About Me
Hi! I am Christine, certified life coach and mother of 2.
I started my career in the oil and gas industry because all I knew then, was that people work in the industry where they studied. After 2 years, I did not think it was what I wanted to do in future and went to further my studies. Then I joined the foreign service in 2010 as a HR practitioner followed by a posting in London in 2014 as a diplomat. I loved London’s weather but absolutely missed Singapore food.
Upon my return to Singapore in 2017, I felt lost and ultimately decided to take a career break in 2018. I wanted to look for myself, like without the work, who am I? Guess what? I still did not know who I was and went into the healthcare sector in 2019. All I was thinking then was to start a family as I was no longer traditionally young.
I gave birth to my first child in 2020. When I was a new mother, I felt overwhelmed and lost by what I was supposed to do. To describe the experience as overwhelming is an understatement. I did not get to nap when the baby nap but I cried when my baby cried. There were bottles to be washed, laundry to be hung, house to be tidied, yet my baby couldn’t get down for a nap. I remember feelings of inadequacy, that I was not suitable to be a mother. I was also guilty most of the time thinking about how I could have been a better mum for my baby. From an independent carefree bird in London to someone totally dependent on me.
My life took a turn when I came to the realisation that I was being too harsh on myself, when I learned about how my own childhood had affected how I want to be a parent myself. As I learn more about myself, I am able to work out my own unique style of parenting.
Through motherhood, I learned how to be a mother, I learned to heal my past and I learned about myself. As a result of being more in tune with myself, I left the healthcare sector in Feb 2024 to go into full-time coaching. I started Inner Athena to help new mothers who are struggling emotionally and want to be better so that we can embrace motherhood that is now a part of our identities. Through coaching, we can rediscover and reinvent a better version of ourselves.
Channel your Inner Athena
What clients say about my coaching
According to Greek mythology, Athena is the Goddess of Wisdom and War. We are at war everyday. We wake up in a war zone. We battle the daily chaos at home, battle our intrusive thoughts and battle our emotions. We gathered whatever that’s left of our wisdom and strength to deal with all these. I believe that all women have our own Athena hidden in our subconscious waiting to be awaken. All of us have our own version of the “mother” we want to be.
And beyond being a mother, who am I?
Let's navigate through these emotional waters together, guiding you towards a place of peace and understanding. Personal growth is a beautiful process. Let's embark on this transformative journey, uncovering the depths of your potential and embracing your true self.
“Christine was very easy to talk to and she was patient and encouraging throughout our sessions. She helped me see that my work experience was something that could be built on & the possibility of pivoting to other career options”
- Dorothy
“Christine helps me realise the need for self-care by gently guiding me to recognise that while taking care of my family is important, taking care of myself is equally crucial. Through insightful questioning and encouragement, she helps me make progress in my journey of self-awareness. She also reminds me to acknowledge and celebrate the strides I have made.”
- Lu Yiting
“My coach was very understanding and she try her best to help me to identify my goals clearly without wasting time so I can move on swiftly and also been supporting me in each session so it gives me motivation to focus on what to do next.”
- J