Stop saying 'Im too old to be in this room'
Oct 07, 2025
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve left it too late…
If your inner voice whispers, “You should have it all figured out by now,” or “Maybe your best years are behind you” — I want to offer you a different perspective.
Because I had a moment like that recently.
I was attending a workshop led by Jess Williamson — surrounded by vibrant energy, new faces, fresh ideas — when that familiar voice crept in.
“You’re too old to be here.”
“You don’t belong.”
“Everyone else is ahead of you.”
I call her Judging Judy — the part of me that tries to keep me small, safe, and quiet.
Now here’s the thing: Judy isn’t the enemy. She’s trying to protect me from rejection, embarrassment, or being seen in a vulnerable way.
But comfort doesn’t lead to growth. It leads to shrinking.
And I’m not here to shrink. Neither are you.
So instead of shutting her down, I got curious. I acknowledged the fear.
And then I thanked her — and chose to stretch anyway.
What followed was a brilliant day of connection and inspiration. New friendships. Beautiful conversations. And surprisingly, younger women telling me:
“My mum needs someone like you.”
They spoke about their mothers — incredible, capable women — who now feel invisible. Lost. Unsure of who they are beyond their roles as partners, parents, professionals or caregivers.
They’re craving clarity, purpose, and confidence.
They want to feel alive again — but don’t know how to start.
And it reminded me why I’ve evolved my work.
Why I’ve Pivoted to Midlife Coaching
After years of working with women around alcohol, a pattern became clear. Once the drinking stopped, deeper questions emerged:
Who am I now?
What do I want from life?
How do I stop people-pleasing and start putting myself first?
The real work — identity, purpose, boundaries, mindset — was always waiting underneath.
That’s why I now offer a single, signature midlife coaching experience for women who are ready to reclaim themselves.
This isn’t surface-level support. It’s powerful, mindset-driven coaching to help you reconnect with who you truly are — and create a life that feels aligned, energising, and true.
You don’t need the whole plan.
You just need the next step.
If your next step is coaching, I’d love to support you.
Because wherever you are — stuck, curious, or ready to leap — you’re not too late.
This is your time.
COMPLIMENTARY COACHING CONNECTION CALL
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