ABOUT
Motivation, momentum and mindfulness are just three things you'll gain from working with me.
WELCOME TO ZESTFUL ZEN!
I'm Holly
Hi, I'm Holly Bailie. I'm a life coach, mindfulness facilitator and founder of Zestful Zen Wellbeing and Coaching.
Like many people, I’ve been through plenty of big transitions. I’ve lived and worked in seven countries and my international career has spanned the public and private sectors, from education to entrepreneurship. I know what it’s like to start at the bottom and to hold leadership positions - with each side of the coin bringing its own unique blend of challenge, stress and satisfaction.
I’ve faced my share of obstacles and burnout, but one thing has been a constant throughout - my growth mindset, with a passion for life-long learning. Every challenge I’ve faced has taught me something and made me who I am today.
Why "Zestful Zen"?
What's in a name: why I choose to name my business Zestful Zen Wellbeing & Coaching
My clients have a wide range of goals and challenges they face. But I've noticed one thing most have in common - when dealing with stress, overwhelm or burnout (that often leads to exhaustion), what they ultimately want is to regain their energy and enthusiasm for life - the zest - while also building the inner calm that supports them - the zen. I'm here to help you find and maintain that balance, so you too can have a Zestful Zen life!
Get results like these
"Thank you so much Holly, it has been a real pleasure. I am so grateful for your time and support. I am delighted with where I'm at after six months of coaching with you."
- Grace
"Coaching gave me a dedicated space to talk through how I wanted to develop my leadership skills. I had completed a structured leadership course and was not sure exactly how to take what I had learnt into my day job. I now have a personal development plan that I can take forward. I'd recommend coaching for anyone!"
- E.L.
"Excellent coaching experience, my confidence developed a lot and I feel like I have a set of concrete actions to take forward my personal development."
- Joanne
Expertise and credentials
I've been where you are, and come out the other side. Whether you're struggling with burnout and work-life balance, facing a crisis of confidence in a new role, or not sure where to go next in your career path, I understand what you're going through and can help you to overcome the challenges you're facing. As well as personal experience, I bring professional expertise. My credentials include:
Certified Coach: Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring (Institute of Leadership and Management). This qualification is required for coaching in the UK public sector.
Member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council and the Association of Coaching.
Certified Breathworks Mindfulness Facilitator (recognised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists, and the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches - BAMBA).
BSc Hons (1st Class) Degree in Psychology, University of Aberdeen.
Zestful Zen Values
Empowerment
Empowering you to make choices, take action, and do it your way.
Growth
Of your confidence, curiosity and creativity, as you take on challenges and embrace learning.
Impact
Your personal growth has a ripple effect as you show up in the world, as who you want to be.
Balance
Living the life you want to lead fully, with zest, zen, presence and boundaries.
Support
Trust, integrity, accountability and encouragement, to support your personal growth journey.
Community
Sharing kindness, respect, tools and lessons learned, to motivate and celebrate each other.
FREE DOWNLOAD
3 Surprisingly simple steps towards a balanced life.
Do you have a niggling sense that things aren’t quite right in your life? Something’s out of balance...but you just can’t put your finger on it, and you’re not sure where to begin making changes?
This free workbook will help you identify
Where things are “out of whack”
Where you want to get to, and
The first steps to take in your journey to a more balanced life.
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