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"Before working with Sarah, I used to feel safer staying quiet and avoiding difficult conversations just to prevent disappointment. I believed my opinions mattered less than others, so I hid in my shell. I hesitated to step into leadership because I constantly compared myself to others and wasn’t confident in leading people - or even my own expectations. Everyone around me could see my potential, but I struggled to see it in myself.
Saying yes to coaching with Sarah felt natural. She’s an incredible person, and having the chance to work with her - and witness the impact she has on others - is what made me say yes.
Going into the experience, I was hoping for guidance and a bit more clarity in my personal and professional journey. I had my own ideas about what was right or wrong when it came to leading people, and I was still figuring out the best way to show up and earn respect.
What I actually received was so much more than I expected. This experience helped me reflect on myself and understand what triggered certain thoughts and behaviours. I learned to challenge myself and gather enough evidence to see that I was far more capable than I once believed - even in the things I thought were impossible. I didn’t just get guidance… I gained a mentor who walked beside me throughout the journey.
Before our first session, I was scared to be vulnerable and open. I worried I wouldn’t meet expectations or that I’d disappoint others if I didn’t achieve the “right” results from the coaching. But my mindset shifted completely once we talked. Understanding what the coaching was really about, setting goals, and identifying the areas I needed to work on felt like a huge relief.
The biggest change I’ve witnessed in myself is how comfortable I feel in my own skin - being myself, not trying to be anyone else. I trust myself more now, and I feel free to show up as me in every space I’m in.
My biggest achievements have been feeling confident enough to speak up and share my ideas and opinions, and being comfortable being myself while having the freedom to use my voice. I’ve shifted my mindset, learning not to get stuck in limiting beliefs, but instead to recognise my strengths and the value I can bring. I’ve found my own way to lead, understanding the impact I can have and realising I don’t need to pretend or be like anyone else to be a good leader. Most importantly, I’ve come to accept that I’m human - I make mistakes, I learn from them, and I continue growing every day.
If I had to describe my coaching experience in three words, it would be: impactful, empowering, and life-changing.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with Sarah. Through this coaching, I’ve achieved things I hadn’t even imagined possible. It’s given me clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of my own strengths and potential. My family and friends have noticed such a difference in me, and that makes me so happy.
I would recommend this coaching to absolutely anyone - at work or in their personal life. It’s not just about professional growth; it can truly change the way you see yourself and how you make a positive impact wherever you go".








Kristin Meldrum
Self-Belief & Strength Coach

The work of with Sarah Townsend is conducted at its core on Bunurong Country. I acknowledge the Bunurong people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and waters. I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging and recognise their continuing connection to land, culture, and community.