted could happen to me - before then. When the specialist said “You’re ‘at capacity’”, it removed the emotional charge for me and helped me see that until I had cleared the stuff off my plate, I couldn’t take on any more. Whilst I tried to rest, I didn’t have the skillset to calm my racing mind. I returned to work well before I had recovered and went straight back to using my coping mechanisms that I’d always used under periods of stress. It wasn’t long before I ran myself into the ground and developed chronic fatigue. This time was even worse. My body gave out and it felt like I didn’t have access to my mind, control over my body and I was emotionally numb. It scared me. My life as I knew it was disappearing before my eyes. I felt like I was stuck in a vacuum – alone. Hopelessness began to set in. This was when I finally started to take my health more seriously.
General Practitioners couldn’t help me, so I found myself bouncing between specialists before finally relenting and releasing my rigid views and trying alternative approaches. What I found was that a blend of eastern and western approaches slowly but surely allowed me to reintroduce energy to my depleted body and begin to heal.
As a Burnout Prevention and Recovery Coach, I feel at my best when things are in flow and have ample capacity to sparkle. These same principles apply to my clients and how we create their version of work/life harmonisation so they don’t have to fit into a box, someone else’s ideals, or burnout in the process.
My corporate background allows me insight into my clients worlds as I understand the dynamics at play. Similarly, I know the unique pressures that come with being an entrepreneur. |
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I’ve used my personal journey, scientific and business background, life-, wellness- and trauma- coach trainings, along with extensive research to craft a framework that supports and guides high achievers, just like you, through burnout recovery without the overwhelm for long term healing.
I’m known for my big heart, loving directness (I may be softly spoken, but I pack a punch!).
I live in Perth, Western Australia with my husband, son and two dogs. There is never a dull moment! My favourite things to do are to spend time with my family, explore nature, travel, learn new things and move my body.
It was an activating & rewarding experience; I'm clear about my goals & confident in myself
"Louise will recognise your strengths & help you develop a plan on those as well as work on any 'weaknesses' you might have. I am clear about my goals & confident in myself as I continue to move in the direction I want even after my coaching has ended."
Counsellor, New Zealand
I felt really depleted of energy & now I feel inspired & excited for my future choices ahead!
"I felt really depleted of energy & so mentally fatigued as I had been experiencing extended stress & a recent loss. Louise knew exactly what was holding me back & what I needed to release & focus on to move forward in every area of my life. I feel inspired and excited for my future choices ahead."
Teacher, Tasmania
I was in a dark place & feeling lost after some extreme challenges at home & work ... You have reignited my passion for life!
"I am now on the road to recovery faster than I could ever have wished for. Loui'se's loving, empathetic and compassionate approach has allowed me to be very open, making the coaching sessions very effective. Louise has the natural ability to unlock your full potential, going above & beyond to make it happen. From the bottom of my heart, than you for everything you have done for me!"
Team Leader, Perth, WA
I'm able to gain new perspectives & am in alignment with my true values are now
"I'd experienced stagnation & I was lost as to the next steps. Louise was immediatley warm & immensely kind & encourage me to look more broadly at the narrative I had set for myself. I was able to gain new perspectives not only on my job but how I'm perceived, how to communicate with others & what my true values & priorities are."
HR Manager, Queensland
I was feeling so overwhelmed with everything & I really dont think I would have been able to get through without Louise's support...I finally feel like life is flowing again!
"Initially I felt like I resonated with every sign & symptom of stress & burnout. It helped that I knew Louise's personal story of burnout & knew she was the perfect person to help me get out of the situation...she gave me the tools to help me see clearly what my values are & what I want out of life. I was able to come to a place of appreciation & let go of some of the negativity I felt too often. I finally feel like life is flowing again."
HSE Officer, Perth, WA
I now listen & decide how to respond
"In the past when I recieved constructive feedback I would feel offended, upset & defensive. Where now I just listen & process, & decide how to respond. Often this leads me to accepting the feedback, reflecting & making a change."
Office Admin, Perth, WA
Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your team or your organisation -
I'd love to help!
I offer confidential private coaching, small group cohort coaching or awareness seminars & 'lunch & learns'.
Let's find your way forward together...
