Over the years, I have worked in many different industries, starting my career as a business strategy consultant in 2000, after graduating from Cambridge University with a BA Hons., Masters and PhD. in history.

That first career was cut short by illness. In 2003, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and told I would probably never recover. So began a twenty-year quest to regain my energy. During those twenty years, I began creating jewellery, wedding bouquets and other art using beads. So, that became my second career, during which I created and published over 500 beading tutorials, over forty online classes, more than ten books, and worked as editor of Bead and Jewellery magazine and a guest designer on Jewellery Maker TV. I also saw my beading designs published in magazines across the globe and gained a worldwide following.

I have always had a love of books – both reading them and writing them. So, when my nieces and nephew appeared, I began writing children’s books for them, and published those books as well.

After a second severe health collapse, in 2016, I intensified my quest for energy. That opened the door to my third career: researching, writing, teaching and guiding others to understand and overcome their personal challenges. Because, yes, in 2022, I did finally find my energy again! I then trained as a Bioenergetic Health Coach, studied trauma, trained in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Life Coaching, and gained a Diploma in Colour Therapy. I now share the wisdom I gained on the Find My Energy website, where you can take online courses or book one-to-one coaching with me.

Alongside that, I have developed my own system – toolkit – for navigating life’s challenges with greater ease: the Kolorlan System. This is a multi-layered system that allows you to simply connect with your creative side and relax. (As Winnie-the-Pooh allegedly said, “Never underestimate the value of doing nothing”…or in this case, colouring geometric shapes!) Or, you can use the Kolorlan practices to go deep and gain awareness of what motivates you and what is blocking you from manifesting your dreams. Clear the blocks and you open yourself up to the magic of all potentials!

If you would like to learn how I recovered from CFS, then I have shared my journey in the book, Finding the Energy to Thrive.

So, I’m not sure which of those avenues brought you here, but I am looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you in whatever direction you wish to explore…