The Align Change Thrive Programme
Who this is for
A 12-Week Leadership Transformation for Mid-Level Women in STEM
You’ve worked hard. You’ve delivered results. You’ve carried teams, projects, and emotional labour that no one ever names. And despite all of it, you’re still not being fully seen, valued, or supported in the ways you deserve.
At home, you hold it all together. It comes at a cost to your relationships, your presence, your peace, your energy.
This is for you if you’re ready to…
Shift from “fixer” to leader
Go from invisible to influential
Set boundaries without guilt
Reclaim time, energy and joy
Lead with power and presence
Stop sacrificing your health, happiness or authenticity
Drop the mask, return to real you
"I feel liberated"
"I now project myself more effectively and have created a clear vision for my career going forward" - Melanie Ottinger, Business Development Manager, Bioprocessing
How The Programme Works
A structured, emotionally safe, powerful 12-week journey to help women to step into leadership without sacrifice..
Each phase builds your confidence, voice, boundaries and leadership identity step by step.
Phase 1: Align
Begin by getting back in touch with the real you.
You will:
• Identify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns.
• Pinpoint your emotional triggers.
• Clarify your values and needs.
• Name and shift trapped emotions.
• Learn how all of this shows up in your every day work.
Outcome:
You start to replace striving, giving, rescuing, perfecting with steadier habits that support clearer boundaries, calmer decisions and more control over your day.
Phase 2: Change
This is where internal transformation meets effective leadership of yourself and your work.
You will learn and practice:
• Setting clear guilt-free decisions with inclusivity
• Effective motivation of people and teams
• Prioritising your own specific needs and self-care
• Providing and nurturing psychological safety
• Tapping into wisdom and intuition to support organisational change and innovation.
Outcome:
You shift from pleasing and doing to authority and presence. You feel able to relax more at home. They notice.
Phase 3: Thrive
Make change stick. Set a vision for career fulfilment.
You will:
• Strengthen your leadership identity
• Build a sustainable work/life rhythm
• Craft a compelling vision and mission for work you love
• Create a plan for your next chapter that honours your health, ambition and humanity
Outcome:
Shift into intentional leadership and a direction that stays true to your values, vision and purpose.
FAQS
What is Align Change Thrive all about?
ACT is all about helping mid-level female managers to awaken to what is possible for them and claim the role, impact and income they deserve...without the sacrifice. Having been there and got the T-shirt (and mug), I know what over-achieving, hard work and long hours delivers after a while: more hard work, long hours with a nice dollop of mental decline. Possibly a side-order of relationship breakdown. Seriously, let's stop this and get smart about where we want to go and get there without the burnout and sacrifice.
How does Align Change Thrive do all that?
Through freebies like:
Escape the Self Saboteur Guide
The First 90 Days Guide
14 Steps To Major Career Transition
The Good Meetings Reference
Leaders Behaving Badly Checklist
Cheat Your Way to Awesome Presentation Skills
Or great articles like:
Today I Sucked Soup Out of My Keyboard
My Dream Croft in Shetland
My Chronic Visibility Problem
I Think I'm Being Judged by Anecdote
Too Much Non-Promotable Work?
What is That on Your Back? Is it…A MONKEY??
Or brilliant offerings like:
The UPLIFT Corporate Women's Group Coaching Program
The Success Without Sacrifice Mini-Course
Newbie Women People Leader Mastermind
And of course, the ACT Women at Work email newsletter
I'm not a leader...is this for me?
Am I a leader if I don't have the title? If you’re a mid-level female manager in a large organization, feeling stuck, unmotivated, and juggling life's responsibilities (like kids, community, parents), then yes—you are a leader. Your workplace might not label you as one, but let’s be honest—many of us have settled for less, even though deep down we know we're destined for more, with plenty of untapped potential. Imagine unlocking that with more ease and less struggle. Sounds familiar? Then this is for you.
Is this a series of webinars with an accreditation for afterwards?
Short answer: NO.
Long answer: NOOOOOOOOOO.
Seriously; I provide the tools, map and guide to help you move from your current state of work/life dissatisfaction, to one where you’re confidently in charge of your direction, vision and purpose, whilst being equipped with a new host of approaches to get you there without sacrifice.
Want to roll around laughing on the sofa with your kids, without the creeping feeling that you must stop soon and clear the dishes or finish that email?
How about replacing the habit of “finish work then start another one” after the laptop is closed to one when you flow and stay present? Together, we’ll create that reality.
This process is deeply collaborative—crafted by your intentions with options for a safe space to talk, bucket loads of support, expert guidance, gentle accountability and warm encouragement.
What time committment is needed? I don't have much time...
Hey, I’ve been in your shoes—I get it. Adding one more thing feels IMPOSSIBLE. But guess what? It’s totally doable. If you have got used to putting yourself so far down the list that the washing machine filter gets more care and attention than you, then it's time for a change. The fact that you’re even here means your moment has arrived. You need it, you deserve it.
I have created an online course option, so you can learn the process at your own pace, or you have the option to add in the group coaching sessions (2 optional times per week), where you’ll get the added experience of accountability, friendship and deeper support. You can choose what works best for you.
How much does it cost?
There are different cost options, depending on whether you choose to embark on the online-only course, or online course + group coaching or my top-tier offer of online course + group coaching + 1:1 coaching. Just book a brief call and let’s talk about what would work for you.
