You don’t need SMART goals you need a C.A.R.E.™ Plan

Everest Base Camp Koser Khaliq High Performance Career & Lifestyle Coach

Fail to prepare. Prepare to fail.

If you’ve got a dream that’s a little left-of-centre, I totally get it. 

So how do you achieve those wacky goals with a bit of C.A.R.E.™ of course. It’s looking at where you want to go, the person that you want to become and committing to the journey that’s needed to get you there.

How this has played out in my life…

When I was a kid, all I dreamed of was travelling. I used to pore over my atlas, drooling at all the places I would visit.

As I grew into my teenage years, I knew I wanted to travel more than anything. But it wasn’t for ‘girls like me’. So I made a plan and some hard decisions.

Fast forward to today, and my “resume” reads like a rollercoaster ride through the wild world of dreams.

I’ve worked in some of the exciting places on the planet, climbed mountains, hiked up active volcanoes, reached my peak on high-altitude treks in baron lands including the iconic Everest Base Camp trek.

Volunteered with NGOs in faraway destinations, became a child sponsor, AND started my own company in my 50s no less! 

And there’s one thing I’ve learnt from strutting my stuff around the world following my dreams: I don’t need to fit into a neat little box to be successful. Quite the opposite in fact. 

And guess what? Neither do you.

I’m a dream maker & goal strategist. There isn’t a goal I can’t help you reach. If you want to reach your most audacious goals and beyond I’m your Girl Friday. 

This why I created the C.A.R.E.™ Plan to help you unleash your wildest dreams onto the world, no matter how unconventional or downright impossible they may seem. It’s your golden ticket to making that dream a reality. 

Don’t let fear, doubt or age hold you back.

The NGO and sponsorship work in Ecuador & Cambodia showcase my ethical values. My adventurous escapades, including the month I lived in Ecuador, show I’m not risk averse.

The 4-step framework recodes your flight & fight mindset dealing with the usual suspects such as scary imposter syndrome—which btw is not a curse, it’s an uplevel. And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt on my journey is the power to change at a rapid speed & release self-sabotaging energy. 

Success is a *feeling*, And it might not look like how you imagined it. I didn’t expect to climb a mountain (almost on my knees as we neared the summit). But accomplishment feels so much better than giving up for that one single moment. 

I don’t showcase my expertise with infographics & pretty illustrations, I use real evidence. These photos are of me fulfilling a 40-year dream.

Because in this transformational coaching space, you build a brand, not a business. Cos people buy from people, right?

When I first had the idea to start a business back in 2020, I hired a coach who told me if I could package the results I got I would strike gold. To teach a framework so I wouldn’t appear flaky AF.

Then Covid hit and the focus was on *care* in the community, feelings of isolation & reaching out to help others, and in a moment of inspiration C.A.R.E.™ was born (cute, right?😏). And I used it to shape my business & personal brand around the concept of radical self-care so you can reach your goals in a safe, sane & soulful way. 

Big on dreams. Small on risk.

You need a framework that’s tried, true and tested. Certification means little without lived experience. The real training happens in the trenches. Why would I teach something I haven’t experienced? Why would I ask others to invest in me if I don’t invest in myself?

Trust me, I’ve got this C.A.R.E.™ process locked down. AND… I’ve removed all wriggle room for slippage or inaction. You’ll be constantly implementing…(and I’ll be checking you are).

I kid you not.

Some opportunities are just too good (are rare) to pass up.  

“Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret.” – Oscar Wilde

C.A.R.E: Clarity. Action. Reframe. Evolve.

Here’s to your new normal…  

have your Bucket List Life…NOW!

No more somedays.

A DREAM written down with a date becomes a GOAL.

A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN.

A plan backed by ACTION becomes REALITY.

You climb a mountain one stone at a time. This was taken standing on the summit of Kala Pather 5634m watching the sunset on Everest the day before reaching base camp.

Full disclaimer: you will ONLY get results like this if you show up for yourself and do the work.

Apply now before all the slots fill up for January. Email hellokoser@lifelesscomplex.com to book a Career Discovery Call.

The 2025 Smackdown Starts Now!!

Want to live a bigger life? Want to feel better? BE better?

I don’t know about you but I like to get ahead of the game. I have my top 3 goals for 2025 mapped out. 

👉1 work

👉1 personal

👉1 fun

If you want to know what they are you’ll have to DM me😏

Let me introduce the…

⭐VIP Experience, funded by your own independent efforts in conjunction with D.I.V.A.™ and C.A.R.E.™ to fulfil your potential and smash ALL your 2025 goals. 

⭐D.I.V.A™ is the unfolding of a masterpiece (you). The ultimate assessment to understand what makes you tick.

⭐The C.A.R.E.™ Plan will help you energise the intention and actions to reach your goal without getting stuck or giving yourself a job.

⭐And it wouldn’t be a VIP Experience without surprises sprinkled throughout.

💪The most gruelling goal achieved?

Trekking the Himalayas. Climbing Kala Pather 5634m the day before reaching Everest Base Camp. 

Not forgetting the 6 months training I did to get in shape for it. I pushed my body’s limit to the max at some crazy altitude. Each day we climbed higher & higher and with each step the air got thinner & thinner. It takes it out of you both mentally & physically challenging even the most fittest.  

To put into context the dangers of high altitude trekking. My blood oxygen was checked twice a day, EVERY day. Because if it drops too low, you die. No questions asked. We came across two trekkers who had to be evacuated—that’s how serious it is. But I ended up beasting it & fulfiled a childhood dream of seeing Everest.

🔥Would you like to get an ROI like this on your goals too?

No dream is too big. No action too small.

What’s your Mt. Everest?

It’s possible for you! 

💪If you want a well-toned 2025 and divorce yourself from procrastination, work with a  mentor (ahem) to determine the best path for you. 

💪I’m results-driven, not excuse-driven with savage accountability so you don’t fall off the wagon.

🚀I believe high-performance coaching is an amazing vehicle to help you activate your next level of personal & professional success through mindset & strategy. 

I KNOW you can change your life. It DOESN’T have to be complicated. But you DO have to start.

I run a boutique coaching practice to ensure you get the attention you deserve.

So book your spot asap before spaces fill up. Email me at hellokoser@lifelesscomplex.com

Black Friday Mayhem…

And so it begins…

People buying stuff JUST because it’s on offer (ever bought something you don’t really want because it’s on offer? Me too).

Why do I need a carpet cleaner when I have wooden floors, crazy, right?🙄

Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good bargain but value trumps cost every time. Before I hit the buy button I think… 

👉Will this add value to my life? 

👉Will this make my life easier?

👉Will this make my life better? 

With Black Friday looming, we’re well on our way to the season of giving. So, what better time to send yourself a future gift by going for your goals, dreams and  desires? 🎁

💥THIS BLACK FRIDAY, DON’T JUST SPEND…INVEST IN YOUR CAREER GROWTH!

💀And what comes after Black Friday…buyer’s remorse. Why? Because the whole energy & aura around why you bought was wrong. 

As we head into 2025 it’s an absolute necessity to perform at a high level. Getting clear on your goals & doing the inner work will open opportunities. It’s an integral part of your whole life. 

You can’t have true freedom if you’re half in, half out. 

It’s about making compromises today for a better tomorrow. 

Cost vs Value: if you’re debating whether to invest in yourself take a hot minute.

What’s it really worth to you in size of your goal? If your problem is urgent & serious enough you’ll make the time to dive into the transformation needed to solve it.

You’re not buying coaching, you’re paying for results.

These days I crave experiences more than things (because memories last longer). And that’s what the ⭐VIP Experience⭐ is. And it starts with booking a Career Discovery Call.

To explore how the simply exceptional C.A.R.E.™ Plan that can handle any pain, problem, challenge, goal or dream can help you.

Open your eyes and feel the strength of your commitment in 28 days to a complete life makeover, as you immerse yourself in tapping into your highest potential in all life areas.

This season is uniquely magical. We’re closing one chapter and stepping into a new year, filled with inspiration, fresh direction, and clear focus on building your dream life.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or uncertain about the next step, I’m here to guide you into 2025 with grace, clarity and ease. 

If it’s a fit for you and for me…

I’m going to invite you to join me for a journey into reaching new heights in your career…

🚀I’m results driven not excuse driven with savage accountability to help you find your own adventure in 2025 & breakthrough to your next level of success.

But it’s only for the fully committed & invested (no buyer’s remorse here, and you won’t be looking for the refund policy either).

❤The goal that made my heart swell the most? 

It was a dream of mine to volunteer overseas. So in 2018 I spent a month in Ecuador volunteering with an NGO on their street kids project. I made the trip in memory of my Dad😔

Email me “CDC” for an application hellokoser@lifelesscomplex.com.

Add A Bit of Sass & Attitude To Your Black Friday Purchases 

I’m relentless in my pursuit of helping high performing humans turn their dreams into reality in a safe, sane and soulful way.

D.I.V.A.™ is a drastically different approach to personal growth and goal mapping. 

🔥You’ll uncover under-the-radar skills that’ll unleash your hidden potential. And showcase your passions by matching your values to your personality type.

🔥You’ll explode your beliefs, behaviour and restructure your mindset with “Truth or Dare” – killer hacks to amp up your game.

🔥You’ll pimp every area of your life leaving everyone like “Whoaaa!” 

D.I.V.A.™ is the ultimate in strength assessments, culminating from a 29-year corporate career working for senior leaders and coaching dynamic and successful women. 

🚀As an ENFP I’m all about the feels and bold moves which makes me the perfect coach to help you identify opportunities and uncover hidden skills.

As your Mentor I’m here to tell you that you are capable of SO much more than you think and the huge ambitions you have on your vision board can become a reality. 

And you’ll do it with D.I.V.A.™  inside the⭐⭐VIP Experience⭐⭐ Your go-to for effortless expansion as you learn the art of reinvention. Taking your life in DYNAMIC DIRECTIONS. 

💄It’s for the woman who wants the luxe life without the constant hustle and grind. Ambition is sexy AF but it shouldn’t break you. 

And it has landed at a time in your life where you’re on the cusp of something greater, in the midst of change and more than ready for your next chapter.

Your life is not a compromise.  You can have it all, you just can’t do it on your own.

Take “Dani” for instance, who recently shared how D.I.V.A.™ had lifted the mental baggage she’d been holding onto.

“I’ve never worked with a mentor before who actually took things off my plate—everyone else always seemed to pile more on.“

D.I.V.A.™ shows you how to identify opportunities within your current career while finding ways to micromaster new skills quickly and pivot. 

It will help you to find more autonomy and happiness within your life and work, offers a practical toolkit & teaches principles that will help to elevate your ambitions.

🏖The most glam goal achieved?

Living the jet-set life in the Cayman Islands – vacation vibes, bangin’ beaches and big bad boats. 

👅For your explicit right to JUST DO YOU. Apply for a Career Discovery Call. Email hellokoser@lifelesscomplex.com

I run a boutique coaching practice so spaces are limited. You do not want to miss this opportunity!!

These 3 Beasties Will Tank Your Goals Faster Than Usain Bolt Can Run The 100m 

London 2012 Olympics Koser Khaliq High Performance Coach

Fear. Doubt. Worry.

If you’re not reaching your goals it’s down to one of these or all three.

And the antidote?

SELF-BELIEF – what ALL High Performing Humans have by the bucketload.

Agent Saboteur 

Do you know the one thing that will always trip you up when pursuing your dreams, the undercover operator that always gets in the way?…

low SELF BELIEF, shrouded in fear, doubt and worry. 

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will”

A lack of belief can be fear of failure, change or a confidence thing. But it’s often just time, energy or resources.

No matter how much you want something you’ll forever be fearing the risk of wasting your investment rather than getting excitedly unlocking the returns.

And because most of us are more afraid of our greatness than we are of potential failure, we are likely to RESIST the very work that can empower us the most.

The minute you BELIEVE this will work for you it becomes a no-brainer. 

Whatever it is, you need to close the doubt gap and replace that concern with a credible case of why it will work this time.

A credible argument of why taking action will:

  • Shrink timelines and increase the likelihood of getting the results you desire faster. 
  • Provide you with in-depth support to set practical goals, eliminate time-wasting tasks and plug energy leaks that will speed your day up.
  • Uncover the profound mindset shifts around your identity that are critical to your success. 
  • Give you great value for money because you get specific advice and a solution to a problem you’ve been going around in circles with f-o-r-e-v-e-r.
  • Cultivate outstanding rapport. We’ll be a powerhouse of positive vibes. Sparking an exchange of ideas, wit and wisdom.
  • Provide you with a lifetime value skillset  that’s so irresistible it will pay for itself over and over because you’re clear, confident, and energised about the path ahead.  

But the biggest thing is you’ll no longer be tossing yourself into the confidence pit, crossing your fingers hoping for the best while bracing for the worst.

You’ll find all this, and more inside my VIP Experience. 

So, which bad boy is running your show: fear, doubt or worry?  

The Inconvenient Truth. There is no Plan B.

Your life will change either by design or disaster. Take control before it’s too late.

So here’s my advice to you: 

START hungry. START messy. Just START. Stop avoiding reality and DO THE HARD THING. 

The Sweet Sauce of Self Belief

Self-belief kicks in when you realise good enough IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. When you know change is here. When you know, nothing will change if you don’t change.  

While most focus on the strategic side of goal setting, there’s a much more emotional and psychological side to a goal. The part many trip up on.  

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

It’s euphoric to witness someone’s dreams come true. I remember sitting in the stadium watching the Men’s 400m finals at the London 2012 Olympics – when the winner crossed the finish line, he dropped to his knees and cried. His unstoppable self-belief got him over the line. 

I welled up, too. As I sat and watched someone else’s dream come true, I fulfilled one of my own…to attend the greatest sporting event on the planet.  

This is why I do what I do. To help women turn their dreams into reality. I’ve devoted myself to honing my craft and art around seeing the light in others before they do. Believing in them before they do.

No dream is too big. No action too small.

Can you see how self-belief makes it impossible for you to fail?

The Making of An Olympic Dream (and the back of Usain Bolt’s head)

My fascination with human potential began when I was a tubby little 10-year old. I grew up watching the Olympics; in awe of how these superhumans pushed their bodies to the limits and set world records. Events that were both physically demanding and mentally taxing.

I couldn’t even manage a lap around the school playground in my blue Fila tracksuit (which made me look like a Teletubby).

And when I turned 16, I started testing my own potential by disrupting the status quo and setting some audacious life goals, as I defined my path.

Fast forward 20+ years to when I was living in the Cayman Islands and news about a hot new sprinter, Usain Bolt, exploded onto the scene. And I was reminded of my childhood dream…to go to the Olympics…so I casually thought if the Olympics come to London I’m going to go and see Usain Bolt.

2012 rolls around and I’m sitting amongst an 80,000 crowd in the Olympic stadium.

Now it wasn’t the stadium that created my pinch me moment, or seeing the winner cross the line in the Men’s 400m finals, or even the back of Usain Bolt’s head when he collected another one of his gold medals. It was when I set eyes on the iconic Olympics Rings. I froze. Girl, you made it!

But my dream didn’t end there. I got to meet two of the Olympians, in my hometown…Jessica Ennis-Hill and Nicole Adams (ok we didn’t sit down and have a cup of Earl Grey) but our fingers may have brushed slightly and a fleeting glance over at my cheesy grin in the crowd, beaming with national pride.

Never stop believing.

When Jessica Ennis-Hill was on the verge of winning the heptathlon, her mum sent her a text – the same advice she had been giving her daughter since she first started out…

“Don’t let the big girls push you around”…

Jess is 5’ 4” compared to the Amazonian-esq women, she competed against.

Don’t ever give up on your dreams. Don’t let anyone stand in your way. Don’t be intimidated by your competitors’ size, status or ego. 

Dame Kelly Holmes won double gold at the 2004 Olympics “after 20 years of dreaming”.

Be relentless in the pursuit of excellence like these powerful athletes. BE a high performer. And live your best life every day!

Pushing my limits got me to where I am today, building my coaching empire and fulfilling my purpose.

High Performance Habits For High Flyers 

I specialise in High Performance coaching because of the level of commitment it brings out of human potential, something I witnessed when making the leap from employee to entrepreneur. 

As high achievers, having a strategy is the easy part. The part that trips many of us up is the mental and emotional blocks. Can you relate?  

During the early stages of setting up my business, I went through a crisis of confidence and experienced imposter syndrome at its highest level. 

I was wearing all the hats and carrying all the risk. It felt like such a big burden to carry on tiny shoulders. Thankfully I went from chaotic to controlled. And dread turned to a renewed fulfilment for life and work. 

That same crisis of confidence you might feel when going for promotion. 

Find A Better Workstyle So You Can Have A Better Lifestyle  

Work-life balance comes down to radical self-care and how you manage stress.

It’s a human thing, not a corporate thing. The same challenges that span any industry or sector where stress, burnout, time-poor, sleep-starved rule the day with self-care taking a back seat. It’s a choice at the end of the day.

Stress is there to serve you. Not destroy you. And you can learn how to manage it inside the C.A.R.E.™ Plan. Designed to empower high-achievers to master their emotions and excel in life and work by enhancing emotional intelligence, stress resilience and using mindset support for peak performance to create that balance.

Our creativity is at a peak when we are rested and refueled, rather than depleted trying to survive our schedule.  

As a high achiever with a fast paced brain. I think fast. I talk fast. I move fast. I need to make sure I balance that by making sure my self-care is on point (after suffering two bouts of burnout).

Nature is one of my resets –  where I recharge. I love exploring the city at *run-rise*. The stillness before the world wakes up is one of my favorite feelings.

So if you’re on the brink of burnout or stress has a stranglehold on you you really do need to inject some high performance living into your life.

Radical self-care is the foundation to build your most epic life yet.

Not Just *Another* Coach

Everybody should have a high performance coach who can hold you accountable.

It’s a bit like having a personal trainer. You know you could do some of the work yourself but the personal trainer takes you to a higher level, for a bigger transformation in half the time.  

You need an environment where you can release your stress, convert your problems into solutions, expand your vision and feel supported. And that’s what a coach does. My coaching turns professionals and leaders into Olympians. Think Corporate Crossfit!

You need somebody who ‘gets you’.

Working and travelling the globe opened my eyes to the impacts of what our working lives can have on our overall wellbeing. The true power of high performance coaching isn’t in the price tag but in the transformation. 

I’m on a mission to disrupt your sense of normal.

  • Because normal doesn’t unlock your greatness and true potential. 
  • Because normal keeps you in your comfort zone and doesn’t stretch your capabilities. 
  • Because normal regurgitates your fears and paralyzes you into submission. 
  • Because normal focuses on worst case scenarios instead of best possible outcomes.

Insider Knowledge 

Why me? 

As a certified and accredited life coach who’s honed her mentoring skills and earned her coaching stripes; I’m an expert in working with women that want to make big changes, when you couple that with 29 years of corporate experience supporting some of the brightest brains in the banking and legal worlds, you’ve got yourself a freakin’ unicorn! 

My corporate experience was the perfect segue into the exciting world of coaching and my business was born using the exact 4-step C.A.R.E™  framework I now teach others to reach their goals.

Nothing makes me happier than giving women the confidence and the skills to realise their true potential.

If you want to get focused on your 2025 goals send me an email hellokoser@lifelesscomplex.com.

A Retreat on The Island Of The Gods and a Girl Named Jodie

Koser Khaliq - High Performance Carer & Lifestyle Coach - Yoga Bali retreat

It all began with a woman called Jodie Salt – and just like her name she is the salt of the earth. 

I randomly came across her while “retreat shopping”. My first retreat ticked all the boxes, in Bali,  a no-brainer. And the fact I love supporting women-owned businesses. 

She and her business partner Claire Gregory run women-only global retreats that provide a dose of rejuvenation and adventure. We met on Zoom for a debrief and that was my first contact after making payment in full to a complete stranger. But my gut was telling me it was the right thing to do. And as I’ve gotten to know Jodie over the past 18 months, not only do I admire her passion for female empowerment, her business smarts but she’s also a damn good coach! And recent winners of Boutique Agency Global in the 2024 in the World Luxury Travel Awards whoop whoop! 

The gem who wrote this review is now one of my closest friends (we shared a room in Bali).

“I’d say it’s difficult to describe how brilliant the retreats are. You have to experience it for yourself. There’s a broad range of activities. Good company with the best women and new experiences. With the opportunity to push yourself if you want to. Everyone gets something different from the experience. something that’s right for them, it gives you what you need in your life, be that a renewed purpose. unloading of negativity. friendship. fun or space to think and relax.” 

Bali was a spiritual adventure that awakened the senses. One of the most famous islands in Indonesia is often called the “Island of the Gods”. Bali’s unique blend of ancient animism and Hinduism has created a distinct culture that permeates all aspects of life on the island.

Our hotel was nestled amongst lush rice fields. As you stepped through the doors you knew this place was magical. You could feel the love that had gone into its creation and I knew we were going to create something special here.

We immersed ourselves in a journey of self-discovery. The perfect blend of outdoor activities set against the backdrop of lush forests, majestic mountains and spiritual gods.

A retreat *like no other*, where adventure meets tranquility, and every experience is a step towards renewal and revitalisation.

We laughed, we cried, we bonded, we released, we grounded, and we danced.

Spending time with like-minded people, all there for a shared purpose creates absolute magic. Gifting yourself permission to take your hands off the wheel and trust everything will work out exactly as it is meant to, is a powerful place to be. 

Jodie and Claire create a space that elicits safety, relaxation, and a sense of trust, of knowing exactly who you are and where you need to be. Space to quieten down the noise of life, filter away the expectations, the hustle and the roles. So that you can hear yourself again is something truly special as you learn to let go of the old and make space for the new.

Discover the magic of retreats that create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Appreciate the modern with the ancient. Learn about new cultures and immerse yourself in their traditions. Expect unique accommodation. Drift off to another time, space, reality. The level up you receive on a retreat can not be measured with words alone.

Their retreats fill up quickly. Rightly so, expect…

⭐ Sunrise Yoga

⭐ Life-affirming breathwork

⭐ Midnight beach walks under the stars 

⭐ Soul connections

⭐ Full Moon meditation on the beach to the sounds of the waves

⭐ Boat trips

⭐ Sundowners on Seminyak beach 

⭐ Spa treatments

⭐ Lush waterfalls

⭐ Temple Purification Ceremonies  

So why all this talk about retreats?

Because they are a form of self-care not flights of fancy. Radical self-care is not selfish. It’s a necessity. Taking care of yourself is essential not only for personal health but also for long-term professional success.

👉With that promotion comes more responsibility. You need self-care to manage your stress and resilience.

👉That business you’re building? You need self-care so you don’t burn out.

👉And what about all the curveballs life throws at us? And the roles we take on? Self-care enhances your emotional intelligence so you can navigate it all with clarity and compassion.

I’m hot ‘n heavy on self-care for women – it’s the foundation to build your best life. And why it’s a core component of the C.A.R.E.™ Plan, the framework that benefits my clients, based on my own journey.

I lived most of my life in high states of stress and went through burnout in my 30s. And when life collapsed a few years back, it took me 2 years to fully recover – because I had no self-care strategies to lean on. I started from scratch and built myself back up again and Koser 2.0 was born.

Check out Jodie’s post on stress, burnout and perimenopause. It’s worth a read. 

I’ll be releasing a guide soon 24-hour-self-care-practice/ to help you better navigate daily life. If you’re curious, message me with your best email address and I’ll add you to the waitlist.  

In the meantime, here’s what the C.A.R.E.™ Plan can do for you:

👉Feel stronger, more capable and fill yourself up with joy and hope.

👉A toolkit that fits into your life in a tailored way that works for you. 

👉Daily habits and rituals that will uplevel your strength and resilience so you can boost your mental health.

👉Know exactly where to invest your energy to create positive shifts in all life areas.

👉Equip yourself with practical tools to integrate and elevate your daily life.

👉Uncover areas for personal growth and wellbeing.

👉Learn techniques to release stress, detox the mind, emotionally rebalance and restore inner peace.

👉Enhance your focus and clarity for faster decision-making.

Save this post and come back to it whenever you need to recalibrate your central nervous system.

And finally,

What’s your dream location for a retreat?