From overwhelmed and stuck to feeling calm, clear, and moving forward with ease.
Breathwork and coaching for women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from what they really want.Using science-backed breathwork, coaching, and your natural strengths, I'll help you create a life and career that feel aligned, fulfilling, and truly yours.
Does this feel familiar?
Many of the women I work with may have a good life on the surface, but still feel as though something is missing. They feel stuck and are wondering how to create a life and career that feel more meaningful, fulfilling, and true to who they really are.They often find themselves overwhelmed, second-guessing their decisions, or struggling to trust themselves. They crave greater clarity, confidence, and balance, but feel pulled in too many directions or held back.A part of them is ready to stop pushing harder and start listening to what they truly need. Maybe that's feeling calmer, clearer, or more grounded in their next steps - creating success and fulfilment, in a way that feels sustainable and true to who they are, not who they were told to be.
This is for you if:
You've worked hard to build a successful life or career, but something still feels missing.
You're questioning what's next and craving more purpose, fulfilment, or freedom in the way you live and work.
You have lots of ideas, dreams, or possibilities, but feel overwhelmed by choice and unsure which path to trust.
You find yourself doubting your abilities, second-guessing decisions, or holding back despite knowing you're capable of more.
You're tired of pushing through stress and want a calmer, more sustainable way to create success, balance, and joy.
My approach
Nervous system regulation & wellbeing
1. Regulate
Calm your system so you can feel like yourself again.Together, we focus on gently regulating your nervous system so you can move out of overwhelm, anxiety, and emotional fatigue, and into a place of calm, balance, and capacity.Using simple, evidence-based breathwork practices (including Breath-Body-Mind) alongside somatic tools, you’ll learn how to steady yourself in the moment and create more ease in your day-to-day life.You'll begin to:
Feel calmer, more grounded, and less reactive
Sleep better and have more consistent energy
Create space to think clearly, rather than constantly firefighting
Feel more present in your work, relationships, and life
Working with your natural talents
2. Rediscover
Reconnect with who you are - and what actually works for you.So much of feeling stuck comes from trying to force yourself into ways of working or living that don’t fit. This pillar is about rediscovering your natural strengths, energy, and way of being - so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting what comes naturally to you.Using CliftonStrengths alongside reflective coaching, we explore how you’re wired at your best, and how to use that in a way that feels energising, instead of depleting.You begin to:
Understand your strengths and how they show up in real life
Let go of “shoulds” that don’t fit you
Build confidence in your decisions and direction
Work and live in ways that feel more natural, focused, and sustainable
Clarity & aligned action
3. Realign
Get clear on what you want - and move forward without forcing it.Once you feel more regulated and connected to yourself, clarity becomes much easier. Instead of overthinking or feeling pulled in different directions, you can start to simplify what matters and take steps that actually move you forward.Through coaching and simple, structured support, we turn your ideas into clear intentions and aligned action - without overwhelm or rigid plans.You begin to:
Gain clarity on what you want next (career, life, or both)
Break out of overthinking and procrastination
Take consistent, grounded action
Move forward with more ease, confidence, and self-trust
Working together
After years seeing people perform under pressure, I noticed how often overwhelm, stress, and self-doubt keep capable people stuck.Today I combine coaching, CliftonStrengths, and evidence-based breathwork to help people reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity.
Clarity & Direction Workshop
An intention-setting experience for women who are ready to reconnect with what they want and take confident next steps.
£80 - 2hr 1:1 workshop
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next, this workshop is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and gain clarity on what matters most.Together, we'll:
Learn simple breath and movement practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a sense of calm and grounding.
Explore where you are now, where you'd like to be, and which areas of life need your attention most using a Life Alignment Mapping exercise.
Connect with your values, priorities, and vision for the future so you can gain greater clarity on what you truly want.
Create embodied intentions and meaningful next steps that feel aligned with your energy, values, and circumstances.
Develop a simple integration practice to help you stay connected to your intentions beyond the workshop.
You'll leave with greater clarity, a stronger connection to what matters most, and practical tools to help you move forward with confidence and intention.
Breathwork & Coaching Programme
For women who are ready for deeper support, accountability, and transformation over time.
Starting at £275
Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, reconnect with your strengths and values, and create a clear path towards the life and work you truly want.Your coaching journey includes:
Everything from the Clarity & Direction Workshop to gain clarity on where you are, what matters most, and where you'd like to go.
A full CliftonStrengths assessment and strengths discovery session to help you understand your natural talents and build greater confidence in how you work, lead, and make decisions.
Breath and movement practices to support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and resilience, including guided audios and videos for home practice.
Personalised coaching sessions focused on your goals, challenges, and next steps.
Tailored tools, resources, and reflection exercises designed to support your unique journey.
You'll build greater self-trust, practical tools for navigating life's challenges, and a clearer sense of how to create a life and career that feel aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable.
"Joanne is a compassionate individual who proactively problem-solves with people and wellbeing at the heart of her ethos."
See what others have said about working with me:
From overwhelmed to calm, energised and in control
"I went from not coping very well, struggling to sleep, not eating well, and my work was impacted. From the moment I went on a call with Jo I felt more self-assured. I now have more balance in my life, which has had a huge effect on my health and wellbeing. My work load feels easier as I can plan better and get into flow. My relationship is stronger as I'm a lot more calm and present. I feel much more energised, happy, and confident.
Clarity without forcing and moving
forward with ease
"Before I started with Jo, I was so unsure and felt lost as to where I was going and what I really wanted to do. After our first session, I gained so much clarity and energy and felt more positive and productive. I understood what I wanted to do and how I could begin making it happen. The minute I talk to Jo in a session things shift and become clear, and I’m able to make plans and take actions to move me forward. She always fills me with confidence."
Reconnecting to your values and
inner direction
"When I started working with Joanne I was in a place in my life where I needed that little bit of extra help to start evaluating my behaviours and thoughts that may be holding me back from achieving my full potential. Joanne is a super approachable and understanding coach and her sessions have allowed me to get clear on my values and priorities which enabled me to self-reflect and move forward."
Supportive, practical coaching that
creates real change
"Joanne’s coaching style is very much focused on the individual and what you need right now. She takes an empathetic approach but steers towards clear outcomes, providing helpful practical tools for everyday life. I’ve found our sessions to be productive and enlightening as I clarify my career goals with such a skilled (and fun!) coach."
About me
I'm Joanne, founder of Impact Intent. I have over 15 years in marketing and communications across private and public sectors, alongside 5+ years in coaching and people development. I understand both the pressure to perform and the impact that sustained stress and overwhelm can have on how people feel, think, and show up in their lives and work.I now work with individuals and teams who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unclear about their next step - supporting them to regulate their nervous system, reconnect with their natural strengths, and create clarity so they can move forward with more ease and self-trust.My work is trauma-sensitive and supportive. I combine Breath-Body-Mind and coaching to help people move out of overwhelm and into a more resourced, steady way of being.
Frequently asked questions
What if I don't know what I want?
You're not alone. Many of the women I work with know that something needs to change, but aren't yet clear on exactly what that looks like. Gaining clarity is often where we begin. Together, we'll create space to explore what's important to you and uncover the direction that feels right for this next chapter of your life.How do I know if this is right for me?
This work is designed for women who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what's next and are ready to invest time and energy in creating meaningful change. If you're looking for greater clarity, confidence, balance, and a stronger connection to what matters most, this may be a good fit.What happens in a coaching session?
Every session is tailored to you. Depending on your goals, we may explore strengths, values, beliefs, challenges, decision-making, nervous system regulation, or practical next steps. The focus is always on helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.What if I only want breathwork?
That's absolutely fine. I offer breathwork sessions for individuals, groups, and teams who want to regulate their nervous system, build resilience to stress, and feel calmer and more balanced. If you're interested in breathwork on its own, please get in touch and we can discuss the best option for your needs. For more information visit Breathwork.
Connection Call
This is a short, informal conversation to explore what you’re looking for and whether this work feels right for you.There’s no pressure to commit and no expectation to have everything figured out. We’ll simply talk through where you are now, what you’re wanting support with, and which pathway might best support you.It’s also a chance for you to ask questions and get a feel for how I work before deciding anything further.
Prefer to get in touch by email?
You can reach me at: [email protected]
The science
My approach combines three science-backed practices that work together to help you move from overwhelm and uncertainty to greater calm, clarity, and confidence. By supporting both mind and body, these evidence-based tools create the foundation for meaningful and lasting change.
Breathwork
Breath-Body-Mind is a gentle evidence-based breathing approach developed by Dr. Patricia Gerbarg and Dr. Richard Brown, to support nervous system regulation and emotional balance.It works directly with the autonomic nervous system to help shift the body out of survival states (fight, flight, freeze) and into a calmer, more regulated state.
Strengths
CliftonStrengths is a research-backed framework developed by Gallup that identifies your innate talents - how you think, make decisions, relate to others, and take action when you’re at your best.Instead of trying to “fix” yourself or become more like others, this approach helps you understand what is already working within you - and how to use it with more confidence and intention.
Coaching
The coaching process I use is designed for people who feel overwhelmed by too many thoughts, ideas, or pressures - and need a calm, supportive space to slow things down and make sense of what’s really going on.We don’t just focus on insight - we focus on integration: turning awareness into grounded, realistic next steps that feel aligned with your capacity and life.
Stay in touch
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Create more calm, capacity, and balance through breathwork.
Gentle breathing and movement sessions for individuals and organisations seeking practical, evidence-based tools to reduce stress, move out of overwhelm, and restore balance.
Why breathwork?
Your breath is one of the most accessible tools you have for supporting your wellbeing.Stress isn't just something we think about. It can show up as racing thoughts, tension, fatigue, poor sleep, difficulty concentrating, or the feeling that you're constantly running on empty.When we're overwhelmed, it's not always possible to think our way back to calm.Breath-Body-Mind® (BBM) uses simple breathing practices to work directly with the nervous system, helping the body shift into a more regulated state. As the body settles, it becomes easier to access clarity, focus, resilience, and a greater sense of ease.These gentle, evidence-based practices are accessible to everyone and can be integrated into everyday life and work.
Support for individuals, groups and organisations
From managing stress and restoring balance to strengthening resilience and wellbeing, these breathwork offerings are designed to meet you where you are - whether you're seeking personal support or looking to support the wellbeing of a wider team or community.
1:1 Sessions
Personalised breathwork sessions designed around your unique needs and current capacity.Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or simply looking for a healthier way to support your wellbeing, you'll learn practical tools to help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more connected to yourself.
Organisations
Practical, evidence-based wellbeing sessions designed to support healthier, more resilient teams.Ideal for charities, social enterprises, healthcare teams, education providers, and purpose-led organisations looking to strengthen wellbeing, build resilience, and equip people with tools they can use long after the session ends.
Group
Shared breathwork experiences that create space to pause, reconnect, and reset together.Perfect for wellbeing events, retreats, communities, and organisations looking to build greater connection, balance, and collective wellbeing. Online and local group sessions can be booked via Eventbrite.
The Breath-Body-Mind approach
Developed by psychiatrists Dr. Patricia Gerbarg and Dr. Richard Brown, Breath-Body-Mind® combines specific breathing practices, gentle movement, and mindfulness techniques to support nervous system regulation.The approach is evidence-based, trauma-sensitive, and accessible to people of all ages and levels of experience.These practices support the body's natural regulation systems, helping create greater calm, steadiness, and capacity over time.The techniques are simple, practical, and easy to incorporate into a busy workday or evening routine.
this practice can support in the following ways:
For individuals
These practices can help you to:
Feel calmer during periods of stress and overwhelm
Respond to challenges with greater ease and emotional balance
Improve sleep quality and restorative rest
Restore energy and reduce feelings of fatigue
Strengthen focus and mental clarity
Develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation
Build confidence, resilience, and self-trust
For teams
These practices can help teams to:
Support employee wellbeing in a practical, accessible way
Build resilience before stress becomes overwhelm
Navigate pressure with greater steadiness
Strengthen emotional regulation
Sustain performance without relying on constant pressure
Build psychological safety, connection, and trust
Support people through periods of change
Ready to create more calm, clarity, and resilience?
Whether you're looking for individual support or exploring wellbeing opportunities for your team, I'd love to hear more about what you're looking for.Together, we can explore how Breath-Body-Mind® practices might support greater wellbeing, balance, and resilience in your life or organisation.There's no pressure to know exactly what you're looking for before we speak - come as you are and we can explore together.
Prefer to get in touch by email?
You can reach me at: [email protected]
"Joanne is a compassionate individual who proactively problem-solves with people and wellbeing at the heart of her ethos."
Meet your instructor
I'm Joanne, founder of Impact Intent and a certified Breath-Body-Mind® instructor.Alongside working with individuals and organisations, I deliver Breath-Body-Mind® courses for unpaid carers in and around York through a local charity. I'm passionate about supporting people who make a difference, including purpose-led organisations, and women - helping them create greater calm, resilience, and wellbeing.What I love most about Breath-Body-Mind® is that it's gentle, evidence-based, and adaptable for almost everyone. While it can offer a immediate sense of relief, it also equips people with practical breathing techniques they can use in everyday life to help manage stress and improve wellbeing over time.My approach is trauma-sensitive and supportive.
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One-to-one Breath-Body-Mind sessions
Support your nervous system with gentle, evidence-based breathing practices tailored to your needs. Every session includes practical resources so you can continue using these tools long after we meet.
Four-Session Package
Ideal if you'd like ongoing support and time to build a sustainable practice. Save £20 compared to booking individually
Four 60-minute online 1:1 sessions
Personalised guidance throughout
Multiple guided breathing audios
4 practice videos
Resources that build each week
Single Session
Perfect if you'd like to try Breath-Body-Mind® or would like support with a specific challenge.
60-minute online 1:1 session
Personalised guidance based on your needs
1 guided breathing audio
1 practice video
Email follow-up with your resources
Is this right for me?
These sessions are suitable whether you're experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm, poor sleep, fatigue, or simply want practical tools to support your wellbeing. Every session is tailored to your needs, helping you build skills you can use in everyday life.
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