Hello...
My name is Johanna Cliffe and I warmly welcome you to Curiously - U.
'My mission is to help you Reimagine, Reinvent, Reconceptualise...to rediscover you!'
Curiously me...
I am certified life coach, a graduate of Debra Silverman's Applied Astrology, an academic and associate lecturer. Yes, I have worn many hats but the one thing that has remained the same throughout - I am always curious about people. I wonder about life, who people are, why they are here and what they make their experiences and life mean at a deeper level.
​​I have spent most of my life building relationships, making connections and supporting others in developing, transforming and growing. I have worked in education for over 20 years. Initially I worked with very young children and families before stepping into higher education and working with mature students. Throughout this time I have worked closely with people from all walks of life to develop both personally, professionally, emotionally and yes, even spiritually. I have supported people to bring about lasting change for themselves and for their families. ​ My own life, probably very much like your own, has been filled with highs, lows, joys, disappointments and long periods of uncertainty, while seeking my own clarity, meaning and purpose. I have been lucky enough to have had many opportunities that have allowed me to achieve many things, yet I still know what it is like to experience that nagging sense of unfulfillment. My life has changed course many times on my own self-discovery journey, yet curiosity, wonder and often more than a small dose of humour, has journeyed with me, as I uncovered (and still uncover) who I am and who I need and want to become. ​ So, while my journey has not always been easy, I have taken many detours and navigated many curve balls. My experiences have led me to being able to offer a unique blend of astrology and coaching to support others on their own self-discovery and self-development journey. I know what it is like to peer deeply into yourself and your life, lifting the lid on everything from the good, the bad and at times the downright ugly. Therefore, I also know that for truly transformative change, you have to get to the root causes of issues and face them head on, rather than fixing symptoms with metaphorical plasters. You have to fall in love with yourself and your life purpose no matter where that takes you. You need to understand the cosmic blueprint of who you are, what strengths and gifts you were born with, how you are here to grow, and what you are here to "do". ​ If we work together, I will support you in taking a deeper dive into yourself and your world; to open-up to possibilities and potentials that you might never have imagined or believed were for you. I will journey with you to explore who you are, how you got here, and who you might need and want to become, to unlock a life that feel more aligned with who you are at the very core of your being. A life that supports wellbeing at every level, and respects the calling of your heart and soul. Are you ready to be curious?
I encourage you to rediscover and reconnect with yourself, in alignment with who you were always meant to be. To reinvent the story of who you are, and who you need and want to become, to live the life mapped out in the stars. I will help you to reconceptualise your life and experiences, to learn how to navigate the energies at play in your world and harness them in a way that unlocks your personal power and harness your strengths and gifts. I invite you to be curious and to develop deeper self-awareness and self-compassion. To walk a pathway that will bring about lasting transformational change that nurtures and nourishes the core of who you really are. ​
It's time to open-up to possibility, to reimagine, reinvent and reconceptualise...to rediscover you!
Academic professional
bio
Throughout my academic career, I have been a dedicated ethical leader, professional and researcher. My practice approach is deeply rooted in fostering and nurturing strong relationships, making connections and post-structural and post-humanist lenses.
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As a lecturer, I specialsed in teaching research skills, as well as developing reflective practitioners and supporting personal, professional, and academic growth. Many of my modules explored legislation and policy, psychology, professionalism and quality, human growth and development, leadership and change, and integrated partnerships.
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Much of my published work, in the field of education and early years, considers the importance of emotions, relationships and deeper connections with self, others and the world around us. A full list of my publications can be found here.
​I hold a Fellowship awarded by Advance HE for excellence in teaching and learning, a Master of Arts degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Early Childhood.​ ​