Gratitude in the Waiting
What if the seasons of waiting in your life weren’t wasted time — but the very spaces where the magic happens to shape the future you desire? When my husband and I moved to Sydney in 2009, we thought it would look very different to what we experienced — just a brief pause before stepping […]
The Heart of Belonging: Coming Home to Yourself
Have you ever walked into a room and wondered, “Where do I fit?” I have. Many times. Belonging has always been a deep longing in my heart — to be seen, to be known, and to feel like I’m enough just as I am. But for a long time, it was something I couldn’t quite […]
The Plunge: Courage, Letting Go and Embracing the Unknown
The Plunge: Courage, Letting Go, and Embracing the Unknown There’s something powerful that happens when you choose to do the thing you said you never would. Recently, I joined a group of incredible businesswomen for a Palm Springs-style content shoot in a stunning coastal home. The space was like something out of a lifestyle magazine—lush […]
When Grief and Joy Walk Hand in Hand
When Grief and Joy Walk Hand in Hand Over the past few months, my heart has been stretched in two seemingly opposite directions. In the space of a few short weeks, I found myself holding a close family member as she said goodbye to her beloved Mum—her constant, her comfort, her friend. A woman who […]
Courage Over Comfort: Stepping into Your Next Chapter
Courage Over Comfort: Stepping into Your Next Chapter There’s a reason we cling to what feels familiar. Our brains are wired for safety, for predictability. The familiar feels safe, even when it’s not serving us. But what happens when we choose courage over comfort? When we step beyond the limits of what we know and […]
Trusting the Process: How Growth Transforms Us
Trusting the Process: How Growth Transforms Us Impatience is real when you start to learn something new. I can’t count the times I’ve stepped into something unfamiliar—a new career, a new job, a new hobby—only to expect myself to master it immediately. And when that doesn’t happen, self-limiting thoughts creep in. Maybe I’m not good […]
Cultivating Resilience Through Life’s Seasons
Cultivating Resilience Through Life’s Seasons As I sat with my client, she was expressing her angst about her upcoming medical treatment. The mere thought of enduring those days of the side effects weighed heavily on her heart. Together, we sought a new way to approach this challenge, a mindset shift that could anchor her while […]
Starting 2025 with Clarity and Intention
As the new year dawns, there is a collective energy of hope, renewal, and the opportunity to redefine our paths. It’s a moment where we can pause, take stock of where we’ve been, and step forward into 2025 with clarity and intention. At Kerryn Bricknell Coaching, I believe in the power of starting strong, not […]
Finding Your Core Values: Redefining What Truly Matters
One of my clients recently faced a pivotal moment. A health diagnosis had shaken her foundation, urging her to redefine her core values. She wanted to approach this chapter of her life with authenticity, making sure she was living true to herself and leaving behind a meaningful legacy. “I want to know,” she told me, […]
Little Girl, Big Dreams: Rediscovering Your True Self
The woman sat in the therapy session as her therapist asked gently, “What do you remember about play as a child?” She paused, the words caught in her throat as tears welled up in her eyes. It was hard to remember. Play felt distant, tucked away with other childhood memories she hadn’t accessed in years. […]