About Me
Hello, I'm Tracey. I help people manage the load without compromising their wellbeing.
The digital workplace drives us to work at a constant pace. As if machines, we go from task to meeting to message without pausing. But humans can't sustain that way of working.
Burning out taught me we need to treat our cognitive capacity like a bank balance, matching effort (debits) with intentional recovery actions (credits).
I now help others to stay effective and well in demanding work environments by sharing ways of working that are more sustainable, more humane.
Whether I'm delivering inhouse talks, leading recovery sessions or coaching someone 1:1, I share practical, science-backed tips to make the way we work healthier and more humane.
How I help
Pushing through, working longer, or trying to be “more resilient” isn’t the answer. True sustainable productivity comes from designing our work around human biology. Respecting how our brains, attention, and energy actually function under load.
Through 1:1 coaching and training seminars, I support people to:
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Minimise Stress: Recognise when capacity is being stretched, and respond to early signs of depletion to prevent becoming overdrawn.
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Maintain Focus: Set clear boundaries, reduce distractions and make deliberate choices about what deserves attention.
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Maximise Recovery: Design recovery moments into the work day and develop habits that restore capacity, support concentration and sustain performance over time.
The 7 principles that underpin my work
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Respect Cognitive Functioning: We feel, think, and work best when we treat our brain as our most valuable asset.
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Human Beings, Not Machines: We are designed to pulse, not constantly deliver. High performance requires respecting our human limits and recovery cycles.
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The Performance Balance: Effort is a debit; recovery is a credit. We must balance the two to sustain effectiveness over time.
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Load vs. Capacity: Overwhelm is not a personal failure; it’s a signal that current demands exceed your available capacity.
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Shared Responsibility: Sustainable working forms part of the mutual commitment to workplace health and safety between employer and employee.
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Units of One: There is no one-size-fits-all way. Effective support requires a "person-centred" approach that tailors recovery and job design to an individual’s unique needs.
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Awareness First: All meaningful change starts with a clear awareness of how we are actually working.
People say I have a natural ability to
Create a non-judgmental space for honest conversation
Listen deeply so people feel genuinely heard
Distill complex ideas into simple, everyday analogies
Ask thoughtful questions that prompt insight and perspective
Experience that shapes my work
I bring to this work a combination of professional training and over 20 years of lived experience in pressured work environments
Before moving full‑time into worker wellbeing, I spent two decades working in the planning and environment sector. I managed competing priorities and navigated senior-level decision-making in complex, real‑world contexts, from community‑based resource management to senior leadership within a marine consultancy.
That experience means I understand the pressures faced by those doing work that matters: limited resources, emotional investment, and the quiet toll of responsibility. I know how easy it is to try and work like a machine to get things over the line.
Much of my work continues to be in the environmental sector, supporting those seeking to make a positive difference to our planet. I help them protect their most valuable asset: their cognitive capacity.
I view self‑directed learning and supervision as essential. Alongside my professional training in stress management and health coaching, I stay actively engaged with the latest research into the science of sustainable performance, recovery, stress and burnout.
Let's talk
If what you have read here feels relevant, l'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're looking to support your team or rethink your own working habits, Iet's explore how I can be a resource to you. Please feel free to get in touch to arrange time to chat.
Memberships and Training
Memberships
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International Society for Coaching Psychologists
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International Stress Management Association
Training and certificates
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EMCC Accredited Certificate in Health Coaching (TPC Health)
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Certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (Centre for Coaching)
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Certificate in Assertiveness and Communication Skills Training (Centre for Coaching)
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Certificate in Coaching (Centre for Coaching)
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Certificate in Stress Management Coaching (Centre for Coaching)
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HR Fundamentals (CIPD)
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Managing Mental Health and Stress (Coventry University)
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Maintaining a Mindful Life (Monash University)
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Mental Health First Aider (MHFA, England)
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NEBOSH Certificate in Managing Stress at Work (HSE)
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Wellbeing and Resilience at Work (University of Leeds)
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Workplace Mindfulness Trainer (CMI)