Emotional Self Empowerment for Women

Esther Watt

Hi, I'm Esther and I'm a Personal Development Trainer at LifeWorks. I have lived in multicultural environments for much of my life, and I thoroughly enjoy Dubai's wonderful cultural mix. I was born in India and am Australian by nationality. I have travelled widely in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, and have lived in the UAE since 2013.

I spent many years working in the area of international education and have a smattering of several languages - but unfortunately I can only communicate properly in English! My background has given me experience in both eastern and western cultural, spiritual and psychological perspectives, which strongly influence the approach I take to my current work.

I am most at home in the area where psychology, spirituality and creative expression overlap. In the past I have worked with Education, Counseling and Art Psychotherapy in a variety of settings, including schools, aged care facilities, women's centres and community organisations. I have taught Art, English and Psychology in both schools and universities.

Having learned meditation in my late teens and felt its benefits, I trained as a teacher of Meditation and Mindfulness and incorporated this into my art and personal development work. I have a deep interest in the work of Carl Jung, and my approach often includes an exploration of images, dreams and symbols. I enjoy guiding my clients in understanding their personality styles, particularly through the MBTI, and in developing Emotional Intelligence

Elmarie Van Heerden

Hello, I'm Elmarie and I'm a LifeWorks Personal Development Trainer.

I have an Hons Degree in Social Work from one of the leading universities in South Africa, North-West University, Potchefstroom campus.

My training, knowledge and experience as a practicing social worker during the previous 30 years in South Africa qualifies me to offer Personal Development consultations and training with individuals of all ages to find options and solutions that empower them to succeed on their journey to personal growth and fulfillment.

I am passionate about helping people become the most effective individuals they can be through training, support and guidance, working with individuals, couples, families and small groups to obtain insight and awareness on their personal development journey.

I have lived in the UAE for the past 6 years, working at an international school in Dubai, assisting parents with skills to raise emotionally secure and responsible children, and working with the personal and social development of students.

Over the years I have continued to invest in my education as a counsellor and educator with ongoing training and personal development.