Embodied Coaching for Humans Who Are Tired of Pushing Through
I work with smart, capable people in and around tech who have had enough of living only in their heads. Together we bring your body, nervous system, and deeper knowing into the conversation - so you can lead and live in a way that actually feels like you
✨ Is this you?
You can hold a lot. But lately, it’s feeling like too much.
If you’ve spent years in tech, consulting, or leadership, you’ve probably learned to carry a lot without dropping the ball. That skill has taken you far. It may also be costing you more than you’d like to admit.
You might recognise yourself here:
- You live mostly from the neck up.
You can analyse, plan, and problem-solve in your sleep. But when it comes to what you need or want, things get foggy. - Your body is starting to complain.
Tension that never fully goes, sleep that doesn’t really restore, a sense of being “on” even when you’re off the clock. - You’ve done the mindset work.
You know the podcasts, the books, the productivity tricks. They’ve helped — but some patterns keep circling back. - You’re wondering if there’s another way.
A way that doesn’t rely on pushing harder, overriding your body, or pretending you’re fine when you’re not.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re human — and your system is asking for a different kind of support.
You're brilliant at solving problems - except your own?
Most of my clients are smart, capable humans in and around the tech world. They’re used to complex systems, tight deadlines, and high expectations. On paper, everything looks fine. But inside, it can feel very different.
You might recognise yourself in some of this:
- You live almost entirely in your head.
Constant analysis. Spinning on decisions. Replaying conversations at 3am. - Your body is carrying the cost.
Tension, exhaustion, headaches, gut issues, or a sense of numbness. You rest, but you don’t really rest. - You’ve tried mindset work.
Podcasts, books, affirmations, productivity hacks. Helpful — but something deeper still doesn’t shift. - You’re tired of pushing through.
You want to feel grounded, clear, and self-trusting. You want to lead and live in a way that actually feels like you.
If that lands, you’re in the right place.
Book a free discovery call with me today and let’s explore how I can support you on your journey.
How I work
What would happen if you had a place to where you could slow down enough to hear what's really going on?
I don't offer quick fixes or ten-point plans. I offer a steady, experienced presence and practical ways to work with your whole system - mind, body, story and context
My approach weaves together somatic coaching, archetypal work, and over 25 years in the technology industry.
Three pillars:
Somatic Coaching
We bring your body into the conversation. Instead of trying to think your way out of everything, we pay attention to breath, posture, movement, and sensation. This is where your nervous system tells the truth about how safe, resourced, or overwhelmed you feel.
Archetypes & Nervous System
Most of us have familiar “characters” that run the show under pressure: the part that feels helpless, the part that takes everything on, the part that overthinks until it’s exhausted. I use archetypes — Child, Victim, Saboteur, Prostitute and their counterparts Sovereign, Warrior, Magician, Lover — as a simple, respectful way to name these patterns. We map these to nervous system states, so you can recognise when an old survival pattern is driving, so you can recognise what’s happening and choose a different way of responding. — and gently choose something different.
Lived Experience in Tech
I’ve spent decades in cloud and technology leadership, including running both IT services and consultancy businesses. I understand the realities of delivery pressure, stakeholders, and constant change and shifting priorities My work is grounded in your real world — not in an idealised version where you disappear to a cabin for six months.
Work to Work Together
Embodied Support for Humans In And Around Tech
1:1 Coaching
1:1 Coaching for Humans in Tech
A 3–6 month coaching partnership for professionals and leaders in tech who are ready to move from survival mode to grounded, embodied leadership.
You might be:
- Successful on paper but feeling anxious, numb, or disconnected underneath
- On the edge of burnout, wondering how long you can keep going like this
- Caught in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or never feeling “enough”
- Wanting to lead and live in a way that honours your values, not just your to-do list
In our work together, we will:
- Use somatic and archetypal practices to help your nervous system feel safer and more resourced
- Explore the archetypes you habitually inhabit (and the ones you’ve sidelined)
- Apply this directly to your work, relationships, and everyday life
- Build practical, body-based tools you can use between sessions
Logistics
- Fortnightly 60-minute sessions via Zoom
- Minimum 3-month commitment (with the option to extend)
- Practices and reflections tailored to you between sessions
Workshops & Trainings for Tech Teams
Short, practical sessions for tech teams and leaders who want to bring nervous system awareness and embodiment into how they work — especially during periods of change, high demand, or burnout risk.
Topics can include:
- Nervous system basics for humans in tech
- Archetypes in teams: from Victim/Saboteur to Warrior/Sovereign
- Somatic first aid tools for meetings, deadlines, and difficult conversations
📩 Get in touch now and take the first step towards the life you truly want!
We work with your whole system
- not just with your thoughts
Frequently Asked Questions
“Working with Wendy has been a life-changing experience. Her guidance and support have helped me overcome challenges and find clarity in my life. I am grateful for her expertise and compassionate approach.”
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Wendy J Clifford Coaching
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
About us
Somatic & archetypal coaching for humans in tech who are tired of pushing through.
25+ years in the technology world · ICF-accredited coach · Somatic & archetypal guide
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