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Hi, I’m Joanna!

I am a mother to two lovely children who bring me immense joy and who happen to be my greatest teachers in patience and emotional regulation. When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me leaning into my creative side through crochet, sewing, and painting, or sharing a warm meal with loved ones.

For over 17 years, I’ve walked alongside families and educators as an Early Childhood leader. Through that journey, I've seen how busy and overwhelmed working mums (with children 12 years and below) are often running on survival mode, feeling disconnected from the parent they want to be.

My Mission at The Light Within Parent Coaching

That realisation led me to found The Light Within Parent Coaching. I help mums who are running on survival mode and feel disconnected from the parent they want to be by providing a safe and reflective space in our tailored 10-week coaching programme. Together, we uncover your inner values and unique strengths using your small wins, helping you realise that being a good parent is not about perfection, but trusting that you already have what your child needs. This allows you to shift from daily guilt to self-compassion, parent from a place of intention instead of reaction, and lead your family with calm confidence.

The Foundation of My Work

Guided by a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and a degree in Sociology, my approach pairs deep insights into child development with a whole-family focus. As a certified PCI Parent Coach, I look beyond surface behaviours to help you build a supportive, connected home environment.

Let’s Connect

If you are looking for a safe, calm space to pause and rediscover the anchors that ground you through the challenges of parenting, I would love to connect. You can schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with me.

What Parents Say After Coaching With Me

“When I started this journey with Joanna, I was carrying a lot: guilt, shame, and that quiet ache of constantly questioning how and why I parent the way I do. What I thought would be about learning new parenting strategies turned out to be something much deeper. It became a healing journey inward, helping me understand where my reactions come from and how much of my own childhood I was still holding onto.

Joanna has such a calm, compassionate presence. She never judged, only listened and gently guided. Week by week, she helped me see that so much of what I was already doing came from love. I began responding and inviting conversations instead of reacting, meeting challenges with more peace and confidence.”
Lauretta D’Cruz
Mother of two children
Singapore
“I never thought I needed parent coaching, but trying it with Joanna changed so many aspects of my life for the better. I no longer felt stuck or overwhelmed by mom guilt, and I became a more confident and mindful parent. My relationship with my children is now clearer and more connected, and I’ve even noticed positive effects in my professional life.

What I appreciated most was Joanna’s use of the Appreciative Inquiry approach. She helped me recognise and embrace my strengths, fostering a sense of empowerment.”
Ashley Yeo,
Mother of three children
Singapore
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