42, residing in the quaint town of Market Deeping in South Lincolnshire, UK. Join me on a captivating journey as I unveil the dual chapters of my life—by day, a Brand Director, and by 'night', a Mindful Transformation Coach.
As the sun rises, I delve into a career spanning over two decades, shaping the identity of an engineering consultancy. From my roots as a junior technician at 18, I ascended the 'success' ladder, earning a degree in marketing through night school. Today, I hold a global role steering the company's brand profile, crafting an authentic brand experience for customers and employees.
Yet, beyond the multiple roles and titles, my journey has been marked by many challenges—navigating people's perceptions, weathering corporate storms, facing redundancies, and painful failed long-term relationships. For most of my life, mindfulness and meditation were absent, and I wished they had been there during periods of stress-related illnesses and burnouts.
When the sun dips and the moon rises, my story takes a different turn. About six years ago, I faced a tough diagnosis of severe depression and anxiety. Emotions I'd been shoving aside for over 20 years suddenly demanded my attention along with my chaotic overthinking mind. No longer were my coping strategies able to suppress these.
The recurring question lingered—
Can life only feel this way?
That was me. Overwhelmed and chaotic or empty and dark, the continuous revolving door. The answer came when I stumbled upon the transformative powers of Zen and Coaching. It was a resounding ‘No!’.
It completely shifted my perspective, and I felt this burning need to share it with the world. That's why I founded Harper’s Zen in 2022, after training and qualifying as a Mindfulness Teacher and a Transformative Coach. I am passionate about sharing the insights gained through my own healing journey and how living more consciously brings me health, happiness, and fulfilment.
Miss Lady Harper vs
The Monk’ess
My journey is like a dance between two sides of me—Miss Lady Harper and The Monk’ess. Miss Lady Harper, the protector, my ego state, sometimes throws my mind into chaos. Mix in some long-repressed emotions, and it's like there's a huge black cloud that comes over me. To navigate this, I turn to mindfulness and meditation. This is where The Monk’ess rises—an inner calm and acceptance, an inner harmony. It connects me to my true self, freeing me from suffering and igniting my true potential, paving the way to a happier, healthier, and more conscious life. Through transformative coaching, I've learned to recognize and overcome limiting beliefs, gaining clarity on how I behave and react in situations. This process has made me more open-minded, allowing me to embrace new perspectives and navigate life with greater ease and understanding.
What's incredible is that even though this process has been gruelling at times, I must be honest with you, I've enjoyed and relished every bit of it. It leads me to the heart of the philosophy at Harper's Zen—
'the beauty of life is found in the journey, not the destination.'
Those emotions that I had suppressed for so long are what make me feel alive and living today. It's only the labels we give those emotions that then define whether we see them as 'good' or 'bad'. Our thoughts do not define us; we are not our thoughts. It was liberating to realise this.
Both Student & Teacher Within
Magic of Duality
Every day, I am both a student and a teacher, guided by values of staying mindful, having joyous energy, forging deep connections, staying true, and always growing. I'm far from perfect; I stumble and let Miss Lady Harper take the driving seat again.
But I’ve learned to make room for The Monk’ess to rise again and keep growing.
You can do the same!
I wonder if you have an inner Monk or Monk’ess calling to be seen and heard?
If anything, I share here resonates with you, or if you too feel unfulfilled, stuck, or joyless, then connect with me.
Let's embark on this transformative journey together. Join me at Harper's Zen for a journey of self-discovery! Embrace the beauty of the journey, unlock the secrets of mindfulness, your heart, and your mind, and discover the profound fulfilment it brings.
Reflect on this, and I hope to connect with you soon.
For now, enjoy this moment!
Cerri x
Journey of Transformation
Client Success Stories
Discover the profound impact of my coaching through the voices of those who have experienced growth and self-discovery.
fiona scotland
Working with Cerri has been incredibly transformative. Through her coaching sessions, I've gained a clearer understanding of the things blocking my ability to perform in public and deeper insight into my own behavioral traits. Cerri's supportive and respectful approach stood out to me from the beginning. She asked thoughtful questions, reflected back and summarized what I had been saying, and skillfully opened up deeper conversations. Her incredible ability to hold space and silence was perfectly judged and critical to our success. Overall, I highly recommend Cerri to anyone seeking a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Her expertise and unique coaching style have had a profound impact on my life.
Jennifer Spain
I always come away from our conversations feeling lighter for having voiced my thoughts and feelings. Cerri has a positive and grounding presence which makes it easy to open and share my current challenges. I've brought a range of topics to our conversations – from family relationships, presenting myself authentically and establishing consistency with social media. It appears the challenges I bring to our coaching conversations seem to magically evaporate afterwards. She asks pointed questions which challenge me to relate to my situation in healthier and more empowering ways. Thank you Cerri!
Sat London
Cerri is warm, personable, and professional. She provided space in coaching for me to explore my personal values, blind spots, barriers within and outside of my control and flexibility and realism in time management. I found Cerri to be an effective listener. Cerri was able to provide space for self-reflection and inspire confidence in my own assertions, sometimes without words, but simply by providing non-verbal cues, such as smiling. There was a moment in which I found a flicker of inner drive that I was concerned had gone. I found my competitive spirit.
Book your free
30-minute
discovery call with me
Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure of what lies ahead. But remember, every great journey begins with a moment of courage. This call is a safe, supportive space where we’ll explore your needs and aspirations together. There's no pressure—just an open conversation to help you find clarity and start moving towards the inner harmony and boundless potential you deserve.
You’re not alone in this journey, and I’m here to help guide you through.
Zen Practice
Train under Julian Daizan Skinner Roshi, the first UK Zen master, and integrate his teachings into my mindfulness programmes to ensure a deep, authentic Zen practice.
