About Me
Hello, I'm Tracey. I help busy people stress less, focus better and deliver their best work - without hitting a wall.
Many capable professionals find that when under pressure, their focus fades, overwhelm sets in and even the simplest tasks take longer than they should.
Left unchecked, this can leave people feeling stretched and constantly behind — not because they aren’t resilient enough, but because the way we tend to work overlooks how humans function.
Burnout taught me to see our ability to think and concentrate like a bank account - everything we do is either a debit or credit. When you manage this "Mental Wealth" by aligning demands with capacity and balance effort with recovery, you can sustain performance and support wellbeing.
How I help
Pushing through, working longer, or trying to be “more resilient” isn’t the answer. True sustainability comes from learning to work in ways that take account of how attention, energy and cognitive capacity function under load.
Through 1:1 coaching and interactive seminars, I support people to:
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Minimise Stress: Notice when capacity is being stretched and respond to early signs of depletion to prevent becoming overdrawn.
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Protect Focus: Set clear boundaries and make deliberate choices about what gets attention, and when.
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Prioritise Recovery: Work at a pace that supports concentration and learn how to recover effectively from sustained demand.
The 7 principles that underpin my work
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Prioritise Cognitive Functioning: We feel, think, and work best when we treat our cognitive resource 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 systemic 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 lived experience in pressured 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 rest, 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.
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)