• What if your work and life reflected who you truly are?

    At An Examined Life, I help individuals, leaders, and teams uncover their purpose, build courage, and create meaningful growth. My signature program, FLOWERS, is a purpose-led transformation journey — an invitation to give yourself your own flowers by honouring your dreams, your vision, and your “why.”

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  • Coaching for Leaders and Teams Who Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive

    Helping individuals and organizations move from disconnection, silos, and conflict to clarity, purpose, and meaningful growth.

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  • Kindness, Clarity, and Purpose at Work and in Life

    Unlock your deeper purpose and lead with emotional intelligence. I’m Hazel Nathaniel-James, founder of An Examined Life.

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  • Kindness, Clarity, and Purpose at Work and in Life

    Unlock your deeper purpose and lead with emotional intelligence. I’m Hazel Nathaniel-James, founder of An Examined Life.

    Discover FLOWERSBook a Free Discovery Call

Because life isn’t just about paying the bills.

In my years working in the corporate world, I met extraordinary people—bakers, musicians, actors, creatives—whose true passions didn’t always match the jobs they were in. For many, work was about stability. Doing what was needed. And there’s no shame in that. Especially in tough times.

But often, I also saw something else: a quiet longing. A dream set aside. A purpose waiting to be lived.”

That’s why I created FLOWERS.

FLOWERS is a safe, supportive journey
into living life on purpose, with a purpose.

Individually

A Year-Long Coaching Journey.

Guides you to uncover your deeper purpose, align your daily life with what truly matters, and celebrate your progress along the way.

Collectively

A Group Workshop in Community.

A shared journey where purpose is mirrored and celebrated in community

The Challenges: What’s Holding You Back?

Work today is fast, complex, and demanding. Yet the greatest obstacles are rarely technical—they’re human.

Conversation Avoidance

Leaders avoiding difficult conversations.

Team Silos

Teams working in silos instead of collaborating.

Personal Burnout

Individuals stuck in cycles of self-doubt or burnout.

Left unchecked, these challenges erode trust, engagement, and performance.
But with the right awareness and tools, they become opportunities for transformation.

My Approach:
Experience, Empathy, Expertise

I’m an accredited Integral Development Coach with a background in HR and Employment Law. This unique blend of experience means I understand the real-world challenges you face, allowing me to guide you with proven frameworks and a deep sense of kindness.

Key Benefits

  • Holistic, sustainable growth

  • Enhanced emotional intelligence

  • Real-world application for lasting change

What people are saying about my work

Hazel was my coach for a year. During this time, she helped turn my life around. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Danny AllenConsultant Psychiatrist

Working with Hazel was a truly revelatory experience for me. I have worked with Hazel in a 1 on 1 coaching scenario, as well as taking part in her meditation and mindfulness sessions which she has been offering during these troubling times. What is apparent across both experiences is that Hazel truly loves what she does and takes true joy in sharing her wealth of knowledge and seeing her clients grow within themselves. During the short time that we worked together she helped to create some drastic shifts in my mindset which helped me to move into a more confident place in myself, ultimately leading to me landing a huge job. I felt equipped and prepared to take on this responsibility because of the work we had done. I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to continue this work during the pandemic where she has been hosting group sessions throughout the week, providing an open space of support, kindness and calm. I’m so thankful I’ve connected with Hazel and recommend her 100% to anyone looking for motivation in life or a deeper understanding of themselves.

Kayleigh McKnight Actress and Singer

Your Journey to Clarity and Purpose Starts Here

Whether through FLOWERS, one-to-one coaching, or team development, the first step is a simple conversation. Let’s explore what’s possible