thrive

sometimes, ambition looks different after having kids…

It might get bigger, smaller, move sideways, flip flop or just feel harder to pull off.

If you're a māmā chasing a career dream, figuring out what's next, managing the juggle, mumpreneur-ing, or tackling something tricky at work, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to the playground!

We offer professional development coaching to help mums thrive at work.

Explore Coaching

You used to love work. But something’s changed and you’re not sure what comes next.

You’re ambitious, driven, and ready to take your career to the next level.

The work-life juggle is wild, you’re stretched too thin and just not loving it.

You’re returning to work after mat leave or a career pause and you want to start back strong.

You want to start a business, and you're hunting for the right idea, or a plan to make it happen.

You started a business for freedom, flexibility and financial gain, but it’s not delivering.

You’re tackling something at work. Like a hard conversation, difficult feedback, or feeling overlooked.

Sound FamiliaR?

Explore Coaching

At Ambition Playground, we don't believe in deciding blind. We explore, test, and refine big work decisions until the right solution fits.

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RETHINK Your career

Trying to decide your next career move?

If you're craving a career tweak, pivot, or reinvention, or thinking about starting a business, then we can help you figure out what’s next.

Explore coaching

sustain the juggle

Has work stopped working for you in this season?

If you’ve been too stretched for too long, and the juggle isn’t working, then we can support you to redesign how your work and life fit together.

explore coaching

navigate THE WORKPLACE

Working through something tricky at work?

Returning from mat leave. A hard conversation. An interview you need to nail. These are moments mums often face alone, but you don't have to.

explore coaching

soar professionally

Want to accelerate your career?

If you have big professional goals and the drive to match, we’ll help you develop the skills, mindset, and strategies to take your performance to the next level.

explore coaching

SERVICES

sessions

"...I finished our work together with a clear vision of my future, a practical sense of what success looks like for me, and a genuine supporter in my professional life..."

—Katie D
"... a week later, I landed an interview, then another, then the job. I walked into those interviews calm, confident, and prepared, thanks to Sarah..."

—Ange H
"...Sarah helped me realise that creating a career that supports both my ambitions and my family is absolutely possible..."

—Melissa M
"...I came to Sarah feeling lost and disconnected from the work I used to love, but through her gentle yet firm guidance (and that infectious positive energy!) I’ve found my spark again..."

—Jess S
"Sarah has an incredible knack not just for listening, but for asking the kind of thoughtful, challenging questions that make you think differently..."

—Katie D
"Every time we spoke I left feeling clear, excited, and genuinely buzzing with ideas and confidence. Sarah just gets it and I’m so grateful to have her in my corner!"

—Jacinda C
"Working with Sarah has been life-changing. She helped me regain a positive mindset & shift out of feeling so stuck..."

—Melissa M

Helping mums thrive at work

hello, i’m sarah

Professional development coach, mum, and fierce champion for women in the workplace. I had my first baby at 17 and my fourth at 38. In between, I built a corporate career at some of New Zealand's most loved brands, and figured out how to make work and motherhood fit together. Now, I help other mums do the same…

Read my story

Helping mums figure out work

Let’s Chat

Keen to get thriving at work? I’d love to chat!

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unlocking the economic power of mums in the workforce.

thrive

sometimes, ambition looks different after having kids…

Sound FamiliaR?

At Ambition Playground, we don't believe in deciding blind. We explore, test, and refine big work decisions until the right solution fits.

RETHINK Your career

sustain the juggle

navigate THE WORKPLACE

soar professionally

SERVICES

planners

COACHING

sessions

"...I finished our work together with a clear vision of my future, a practical sense of what success looks like for me, and a genuine supporter in my professional life..."

"... a week later, I landed an interview, then another, then the job. I walked into those interviews calm, confident, and prepared, thanks to Sarah..."

"...Sarah helped me realise that creating a career that supports both my ambitions and my family is absolutely possible..."

"...I came to Sarah feeling lost and disconnected from the work I used to love, but through her gentle yet firm guidance (and that infectious positive energy!) I’ve found my spark again..."

"Sarah has an incredible knack not just for listening, but for asking the kind of thoughtful, challenging questions that make you think differently..."

"Every time we spoke I left feeling clear, excited, and genuinely buzzing with ideas and confidence. Sarah just gets it and I’m so grateful to have her in my corner!"

"Working with Sarah has been life-changing. She helped me regain a positive mindset & shift out of feeling so stuck..."

Helping mums thrive at work

Helping mums thrive at work

hello, i’m sarah

Helping mums figure out work

Helping mums figure out work

Let’s Chat

unlocking the economic power of mums in the workforce.

Ambition Playground

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