Work with Mary Nel
Ready to roll up your sleeves?
There's a version of this, coaching, self-discovery, midlife reinvention, that is earnest and soft and produces very nice journaling prompts. This isn't quite that. This is work. Warm, supported, wabi-sabi work, but work.
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.
- You've built habits and systems that support you, not perform for others.
- The step you've been sitting at the edge of? You've taken it.
Three ways to work together
Presented low-to-high commitment. A clarity call stands on its own, and it's also the natural first conversation if ongoing coaching is where you're heading.
1:1 · One session
Clarity Call
This is for you if…
- You have one specific crossroads, decision or situation to work through.
- You want to think it through properly with someone, once.
- You'd like to see how coaching feels before committing to more.
What you'll experience
- One focused 60-minute session
- A practical plan for the thing you came in with
- An honest read on whether ongoing coaching would help
What you commit to
- One session
- No ongoing commitment
1:1 · Bi-weekly
Momentum Mastery
This is for you if…
- You know the direction and want steady, sustainable momentum.
- You have some bandwidth but not for a weekly commitment.
- You want accountability without overwhelm.
What you'll experience
- Two 60-minute sessions per month
- NLP, CBT and mindfulness tools in every session
- Between-session WhatsApp voice note support
- Session recordings and reflection prompts
What you commit to
- Two sessions per month
- Minimum 3-month commitment
1:1 · Weekly
Journey Mapping
This is for you if…
- You're ready for deep, sustained transformation.
- You want the full container, consistent weekly support.
- You're at a crossroads that needs careful, intentional navigation.
What you'll experience
- Four 60-minute sessions per month
- The full coaching approach: NLP, CBT and mindfulness
- WhatsApp voice note support between sessions
- Session recordings, reflection prompts and worksheets
- Progress tracking across your journey
What you commit to
- Four sessions per month
- Minimum 3-month commitment
Prefer to grow in community?
The next cohort is being prepared. Join the waitlist and you'll hear first when intakes open.
Group · Waitlist
The Sovereign Self Collective
This is for you if…
- You want community and live coaching without the 1:1 investment.
- 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 | Clarity Call | Momentum Mastery | Journey Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions per month | One-off | 2 x 1:1 | 4 x 1:1 |
| Session length | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min |
| WhatsApp support | ✕ | ✓ Voice notes | ✓ Voice notes |
| Session recordings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Worksheets & prompts | Session notes | ✓ | ✓ Full library |
| Progress tracking | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Price | On request | On request | On request |
| Minimum commitment | None | 3 months | 3 months |
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 are a combination of conversation, NLP-based exercises, thought-record work (CBT), and practical next-step planning. 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.
Rates are set in USD for international consistency, and we talk through the specifics in your clarity call rather than listing them here. If you're based in South Africa and prefer to pay in ZAR, get in touch and we can discuss what works.
Life happens, I get it. For 1:1 packages, I ask for 30 days' notice for cancellation after the minimum commitment period. The Collective is month-to-month with no lock-in.
A clarity call is designed exactly for this question. We spend 60 minutes exploring where you are and what you need, and you leave with something useful either way. If ongoing coaching with me isn't the right fit, I'll say so honestly.
Coming Soon
The Collective is between cohorts right now. Leave your email and you'll be the first to know when the next round of intakes opens, no spam, just a heads-up.
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A focused 60-minute session to work through what's in front of you. Useful on its own, and the natural place to start if ongoing coaching is what you're after.
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