ABOUT

Motivation, momentum and mindfulness are just three things you'll gain from working with me.

Hi, I'm Holly.

Hi! I'm Holly Bailie. I'm a career and life coach, Breathworks mindfulness facilitator and founder of Zestful Zen Wellbeing and Coaching.

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ABOUT MY WORK

Awareness, acceptance and action

Raising awareness is at the core of my work, the common thread that connects my coaching and mindfulness offers.

Through our coaching conversations, you’ll boost self-awareness, uncover limiting beliefs and hidden patterns, identify the obstacles that are holding you back, and gain clarity on your pathway forward.

 

Mindfulness will offer you heightened awareness of what’s happening inside – in your body, mind and soul – and around you. You’ll tune into physical sensations and emotions, notice what nourishes you, and switch from autopilot to conscious choices.

 

Whatever changes you want to make in life, the first step is awareness: of what’s happening, right now, and where you want to be. Then comes acceptance and understanding, of what is and has been; before it’s time to act.

 

Action might look like taking a leap into your discomfort zone in pursuit of a promotion. Or it could look like slowing down, saying “enough” and simply being.

 

Your goals, intentions and needs are unique to you. I’m here to support you on your journey towards greater fulfilment and improved wellbeing, in whatever form this means to you: your life, your choices.

ABOUT ME

I’m passionate about personal growth, and I'm here to support you in achieving your goals mindfully while boosting your wellbeing. I firmly believe you can balance both!

Like many people, I’ve been through plenty of big transitions. My 20+ years international career has spanned the public and private sectors, from education to diplomacy 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 always brought a coaching approach to my management and leadership, and it was this love of supporting colleagues' personal development that made me train as a coach.

A period of burnout brought me to mindfulness for stress management, and I was instantly hooked. I found it so transformative that I decided to train as a mindfulness teacher!

One thing has been a constant throughout my career - 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.

Some fun facts about me

  • I'm a lifelong explorer: through my work, travel, living overseas, and continuously learning. Before landing on my current path, I’ve been a diplomat, taught English in Japan, and studied psychology.

  • I’m a globetrotter: originally from Northern Ireland, now based in London, and I’ve lived and worked in seven countries from A-Z (Afghanistan and Zimbabwe…)

  • I’m a cat-mum: to three adorable but bonkers kitties who adopted me in Jakarta.

  • I love living mindfully: spending time in nature, trying new things/foods, discovering places (near and far) and connecting with interesting people.

ABOUT ZESTFUL ZEN

Why "Zestful Zen"?

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What's in a name: why I choose to name my business Zestful Zen Wellbeing + Coaching.

My mission is to help you live mindfully, with energy and enthusiasm for life - the zest - while also building an inner calm that supports you - the zen.

I'm here to help you find and maintain that balance, alongside pursuing your purpose.

MY SERVICES

How I can help you

I can help you achieve your wellbeing and personal growth goals in multiple ways:

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MY QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise and credentials

I've been where you are, and come out the other side. I bring empathy, understanding and encouragement.

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 can help you to overcome the challenges you're facing.

As well as personal experience, I bring professional expertise, with commitment to continuing professional development, best practice and upholding the ethics codes of the professional bodies for coaching and mindfulness.

My credentials include:

Certified Coach: Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring (Institute of Leadership and Management). This qualification is required for coaching across the UK civil service.

Certified Breathworks Mindfulness Facilitator (recognised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists, and the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches - BAMBA).

Member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association of Coaching.

BSc Hons (1st Class) Degree in Psychology, University of Aberdeen.

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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.

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FREE DOWNLOAD

Find Your Balance

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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