Being capable gets you a long way. Until it starts costing you.
Being capable gets you a long way. Until it starts costing you.
You work hard. You take responsibility. When there’s a problem, you solve it. Those qualities built a good life.
But the cost of what got you here is starting to show. Responsibility weighs heavy. Your brain never switches off. You’re at dinner with people you love, and your head’s still on site, in the inbox, or three weeks ahead. And because you’re still functioning, it’s easy to tell yourself everything’s fine.
The danger isn’t a dramatic collapse. It’s another five years of “I’ll be happy when”, “I’ll spend more time with the people I love after this next milestone”, Monday I’m going to drink less, lose weight, fix my sleep, scroll less, stop watching p*rn…. That’s the Success Tax. It comes out quietly, from your health, your relationships and your ability to enjoy life and it's far more punishing than even the ATO.
You don’t need to want less, good. But you need more capacity for the life you want: the ability to meet what’s being asked of you without running yourself into the ground, to be who you want to be at work and at home for yourself and those you love. Most ambitious men are brilliant at the push and terrible at the recovery.
Nothing has to be falling apart for you to know something could be better.
Hey, I’m Nadia
I'm tired of seeing men given such a hard time while so little is done to acknowledge the pressure they're under or help them navigate what's being asked of them. So I decided to do something about it.
I'm a mental fitness and performance coach. Before coaching, I spent six years in HR on large construction and infrastructure projects, working my way up from reception to HR Business Partner. I've seen firsthand the pressure men carry, and the consequences when they’re left alone in this for too long.
My approach brings together psychology, performance neuroscience, breathwork and functional health. I've also done plenty of this work on myself. I know what it's like to look fine from the outside and feel very different on the inside.
Clients say I'm direct, I'll challenge their thinking, and they feel comfortable telling me what's really going on, even the things they don't usually talk about. That's where the real work starts.
You don't live your life in separate boxes. So I don't coach you that way.
Your work affects your sleep. Your sleep affects your patience at home. Tension at home follows you back to work. So I look at the whole picture:
Some men come to me because something isn't working. Others are doing well but know there's another level they want to reach. Wherever we start, we look at the whole picture, work out what needs to change and build the skills to make it happen.
You’ll get both the why and the how. I’ll help you understand why you operate the way you do, and you’ll leave every session with something to put into practice. This is for men who know talking about your problems for an hour isn’t enough to change them.
When your brain won't switch off, you're thinking about ten things at once, second-guessing decisions or struggling to focus on what's in front of you.
Your head.
When you're running on fumes, waking up tired, not recovering properly or noticing that your energy and health aren't keeping up with what you're asking of yourself.
Your body.
Get more out of your time, handle pressure better, know when to say no and perform at a high level without everything falling on you.
Your work.
Your home.
How present you are, how you communicate, how you handle difficult conversations and your ability to enjoy yourself.
The patterns and beliefs driving all of it, including the ones that used to serve you and don't anymore.
What’s underneath.
What working together 1:1 looks like
My goal is for you to understand yourself well enough that eventually you don't need me. Though many high performers are always progressing to new heights and like the support along the ride.
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We look at what's happening across your work, health, relationships and head. What's working, what isn't, and what you actually want from your life, not just what you think you should want.
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We work out what's getting in your way and why. The habits, beliefs, expectations and patterns driving how you operate, including the ones that helped you get here but might not help you get where you want to go.
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We build the mental, emotional and physical skills to change how you operate. Thinking clearer, handling pressure, communicating better, recovering properly and making decisions that support what matters to you.
Six-month minimum
Real change takes longer than a few sessions, and that's long enough to make changes that last. (Some exceptions are made to this depending on the nature of your goals; this can be determined on your initial call)
Fortnightly 1:1 sessions
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Weekly WhatsApp check-ins
To keep you accountable between sessions and to help with what's actually happening in your week.
Additional calls and support available if needed because life doesn’t always happen on schedule.
What changes when you do the work
You get better at leaving work at work and get more of your evenings and weekends back, in your head as well as on the calendar.
You switch off.
You're actually present with great moments in life and with your family and friends, as well as less likely to snap over small things.
You're there for it.
You make faster, better decisions. Your more efficient, effective and productive.
You think clearer under pressure.
You get better at setting boundaries, letting go of what isn't yours to carry and knowing where your time and energy are actually needed.
You stop carrying everything.
You get better sleep, steadier energy, and recovery that keeps up with how hard you push.
Your body backs you up.
You know what matters to you, feel more satisfied with where you are and can keep working towards what's next without always feeling like something's missing.
You enjoy what you've built.
Don’t take our word for it.
"The way she challenges my thinking has helped me identify a plan forward."
Shaun McKernan, Former AFL player
"Nadia has helped me achieve a harmonious balance between my work and relationships, which has significantly enhanced my overall quality of life, well-being and enjoyment while maintaining optimal business outputs."
Lucas Aoun, CEO, Boost Your Biology
“If you feel like you haven't reached your potential, Nadia is the person for you."
Tommy Little, Comedian
This is for you if…
You're doing well on paper but know you could be operating, and living, a lot better.
You've tried to sort it out yourself and you've hit the limit of what you can do alone.
You want to grow, and you don't want your health or family paying for it.
You want someone who'll be straight with you and challenge your thinking.
You want to reach another level of performance, confidence or personal growth.
You're ready to actually do the work between sessions.
How to get started
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Book a Call
Let's talk about what you want to change and whether coaching is right for you.
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Get Clear on Your Plan
We’ll identify your priorities and where to focus.
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Start Making Changes
Put the work into practice with coaching and support along the way.
What if success could feel as good as it looks?
You don't need things to fall apart before you do something about it. If you know something could be better, that's reason enough to have a conversation.