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Valerie Evans

Valerie Evans

The Self Image Coach

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  • Are You Ready For Something To Change?

    Are You Ready For Something To Change?

    Hello and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Becoming Who I Needed To Be Years ago, I became who I needed to be. Capable. Responsible. Reliable. The person who held things together. The one people turned to. The one who…

    17 December 2024
  • What If You’re Not Broken? What If Your Self-Image Is Outdated?

    What If You’re Not Broken? What If Your Self-Image Is Outdated?

    What if there isn’t anything wrong with you? What if the reason you feel stuck, held back or frustrated isn’t because you’re broken, lazy or lacking in confidence? But that you’re simply seeing yourself through an outdated lens? It’s a…

    17 June 2026
  • Have You Lost Yourself by Becoming What Everyone Else Needed?

    Have You Lost Yourself by Becoming What Everyone Else Needed?

    Sometimes the first sign that you’ve lost yourself isn’t sadness. It’s the realisation that you can’t remember what brings you joy. You know what to do, how to do it and who needs your support. But somewhere along the way,…

    10 June 2026
  • Why Capable People Feel Stuck (Even When Life Looks Fine From The Outside)

    Why Capable People Feel Stuck (Even When Life Looks Fine From The Outside)

    A few years ago, from the outside my life probably looked fine. More than fine, actually. I’d made a brave decision to leave my job and start my own business. I had ideas, experience and a genuine sense of purpose.…

    3 June 2026
  • The Hidden Exhaustion Of Being The Strong One

    The Hidden Exhaustion Of Being The Strong One

    For years, I thought being strong meant getting my head down and dealing with it. And to be fair, life gave me plenty of opportunities to practise. Twenty-two years ago, my son Zac was born four weeks early. Within hours…

    27 May 2026
  • Who You Became In Order To Survive

    Who You Became In Order To Survive

    There’s a version of you that people know very well. She’s capable, reliable and responsible. She gets things done. She keeps going when things are difficult and often ends up being the person others turn to when life feels messy.…

    20 May 2026
  • Coming Home To Yourself: A Fresh Start With Transformational Coaching

    Coming Home To Yourself: A Fresh Start With Transformational Coaching

    I’m Val, a transformational life coach, and I help people come home to themselves. It’s been a little while since I wrote anything here, so I thought a short reintroduction might be in order. If you’re new here, welcome…it’s lovely…

    1 April 2026
  • Essence, one month on: what’s changed?

    Essence, one month on: what’s changed?

    Last month I wrote about choosing Essence as my word of the year – a reminder to come back to who I really am beneath the noise, the busyness, and the expectations that quietly build over time. A month on, I’ve been…

    12 February 2026
  • Word of the Year

    Word of the Year

    Every January, I choose a word of the year to guide me through the coming 12 months.Not as a goal.Not as a productivity hack.But as a way of being 💛 My Word of the Year This year, my word is Essence. I chose…

    12 January 2026
  • A gentle end-of-year review: reflecting on 2025

    A gentle end-of-year review: reflecting on 2025

    I don’t always do a formal end-of-year review. But I do believe there’s something quietly powerful about looking back – not with judgement or criticism, but with curiosity and care. Because when you do that, a few things often become…

    5 January 2026
  • Honoured to Be Named Coach of the Month

    Honoured to Be Named Coach of the Month

    In August, Paseda360 Peer Hub chose me as their Coach of the Month. To receive recognition from a community of coaches dedicated to growth, learning, and support is a huge honour. I’m so grateful. As someone who is passionate about coaching…

    3 September 2025
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