Testimonials
"I met with Karyn several times during the 'Biggest Loser' weight loss
challenge. Before I started, I was expecting it to be really hard to
stay on track. However, after each session I walk away feeling
encouraged and supported. After only the first month of the challenge I
felt so much better, I had more energy, felt fitter and saw changes in
my body shape. All of these benefits, along with the support I gained
from the sessions, motivates me to make this a complete lifestyle
change rather than just a short term one." Jessie
Meet Karyn
Karyn Riley helps stay-at-home and working mothers rediscover their identity, have time for their priorities and find balance in their life.
Karyn's speciality is supporting, motivating and encouraging women, taking a back-to-basics approach enabling you to live the life you want and deserve.
Karyn Riley is a women's well-being specialist and parent educator, inspirational speaker, writer, and founder of Riley Life Parenting. She is author of the book "How to Keep the YOU in Mum". Karyn has been involved in the personal development and well-being professions since 1995, and empowering and inspiring parents since 2000. Karyn is currently studying towards a Batchelor of Arts majoring in Psychology at Canterbury University.
Passionate about people and their personal and professional development, Karyn says: "I love working with mums and business women. It is extremely rewarding watching them grow in confidence and gaining self-belief to achieve their hopes, dreams and aspirations."
Karyn was a business finalist in the 2010 NEXT Woman of the Year awards and the 2008 Zonta Women in Business Awards. Her articles appear regularly in national parenting magazines, newspapers and lifestyle publications.
Karyn believes in living by example and balances a rewarding career with family life and community volunteering. Karyn has voluntarily established several successful community initiatives since becoming a parent, including fitness classes and a business group with 80 members. She was a Plunket volunteer for 3 ½ years, holding the position of president for 3 years. Karyn has been involved in many women's networks and hosting women's events including the Her Business and Professionelle women's networks.
Karyn is married with two girls and her interests include spending time with family and friends, reading, sport, fitness, walking and music.
Professional Affiliations:
International Coach Federation (ICF)
International Coach Federation Canterbury Chapter (Treasurer 2007 - current)
National Speakers Association of NZ Christchurch Chapter
Her Business Christchurch
Professionelle Women's Network Christchurch
Selwyn Women in Business
Call Karyn Riley, the Parenting & Well-being Specialist
phone (+64 3) 344 2924 or email results@rileylife.co.nz

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