Work with Mary Nel
Ready to roll up your sleeves?
You can bring the half-formed thought you've been circling for months. We'll make room to understand it, then choose something you can try between sessions. I'll be beside you in the conversation; the next step is yours to take.
Journey Mapping Sessions and Momentum Mastery are Mary Nel's coaching pathways for women navigating midlife transition, burnout, self-trust and direction.
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Life on the other side
- You have a clear picture of what you want, not what you think you should want.
- You make decisions from your own centre, not from fear or other people's expectations.
- The inner critic is still there, but you know how to take its claims apart.
- Your week has room for the things you said matter to you, not only the things others expect.
- The step you've been sitting at the edge of? You've taken it.
Three ways to work together
Choose individual support or a place on the Collective waitlist. If you're considering 1:1 coaching, start with a free 30-minute Connection Call to explore what fits.
- 1Start with a Connection Call
- 2Explore what fits
- 3Choose your next step
1:1 · Every two weeks
Momentum Mastery
This is for you if…
- You're a woman in midlife navigating changes in your career, relationships or family life, or the life changes that come with perimenopause or menopause.
- You have a sense of where you want to go and would like support taking the next steps.
- You want accountability without overwhelm.
What you'll experience
- 60-minute sessions every two weeks
- Coaching tools drawn from NLP, CBT and mindfulness, chosen to suit your needs
- Between-session WhatsApp voice note support
- Session recordings and reflection prompts
What you commit to
- Sessions every two weeks
- 3-month commitment
1:1 · Weekly
Journey Mapping
This is for you if…
- You're a woman in midlife navigating changes in your career, relationships or family life, or the life changes that come with perimenopause or menopause.
- You need space to work out what comes next and what matters to you now.
- You'd like weekly support as you make decisions and take the next steps.
What you'll experience
- Weekly 60-minute sessions
- Coaching tools drawn from NLP, CBT and mindfulness, chosen to suit your needs
- WhatsApp voice note support between sessions
- Session recordings, personalised worksheets and reflection prompts
- Regular check-ins on your goals, what's shifting, and where you need support next
What you commit to
- Weekly sessions
- 3-month commitment
Group · Waitlist
The Sovereign Self Collective
This is for you if…
- You want community and live coaching alongside other women in midlife.
- You're exploring what coaching can do for you.
- You thrive when you grow alongside other women.
What you'll experience
- Fortnightly live group coaching calls
- A private community space between calls
- Access to all shared tools and session recordings
What you commit to
- One fortnightly live call
- Monthly membership, cancel anytime
- Waitlist while the next cohort is prepared
Compare at a glance
| Feature | Momentum Mastery | Journey Mapping | Sovereign Self Collective · Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session rhythm | Every two weeks | Weekly | Fortnightly group calls |
| Session length | 60 min | 60 min | 75 min group |
| WhatsApp support | ✓ Voice notes | ✓ Voice notes | Community chat |
| Session recordings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Worksheets & prompts | ✓ | Personalised worksheets and reflection prompts | Shared tools |
| Commitment | 3 months | 3 months | None |
Questions
We meet on video call, Zoom or Google Meet, whichever you prefer. I'll usually open with a brief check-in, then we work with whatever is most alive for you right now. Sessions combine conversation and practical next-step planning, with tools drawn from NLP, CBT and mindfulness where they fit your needs. Every session ends with one small, clear action you're committed to before we meet again.
Absolutely not. Not knowing what you want is often exactly why people come to coaching. The Clarity Compass quiz is a good starting point, it maps where you're standing and points to which kind of support fits best.
Therapy typically focuses on healing the past and managing mental health conditions. Coaching is present-and-future focused: we work with where you are now and move toward where you want to be. I draw on CBT and NLP frameworks within coaching, but I'm not a therapist and don't offer therapy. If you're dealing with acute mental health needs, I'll always refer you to an appropriate professional.
Yes, all coaching is available online worldwide. I serve clients in South Africa, the UK, Australia, the US and beyond. Sessions are held on video call, so timezone is the only thing we coordinate.
We can talk it through. We'll agree how to handle changes, pauses and cancellations in your individual coaching agreement before we begin.
The free 30-minute Connection Call is a chance to meet and explore whether coaching feels right for you. There is no pressure to commit. If working together is not the right fit, I will say so honestly.
Coming Soon
The next Collective cohort hasn't opened yet. Join the waitlist and I'll email you when registration opens.
Book a free Connection Call
A free 30-minute conversation about where you are, what you need, and whether coaching together feels like a good fit. No pressure to decide, and no need to have everything figured out.
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