Do you feel like you’re constantly doing everything — but losing yourself in the process?
You don’t have to wander through the dark.
Together we will light the fire that shows you the way.
Hello, I'm Ellie Goldsmith
I’m an ICF Certified Life Coach and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). As a mum of three and a long-time expat, I know first-hand how overwhelming, exhausting, and downright challenging motherhood can be especially when you add international moves, cultural transitions, and building a life far from home into the mix.
When I first moved abroad, I struggled to balance everything: supporting my family, adjusting to new surroundings, and holding onto a sense of who I was beyond “mum.” I often felt guilty, lost, and stretched thin.
But over time, I found a way to create a life that felt more balanced and aligned with what truly matters. It took reflection and support but I learned that with the right tools, it’s possible to thrive both as a mother and as an individual, no matter where in the world you are.
That’s why I’m passionate about helping expat mums rediscover who they are beyond their roles and circumstances. Through our coaching sessions, we’ll create a life rooted in your values, where you feel grounded, purposeful, and able to focus on what truly matters.
My Purpose
My Story
Before becoming a mum of three energetic boys, my life was a whirlwind of career ambitions, travel, and a calendar full of plans. I thought I could seamlessly “add motherhood into the mix” and carry on as before.
Trying to do it all left me exhausted and overwhelmed. I believed that if I managed my time better or worked harder, I’d finally feel in control. Instead, I burned out.
Then came my wake-up call: I couldn’t keep going like this.
I stepped away from my corporate career, relocated abroad with my husband, and slowly began embracing a new way of living. Moving internationally wasn’t always easy, but it gave me space to focus on my values, rediscover my identity, and create balance.
During this transformative time, I learned a powerful truth: we don’t have to do it all to have a fulfilling life. We just need to focus on what matters most.
Over the past 11 years, I’ve lived in the USA and Asia, raising my boys while navigating career transitions and the ups and downs of expat life. Those experiences and challenges, the growth, and the resilience have shaped me into the coach I am today.
My Education
My fascination with human behaviour began with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, where I developed a deep interest in how people grow, adapt, and thrive.
I then spent over a decade in corporate banking in London, working in HR and eventually becoming a Senior Manager in Talent and Development. In this role, I coached and developed business leaders and teams and witnessed firsthand how powerful coaching can be in unlocking confidence, clarity, and transformation.
That experience ignited a lifelong passion. I knew I wanted to dedicate my career to helping women step into their potential.
So, I armed myself with the skills to make that vision real:
- Certified Life Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
- Training in Integrative Nutrition
- Creator of my own signature Coaching Programs
Today, I combine my background in psychology, corporate leadership, and coaching with my lived experience as an expat mum to help women around the world rediscover clarity, balance, and purpose in their new chapters abroad.