Valerie Evans

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Limiting beliefs. We all have them, but what can we do about them? If you follow me on LinkedIn or Instagram, you’ll know that I’m currently reading You’re Better Than You Think You Are, by the brilliant Angela Cox. In…

Understanding the Change Curve Change, as they say, is here to stay. But have you ever found yourself reacting badly to change – even when you knew it was coming? Maybe you’ve made a big life decision, or someone’s made…