Life Coach for Women Over 40 Who Have Full Lives but Don’t Quite Feel Fulfilled
Is this you?
You’ve built a life you’re proud of, done everything you expected of yourself, and shown up for the people who count on you.
So, why don’t you feel more fulfilled?
Maybe you don’t need to do more; you need to make room for what you want now.
You’ve always been the one who figures things out.
You keep things running smoothly. You make the appointments, manage the household, solve problems, and make sure the people around you have what they need.
You’re successful at work and good at what you do, but you’re tired of always having to keep everything going. You want to step back a little without feeling like everything will fall apart.
You have a good life and know you have a lot to be grateful for. So why do you sometimes feel guilty for wanting something more, or something different?
When it comes to yourself, things aren’t always so clear.
You may make a decision and second-guess it later. The things you want somehow keep getting pushed aside by everything else that takes priority. You spend so much time thinking about everyone else’s needs that you may find yourself wondering: What do I need?
Sometimes the question goes a bit deeper: there must be more than this. It may come as life changes around you, with children growing up, a relationship ending or lost connection, or work that no longer feels like enough. It isn’t that something is wrong; you’re looking for more purpose and meaning in your life.
And you’re ready for that to change now.
Most of all, you want to know what you want and give yourself permission to go after it.
Many women have felt this way for a long time without quite knowing how to put it into words.
If any of this sounds familiar, I understand, because I’ve been there.
Are you ready for something to change?
What We’ll Work on Together
I approach our time together with care and curiosity. You don’t need to have the answers or figure anything out before we meet. Our conversations give you space to talk openly, think things through, and focus on what matters most to you.
I listen closely to your concerns and what you’re feeling, and I ask questions that help you hear what’s underneath. Sometimes I’ll reflect to you what I’m hearing, and it can be surprising to hear it said out loud.
Together, we’ll explore what you want, what may be getting in the way, and what can help you move forward.
Discover what you want now
We’ll take a closer look at what matters to you now, not what you think you should want or what others expect, but what would make your life feel meaningful to you.
Understand your needs
We’ll take a closer look at what matters to you now, not what you think you should want or what others expect, but what would make your life feel meaningful to you.
Realize how far you’ve come
We’ll explore how you’ve been putting your needs and interests aside and begin making room for them, so you can trust yourself and your decisions and give yourself the same care you give everyone else.
Shape your next chapter.
We’ll turn what you discover and understand about yourself into small, realistic next steps that move you closer to what you want, so you can make decisions with more clarity and confidence.
Hi, I’m Manal
I’m a certified life coach, author, and artist who works with women over 40 who are ready to make more room for themselves and what they want in their lives.
I understand many of the women I work with because I’ve been there, too.
Like many women, I’ve had many roles in my life: wife, mother of three, daughter of aging parents, corporate professional, business owner, friend, and mentor. For years, I balanced building a career, raising a family, caring for the people I loved, and doing what needed to be done.
I have a good life. I’m proud of what I’ve built and deeply grateful for the people in it. But at some point, I realized I had spent so much time thinking about what everyone else needed that I had stopped asking myself a very simple question:
What do I want?
I didn’t need a different life. I needed to make room for myself in the life I already had.
That realization eventually led me to coaching and to work I genuinely love. It also taught me something I bring to every woman I work with: wanting something for yourself doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful for what you already have.
Sometimes it simply means you’re ready to listen to yourself again.
Today, that’s what I help women do: get clearer about what they want, trust themselves more, and begin taking meaningful steps toward a future that makes them happy.
When I'm not coaching, you can usually find me painting, practicing yoga, taking a spin class, cooking authentic Egyptian food, or simply enjoying a good book.
Private Coaching Packages
Whether you already know exactly what you want to work on or you’re still figuring that out, we’ll choose the coaching option that best fits where you are right now
Please review the Coaching Agreement before purchase.
For when you know you want something to change, but you’re not yet sure what that looks like.
A personalized 12-week coaching program designed to support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build greater self-awareness and self-trust, strengthen confidence, and help you take meaningful action toward the vision and goals you want for your life. Includes twelve weekly 45-minute one-on-one coaching sessions with me, plus email support in between sessions.
For when you already know what you want to accomplish and are ready to take action.
A focused six-week coaching program for when you’re clear on what you want to accomplish and are ready to take action. Together, we’ll clarify your goal, identify what may be getting in the way, and create practical steps to help you move forward with confidence and consistency. Includes six weekly 30-minute one-on-one coaching sessions with me, plus email support in between sessions.
Your Questions, Answered
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Therapy and coaching can both offer valuable support, but they serve different purposes. Therapy is provided by licensed mental health professionals and can diagnose and treat mental health conditions, address trauma, and support emotional and psychological healing.
Coaching focuses on what’s happening in your life now, what you want to be different, and what may be getting in the way. From there, we work together to help you make decisions and take meaningful steps forward. Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
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Life coaching may be a good fit if you’re looking for greater clarity, navigating a change, questioning what you want, or working toward something specific, and you would like support along the way.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be open to exploring what you want and taking an active role in creating change.
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During our complimentary Discovery Call, we’ll talk about what you’d like support with and which option makes the most sense for you.
12-Week Private Coaching is for when you know you want something to change but may not be completely sure what that looks like yet. We’ll have the time to explore what you want, what may be getting in the way, and what can help you move forward.
6-Week Goal-Focused Coaching is for when you already know what you want to accomplish and want focused support and accountability to help you get there.
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Not at all. Some clients come to coaching with a very clear goal; others simply know they want something to change but aren’t sure what that looks like yet. We can start there. You don’t need to have it figured out before we begin.
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Each session starts with what matters most to you that day. It may be something that happened during the week, a decision you’re thinking through, or simply something that’s been on your mind. There’s nothing you need to prepare.
I’ll listen closely, ask questions, offer perspective, and sometimes gently challenge your thinking to help you see things differently. I won’t tell you what to do or who you should become. My role is to create a safe space where you can hear your own voice more clearly, recognize your strengths, and decide what feels right for you.
Sometimes our conversation may uncover something you weren’t aware of and want to explore more deeply. Wherever the conversation leads, we’ll keep the focus on what feels most important to you
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Once we decide to work together, you’ll have access to my online calendar to schedule your sessions. I recommend choosing a set date and time each week, when you’ll have privacy and can speak freely without distractions.
If you need to reschedule, you can choose another available time through my calendar. I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice whenever possible. A 2-week grace period will be provided after the program end date to allow for missed sessions to be completed. Please note: for safety reasons, coaching sessions cannot take place while you’re driving.
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Toward the end of our 12 weeks, we’ll reflect on where you started, what you’ve discovered, and where you are now. You may feel ready to continue on your own, want more time to explore something further, or decide to pause and put what you’ve learned into practice. There’s no expectation that you continue coaching; we’ll talk about what feels right for you.
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12-Week Private Coaching: $1,197.00
12 weekly, 45-minute one-on-one coaching sessions via Zoom, plus email support between sessions.
6-Week Goal-Focused Coaching: $597.00
Six weekly, 30-minute one-on-one coaching sessions via Zoom, plus email support between sessions.
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I understand that circumstances can change. Either of us may decide to end the coaching relationship at any time. If you choose to end your coaching package early, any unused coaching sessions will be refunded in accordance with the terms of the Coaching Agreement.
Let’s Chat
If you’re here, chances are there’s something you’d like to change. Maybe you know exactly what it is, or maybe you’re still figuring that out.
Either way, reaching out is a step toward doing something for yourself. I’m glad you’re here.
What to expect
Our complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call is simply a conversation. We’ll talk about what’s going on, what you’d like to be different, and what you’re hoping coaching could help you with. I’ll answer your questions, too, so we can decide whether working together feels right.
Before we talk, I’ll ask you to complete a brief Discovery Call Questionnaire below. Don’t overthink it. Your answers help me get to know you a little before we meet so we can make the most of our time together.
Ready to get started?
Begin by completing the brief Discovery Call Questionnaire below. Once you’re finished, return to this page, complete the contact form, and attach your questionnaire. I’ll reach out personally to schedule a day and time for us to talk.
There’s no pressure or commitment. This is simply a chance for us to talk and see if we’re a good fit.
I look forward to meeting you.