"It is the simple, subtle things in life that when discovered - are the most extraordinary"

Michael Batten formed  Alchemy life coaching as a result of  discovering transformational magic in his own life after years of teaching and mentoring. He has a diploma in Holistic life coaching having completed his training through Life Coach Associates.

Michael has always been very passionate about creating magical environments and with his landscape design company Design Spaces he has worked overseas in Britain and Europe on large royal estates to rooftop gardens in London. The importance of "environment" begins within.. and just as weeds , weather and disaster can challenge ones garden, so too  can the vagaries of life batter  and bruise ones life. Michael has drawn wisdom from the magic of nature and through his own challenges to create healing and beauty from trauma and loss.

"The best roses grow in shit"

15 Years of mentored esoteric teaching have given Michael a solid grounding in spiritual awareness and with this a Balance and centeredness between our more carnal nature and our spirit or higher selves.

Michael’s personal challenges have included -

• Epilepsy

• Marriage breakdown

• Coming out and integrating a new sexual orientation into the rest of his life.

• Redundancy

• Depression – Climbing out of the dark

 

Michael’s learning processes have included –

• Diploma in Holistic Life Coaching - LCA

• Diploma in Organic Horticulture – permaculture and Bio-dynamics

• N.Z.I.M – diploma in Management

• Employment consultancy

• Television and Theatre

 

Passions and purpose –

• Raise awareness both to the environment of the heart and higher self and the connectedness to the environment around you

• To support you in following your dreams

• Help you discover the magic that is within you and teach you to experience it in your environment.

• Help you create an environment around you that is nurturing and full of beauty

• Motivate you to find self sufficiency and sustainability so that you effectively contribute to the beauty that is around you.