YOU'VE DEDICATED YOUR LIFE CARING FOR OTHERS

It's now time to create a life you can call your own!

YOU'VE DEDICATED YOUR LIFE CARING FOR OTHERS

It's now time to create a life you can call your own!

I'm Carlien.

And I love equipping amazing midlife women who dare to dream of what life might look like beyond caring for others. I show them how to structure their own journey of transition that will help them arrive at that place.

Whether it’s rediscovering and redefining YOU at your core, approaching empty nest, a trailing expat spouse, or taking the step in putting yourself first, I provide actionable steps to help you live your life by design.

My work is all about supporting caring women in their midlife in finding new meaning to life's big questions, "Who am I?" and "What do I want?" by providing them a safe space to explore and create their own personal roadmap in Living Your Life by Design.

Just Imagine If...

You threw out some of your beliefs on how life is meant to be, overcome resistance to make changes and live your life by design.

You began living your life fully now, rather than waiting for some perfect time to pursue your dreams.

You could finally leave the past behind and break free from the emotional triggers that keep you stuck.

You accepted your body - wrinkles, cellulite and all - learned to age with grace, dignity and self-acceptance.

Your life was filled with nurturing and supportive relationships...starting with the relationship with yourself.

You can let your intellectual and emotional desires come together with a sense of harmony, belonging and purpose

What Clients are Saying

"I felt very much like an expatriate in my own country and reached out to Carlien because of the uncertainty and emotions of being literally "stuck". I am a lot calmer, more engaged in the present, possess greater clarity and cheerful! Carlien has a nurturing nature. Her caring thoughtfulness shines through in conversations and anyone who works with her can only thrive. "

Hester Appoyer - Communication Specialist

"My husband and I moved back to our home country in August of 2019 and since that time we had not really felt settled. Her thoughtful questions helped me unlock aspects of my thinking that I had been stuck on for months. I believe that her thoughtful approach to coaching allowed me to get to a place where I can thrive as a mother, wife, professional and individual."

Beth Dyson - Chief of Staff

Living your Life by Design....

This is exactly what I teach clients in my signature 1:1 coaching and group programs.

ABOUT ME

Carlien Doevendans

As an Expat trailing spouse, I know first-hand what it feels like to invest years in juggling the kids, work, friends, and community to only discover at mid-life...those kids don't need you and for society to perceive you as not even visible, let alone desirable.

I work with women who are done battling their pasts, bodies and self-esteem and are looking for a more authenticity and joy in every aspect of their lives, work, relationships and even parenting.

I bring all of my hard-won life lessons, my innate compassion and optimism, along with my degree in psychology and certification as a life coach to create safe environments for women to explore and discover their true worth.

LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

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Beat Back Menopause!

You can run, get plastic surgery, boob jobs and fill up with Botox, but you cannot hide. It’s going to happen. And it doesn’t have to be the end of your story, but the start.

I asked some of my favourite clients to share their "go-to" tools and best practices for beating back menopause.

This guide is designed to give you all of this and more. There’s 5 primary changes you’ll go through. If you get stuck. No worries. We all do.

So go ahead and download

"20 tools you can use to beat back menopause"

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Personalized Coaching

I offer my clients a safe container unpacking values and limiting beliefs that no longer serve. Through our work together you'll see and accept who you really are, have clarity on what you truly want AND find the courage to make it real. What you'll get from me is:

Customized coaching to address your unique needs and starting point
Creative, out-of-the-box approaches that thought-provoking, fun...and really work
Compassionate guide who has been through and seen it all - nothing you can throw at me will shock or overwhelm me (or evoke judgment of any kind)

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Live and Virtual Retreats

My live and visual retreats are all about providing you with intentional breaks and the mental space to get clear on you've been longing for, what inspires you and what's actually holding you back.

Your change process will accelerate and become more meaningful as you meet and connect with other women who get you.

You learn, grow and get lost in authentic conversations...laugh like you haven't laughed in a while...AND received support from me and your peers.

Immediate Support For Your Journey

Empty Nest

It is normal to experience a sense of loss and sadness when your child leaves home. Despite these feelings, an empty nest could mark the dawn of a new season in your life.

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Aging Gracefully

I realized that ageing gracefully isn't about trying to look like a 20-something — it's about living your best life and having the physical and mental health to enjoy it.

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