The Work-Life Edit for Ambitious Parents

Work that fits your family, not the other way round.

A 12 week one-to-one coaching programme for parents who want a steady income, time with their kids, and a life that actually feels liveable.

In a nutshell

You do not need another productivity hack.
You need a calmer, more honest way of doing life.

The Work Life Edit helps you redesign how you work, earn and live so that:

• your family is not squeezed into the leftovers

• your income still feels solid and sensible

• your days stop feeling like constant survival mode

This is for parents who are ambitious and values driven. You care about your kids, your home, your work and the way you spend time and money.

Is this you?

✔ Before kids, you knew who you were at work. Now most days feel like juggling glass.

✔ You want to be present at home, but work, commuting and your phone keep eating into family time.

✔ You are sensible with money. You do not need millions, but the bills have to be paid, the house has to be warm, and you would like to still afford the little (and bigger) things that bring joy - holidays, hobbies, making your home feel good.

✔ You are tired of rushed dinners, collapsing on the sofa and feeling guilty in every direction.

✔ You know something has to change, but you are not sure what, without blowing up your whole life.

If you recognise yourself in a couple of these, you are in the right place.

Why this feels so hard (it is not just you)

Most parents quietly think: "I should be coping better."

The truth is, if you look at the numbers, the way work and family life are organised at the moment makes it very hard to thrive.

• In the UK, studies show that in the five years after a first baby, mothers lose on average about £65,000 in earnings, and their monthly pay drops by around 40% compared with before birth.

• At the same time, economists estimate that if you added up everything people do at home for free - childcare, cooking, cleaning, life admin, DIY, caring - it would be worth almost as much as the whole official UK economy in a year.

On paper, a mother might "earn less". In reality, when you add paid and unpaid work together, she is often working more hours than anyone.

Then there is the quiet cost of living in a rush:

• The average UK commute costs over £2,600 a year and adds up to more than a week of your life just travelling to work.

• A typical family of four throws away roughly £1,000 a year in food that was bought, brought home and then binned.

If you are working long hours, commuting, relying on takeaways and making decisions on the go, a lot of your salary simply leaks away.

No wonder it feels like you are constantly working and still not getting where you want to be.

A different way to see it

The goal is not "work more so you can spend more".

The goal is to:

• work enough

• spend with intention

• live in a way that fits your family and your conscience

A parent who has a sane work rhythm, time to cook, plan, buy second hand, share resources with neighbours and reduce waste is not "just at home". They are creating real financial and emotional value for the household.

And this is not about saying a woman’s only place is in the kitchen. You still have gifts, ideas and potential far beyond housework. The point is to recognise that:

• unpaid work has value

• it needs to be shared more fairly inside the family

• and your paid work can be designed to sit alongside that, not crush it

This programme is about designing that kind of life on purpose.

Now imagine this instead

• A weekly rhythm that makes sense: you know when you work, when you rest and when you are fully with your kids.

• A job, small business or blended setup that pays reliably without swallowing your whole week.

• More meals cooked at home, less panic spending, less waste and a money flow that feels under control.

• A home that feels calmer. Not perfect, but warm, kind and organised enough.

• A clear sense of what the next 6 to 12 months are about, instead of drifting and hoping it will somehow improve.

The Work Life Edit: a 6-step framework

Parenthood changes everything. Your time, your energy, your values, your capacity.
Trying to live as if nothing has changed is what creates burnout.

The Work Life Edit is a 6-step process to rebuild your work and home life around what actually matters now.

1. Press Pause

We start by seeing the full picture. Work, childcare, housework, mental load, money, energy.
You finally see why you feel the way you do, instead of just blaming yourself.

2. Audit Your Assets & Needs

We map your skills, experience, strengths, needs and limits.
What can you do, what do you enjoy, what does your family need from you, what is non-negotiable.

3. Repackage Possibilities

We explore realistic options for this season of life, for example:

• flexible or part-time roles

• hybrid or local work

• a small service based business

• a mix of employed days and self employed days

You might not need a dramatic "quit everything". Sometimes it is simply a smarter pattern.

4. Choose Your Next Chapter

You choose one clear direction to commit to for the next 6 to 12 months, that honours both your family and your ambitions.
No more sitting on the fence, constantly second guessing.

5. Map the Road Ahead

We design a simple, grounded plan. Job search or client actions, weekly routines, childcare arrangements, conversations at home, boundaries with work, and time for you.

6. Build Momentum

You take action with support. We track progress, troubleshoot what is hard and keep adjusting until the new pattern feels like your new normal.

What is included

Over 12 weeks, we work together to build a life that is calmer, sustainable and still purposeful.

You get:

✔ 12 private coaching sessions (60 minutes, one-to-one)
Dedicated time to think, untangle, decide and create new patterns.

✔ A realistic life and work plan for your season of parenthood

Rooted in your actual responsibilities and finances, not a Pinterest version of your life.

✔ Career and work strategy support
Help with CV, LinkedIn, applications, interviews or shaping a small service-based offer, depending on your path.

✔ Simple structures for mornings, evenings and work blocks, plus rest and time with your other half
We design rhythms that your whole household can actually live with.

✔ Support with money awareness and spending patterns
We look at what "living well" means for you, and how your work and home choices can support that, including where your time at home actually saves money.

✔ Email support between sessions
You will have small, realistic actions between sessions - but by no means piles of homework. I know first-hand how a busy life looks. Email support means you do not stay stuck waiting for the next call.

The cost of doing nothing

It helps to see both sides of the picture.

On one side:

• Many mothers in the UK lose around £65,000 in earnings in the five years after their first baby.

• The average worker spends over £2,600 a year, and more than a week of their life, just getting to and from work.

• A typical family of four throws away about £1,000 a year in food that was paid for and never eaten.

On the other side:

• The quiet work that keeps homes running - child care, cooking, cleaning, organising, caring - is worth an enormous amount in real terms. Put a price tag on it and it sits not far behind the whole "official" economy.

If nothing changes, the likely future is more of the same: burnout, money leaking out in hidden ways, and a life that feels like you are always rushing past the bits that matter most.

When you redesign your work and home life on purpose, you might still earn less than your pre-kids peak for a season. But you can:

• keep far more of what you earn

• live in a way that matches your values

• protect your health, your marriage, and your kids' experience of family life

This programme is not about a glossy "new you".
It is about building a stable, kind, sustainable way of living.

Who this is for

This is for you if:

• you have young or school age children

• you care deeply about both your family and your work

• you want a steady, sensible income, not endless hustle

• you are willing to look at your habits, money and priorities with honesty

• you like the idea of editing your life - keeping what works, changing what does not - rather than starting from zero

This programme is designed as an edit, not a complete reset.
If you genuinely want to burn everything down and start again from scratch, that is a different kind of work, at a different pace and price.

It might not be for you if:

• you are looking for a quick fix or a magic script

• you want someone else to make decisions for you

• you are not ready to change how you use your time, attention or money

About Sabina

I am Sabina. I am a wife, a mum of young children, an architect by training and a coach.

I know what it is like to care deeply about your work and your family at the same time. I have lived the long hours, the commuting, the pressure, and the invisible load at home. I also know how it feels when you start to realise: "This way of living is not working for us anymore."

In my earlier career I worked in architecture and public sector regeneration, helping shape homes, libraries and neighbourhoods that genuinely serve the people who use them. Alongside that, I have spent years mentoring students, young professionals and designers, and now coaching parents through career and life decisions.

So I have seen both sides:

• how people feel in the spaces they live in

• how people feel in the work they do

My coaching brings those threads together. I care about your whole life: your home, your work, your faith if that is part of your story, and the atmosphere your children grow up in.

I am not a "shouty" coach. I listen carefully, ask honest questions, and help you turn insight into tiny, practical experiments in your real week. No judgement, no performance, just two humans looking at your life and making it kinder and more intentional.

Don’t just take my word for it

Few words from the people I’ve had the joy of coaching - real stories of growth, clarity, and change.

“Sabina really helped me find and categorise my interests and combine them to help me find an ideal career for me. She also helped me when it came to my personal statement, so because of her, I’m excited to start uni this year. And overall, she was very lovely and motivating the whole time. Thanks for your help.”

Saffron, Aspiring Psychology & Criminology Professional

“Sabina helped me to put together a professional CV and prepare for an interview, which has resulted in obtaining the position I was looking for. She has a strategic mindset, versatile and well-rounded thinking, which helped me to see the big picture whilst remaining detail-oriented. I would strongly recommend Sabina for her efficiency, dedication, and commitment to results.”

Nicholas, Business Analyst

“I worked with Sabina while refining my design portfolio and found the sessions incredibly valuable. It was great to have her perspective on things, she brings real depth of knowledge about the creative industry and helped me find clarity at a time I was feeling a bit lost. Her advice helped steer my direction and get me back on track. Very professional, friendly, and insightful. I’d definitely recommend her, and already have!”

Noah, Designer

“I had the pleasure of working with Sabina while preparing for my Part 3, and I can confidently say that her support played a key role in my success. Her sessions were consistently insightful, well-structured, and full of constructive feedback. Sabina encouraged me to think critically about my submissions, helping me to identify gaps and push the quality of my work further. Her guidance not only strengthened my confidence but also sharpened my understanding of the key professional principles. Thanks to her support, I was able to pass with distinction. I highly recommend Sabina’s tutoring to anyone going through the Part 3 process - her input is truly invaluable.”

Kinga, Architect

“Sabina is an amazing mentor. She helped review my portfolio, cover letter and CV. She is an incredibly kind, supportive, and intelligent tutor who is always available to lend an ear regarding career goals and worries and for more practical help. Throughout the process, she has been extremely encouraging, sympathetic, and understanding. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the built environment looking to gain guidance, skills or confidence or as a mentor.”

Moe, Designer

“Having mentorship by Sabina was very helpful and beneficial for me. She guided me through pointing out really crucial points that I didn't recognise before about my current professional situation. She elaborately reviewed my architectural portfolio and CV and advised me by hitting the high spots. And she really opened up my horizon regarding which direction and how I should move across on my very fresh professional life. Moreover her mentoring session went a long way toward gaining my self-confidence back in relation to my architectural approach and professional status. Her attitude was very professional and also sincere meanwhile. I really appreciated her mentoring session. I strongly recommend her mentorship to anyone who want to carry their career and approach a step further.”

Deniz, Architecture Student