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Welcome to The Reimagining Space

The place for midlife professionals who don't recognise themselves anymore, but don't know what to do about it.

 

My story

Throughout my career, I repeatedly noticed something that stayed with me. Capable, intelligent people were quietly feeling stuck. Successful on paper, yet internally unsettled. Unsure how to move forward, but equally unsure how to stay where they were.

Over time, I realised I wasn’t just observing this in others. I experienced it myself.

After 12 years in corporate leadership across New Zealand and the UK, I had built a stable and successful career. From the outside, everything made sense. Internally, however, something had shifted.

What once felt purposeful no longer fully aligned with who I was becoming. That awareness didn’t happen overnight. It emerged slowly, through reflection, questioning and eventually, coaching.

Experiencing coaching myself was a turning point. It gave me a structured, psychologically safe space to pause, think clearly and consciously reimagine what I wanted next.

That experience reshaped not only my direction, but my understanding of how powerful this work can be when done well.

It was then that I chose to train professionally and build The Reimagining Space.

How I work

I work with professionals navigating career transitions, leadership evolution, identity shifts and the subtle but persistent feeling that something needs to change.

My approach balances reflection with forward movement. I combine:

  • Evidence-based coaching

  • NLP and Time Line Therapy®

  • Practical strategy where relevant

My role is to provide compassion, structure, challenge and steadiness as you move forward.

Professional Background & Credentials

I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a credential held by a small percentage of coaches worldwide.

I bring:

  • 12+ years in corporate leadership across New Zealand and London

  • Experience supporting diverse communities in education

  • Over 1,000 coaching hours

  • Advanced training in NLP and Time Line Therapy®

  • Mental Health First Aid certification

I have coached for organisations such as Lee Hecht Harrison (global career transition) and MindForge (leadership development). I have trained and mentored new coaches at Coach Masters Academy (a global ICF certified training academy).

Today, my focus is fully on The Reimagining Space, supporting mid-life professionals.

Who I Work With

Most of my clients are midlife professionals who:

  • Have built something meaningful

  • Carry significant responsibility

  • Value depth over surface advice

  • Want more than motivation, they want clarity

  • Are ready to take ownership of what comes next

Book an obligation free 30 minute discovery call, to find out more about coaching and how it might benefit you.

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Jacqui Downes
Founder & Coach, The Reimagining Space

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