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My Approach

Forge's approach is largely focused on relationships.  We will explore together, your relationship with life and all its dimensions.

 

Initially, you are invited to have a 30-minute, no-cost consultation (either in-person or over the phone) to help assess whether Forge feels like a right fit.  During this conversation, we will explore:

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1.  Your hopes and expectations - about you

2.  What Forge has to offer - about Jennie

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If you then decide you would like to Forge forward together, Jennie will complete a full assessment during our first meeting (appox1.5 hours).

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Following this assessment, we will move forward at a pace that feels right, and that is personalised to your needs.

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"When a plant fails to thrive, we do not blame and berate the plant.  We look to the conditions in which the plant exists.  The soil, the ph levels, the quantity and regularity of water; the level and brightness of sunlight. All these (and more) contribute to a flourishing, healthy existence.  We as vital, living beings are no different.  Exploring our life in this way and with greater awareness has the potential to be truly transformational." 

- Jennie Down

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My Approach

About

Kia Ora, I'm Jennie

Born and raised right here in Aotearoa, I completed my life-coaching training with Life Coach Associates between 2008-2010.  Upon completion, I launched my then-life-coaching business, Authentic Action.  At the same time, I became a first-time parent and so, after 5 years of coaching and parenting, I felt ready to return to the workforce to use my skills in other ways.  Following this, I have worked within the healthcare, education, corporate, not-for-profit, and government industries and have worked at all levels within these organisations.  Now, as well as coaching I spend some hours of my week silversmithing and other hours working within the social service sector.

 

I...

  • Remain open and curious about the road less taken

  • Honor honest connection and deep conversation

  • Love my whanau fiercely

  • Have practiced meditation for over 35 years

  • Read always

  • Yoga, Gym, Walk often

  • Dance whenever a great song comes on

  • Enjoy getting my hands dirty in the garden

  • Have a hunger for learning

  • Lost both parents before the age of 37

  • Have lived experience of intimate partner violence

  • Challenge myself to lean into life's painful moments

  • Practice Reiki

  • Have lived and traveled overseas

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