In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with transformational coach Janette Wong, who helps high-achieving women reconnect with themselves and lead from a place of alignment - not burnout.

They dive into Janette’s personal journey from corporate life and deep personal struggles to finding her purpose as a coach. The conversation explores the importance of community, embracing authenticity, and why tuning into your energy and nervous system is crucial for sustainable success in business and life.

Expect honest reflections on entrepreneurship, the messy middle of personal growth, and the freedom that comes when you stop chasing goals that don’t feel like yours.

Whether you’re navigating a pivot, feeling the pressure to "have it all together," or building a brand that actually feels like you, this episode is a reminder that staying true to your identity is the most powerful strategy of all.

Host & guest info:

Nicole Engelmann

Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. 

She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.

Nicole's website: www.londonbrandingphotos.com 

Follow Nicole on Instagram: www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos 

Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann 

Sign up to her newsletter: www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter 

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Janette Wong

Janette is a transformational life coach, Reiki practitioner, and founder of Empowering Leap. She supports high-achieving women to shift from overwhelm and disconnectedness to clarity, purpose, and grounded self-trust - blending mindset coaching, energy healing, and practical tools to create safe, sustainable change.

Connect with Janette here: ⁠https://www.hopp.bio/janette-wong-lifecoach

Follow Janette on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/empowerwithjanette

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Transformation Coaching

01:32 Jeanette's Journey to Coaching

04:30 The Importance of Community Building

08:43 Networking and Authentic Connections

11:11 Challenges in the Entrepreneurial Journey

15:51 Embracing Authenticity in Business

18:58 Navigating Emotional Turmoil

21:55 Understanding Rejection and Resilience

23:15 The Importance of Authenticity in Business

23:56 The Journey of Personal Branding

29:43 Energy Management and Authenticity

31:13 Advice to My Younger Self

32:09 Pride in Perseverance

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Keywords:

transformational coaching, nervous system regulation, personal branding, high-achieving women, burnout recovery, authenticity in business, self-leadership, female entrepreneurship, mindset and energy work, business alignment, overwhelm, female business owner, transformation coaching, community building, authenticity, entrepreneurial journey, resilience, women empowerment, coaching tools, business challenges, visibility