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From Numbers to Notes: My Journey to Coaching & Leadership Transformation

As a young girl, I dreamt of owning flower shops in far-off places, surrounded by vivid colors, music, and deep conversations with people. I imagined bringing colour to people’s lives.

But somewhere along the way, those dreams were set aside.

Coming from a family of high-achieving women, I pushed myself to excel—chasing academic and professional success. I earned a degree in Chemistry & Management from Imperial College London, thinking analytically, solving problems, and striving for more. That led me to accountancy, a career where numbers, logic, and structure became my world. I spent 18+ years in the corporate world, working with global firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers, Exxon, and Sony.

Yet, despite the success, something was missing.

Reinvention & Rediscovery:

Life has a way of bringing us back to ourselves.

When my family moved to New Zealand, I unknowingly stepped into a journey of transformation. A year-long leadership program with Trustpower(now Mercury) became my wake-up call. For the first time in years, I reconnected with my true purpose—not just achieving, but helping others grow, find their voice, and lead with confidence.

I pivoted from accounting to organizational development, change management, and DEI. At the same time, I rediscovered my passion for music, embracing my identity as a trained singer. And then, I found coaching—the missing piece that tied everything together.

Sitting in  leadership roles and boardrooms, I witnessed firsthand the pressures women face at the top—self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the weight of expectations. I realized my journey wasn’t just about my own growth, but about helping other women navigate these challenges with confidence.

Introducing Amara Coaching & Consulting:

I founded Amara Coaching & Consulting to support women executives and emerging leaders in unlocking their full potential.

Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and leadership development programs, I help women:

✔ Build confidence and influence in leadership roles
✔ Navigate career transitions with clarity
✔ Overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt
✔ Align leadership with personal values and well-being
✔ Step into leadership with presence and impact

Your Leadership Journey Starts Here

Being in an executive position is an incredible achievement, but it comes with unique challenges—high expectations, self-doubt, and the pressure to prove yourself.

✨ What if the only thing holding you back is your fear of failure? ✨

   

 

 

 

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