Discover My Journey
Cecile Fery - Career and Personal Coach, Astrologer
Explore the unique blend of cultural insights, personal life journey and professional expertise that shape my approach to coaching and personal development.
My personal life journey
Born and raised in France, I moved to Australia to embrace new opportunities and challenges in my early 20’s. Eventhough I had no family, networks or even a work visa, I decided to pursue my goal to settle down and find work in Melbourne. I just knew I loved it, and it was the right path for me. 20+ years later and I never looked back!
My dual heritage has given me a unique perspective on life, allowing me to bring the balanced and pragmatic approach of the French lifestyle to my coaching.
Now in my 40’s living with my daughter, I have navigated the complexities of balancing family and career, which has enriched my understanding and empathy in coaching others through their own life transitions.
My career journey
I’m very proud of the successful career I have built over the last 23 years. The first season of my life was spent in the corporate world, where I stepped into senior managerial positions after working my way up in marketing, sales and strategy. I was fortunate to work for some really interesting brands in the automotive, luxury goods, FMCG and wellness sectors. If you want to find out more details, you can check out my LinkedIn profile here.
My second season was brought on by a burnout post returning to work after my daughter was born. I learnt the hard way that I couldn’t do everything and also needed a different, more meaningful direction. I became qualified as a coach and launched my business helping women navigate their careers, whilst achieving balance and confidence. Meanwhile I kept working part-time in a corporate role to stay immersed in the reality of my clients and the trends of the workplace.
Enter now my third season… Where after a lot of personal insights, reconnecting with my intuition and shifting my life quite significantly, I am now stepping into a business that blends personal development, coaching and astrology.
Life Experiences
Migration
Recovering from burnout
Leaving a long-term relationship
Single parenting
Skills & Expertise
Career Coaching
Personal Coaching
Birth Chart readings
Personal Development
Qualifications
Certification in Executive Coaching
Master in Business Management
Yin Yoga Teacher
Transformations experienced
From high achiever, career-focused to balanced and happy across all areas of my life
From perfectionnism, control and hard work to trust, ease and flow
From self-worth defined by my external success and results to coming from my inner state of being
From high stress and a disregulated nervous system to calm and inner harmony in my days
My Life as a Single Parent
Balancing Family and Career
Being a single parent has taught me resilience and how to manage my time & energy levels the best possible way. My daughter is my greatest teacher most days! This personal journey has equipped me with unique insights that I bring into my coaching practice, helping other women find balance and fulfillment.
Each week I manage my business, my part-time job, the household (mostly on my own… except when my daughter wants pocket money!) AND I have time for myself & self-care. I can show you how to get that balance for yourself too.
My approach in Coaching
As a coach I’m easy to connect with and I’m genuinely interested in other people’s situations.
My style is down to earth, pragmatic and supportive. I blend my coaching skills with my personal experience, my intuition and all the personal development knowledge I’ve gained through books & podcasts. I continuously expand my expertise through learning and reading about concepts, methods, tools in the areas of mindset, psychology, well-being, relationships, spirituality. I bring all of this to my coaching, because I believe a holistic approach is the most effective.
Challenges in our lives are often rooted in mental patterns like fears or emotional factors that need addressing beyond the ‘external’ reality. Or key topics like balance or confidence cannot be achieved through a list of actions to follow. Coaching is a transformation process, you will change perspective and thought process – which will allow you to overcome your challenge or see clearly or take action where you didn’t before. This is why I recommend multiple sessions for the best benefits, as they build on each other and the transformation is greater than in a single session.
I offer career coaching packages (with a free discovery call prior to booking for you to navigate the decision) and personal coaching sessions (single or package). Coaching has changed my life and continues to. I hope you will give it a try too and reap the rewards!
What has astrology to do with it?
Good question! Little did I know when I started my coaching business 7 years ago that I would become a qualified astrologer. I am passionate about understanding myself, and helping others understand themselves so they can make informed choices about their career and life. I have found birth charts to hold a gold mine of personal information that is accurate. It is another ‘lens’ to explore your strengths, your challenges, and where your purpose lies. It is an amazing personal development tool. Unlike the widespread perception about astrology through horoscopes – this generic, mass information isn’t astrology. It’s more like entertainment or a way to engage readers.
Spending 75 mins with an astrologer getting an in-depth reading of your own natal chart on the other hand is highly valuable and enlightening. I now use astrology to add a layer of insights to my coaching. It allows me to understand my clients on a deeper level, guide them more effectively and find the right strategies.
