Finally. Career guidance crafted for thoughtful, ambitious professionals

(That doesn’t make you feel like you came with the ‘wrong’ settings)

You’re good at what you do. So why does it feel like you’re carrying the weight of it all, while others don’t seem to break a sweat?

 

  • Meetings leave you drained instead of inspired (seriously, how do some people have that much energy for talking?).

  • You put so much thought and care into your work, but somehow the louder, flashier voices get all the credit.

  • You’re trying to progress, be seen, and make an impact, but the harder you push, the more exhausting it gets (and that magical promotion? Still nowhere to be seen).

  • And you’ve lost count of how many times you’ve been told to “just be more confident,” “speak up more,” or “stop overthinking”—as if they’re settings you can toggle off like a phone notification.

And maybe, you’ve started to wonder… Is it me? Am I the problem? 

It’s not. It’s the way you’ve been taught to work.

You already have the skills and ambition.

Now, it’s time to channel them in a way that actually works for you.

Work isn’t supposed to feel this hard.

Most career advice is built for the loud, the fast, and the bold. But that’s not the only way to succeed.

 Forget squeezing yourself into a mould that was never made for you. Let’s build something better.

 

Imagine this: 

 

A career where your empathy, insight, and intuition aren’t obstacles—they’re your biggest advantages.

Where you feel confident, aligned, and unapologetically yourself.

Enter FORT

FORT is a framework I designed for ambitious, thoughtful professionals just like you.

One that helps you work with your strengths, not against them.

 

Here’s how it works:

Foundation

What keeps you grounded? What drains you? We’ll figure it out, so you stop running on empty and start feeling in control.

Steady your energy & regain your footing.

Organisation

Create systems & flow that actually work for you.

Forget rigid schedules. This is about finding a way of working that supports you, not stresses you.

Reinforcement

Because constantly saying "yes" is not the secret to success. You’ll learn how to protect your time, energy, and focus.

Set boundaries that stick (without guilt).

Tending

Growth isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about moving smarter. We’ll create sustainable ways to make progress that lasts.

Build momentum without burning out.

FORT gives you a way to make work work for you, so you can thrive without the burnout, overthinking, or pressure to be someone you’re not.

Curious? Explore FORT in action.

You don’t have to figure this out alone…

FORT is powerful. But it works best when you’re not stuck second-guessing yourself in circles.

 

That’s where my 1-1 coaching comes in.

 Stop overthinking. Start making real shifts. Feel good about how you work.

 

Pick your path:

Not sure what’s getting in your way? Let’s decode it.

If work feels harder than it should, let’s break it down together.

Practical Feelers is a focused 60-minute session where we’ll pinpoint what’s slowing you down, figure out what actually needs to change, and map out your next move—so you can stop spinning your wheels.

Ready to build something that lasts? Let’s design it

If you’re done with quick fixes and want a career that actually fits, FORTify is the next step.

Over 12 weeks, we’ll design a career that works with your strengths—not against them—so you can stop squeezing yourself into a mould that wasn’t made for you.

What my clients say about working together

  • "I was at a career crossroads, putting in a lot of effort but not seeing results. Teresa helped me realise I was my harshest critic. Now, I’m kinder to myself and have a clear way forward."

    Adelina

  • "As a new manager, I felt out of my depth and was struggling with personal challenges. Teresa gave me the tools to make sense of the chaos and tackle issues with confidence. I now feel equipped to lead my team."

    Megan

  • "I was stressed and unhappy in both work and life. Teresa created a safe space where I could be vulnerable and find my own solutions. I’ve made so many positive changes and feel more confident than ever."

    Caitlin

Hi, I’m Teresa—career coach, ex-corporate insider, and proud sensitive professional.

After 20+ years in high-pressure roles—often as the only woman in the room—I know what it’s like to feel out of place in environments that prize boldness over nuance and speed over substance.

 

But here’s what I discovered: sensitivity wasn’t a weakness—it was my greatest advantage.

 

Now, through Practical Feeling, I help ambitious, thoughtful professionals like you turn struggles into strengths and build careers that feel as good as they look—without burnout or trying to be someone you’re not.

 

Because when you stop squeezing yourself into a mould that wasn’t made for you, that’s when the magic happens ✨

 

Curious about my story?

Career insights that actually get you?

(The kind you won’t find in a corporate playbook)

 

Each week, I share real, unfiltered insights on navigating work as a thoughtful, ambitious professional—straight from the trenches of high-pressure careers.

 

No generic advice. No “just be more confident” nonsense. Just honest reflections, fresh perspectives, and practical strategies you can actually use.

 

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