Meet Amy
Amy Milnes, also known as The Wise Owl Coach and the driving force behind Wise Owl Coaching & Consulting, is a coach, facilitator, and consultant who partners with individuals and organisations to build confidence, develop leaders, and create inclusive workplaces.
Drawing on experience across recruitment, HR, learning and development, and career progression, along with lived and professional experience with neurodivergence, Amy brings unique insight into human behaviour and inclusive practice, shaping coaching and consulting that work for everyone.
Amy is a Credentialed Practitioner of Coaching, with formal qualifications in Human Resources and Training & Assessment, and accreditations as a Mental Health First Aider and Extended DISC® Practitioner, supported by ongoing professional development in neurodivergence and inclusive practice.
She is also the creator and host of Wise Owl Conversations, a podcast featuring open and authentic conversations with everyday people about navigating life with neurodivergence or supporting someone who is (keep scrolling to check this out), and has co-authored a book of real-life stories about navigating change.
Work With Me
Are you capable… but quietly exhausted?
You’re intelligent, experienced, and deeply thoughtful.
You’ve read the books.
Tried the planners.
Pushed yourself harder.
And yet work and life still feel heavier than they should.
For many capable, high-functioning, often high-masking people, the old productivity rulebook simply doesn’t work.
Not because you’re broken.
Not because you lack discipline.
But because you’ve been trying to operate in ways that don’t fit how you’re wired.
Over time, that mismatch can become:
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chronic overwhelm
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self-doubt
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burnout
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masking
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feeling “too much” or “not enough”
And eventually, you start to shrink.
You stop going for opportunities you’re qualified for.
You hold back in meetings and conversations.
You overthink small decisions.
You second-guess yourself constantly.
There is a better way.
One that is structured, practical, and grounded in neuro-affirming practice.
In our work together, we focus on:
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understanding how you naturally operate
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reducing shame and rebuilding self-trust
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creating realistic, sustainable strategies
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improving communication and confidence
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working with your brain rather than against it
Clients have described our sessions as calm, grounding, and deeply clarifying. A space where they feel understood, supported, and able to be themselves.
Whether you’re seeking a focused reset, in-depth behavioural insight, or longer-term development, you can explore the available booking options below.
Wise Owl's Vision
A world of where every brain is valued and every person has the confidence to thrive.
Wise Owl's Values
Inclusion & Equity
Every brain and every person deserves to be valued. We create spaces where difference is celebrated, and everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
Co-Creation
Real change happens with people, not to them. We design solutions in partnership with individuals and organisations.
Authenticity
We believe in creating authentic and inclusive spaces where people feel safe to show up as their true selves and be respected for who they are.
Respect
We value each person’s humanity and lived experience. Respect for people and their stories guides every coaching conversation, workshop, and partnership.
Clients & Partners
With over 10 years of experience in business, Wise Owl Coaching & Consulting (formerly Wise Owl Resumes & Business Solutions) has supported hundreds of individuals in gaining clarity, building confidence, and taking meaningful steps forward.
We’re proud to work with individuals and organisations who value growth, inclusion, and impact. Our client and partner relationships are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating positive, lasting change.
