I help busy women leaders cultivate calm and contentment, find work life balance and build self-efficacy to unleash their potential

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You look successful on paper, but inside you feel constantly stretched, tired, and overwhelmed
You rarely stop, and when you do, your mind doesn’t
You’re great at holding it together for everyone else, but you don’t know who’s holding you
You’re tired of overworking to try and prove yourself and still feeling not good enough

You know you’re capable but your inner critic keeps you second guessing everything
You worry this pace isn’t sustainable, but you don’t know how to slow down without dropping the ball
You crave calm, clarity and space to think, but your days are full and your energy is low
You want your work and life to mean something, not just be a never-ending to-do list
You want success that doesn’t come at the cost of your wellbeing, relationships, or sense of self

I know what it’s like because I’ve been there. I’ve also helped thousands of others reclaim their energy, rewire their mindset, build confidence, find balance in their life and achieve their potential. A career in Human Resources, an episode of burnout and time spent living with Buddhist monks and nuns gave me the power to design a life I love, run a successful business, make an impact in the world and achieve work life balance. I went on to write 8 books about it and now help others do the same.

You’re not broken, behind, or failing, you’re simply at a point where something needs to change, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help ambitious, high-performing women step out of overwhelm and into a life that actually works for them. Let me show you how to create a calmer, more meaningful way of living and leading sustainably, without sacrificing success.

A powerful, practical online programme for women who want to quiet self-doubt, reduce overwhelm, and create sustainable success. A science-informed, human-centred course designed to help you lead with clarity, confidence and calm.

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Work with Jess one on one over 6 months to create a calmer, more meaningful way of living and leading sustainably, without sacrificing success. Reclaim your calm, rewire your mindset, build confidence to achieve your potential.

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“I learned how to identify burnout and the tools to come out the other side. Jess has a wonderful empathic way and a wealth of experience, this could be the break you need” Julie, Senior Leader

“I had the knowledge and skills but something was holding me back. Jess helped me remove the roadblocks and identify my imposter syndrome” Zareen, Author and Filmmaker

“After some feedback at work I was doubting myself. Jess helped me make significant decisions including starting contracting. I gained new perspectives and learned to set better boundaries” Kaushiki, Senior Project Manager

about jess stuart

Work-life balance expert and gender equity champion. A senior leader with a background in Human Resources roles businesses find Jess can speak their language. After a decade studying with Buddhist monks and nuns she uses ancient wisdom to solve modern problems and is on a mission to put the ‘being’ back into human-being.

With corporate workshops, conference keynotes, women in leadership programmes and coaching, she is described as inspiring, articulate and relatable and has a passion for sharing her knowledge and motivating others with her words.

Based on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, Jess is a proud member of the rainbow community, regular 1News contributor, TVNZ Breakfast guest and TEDx speaker.