✨From Burned Out to Burning Bright: My Journey to Intentional Living✨
Before I began my coaching certification, I was living on autopilot—stuck in routines, reacting rather than responding, and simply moving through life without much thought or intention. Every day felt like a copy of the last. I was existing, not truly living.
Sound familiar?
Things began to shift when I embarked on my coaching certification journey. What started as a professional development goal quickly turned into something much deeper: a personal awakening. It wasn’t only about learning how to coach others, it became a transformative process of reconnecting with myself, turning off autopilot, and finally taking control of my own life.
The path was anything but smooth. I started my certification just as the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold. At the same time, I was confronting the harsh reality of burnout after working in a high-pressure industry. Then came Melbourne’s 262 days of lockdown. Layered on top of that were unexpected health challenges. Life felt like a storm I had to fly through and somehow, I had to find a way to navigate it with resilience, clarity, and purpose.
When my coaching certificate arrived in the mail, it symbolized more than just a professional milestone. It was proof that I had weathered the chaos, grown through it, and emerged with a stronger sense of self. By the end of the program, I didn’t just earn credentials. I found alignment with my core values, reclaimed my energy, and redefined what success means to me.
That transformation reflects what it truly means to build a strong inner foundation and unearth your spark.
When you understand your purpose, values, strengths, and personal success patterns, you stop drifting and start designing your life. You lead from the inside out, making choices that align with who you really are, rather than who the world expects you to be.
So let me ask you:
Are “you” still living on autopilot, or are you ready to step into the pilot’s seat and take charge of your journey?
This question is more than a prompt. It’s an invitation. An invitation to stop reacting and start leading. To shift from simply surviving to intentionally thriving. My coaching journey helped me do just that and now, it might be your turn.
Are you ready to take that first step and fly with intention?
If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. Whether you’re navigating burnout, seeking clarity, or simply feeling stuck, coaching can help you reconnect with your purpose and move forward with confidence. Burn bright not out.
Let’s explore what’s possible. You don’t have to do it alone.
Send me a message (mary.vaz@maryvazcoaching.com) or book a discovery call today. https://calendly.com/mary-vaz-burn-bright-coach
Your next chapter could start here. ✨
Website: https://www.maryvazcoaching.com/
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P.S: Other spoken languages: Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia.
P.P.S: Dialects spoken include: Hokkien.
P.P.P.S: If you speak Cantonese or Hakka, I can understand you but unfortunately, I can’t converse using the same dialect.
P.P.P.P.S: I am originally from Penang. Before making Australia home, I have lived in Sabah, and Selangor.
