Holistic life coaching and embodiment coaching (aka somatic coaching) is effective and enjoyable so you can live authentically, overcome obstacles, increase wellbeing and move towards whatever matters most to you in life. Holistic coaching offers you a welcoming space to focus on what matters most to you. 

Approach

• Works from the starting point that all the areas of life are interconnected: body, mind, spirit, personal, professional, and health.
• Incorporates an awareness of the big picture of your life and what matters most to you
• Involves body and mind; recognising the value and role of the bodymind in behavior, beliefs and thinking
• Supports self awareness and change through a range of tools including: strengths assessments, conversation, creativity, postural awareness, movement, mindfulness, positive psychology and nervous system self-regulation techniques including breath and guided practices.
• As needed, it incorporates aspects of mindfulness coaching, yoga coaching, strengths coaching, somatic coaching and traditional coaching.

Some of the most common topics I support with are:

• Living authentically
• Living a more fulfilling life
• Embodiment
• Effectively navigating stress, burnout recovery
• LGBTQIA+ specific topics
• International / Expat specific topics
• Managing health / wellness issues
• Identifying goals, strategies for achievement and making progress towards them
• Changing unhelpful behaviour, beliefs or thoughts
• Learning & practicing yoga, mindfulness or self-compassion

Hi, my name is Skylar and my passion is to support people in thriving - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. 

I have an international background, identify as queer and non-binary (pronouns they/them) and have 20+ yrs of professional experience focused on leadership, learning and development, coaching, health and wellbeing for companies including Starbucks, Funda, Treatwell, Irdeto and the Naspers Group.

My own experiences navigating burnout, anxiety and life in high-pressure organisations with little support fuelled a passion for the topic of wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of others as they navigate the pressures and complexities of life. 

In my work I blend modern science and wisdom traditions; combining traditional coaching, embodiment coaching (aka somatic coaching), yoga therapy, mindfulness and compassion to provide a holistic approach to care that is pragmatic, tailored and engages the body and the mind (otherwise known as the bodymind).