Authentic, Aligned
& Empowered
Wellbeing & Confidence-Building Program to Help you Set Boundries, Prioritise What Truly Matters & Become Who You Truly Are
The Problem…
The world has changed.
Feeling stuck, flat or a bit ‘meh’?
Do you feel like you’ve lost your mojo?
Perhaps you feel like you’ve lost your confidence or never really had it to begin with!
Many people are emerging from the pandemic years feeling different to the person they were before.
Maybe you are simply feeling a little demotivated, stuck and stagnant and know you need to shake things up and challenge yourself!
Psychology has a term for this: languishing.
Often, when building confidence, the advice is to fake it until you make it. Or act as if.
Unfortunately, there is too much focus on how confidence looks rather than the inner experience of confidence.
Advice based on what we look like or how we hold our bodies can be helpful up to a point. But what happens when we we’re not wearing our stillettos or powerposing?
These strategies are helpful in the short-term but until we truly know and accept ourselves, all attempts at confidence-building are doomed to be short-lived band aid-style interventions.
Real self-confidence is built on knowledge of ourselves, unconditional self-acceptance and alignment with our values and priorities.
“As I accept myself more fully, I become more creative, more spontaneous, more innovative, more adventurous, more interested in life.” – Carl Rogers
Introducing
Authenic, Aligned & Empowered
Wellbeing & Confidence-Building Coaching Program for Women
Confidence-building is an inside job and it starts with self-connection.
The secret to building confidence and creating a life of meaning and fulfilment is to connect with and fully accept ourselves.
The antidote to languishing and the secret to creating more happiness, ease and fulfilment is to get to know ourselves deeply (self-awareness), accept and love ourselves (warts and all) and make decisions that align with who really are (self-alignment).
This program is inspired by the work of Kristine Klussman and her model of Self-Connection (Klussman et al., 2022) which is based on three elements:
Self-Awareness
Recognising and understanding one’s thoughts, feelings, values and behaviours to gain a clear understanding of oneself.
Self-Acceptance
Embracing and accepting all aspects of oneself, including strengths, weaknesses and imperfections, without judgment.
Self-Alignment
Aligning one’s actions, beliefs, and values with their true self, leading to purposeful living and a sense of fulfillment.
Join me
for Authentic, Aligned & Empowered
- Get to know and appreciate yourself more deeply.
- Set and achieve meaningful goals
- Feel more at ease in your own skin.
- Learn how to say ‘no’ (finally!)
- Learn how to set healthy boundaries
- Create more meaning & purpose in your life.
- Become more confident and decisive in your decision-making
- Learn positive communication skills to increase connection
- Prioritise what matters to you and create your 6 month plan
This transformational coaching program
will help you to
- Reduce stress
- Gain greater self-knowledge and self-acceptance
- Re-connect with who you are and what’s important to you
- Set and achieve meaningful goals
- Boost intrinsic motivation and life satisfaction
- Boost meaning and purpose in life
- Greater self-alignment and values-based decision-making
- Learn how to improve your wellbeing through setting healthy boundaries
- Discover the Empowered No Framework to help you deliver a guilt-free ‘no’
- Experience commmunity connection and support from a small group of like-minded ladies
Content & Topics Covered
Connecting To Our True Selves
This theme is at the heart of this program. Discover the two major obstacles which hinder authenticity and self-acceptance. Participants will increase their self-awareness and self-appreciation. They will also begin to dismantle belief systems which have enabled them to judge and deny their parts of themselves. We will also look at how self-connection theory and self-compassion can be an antidote to disconnection and a grounding source of inner confidence, wholeness and authenticity.
Connecting With Meaning & Pupose
Connect with what’s most important to you. Identify your north star. This theme is based on the latest science of wellbeing which emphasises the importance of meaning to living a fulfilling life. Step by step, you will be guided to identify your core values and amplify your intrinsic motivation. Discover who you are when at your best and identifying sources of meaning in your life. The final step is to get laser-focused by aligning your values with your priorities to set and achieve some personal goals.
Makeover Your Mindset
Our inner critic (and self-criticism) is often the invisible hand in undermining our self-confidence. It is vital we understand the anatomy of the critic if we are to work alongside it. Overcome limiting beliefs and uplevel your thinking through cognitive reappraisal and compassion-based tools.
Setting Healthy Boundaries, Practising Assertive & Positive Communication Skills
This theme comprehensively covers a topic I hear women expressing a need for support with alot! Our relationships can be the source of our greatest joy and our greatest challenge. Understand the various types of boundaries and where your unique challenges lie. Identify relationships that matter to you. Learn context-specific strategies to empower you to say ‘no’ in a way that feels authentic to you. Learn research-based positive communication strategies to implement to improve your connection and create the fulfilling relationships you deserve.
How it works
9 x 2 hour coaching calls delivered over 4 months that are semi-structured, highly interactive and with a focus on application and growth rather than just information. You will be supported by a small group of like-minded women. Two packages available which including 1:1 coaching.
Dates
Start: Wednesday 12th Feb 2025
Finish: Wednesday 28th May 2025
Time: 6pm – 8pm GMT/GMT (+1)
Dates: Each Wednesday evening- 12th, 26th Feb/12th, 26th March/9th, 23rd April/ 7th, 21st, 28th May
W hat’s Involved?
9 x 2 hour live coaching calls
4 core themes of transformational content
Online access to your private members-only learning platform
Online community support from your private community of learners
Additional video lessons
Guided meditations and exercises
Actionable steps after each coaching call to ensure accountability and change
Price includes 60 min 1:1 coaching sessions with Sarah (depending on package selected).
About Me
- Msc. in Coaching Psychology
- Msc in Applied Positive Psychology
- Higher Diploma in Education
- BA. in Sociology
- Diploma in Life Coaching
- Fully Accredited EMCC Coach (Senior Practitioner)
- Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher (CMSC)
Sarah Murphy (Msc)
With over 20 years experience in coaching, facilitation and education combined, Sarah is a wellbeing specialist, positive psychology practitioner and accredited coach with a passion for helping women flourish. She has conducted psychological research on embodiment and positive emotion and specialises in the cultivation of mental and emotional resilience. She is a passionate teacher of the science of wellbeing and believes in a compassion-based approach to wellbeing which places both self-connection and self-compassion as an important foundation to overall health and flourishing. In addition to being a trained mindfulness teacher, she is also a trained Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher with the Centre for MSC.
Are you Ready to…
- Create contentment and wellbeing from within
- Learn to appreciate yourself and know your unique strengths and core values
- Learn to accept yourself unconditionally (even the parts you deem imperfect or unacceptable)
- Become a compassionate friend to yourself and get on your own side
- Learn to challenge self-defeating and critical thoughts and motivate yourself with your compassionate voice
- Finally set healthy boundaries
- Learn how to say ‘no’ to things that do not serve you
- Free up your time and energy for what really matters
- Learn how to set values-aligned goals
- Create more meaning and purpose in your life
- Challenge yourself to take action to help you grow
It’s time to finally feel comfortable in your own skin!
Celebrate your uniqueness, embrace your quirks.
No more languishing!
Discover your unique sense of purpose.
Set and achieve your meaningful goals.
Set healthy boundaries (finally!) and find your voice
Reduce stress and overwhelm through the clarity that comes from self-connection and unconditional self-acceptance.
True confidence comes from being aligned with who you truly are, not who you think you should be.
Register in 3 simple steps
Book your place here. Places are limited so early booking is advised.
Once you have booked your place, you will be invited to fill out an application form and create your personal login to the learning platform.
Get excited! Complete your assessments and pre-session work and get ready for the first live call!
What Clients Are Saying About Sarah’s Coaching
“I felt I have achieved everything I was looking for; it was a great experience and really gave me the tools to gain back control of my own life. l have really learned to take the time to look after myself physically and mentally- something I have found hard since becoming a mum. Sarah’s approach has helped me more than I ever thought when first starting. After every session I felt so uplifted and motivated. Sarah is fantastic at what she does! Thank you so much for everything. It was so helpful and truly a lovely experience. I learnt more about myself and really learnt how to look after myself and be kinder to myself“
“l 100% achieved the results I was looking for-it was life changing for me. I am more confident in saying no and I view some of my relationships completely differently. I was always putting other people first but I no longer feel that pressure anymore. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. I am more relaxed and no longer feel I have to please others (it’s a work in progress). I have changed many habits and working on improving myself which is the result of putting myself first more often. My confidence has definitely increased and I value my time and worth more.”
“I wanted to come out of the coaching sessions with a better understand of how to manage my anxiety, my understanding of what brings me happiness and how to accept that it may be a new beginning in life. This has all been achieved and more! I’m now much better at being compassionate with myself, accepting of my feelings and not pushing them away. These two things have been incredibly difficult in the past. I’m far better at trusting myself and my decisions also. Sarah really made me believe that I could do things that are hard and uncomfortable for me.”
“Sarah has great warmth and compassion combined with a clarity of thought, which is wonderful. She has a depth of knowledge in the area of psychology and wellbeing and a trove of resources to share. This was my first experience of coaching and l was really impressed! I have learned a lot about self- compassion – how important it is and strategies to increase it. l have come to recognise how ‘excessive people pleasing’ as a strategy is no longer useful or appropriate in my life today and I am much better at identifying my own needs and desires and creating space to provide for them. I am proud of having overcome some of my fears. I am proud that am learning to take the ‘to do’ list in my stride. “
“I feel the coaching gave me the space, structure and clarity to enable me to reconnect with my own values which were clouded by what others expected of me and societal norms. This has been life changing for me. I feel very connected to my values now and feel good about the decisions I am making in my life. I feel less concerned with others opinions of me and more aligned with my own self."
Alison O'B.
“I honestly feel huge improvements in my habits and thought processes and more confident in my own judgements. I was very unsure of my decisions and felt a little bit lost but I have gained a lot of clarity in trusting myself more and checking in with what I want. I have really prioritised my self care and doing gratitude journaling and recording what I’m proud of has really improved my mood and outlook. I do things because I want to, not because I feel like I should! I am proud of these changes in myself as I would automatically people please.”
FAQs
“How long before I start seeing results?”
…and answers to other commonly asked questions:
I've never done group coaching before. What can I expect?
Lots of people on the program are in the same boat as you. After the inevitable nerves that precede the first session, it gets a lot easier- and enjoyable! Group coaching is interactive, semi-structured and dynamic. This is not an information-heavy program, but rather, the emphasis is on embodiment, practice and integration of the practices so that compassionate self-acceptance becomes a habit rather than a concept. You can expect to feel inspired and motivated by being part of such a supportive group of women, many of whom are feeling just like you do. The group is small, warm and collaborative and is the perfect environment to grow into yourself!
I’m wondering what the benefits of group coaching are compared to one-to-one coaching. Which will suit me best?
This particular form of personal development coaching lends itself very well to a group setting and a pre-determined curriculum. This is one of the reasons why the program was created- as a way of addressing common needs efficiently for a wider client group.
In group coaching, there are opportunities to learn, connect and gain personal insights which you would simply not get from a one-to-one context. If you are looking for a very tailored approach to your specific context, then this may not be the best option for you. On the other hand, if you are open to a collaborative learning experience, enjoy meaningful connection with others, are willing to grow individually while supporting each other for a fixed period of time, then this may be a great option for you.
I’m not sure that I will be able to attend all sessions. Will I still be able to attend?
This is a live program and full attendance is required in order for you to gain the most from the program. If for some unavoidable reason you cannot attend a session, please notify Sarah in advance. However, missing a session, while sometimes unavoidable, is not ideal and participants are asked to consider their availability carefully before booking.
I’m quite shy and not comfortable speaking in groups. Will this be an issue?
Many participants of the program are naturally shy, introverted or socially anxious. A climate of warmth and respect is created right from the beginning to enable participants to feel safe. It is up to you how much or how little you engage. Generally speaking, participants are encouraged to engage and participate as best as they can.
What is your refund policy?
Once the first session has started, we regret that no refunds will be possible.
There is No Time Like The Present
One brave moment could change your life.
Taking the brave step to sign up today (and resisting the urge to talk yourself out of it) is a really positive first step in overcoming your fear and showing up for yourself.
If you are feeling an inner nudge and calling to join, then I wholeheartedly encourage you to apply today.
