A little bit about myself

Hi there, I’m Camille.

I’m a mum, step-mum, wife, scientist, certified coach, psychology graduate and mental health advocate.

My purpose is to ensure that mums follow their career aspirations without sacrificing precious moments with their families.

I grew up in France and I now live in sunny Brisbane, Australia. I enjoy travelling, discovering new cultures and trying new foods. I'm fluent in French, English and Spanish.

I have worked for over a decade in the competitive environment of Academic research where I have experienced first-hand the struggle of balancing an intense workload with family commitments. In my coaching practice, I rely on both my own personal experience and discoveries from psychological research to guide mothers towards more balance, more confidence and less guilt.

I tell you more about my journey below.

Motherhood Meets Academia: the Ultimate Balancing Act?

The boundary between my work and personal life used to be non-existent.

I was passionate about my job as an Immunologist, not only because the little white blood cells in our body are fascinating but also because I wanted to find the cure to cancer (or more realistically, contribute to better care).

I did not want to let others down and constantly worried about meeting the expectations of an organisation that requested always more. My only commitment was to produce research outputs (if you’re curious, you can find them here). I found myself working late on evenings and spending most of my weekends in the laboratory…

When my daughter came into this world, she became my number one priority.

Yet, I felt torn: I wanted to continue making meaningful contributions to science, but I also aspired to be a present and connected mother. I felt like I was doing everything half-way. When I was working, I felt guilty about being away from my child, and when I was home, I was often lost in my thoughts worrying about work. This was exhausting!   

How I found my peace

The transition to motherhood prompted me to revisit my priorities.

With the support of a psychotherapist, I learned to reconnect with my body.  I embraced several mindfulness practices which allowed me to better regulate my emotions. I took full responsibility for holding the boundaries needed to my wellbeing. For example, I put limits around when I would check my work emails and I reduced my people pleasing patterns. My self-talk became more positive as I offered myself kindness and compassion.

I became more confident and assertive as I followed my inner voice. I no longer relied on external validation.

Honouring my Core Values: Kindness, Connection and Authenticity

Further inner-work allowed me to reconnect with my core values and I realised that I needed kindness, connection and authenticity. Since, these values were not aligned with the competitive environment of Academia, I decided to switch career. I went back to studying. I obtained a Graduate Diploma of Psychology and also became a Certified Life Coach. I wanted to guide other women so they can find their sweet spot in life.

How I support Working Mums

I empower women to follow their professional ambitions while preserving a family-oriented lifestyle.

I work 1:1 with my clients because I believe that balance is personal.

In my practice, I blend coaching and counselling approaches to I help mums balance career and family life, find purpose in their work, and feel present with their loved ones. You can find more about my approach here.

You can have both a fulfilling career and an enriched family life.

Book a free Discovery call to discuss your specific situation and find out how I can best support you.

Qualifications

  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging, APAC Accredited) - James Cook University

  • Practitioner of Life Coaching - The Life Coaching College (ICF certfied)

  • Graduate Certificate of Psychology - James Cook University

  • PhD in Biological Sciences (Immunology) - Pasteur Institute/Paris 7 University

  • Master of Science (Aging Biology) - Ecole Normale Superieure/Paris 5 University

  • Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) - Ecole Normale Superieure/Paris 6 University

What People Are Saying

  • RAN W.

    “ Dr Camille has been an instrumental guiding force in my personal growth and overall well-being. With her guidance, I gained the confidence to make positive changes, set realistic goals, and ultimately achieve personal growth beyond my expectations. ”

  • LAURA S.

    “ I can't recommend my life coach highly enough. Her method of setting achievable goals each week has been incredibly effective for me. She has an amazing ability to quickly understand my needs and provides thoughtful guidance. Her attentive listening and insightful advice have been invaluable in my journey towards personal growth. I'm grateful for her support and expertise. ”

  • CLAIRE B.

    “ Results far exceed my expectations! Camille's guidance is gentle and attentive, and sessions feel calm and well-paced. Yet in every session, I am surprised and delighted to find new insights and leave with lots of actionable content. I genuinely look forward to our weekly meetings. Having regular meetings has really helped me keep up my motivation and uphold my boundaries when needed. “

  • VANESSA L.

    “ Dr Camille has been of great help in understanding my problematic and setting realistic goals, step by step, to start new professional project. Camille is dedicated and supportive, and I highly recommend her. ”

  • MELANIE G.

    “ Camille is passionate and such a caring person. She listen to me and my life story, and always comes up with great insights. I couldn’t recommend Camille highly enough. ”

  • DIXIE B.

    “ Dr Camille has been really helpful in helping me to work through some recent challenges I have faced. She shows great care and empathy, whilst helping me to work through my challenges. I am greatly appreciative of the time I have had with Camille and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for an experienced coach to help guide them. ”

  • JANA P.

    “ Dr Camille’s genuine dedication to understanding my individual goals, aspirations and challenges, as well as her ability to create a safe and non-judmental environment, allowed me to comfortably open up and discuss my concerns.”

  • KATIE S.

    “ Camille was professional, quick to grasp my concerns and steer the conversation, and has a high degree of emotional intelligence. Camille has extensive qualifications and experience. I happily recommend Camille for coaching services. “