07/04/2026

Hazel Smith

“What’s stopping you saying that”

Hazel shares a powerful and deeply personal journey from corporate burnout to becoming a coach helping others break free from the same cycles. After years of pushing herself to the limit, driven by a need for validation rooted in childhood experiences.

Hazel found herself trapped in patterns of self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and emotional exhaustion that eventually manifested in serious physical illness.  

Through coaching, she began to understand that burnout wasn’t a personal failure, and combined with her lived experience Hazel is now helping others.

Hazel opens up about the internal narratives that hold people back, the impact of bullying and rejection, and how small mindset shifts and daily habits can create lasting change.

Now, Hazel is on a mission to help others realise they’re not broken, and that with the right tools, awareness, and support, they can take back control of their lives.

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