Thanks for your interest in Transformative Journeys. I’d like to provide you with an overview of the Transformative Journeys ethos and tell you a little bit about me.

I am honoured to have walked alongside many strong and courageous women who have inspired and encouraged me to shine. I have also walked alongside many amazing women who have been held back by conflicted values, limiting beliefs, trapped emotions and self-sabotage. I believe that we are all placed on this earth to find our passion and make a difference in the lives of others and when we are ready to embark on a journey of transformation, we contribute to transforming not only ourselves but also the world through wisdom, love and connection. 

You are only ever one decision away from a completely different life and every day you have an opportunity to make a decision that takes you closer to living your best life.

My passion is to help women step into their brilliance and shine and I have developed a holistic framework that responds to the physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual aspects of each woman’s being. My multidimensional framework has been developed following many years of study, teaching, facilitating, coaching and first-hand experience. I have drawn on research in neuroscience, positive psychology and mindset to inform the Transformative Journeys framework. The framework is brought to life through the use of cutting-edge coaching techniques, Kundalini Yoga and Chakradance™, which is a fusion of the chakras, dance, music and mandala art that acts as a bridge between our inner and outer worlds.  

Over the past 35 years I have embraced a love of learning and have attained the following qualifications:

• Master of Philosophy
• Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Years) 
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
• Internationally recognised coaching certification 
• Chakradance™  facilitator 
• Women’s circle facilitator 
• 350-hour yoga certification (Kundalini Yoga)

I share these qualifications and certifications not to impress you but to highlight the investment I have made in myself and to demonstrate my capability to support you on your journey. My signature framework has been designed to give you the results you desire… if you are ready to do the work. I have distilled 35 years of personal, academic and professional learning into my Transformative Journeys suite of offerings. To learn more about the Transformative Journeys coaching packages please go to the Coaching tab.

The women I have been honoured to serve though 1-1 coaching, mentoring and retreats come from a wide range of sectors – from administration to education, from corporate leadership roles to the community development sector. These amazing women have overcome limiting beliefs, trapped emotions and self-sabotage. My Transformative Journeys bespoke programs have provided these women with tools and support in the areas of effective leadership, team building, conflict resolution, mindset, self-awareness, achieving personal goals, overcoming profound grief and loss and healing childhood wounds.

Ever since I can remember I’ve had a disposition to seek out new experiences and opportunities for learning. I’m curious, I enjoy mastering new skills and forming connections and I love to travel. Over the past 35 years I have invested more than $150, 000 in academic learning, personal and professional development programs, courses and travel. 

 After completing my undergraduate degree in psychology, I had a burning desire to travel overseas. To fund my travels, I worked full-time in the government sector for 2 years and to I speed up my departure date I also worked two part-time jobs.  My initial plan was to enjoy the quintessential 12-month Aussie backpacking trip. Never one to turn down an opportunity, my 12-month trip turned into eight and a half years! Those eight and a half years will always hold a special place in my heart. 

My first destination was New Zealand, which was full of fun and adventure. My next stop was Indonesia. I found myself on the island of Lombok, where I chose to immerse myself in Indonesia culture and language. I lived with a Sasak family and taught English in exchange for food and accommodation. After eight months on Lombok, I had become very proficient at speaking, reading and writing Bahasa Indonesian and while I could have easily stayed, it was time to expand my horizons and explore other countries. From Indonesia I travelled to Malaysia and then onto Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, India and Nepal. I visited the USA, Canada and the UK before living in Turkey for six and a half years. With Istanbul as my base, I travelled to many exciting destinations, including Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Malta, Italy and Portugal. 

Upon returning to Australia in 2002, I based myself in Brisbane and in true form I continued to take advantage of opportunities that came my way, including being offered a scholarship to complete a Research Masters. Over the past 20 years I have focused on the positives and looked for ways to grow and learn when presented with challenges, even when those challenges seemed insurmountable. There have been times when I have had to access every tool at my disposal and times where I have had to find new tools to add to my toolkit to get me through. What has become evident to me is that no matter how challenging a situation is, we have a choice about how we respond. We don’t have to let life happen to us. 

I believe that with the right tools and support everyone has the power within them to change their lives. Whether you have business goals, personal goals and dreams or a combination of both, Transformative Journeys is designed to meet your unique needs. I have used the Transformative Journeys framework to inspire change in my own life and the lives of many women. If you’re ready to take a journey through the many dimensions of yourself, I invite you to contact me today for an obligation free 30-minute transformation taster call to find out how Transformative Journeys can support you to step into your brilliance and shine. I would be honoured to walk alongside you as you embark on your personal transformational journey.

With gratitude 

You can’t go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand-new ending. James Sherman