What teachers are saying
"Merly is unbelievable in her work and I am ever so grateful. My professional life has a door opening and I cannot wait. To be seen as worthy and a professional again, words are hard to describe my feelings.
Karen, Teacher for 28 years +
Whether you're teaching in a public, catholic or independent school, teaching has never been more demanding: long hours, emotional exhaustion, increasing administrative pressure, challenging workplace cultures, bullying, compassion fatigue and the feeling that you're constantly giving to everyone else while running on empty.
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If you're wondering whether you can keep doing this, I'm here to help.
Why teachers choose to work with me
Unlike general career coaches, I understand the intersection between career development and wellbeing.
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My background includes being a qualified Career Development Practitioner and HCANZA-Accredited Wellbeing Coach with 15 years' experience in occupational rehabilitation, supporting teachers through complex workplace situations including stress, psychological injuries and career transitions.
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Through my work supporting teachers across Australia, I've seen first-hand how workplace stress, burnout, bullying and loss of confidence can leave even the most passionate educators questioning their future.
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Whether your goal is to:
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✔ Stay in teaching with healthier boundaries
✔ Move to a different school
✔ Step into leadership
✔ Return after leave
✔ Transition into another career
✔ Recover from burnout
My coaching combines practical career strategy with evidence-based wellbeing approaches so you can move forward with clarity, not fear.
Coaching for every stage of your career
Career Wellbeing
Reduce burnout while rebuilding resilience.
Career Clarity
Decide whether to stay, move schools or explore new opportunities.
Career Transition
Identify transferrable skills and create realistic transition plan.
Confidence Rebuilding
Recover from workplace trauma, bullying or loss of confidence.
Resume, Linkedin & Interview Coaching
Position yourself for you next opportunity.
Leadership Development
Build confidence for promotions and leadership roles.
You don't have to leave teaching to create a better career.
Sometimes the right solution is changing schools.
Sometimes it's changing boundaries.
Sometimes it's changing roles.
Sometimes it is leaving education (temporarily).
My coaching help you discover the answer that's right for you, not hte answer someone else thinks you should choose.
Work I work with
I support teachers across Australia, including:
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Early Childhood Teachers
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Primary Teachers
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Secondary Teachers
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Relief Teachers
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Learning Support Teachers
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Special Education Teachers
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Teacher Aides looking to become teachers
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Heads of Department
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Curriculum Leaders
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Deputy Principals
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School Leaders
Across:
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Public schools
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Catholic schools
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Independent schools
Ready to rediscover a career you can enjoy again?
Teaching shouldn't cost you your health.
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Whether you want to stay in education, move schools or explore a completely new direction, you don't have to figure it out on your own.
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Let's create a career that supports both your professional success and your wellbeing. Book your free discovery call.