After a divorce reshaped her life, Libby Finlayson transformed from farmer to coach, guiding women through midlife change.
On a quiet rural property in Australia, Elizabeth “Libby” Finlayson’s life once looked settled. A wife, a mother of three, and a farmer, she had built her days around family and the land. Then came the shock that shattered everything: a divorce that upended not only her home but her entire sense of identity.
What followed was not just survival, but transformation. Out of heartbreak, Libby discovered a new calling, one that has since positioned her as a voice for women navigating midlife transitions, menopause, and the complexities of relationships. Today, as the founder of Libby Finlayson Coach, she helps women across Australia and beyond move through life’s hardest seasons with honesty, wisdom, and a refreshingly practical approach.
From Farmer to Founder
Libby’s journey began far from coaching. For years she worked the land, raised her children, and lived the rhythm of rural life. When her marriage ended, the unraveling forced her to rethink her future.
“It forced me to stop and ask, who am I really? What do I want now? How can I turn pain into something meaningful?” she recalls.
That questioning became the foundation of her new career. With determination, Libby retrained, becoming a certified Health and Life Coach, a Master NLP Practitioner, and a Relationship Specialist. More recently she has also stepped into the role of Menopause Coach, offering support for a life stage that is often overlooked.
A Mission Rooted in Relationships
At the center of Libby’s coaching is one belief: the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our health. This idea is not limited to marriages or partnerships. For Libby it includes the relationship you have with yourself, your body, your family, and your work.
“To heal your relationships, you must first heal yourself,” she often says.
One of Libby’s key strengths lies in her ability to help clients release resentment, a powerful barrier to personal growth and healing. She understands that carrying resentment can prevent individuals from moving forward in their relationships. Through her coaching, Libby helps clients let go of these negative emotions, making room for forgiveness and emotional freedom, so they can rebuild stronger, healthier connections.
Her style blends professional training with lived experience. She knows firsthand the challenges of midlife transitions, the pain of heartbreak, and the disorienting changes of menopause. She uses those lessons to create space where women can grow stronger and more resilient.
Breaking the Silence on Menopause
One of Libby’s defining areas of focus is helping women navigate what she calls midlife mayhem, the storm of menopause and its ripple effects.
While many avoid discussing menopause, Libby addresses it with candor and clarity. She reframes it as an opportunity to grow more self-aware and connected.
“Accept your own flaws and master yourself. That will set you free,” she tells her clients.
Her approach equips women with tools for emotional resilience, mindset shifts, and communication skills while encouraging self-reflection and personal responsibility.
Becoming a Voice for Change
Libby’s authenticity has made her a sought-after speaker and podcast guest. She has shared her story on Motherland Australia, Central Stations, Courage Unraveled, Made for Moore with Holly Moore, and Live Unrestricted with Sabrina Magnan.
She is also a keynote speaker known for blending humor with insight. Her talks encourage reflection while providing practical takeaways on relationships, midlife, and personal growth. Whether on stage, in a session, or online, her message remains consistent: growth is possible even in life’s most difficult chapters.
The No-Nonsense Difference
What sets Libby apart from other coaches is her mix of accountability, realism, and warmth. She does not offer quick fixes. Instead, she walks with her clients through the process of change, even when it is uncomfortable.
Her clients connect with her because she does not stand above them. She stands beside them, offering encouragement and tools while sharing lessons from her own transformation. She demonstrates that resilience is not about avoiding challenges but about learning to grow through them.
More Connected, More Resilient, More You
Today Libby Finlayson Coach is more than a business. It is a resource for women searching for connection, clarity, and confidence in the second half of life.
Libby’s story shows that even when life takes away what once defined us, it is possible to rebuild. In her words, “To accept your own flaws and master yourself will set you free.”
For women navigating divorce, menopause, or the transitions of midlife, Libby offers guidance that is realistic, supportive, and deeply human.
Learn More
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