About Me
Hello! I’m Tracey, I help busy professionals stress less, focus better and work sustainably.
I learned the the hard way. Like most people, I assumed my capacity to think and work well was limitless, until it wasn't.
Researching the science of stress, resilience and how the brain works under load, clarified why: when we focus on the work that needs doing and overlook the human doing it, work becomes harder than it should.
I now help individuals and organisations adopt principles and practices that support sustainable ways of working.​
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Take what's useful. Leave the rest.
Take care of you.
Beliefs that guide my work
1. We feel, think and work well when we take care of our cognitive functioning.
2. We're meant to work like humans, not machines - with limits, rhythms and rest.
3. Effort must be balanced with recovery, if we are to sustain performance.
4. Overwhelm is not a personal failure; it’s a signal our load exceeds our capacity.
5. Worker wellbeing is a shared responsibility between employer and employee.
6. People come in units of one; there is no one‑size‑fits‑all approach to wellbeing.
7. Everyone is doing the best they can and deserves unconditional respect.
8. There is no shame in asking for help.
9. All change starts with self‑awareness.
People say I have a natural ability to
Help people feel at ease and heard
Create calm and clarity when things feel overwhelming
Distill complex ideas into simple, everyday analogies
Ask thoughtful questions that unlock insight
Helping people in the marine sector gives my life meaning
Growing up on the island of Jersey meant that I was never far from the sea. I feel deeply connected to the ocean and the life within it.
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When I decided to pursue a career in marine science, I really wanted to do marine biology and work with whales but my skills and values would take me elsewhere. I have a MSc in Coastal and Marine Resource Management, my dissertation explored co-management theory.
A natural people person, I specialised in collaborative working and communication. First with First Nation Canadians, later managing a regional coastal forum in the UK and my final role, before moving full-time into employee wellbeing, was managing the communications and marketing activities of a UK marine consultancy.
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Whilst I didn’t become the conservationist I imagined I would be, I have worked in the environment sector for more than 25 years and regularly support those who are seeking to make a positive difference to the way we use the marine environment.
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In helping those who are making a difference to the way human beings share the planet, I continue to make my contribution to the sustainable development of our oceans.
Sustainable success depends on respecting our limits
- A truth I learned the hard way -
My professional background
I have always been interested in psychology, the mind and its management. Already a mindfulness practitioner, I completed my Workplace Mindfulness Training Certificate in 2017 and, have since added to this with a variety of qualifications/certificates in coaching and mental health at work.
I'm a member of the Association for Coaching and the International Stress Management Association and abide by their Code of Ethics.
As well as my formal training (below), I take professional development seriously and enjoy continually learning and growing as a coach and trainer.
I stay active in the field of psychological health and safety, burnout, rest/recovery and mindfulness, keeping up with research and information that might benefit my clients and the work we do together. I review my knowledge and skills through coaching supervision and discussion with peers.
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In the past I have worked in not-for-profits, the public and the private sector. My work experience has given me a strong foundation in understanding the work environments and cultures of the individuals and the organisations I work with.
Memberships and Certificates
Memberships
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Hampshire Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
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International Society for Coaching Psychologists
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International Stress Management Association
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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)​
Let's work together
If what you have read here feels right, let's have a chat where you can share what you are looking for and we can explore how I can help.