Your next chapter isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing it differently.
Welcome to Unfolding Conversations, the newsletter of littlefrenchretreat.com and TamsinJardinier.com - for restorative practices, creative inspiration, and a mindful approach to life and work…
Hello everyone,
Having recently realigned my own work-life balance, with the help of a wonderful gardener and housekeeper (not as easy to find as you might think out here in the wilderness!) I’ve been able to refocus on what I do best. And despite what my surname might suggest, gardening is definitely not it!
With that renewed clarity, I wanted to share how I support my coaching clients in realigning their working lives, creating space for meaning, inspiration, and sustainable success.
This isn’t traditional business coaching, it goes much deeper. It’s intuitive, whole-centred guidance created for high-performing women who don’t need another to-do list. Instead, they need someone who can hold space, reflect their truth, and gently guide them back to what truly matters.
This work blends clear strategy with soulful insight. It acknowledges the invisible load you carry, the quiet longing beneath your success, and the courage required to reimagine your life from the inside out.
My role isn’t to push, it’s to help you listen: to what’s within, to what’s ready, and to what’s true.
Here are three brief stories from current clients to illustrate how and who I work with:
Creating Your Own Role: When Your Dream Job Doesn’t Exist Yet
Sometimes, the perfect role simply doesn’t exist, and that’s exactly where the magic happens.
I’m working with an extraordinary client, a leader at the top of her field in K12 journalism and AI. She’s mastered her craft and led with excellence, but now she’s ready for something more meaningful, a role that truly reflects her unique blend of skills and vision.
Here’s the twist: that role doesn’t exist… yet.
Rather than settling for what’s available, she’s bravely stepping into uncharted territory. Together, we’re shaping her dream role, a position so uniquely hers that it will either launch her as a sought-after consultant or attract a company eager to create a spot just for her.
This journey is about courage: the courage to recognise your own strengths, to imagine a bigger playing field, and to create opportunities where none seem to exist.
If you’re feeling stuck in a role that doesn’t fully use your gifts, or if you sense there’s a new path waiting for you but don’t know where to start, remember: you don’t have to fit into an existing box. Sometimes, the best way forward is to build a new one!
From Control to Creative Inspiration: Leading with Heart in Big Pharma
In the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical science, precision and control often take centre stage. But what if the real power lies not in controlling every detail, but in inspiring through authentic, creative storytelling?
I’m working with a brilliant mind in Big Pharma, who was even offered double her salary to secure her role. Yet beneath the success, she felt the pressure to lead with control was dimming her unique creative spark.
Together, we’re shifting that paradigm. She’s learning to infuse her scientific presentations with emotional depth and authenticity, transforming dry data into compelling stories that connect with the medical community on a deeper level. It’s no longer just about facts; it’s about meaning, connection, and passion.
This is leadership reimagined, where science meets soul.
If you’re ready to unlock your creative potential and lead with genuine passion, coaching can help you find that authentic voice. Let’s explore how you can inspire differently, innovate boldly, and lead with heart.
Redefining Work: Finding Your True Path Beyond Expectation
After years in finance, my client took a brave leap, quitting her role and exploring creative studies under the guidance of a career counsellor. Four years later, she realised this path wasn’t quite right, and that’s okay.
Now, we’re realigning her unique strengths, passions, and values to craft a career that is a natural fit without compromise. It’s not just about the “what” of work, but the “how.”
Together, we’re steadying her mind and body through Ayurveda and breathwork, creating a calm foundation from which she can listen differently. This refreshed inner knowing is the compass she needs to answer big questions with clarity and confidence.
She’s redefining work on her terms — with care and a grounded sense of self.
If you’re feeling uncertain or overwhelmed in your career journey, know that sometimes the most important step is to pause, breathe, and reconnect to what truly matters. From there, the path unfolds.
Are you ….
A high-performer seeking a new way of working — one that honours your whole self
Creative but tired, yearning to feel inspired again
At a crossroads, ready to explore what’s next with courage and grace
Seeking not just strategy, but soulful structure
If so, book a discovery call to explore whether we’re the right fit. This is a space where you will be truly seen, heard, and held, something so many women rarely experience.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Until next time,
Much love, Tamsin x