About Joanne
I know what it's like to wonder, what's next for me?
I discovered coaching while navigating my own search for direction. After transitioning from a corporate marketing career to raising three beautiful children and helping my husband grow our family business, I reached a stage where life felt full with work, business, family, responsibilities, but I found myself wondering what was next for me.
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In the process of seeking my own coach, I became drawn to coaching as a profession and to the idea of creating the kind of space I had been looking for myself, somewhere to think openly, get beneath the noise and work out what you really want.
That led me to complete my ICF-level 2 Coaching Diploma and continue my training to become a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Matrix Therapies.
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Today, I bring together professional training with lived experience across business, career change and motherhood. I understand what it feels like to hold multiple roles, meet everyone else's expectations and still have questions about your own direction.
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My role isn't to give you answers. It's to listen closely, ask the questions that help you see more clearly and create a space where you can discover your own way forward.
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Joanne Varcoe
Founder, The Fifth Coaching
What you can expect from me
A conversation that's genuinely yours
Warmth without judgement
Questions that go beneath the surface
Insight that leads somewhere
You won't be pushed towards a pre-determined answer or a one-size-fits-all solution.
You'll have space to think honestly, explore uncertainty and say what you may not have said elsewhere.
We'll look beyond the immediate problem to understand the beliefs, values and patterns influencing it.
Our conversations are reflective, but they are also designed to help you make decisions and move forward.
Testimonials
"Joanne helped me realise where I had been holding myself back. She helped me discover that I often have the answer within me and gave me the confidence to reach for my goals. Working with Joanne has changed how I approach my life and my career."
Grace
"I felt deeply listened to, which created safety for me to uncover the inner stories and beliefs that had been quietly running the show. Every session left me with greater awareness and practical next steps. The coaching felt honest, respectful and empowering."
Vikki
"Joanne helped me get my thoughts and, honestly, what feels like my life back on track. I look back at our first session and remember feeling so emotional and scattered. I now feel so much clearer about where I need to be and what I need to focus on. I can't wait to see how far I go with the planning I was able to start with Joanne's help."
Ghada