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Life By Design

@lifebydesign____

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I help women step into the life that they choose.
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There are lots of different reasons women come to coaching.

Some are navigating big changes, others have a goal they want to work towards, and some simply want the space to stop, think, and ask themselves what they actually want.

Whatever season you’re in, there are a few different ways we can work together.

From focused 1:1 coaching to longer-term support, in-person workshops and speaking events, there’s something for wherever you’re at.

And if you’re curious about coaching but have absolutely no idea where to begin, that’s completely fine too. Book a complimentary discovery call via the link in my bio so we can connect and figure that out together. 🤎 by @lifebydesign____

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7 days ago

On Monday evening, I had the pleasure of joining a panel for @remue.r at The Libraries, Hotel Britomart, exploring longevity, energy, wellbeing and the realities of modern life.

We talked about ambition, burnout, work-life balance, what it means to feel ‘enough’, and how we can create space for our wellbeing amongst everything else life asks of us.

One thought I keep coming back to is that longevity is about adding life to our years.

Because while we’re busy working towards the future, there’s a whole lot of life happening right now.

I’ve shared a few of my reflections from the conversation. I’d love to know which one resonates most with you. 🤎

Thank you to @remue.r and @weareformagency for bringing together such a thoughtful evening. by @lifebydesign____

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AN EVENING IN THE LIBRARIES

On Monday, FORM curated a considered gathering at The Libraries, Hotel Britomart, for REMUER’S Longevity in the Libraries.

An evening exploring longevity, modern living and the practices that support us over time.

Through an open panel conversation and audience Q&A, voices across wellness, beauty, food and lifestyle shared perspectives on what it means to live well, sustain ourselves and approach longevity beyond the expected.

Bespoke cocktails, considered canapés, a custom bar and a grounding sound experience by Phoebe Hart shaped an evening of thoughtful exchange, new connections and moments to pause.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the sold out evening event and first of many REMUER moments to come. As well as to our panellists for sharing their perspectives, and our partners who helped bring the evening to life.

WITH THANKS TO
REMUER / @remue.r  Hotel Britomart / @thehotelbritomart  Florals by Saffy Flora / @saffyflora
Signage by @blu.designstudio

WITH THANKS TO OUR PANELLISTS
Emma Wylie / @elo_wellbeing_  Cat Thompson / @lifebydesign____  Polly Markus / @miss_pollys_kitchen  Sara Higgins / @hana.space.nz  Shilpa Singh / @remue.r

WITH THANKS TO OUR GIFTING PARTNERS BETTY / @goodbettyco  Dear Joe / @dearjoestore  Saffy Home / @saffyflora  Gulp Skin / @gulpskin  San Margo / @san__margo  Sōen / @soen.nz

Sound experience by Phoebe Hart / @withphoebehart

Photography by Megan / @fieldnote.nz  Event ideation & execution by FORM Agency / @weareformagency by @lifebydesign____

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LONGEVITY IN THE LIBRARIES

An evening by REMUER, exploring longevity, nutrition, energy, wellbeing and the realities of modern life.

Set within The Libraries at Hotel Britomart, the evening will begin with bespoke beverages and canapés before moving into a considered panel conversation.

The evening will close with a grounding sound bath experience with Phoebe Hart, followed by time to connect, reflect and continue the conversation.

MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2026 6:00–8:00PM THE LIBRARIES, HOTEL BRITOMART

Every ticket enters the draw to win a one-night stay at Hotel Britomart. Tickets are limited.

REMUER × Hotel Britomart Produced by FORM taken in The Hotel Britomart by @lifebydesign____

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18 days ago

On Tuesday night we gathered for Boundaries by Design.

It was an intimate evening at @the_village_nz where we explored our relationship with yes and no, where our energy is going, and how clearer boundaries can create more space for what matters most.

Thank you to the women who took time for themselves and showed up so openly.

With love,
Cat x by @lifebydesign____

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2 months ago

Motherhood has probably been one of my greatest lessons in living by design.

With my littlest love, Teddy, recently turning one, I’ve found myself reflecting on this season of becoming a mother of three and everything it’s taught me.

I definitely haven’t figured out how to balance everything, but motherhood has made me much clearer on what matters to me and how I want to spend my time and energy.

What do I want to say yes to? What parts of myself do I want to protect? What kind of mother, partner and woman do I want to be?

These are the kinds of questions I come back to, and they’re also at the heart of the work I do through Life by Design. by @lifebydesign____

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Sometimes it’s easier to say yes, keep the peace, squeeze one more thing in, or put your own needs aside than it is to be clear about what you actually have capacity for.

But boundaries don’t have to be harsh or rigid. They can help us become more connected to ourselves and, in turn, more intentional in how we show up for others.

That’s what we’ll explore at Boundaries by Design: your relationship with yes and no, where your energy is going, and how to create more space for what, and who, matters most.

Tuesday 1 September | 6.00-8.00pm | Hosted in the beautiful new @the_village_nz space 🤎🤎

Come spend the evening with me. Link in bio to reserve your place 💌 by @lifebydesign____

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2 months ago

Let’s honour our sacred space together.

Join me for Boundaries by Design, where you’ll learn practical tools to create boundaries that actually hold, manage your energy with intention, and trust yourself to choose what matters most while staying true to who you are.

Your energy is your currency.

Spend it intentionally. Invest it wisely. Honour it unapologetically.

When you learn to protect your peace, you stop reacting to life and start designing it.

Let’s create a Life by Design, together.

@the_village_nz | Tuesday 1 September, 6.00-8.00pm

Link in bio to reserve your spot 🤎 by @lifebydesign____

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2 months ago

GIVEAWAY 💌

We’ve teamed up with three beautiful local businesses to create a prize designed to give one woman more space to move, connect, reflect and invest in herself.

One winner will receive:
• A ticket to Boundaries by Design + a private 1:1 coaching follow-up with Cat from Life by Design - valued at $368
• A 10-class pack at Sala - valued at $275
• A Wellpark creatine flavour box, whisk + 60-day supply - valued at $267
• Three day passes to The Village co-working space - valued at $135

Total prize value $1,000+

To enter:
• Follow @lifebydesign____ @sala_akl @wellpark.co @the_village_nz
• Like this post
• Tag a woman that inspires you below (1 tag = 1 entry)
• For a bonus entry share to your story + tag us so we can see

Winner drawn Wednesday, 26 August.

A little invitation to create more space for your wellbeing, your growth, your community and the things that make you feel most like you. Good luck 🤎 by @lifebydesign____

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2 months ago

A couple of weeks ago, I travelled to Europe for the first time with my little family.

Since coming home, I’ve been thinking a lot about what travel opens up in us, and how stepping away from the familiar can make life feel so much more expansive.

We step out of our routines, see the world differently, and often reconnect with parts of ourselves that have been buried beneath the pace of everyday life.

Then we come home.

And suddenly life can feel smaller again.

The Hero’s Journey reminds us that the adventure isn’t complete when we reach the destination. It ends when we return home carrying what we’ve learned and allow it to shape the way we live.

Because if we don’t integrate the lessons, the perspective, or the version of ourselves we discovered while we were away, we slowly lose them.

So rather than asking, “How do I hold onto the feeling of travel?”

I’ve been asking myself: “What part of who I became on that journey deserves a place in my everyday life?”

💌 by @lifebydesign____

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2 months ago

Kinda chic to protect your peace, honour your energy, and get comfortable saying no.

If boundaries are something you’re still learning to navigate, Boundaries by Design might be for you.

An evening dedicated to understanding your boundaries, communicating them with confidence, and creating more space for what matters most.

@the_village_nz | Tuesday 1 September | 6.00-8.00pm

Come join me. Link in bio to book your spot 💌 by @lifebydesign____

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Most of us weren’t taught how to set boundaries.

We were taught to be helpful.

To be available.
To keep the peace.
To push through.

Over time, that can leave us disconnected from our own needs, saying yes when we mean no, and wondering why we feel so depleted.

The truth is, boundaries aren’t about building walls or shutting people out.

They’re about honouring your time, your energy, your values and your being, so you can show up more fully in every area of your life.

That’s exactly what we’ll explore at Boundaries by Design.

🥀 Hosted at @the_village_nz
🥀 Tuesday, 1 September
🥀 6.00-8.00pm

If you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, guilt, people-pleasing, overcommitting, or protecting your energy, I’d love to see you there.

Link in bio to reserve your place 💌 by @lifebydesign____

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