We’re living longer
but not always better
More people are tired, overwhelmed and struggling with their health in midlife than ever before.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
About Me
I help people feel better, function better and stay well for longer - in a way that actually works in real life.
But I didn’t always live like this…
Me in 1999 and me now
My Story
For years, I did what so many people do.
I pushed through.
I prioritised work.
I ignored the signs.
From the outside, everything looked fine.
I was working in corporate telecoms as a marketing and events executive - flying all over Europe, delivering, performing, achieving.
On paper? Thriving.
But underneath, things were already shifting.
My energy was low.
My sleep wasn’t great.
I was constantly “on”, but never properly recovered.
I was running on caffeine, nicotine, cheap wine, bad diets and about four hours’ sleep - and ignoring what my body was trying to tell me.
And slowly, without really noticing it at first, I stopped feeling like myself.
Not all at once.
Just gradually.
Until, in February 2000, I hit burnout.
And what surprised me most wasn’t just how I felt…
It was how little I understood what was actually going on in my own body.
What That Changed
That experience forced me to stop and reassess everything.
Not just how I was working - but how I was living.
Because I realised something that’s stayed with me ever since:
You can look like you’re coping on the outside…
and be running on empty underneath.
The Turning Point
Like most people, I went looking for answers.
And quickly found myself overwhelmed.
Too much information
Conflicting advice
Extreme approaches that didn’t fit into real life
And I remember thinking:
“This can’t be the only way.”
Because I didn’t need perfection.
I needed something that worked.
What I Learned
You don’t need to do everything.
You need to focus on the right things - consistently.
When I simplified everything and focused on the fundamentals:
My energy improved
I slept better
I could think clearly again
I started to feel like myself
And most importantly - it felt doable.
Why I Do This Work
That experience changed everything.
Because I realised:
People don’t struggle because they don’t care.
They struggle because:
The advice is too complicated
The expectations are unrealistic
Or it simply doesn’t fit into their life
So now, my work is about cutting through the noise and helping people focus on what actually matters.
Not in theory.
In real life.
what i do
Today, I work as a speaker and coach, helping individuals and organisations improve:
Energy
Resilience
Long-term health
My work sits at the intersection of:
Midlife health
Healthspan & longevity
Performance & resilience
Because this isn’t just about how you feel now - it’s about how you’ll feel in the years ahead.
How I Work
Everything I do is built around simple, sustainable behaviour change across:
Sleep
Nutrition
Movement
Mindset
Recovery
Knowing your numbers
No extremes.
No quick fixes.
No overwhelm.
Just what actually works.
Qualifications & Experience
Founder & Chief Vitality Officer at Zest Lifestyle since 2004
Workplace wellbeing specialist working with organisations across the UK & Europe
Experienced speaker on health, energy, performance and menopause
Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (Insomnia & Stress)
NLP Master Practitioner
NLP Hypnotherapist
Personal Trainer & Pilates Teacher
Chef & Nutritional Advisor
I really do walk my talk. I have lived experience of being healthier and fitter in my 40s, 50s - and now my 60s!
A Different Approach
I’m not interested in trends or quick fixes.
And I don’t believe you need to overhaul your entire life to feel better.
I help you focus on what actually matters.
Because if it doesn’t work in your life… it doesn’t work.
If You’re Ready
If you’re feeling tired, out of balance or not quite like yourself, you’re not alone.
And you don’t need to do everything to change that.
You just need to start with the right things.