I’ve always been curious about people - their stories, their quirks, what lights them up, and yes… what makes them tick.
My first real taste of people-watching came decades ago when I was working as Cabin Crew for British Airways. Despite being trained to serve in First Class, I was far more interested in the 150 people crammed into Economy, the holidaymakers, the nervous flyers, the seasoned business travellers, and the stories they shared somewhere between take-off and landing.
While listening to those stories, one question kept bubbling up for me:
Why do we, as humans, focus so much on the negative?
It didn’t seem to matter whether it was at work, in the media, or in our relationships, the default setting was often “what’s wrong” rather than “what’s right.”
My formal journey into positive psychology and coaching began as a Psychology teacher at a Grammar School. I noticed many students, despite having worked so hard to get there, quickly became anxious, overwhelmed, or quietly disengaged. They had an abundance of talent and strengths, yet these were buried under a blanket of self-doubt and an ever-present feeling of “not enough.”
I started a Happiness Club to explore a question that has shaped my career ever since:
Why is happiness always “just over there”?
”I’ll be happy when I pass my exams… when I get into uni… when I’m promoted… when I meet the right person”
Spoiler: That strategy doesn’t work. To find out what does, I left teaching and pursued a Master’s degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Shortly after, I started Kim Carr Coaching.
Since then, I’ve expanded my approach to include a wide range of psychological disciplines. My work is shaped by existential coaching (including Dr. Natalie Lancer’s Eight Tensions model) and trauma-informed practice, drawing from my time at CHOICES, a charity supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse.
I’m fascinated by how people make sense of their lives and how, with the right support, they can move from simply getting by to genuinely thriving.
These days, my coaching room (both in-person and on Zoom) welcomes a wonderfully eclectic mix of clients, including:
I’d also love to work with MPs and public servants, people serving at the highest levels who carry the kind of responsibility that rarely fits neatly into a job description.
I believe that when people truly understand how their mind, emotions, behaviours, and values work, they unlock their power to change. My role is to help you unpack your limiting beliefs, navigate emotions, and take bold steps towards the life you want.
Whether you’re a leader, clinician, creative, or coach, I’ll meet you where you are, with evidence-based tools, a tailored approach, and plenty of room for those “aha” moments.
If you’re ready to get clear, grow strong, and make confident decisions, I’d love to support you.
Book a call to find out more.
