Transformational Coaching
Personalised one-to-one guidance to create meaningful, lasting change.
Brain Health Education + Coaching
Understand Your Brain. Understand Your Choices. Strengthen Your Life.
Brain health education and coaching for individuals, families and rural communities.
If brain fog, worry loops, low energy or habits that keep winning are making life harder than it needs to be, Focus Open Mind helps you understand what is happening and take practical steps forward.
Real science. Plain language. Tools you can use in real life.
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You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.
What We Offer
Practical Support Grounded in Experience, Education and Genuine Human Connection
Focus Open Mind brings together professional coaching, brain health education, personal development and real-life experience to help people understand themselves and create healthier ways of living.
Brain Health Education
Understand how your thoughts and habits shape your everyday wellbeing.
Family Support
Practical support to navigate family challenges and strengthen connection.
Personality & Values Profiling
Discover what drives your decisions and the values that shape your direction.
Rural Community Workshops
Engaging, down-to-earth sessions built around the realities of rural life.
Inspirational Speaking
Honest, real-world talks on resilience, wellbeing and sustainable change.
That is where we begin.
A Familiar Feeling
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You Know Something Needs to Change
- Maybe your brain feels foggy and simple decisions take more energy than they should.
- Maybe you wake up at 3am with your mind going over the same worries again and again.
- Maybe you know the habits you want to change, but somehow the old ones keep winning.
- Or maybe you're the person everyone else relies on, while quietly feeling like you're running on empty.
You don't need more judgement.
And you don't necessarily need more motivation.
Sometimes the first step is simply understanding why your brain, body and patterns are responding the way they are.
That is where we begin.
The Brain Masters Journey
Six months. One clear path.
The Brain Masters Journey combines brain health education, coaching, practical exercises and assessments to help you understand where you are, where you want to go and what needs to change along the way.
01
Present
Know who you are
Core needs, drivers, brain biology and understanding yourself.
02
Perception
Know where you are
Habits, rituals, physical health and thinking patterns.
03
Position
Know where you want to be
Your why, intentions, goals and direction.
04
Procreate
Build the plan
Strategies, emotions, behaviour and Jeanette's Holistic A-B-C-D Model.
05
People
Build your support team
Communication, emotional intelligence, relationships and stress.
06
Prepare
Learn the science
Brain health, sleep, gut health, physical wellbeing, food and everyday decision-making.
Personalised Coaching
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Personalised Support Built Around You
There is no universal solution for personal growth. Your experiences, values, responsibilities, relationships and goals are unique.
That is why Focus Open Mind coaching is personalised to the person in front of us.
Your experience may include:
- Private one-to-one coaching
- Family coaching
- Brain health education
- Personality and behaviour profiling
- Core values exploration
- Practical exercises and resources
- Personal action steps
- Reflection and accountability
The purpose is not to tell you how to live your life.
It is to help you understand yourself, recognise your possibilities and make informed decisions about the future you want to create.
Shaped around you
Never one size fits all
What Focus Open Mind Is Working Towards
Healthier People Building Healthier Lives
A future where people have the knowledge, confidence and support to make healthier choices for themselves, their families and their communities.
Empowering People to Take Greater Ownership of Their Health
Through coaching, education and practical support, Focus Open Mind helps people better understand themselves and take meaningful steps towards healthier lives.
Online, wherever you are
Rural, regional and remote
Rural & Remote
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Real Science. Real Life.
Jeanette (SHED) has a journey that has included health and physical education, farming, business ownership, coaching and becoming a Licensed Brain Health Trainer.
She understands that change doesn't happen in perfect conditions. It happens while running businesses, raising families, working the land and supporting everyone around you.
That's why her approach makes brain health practical for everyday life.
Focus Open Mind supports rural individuals, families, organisations and communities through:
Online coaching
Family support
Community workshops
Rural wellbeing presentations
Personal development programs
Organisational speaking
Practical educational resources
Where you live should not prevent you from accessing meaningful support.
Focus Open Mind May Be Right for You If You Are Ready To:
Better understand yourself
Create healthier personal habits
Move through a period of change
Strengthen your confidence
Improve your communication
Clarify your values and direction
Take greater responsibility for your choices
Support your family more effectively
Learn practical wellbeing strategies
Create a stronger foundation for your future
You do not need to feel completely ready. You only need to be open to exploring what your next step could look like.
Real People. Meaningful Change.
The greatest measure of this work is the difference it creates in the lives of the people who experience it.
Watch their stories
Maria LazaridisVideo Testimonial
Antti MottonenVideo Testimonial
Dr. Yasmin RajaVideo Testimonial
Dave SpencerVideo Testimonial
Dave SpencerVideo Testimonial
In their own words
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Jeanette was a presenter at THE Rural Woman's International Women's Day online event and shared on the topic, Three Steps to Succeed in Uncomfortable Conversations. Jeanette was a dedicated host, she provided an excellent 30 minute presentation that offered great insight and usable tools for the participants.
She was honest, vulnerable and direct in her content and her slide deck was also really helpful. I can recommend Jeanette as someone who walks her talk and will only teach what she has practiced! May you bloom where you are.
Rebel Black
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Jeanette is an amazing coach not only because she is calm and patient but also very knowledgeable. She is very down to earth and an understanding individual. She has opened my eyes to diet, exercise and meditation in my life and has taught me tools to carry on.
She provided comfort, support, insight, someone to talk to and someone to confide in. But most importantly she brought hope to help me in recovery with a very holistic approach.
Helen Akerstrom
Coaching Client
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I am one of Jeanette's first clients for her new "The Brain Masters Journey 6 month program". I commenced the program in April 2024 and have since benefited greatly from it. Jeanette has enabled me to discover things about myself that I never knew prior to starting.
The program was a transformative experience that opened my eyes to a whole new world of health and fostering positivity in one's life. Jeanette was clear and interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed her style of teaching. The program is carefully planned out over six months to cover a variety of topics ranging from the importance of sleep to exercise and nutrition.
The material was up to date and highly relevant to today's day and age. I also liked how interactive and personal the course was. There was a good focus on the importance of brain health and techniques to combat negative thought processes and anxiety. Jeanette's guidance and support throughout is what got me through to the end.
The course content was excellent with a good balance between theory and practical application. This course has given me a more cemented view of my overall health and wellbeing and helped me apply various tools to deal with anxiety.
If you would like to transform your overall health and wellbeing, I would highly recommend Jeanette's program. It is well worth the money and time invested, and you will look back with certain accomplishments no doubt.
Anita S
Brain Masters Journey Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Online support makes coaching and educational experiences accessible to people in rural, regional and remote communities.
No. You do not need to have everything figured out before you apply. You might simply know that something does not feel right. Maybe you are experiencing brain fog, worry, poor sleep, low energy, habits that are difficult to change, or a general feeling of being stuck. Your application helps Jeanette (SHED) understand what you are experiencing, what support may be appropriate, and what the best next step could be.
Your application will be reviewed. Suitable applicants will be contacted with information about the next step.
No. Coaching can also support people who are functioning well but want greater clarity, confidence, direction or personal growth.
Yes. Family coaching and support may be available depending on your circumstances and goals.
Yes. Organisations, community groups and event coordinators can use the same application to enquire about workshops and speaking engagements.
Focus Open Mind provides coaching, education and personal development support. It does not provide medical diagnosis or emergency mental health care and is not a replacement for advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Take the First Step
Understand Your Brain. Start Changing What Comes Next.
You don't have to keep repeating the same thoughts, habits and patterns. And you don't need to change everything overnight.
Understanding what's happening is often the first step. From there, you can begin making practical changes, a bite at a time.
Ready to begin?
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Your application is confidential and does not commit you to joining a program.