let’s play!

I’m here to support solopreneurs, self-employed folk and freelancers to make your worklife feel so much more like play!

By coaching with me, you’ll…

  • … get super clear about what you want in your career and life
  • …design a worklife that’s full of ease, flow, rest, and feels like play
  • …craft unapologetic, fierce boundaries that will smash past perfectionism, fear of failure and imposter syndrome for good

Are you ready to light up your work life so every day feels like play? Come talk to me on a free, no-obligation call and we’ll find you more play, pronto!

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how to work /play with me

I do a lot of things! As a Generator in Human Design, I let joy lead the way in what I do and offer – so that menu of offerings is always evolving and updating. Mainly, I coach, write, and develop and lead PhD workshops.

But I’m also a PhD graduate with extensive research experience; Zoom producer for online trainings; editor and proofreader (former journalist); tarot reader; webinar creator; public speaking trainer; community builder; and fledgling entrepreneur.

Below, you’ll find more information on my three main offerings now but if there are other ways you’d like to work with me, please drop me an email – let’s play!

work/play/life
coaching
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PhD workshops
A suite of workshops for universities, designed to support PhD students to do more thoughtful research with clarity, ease and joy.

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Hey! I’m Jamie, your work /play coach

I’m all about making every work day feel like play! I’ve done the whole thing of extreme overwork, of chasing the prestigious jobs and big titles – and I am so done with that life!

Today, it’s my misison to support anyone who wants to break free from the constraints of traditional, full-time employment, and all the ‘shoulds’, obligations, and big bad social/cultural ideals.

I’m here to help you design your best work life, on your terms.

As your work/play coach, I’m here to help you find so much more peace around the tough stuff, like:

  • Overcoming perfectionist tendencies
  • People pleasing
  • Meeting other people’s expectations
  • Feeling not-good-enough

…so that you too can start curating your own best work/life

and making every single day feel playful, joyful and deeply pleasurable.

Learn more about me

client love notes

Jamie has a remarkably intuitive nature, and always knows what I need; she always has the tools to help me through whatever it is I’m going through. Being coached by Jamie is like going through the storms of life with the dearest and most loyal of friends, but one with the expertise and equanimity of someone who has been through it herself and who can offer trusted and humble guidance that will always be in your best interest. Give yourself the blessing of being coached by this beautiful, fun, funny, clever, master of love, truth and insight!
Tammy Stone Takahashi
Poet, Author, Healer, Yoga teacher
Speaking to Jamie, who is very connected to her emotional being, experiences and reactions has really helped someone like me, who often lives in my head and needs to intellectualize things in order for it to make sense. Hearing Jamie’s insights and perspectives has been eye opening. Jamie got me to consider and clarify my boundaries, and to ask the real questions of what I am okay with or not in my relationships,
Luanne T
Online entrepreneur
I am very proud of the fact that I was one of the early members of Jamie’s Messy coaching programme. She is vibrant, creative, spiritual, and intellectual, and that energy is infused into everything that she does. Jamie prioritises rest and listening to what your own personal rhythms are, and honouring that. This shouldn’t be revolutionary, but it absolutely is!
Dr. Shelby Judge
Researcher
Jamie has done wonders for me! Through her consistent encouragement and positive mindset, I have finally been able to ease away from being a workaholic. One of her superpowers is teaching people how to truly rest. While stress is a constant in my life, I am now happier and healthier than I have been in years.
Dr. Lara Wallace
Research Communication Coach and Founder of ‘English for Sustainability’
Jamie has a brilliant way of listening and reflecting back what I’m thinking through, and providing wise words to help move my thinking forward. She’s opened up space for such a light, fun and inspiring conversation about what’s next in my [post-PhD] journey, and offered the support and encouragement I need to move forward in a joyful, balanced way.
Dr. Elsa Urmston
Freelance Dance Educator & Researcher
Jamie is a super friendly coach, and the way she talks about navigating the challenges of life is incredibly relatable. [She] has encouraged me to set my own boundaries so I can manage the expectations and pressures of academic life. I’d recommend her to anyone who is trying to make some progress in turbulent times!
Gareth Hughes
PhD candidate