Hi I’m Jo

I’m Jo Davies — founder of Calerae, and creator of the Beyond Survival approach to real-world wellbeing.

After 25 years in the corporate world, raising three children, and navigating severe burnout and an ME relapse, I know what it feels like to live in permanent survival mode — always rushing, rarely resting, and slowly losing connection with who you are.

That experience didn’t break me.
It shaped my life’s work.

Why I Do This

When I first began coaching, I went searching for a wellbeing model that actually worked in real life — something simple, memorable, and grounded in how people actually live and work.

What I found were hundreds of ideas… but nothing that brought them together in a clear, practical way. Nothing that reflected the messy, modern world that leaves so many of us stretched thin.

So I built my own.

For individuals — especially working mums — I developed a methodology that helps women reconnect with themselves, rebuild their energy, and create sustainable rhythms of life that support the real world they’re in.

For organisations, I designed models and consultancy that move beyond wellbeing “initiatives” — helping businesses create ecosystems where clarity, calm, and performance thrive together.

And through the Calerae Workshop Series, I bring these ideas to groups and teams — translating complex wellbeing science into practical, real-world tools people can use immediately.

Because real change doesn’t come from trying harder…
It comes from redesigning the systems we live and work within.

My Philosophy

 The world is changing faster than the systems that support us.

The structures that once held us — community, workplaces, family expectations, shared values, predictable environments — have weakened. And in the gaps, many people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to keep up.

Calerae exists to rebuild those foundations.

My work supports people and workplaces to create environments where wellbeing isn’t something you add — it’s something that naturally happens because the ecosystem is working.

My mission is simple:
To guide people from surviving to sustainably thriving — creating a new era of strength and calm.

Real-World Impact

While my work absolutely reduces stress, overwhelm, and burnout, the ripple effects often reach far beyond wellbeing.

One client arrived at a session ready to end her relationship — convinced it was the only way forward. Together, we unpacked what was really going on beneath the surface: the stories she’d absorbed from others and the pressure she’d placed on herself as a mum.

What looked like a relationship issue was actually an ecosystem issue.
She didn’t need to leave — she needed clarity.

Today, I’m honoured to be invited to her wedding.

It’s moments like this that remind me why Calerae exists: when you rebuild the system, people’s lives transform.

How I Work

I support individuals and Organisations through:

Wellbeing Consultancy for businesses

Helping leaders create ecosystems and cultures where people and performance thrive — sustainably.

Calerae One — bespoke one-to-one coaching

For individuals who want deep, personal transformation with full confidentiality and support.

Tribe & Thrive — a community for working mums

A monthly space for connection, growth, and restoring balance in the midst of real life.

Calerae Workshops

Interactive sessions for individuals, teams, and organisations — designed to turn insight into real-world change.

Every offering is built on the same principle:
Wellbeing doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from building systems that allow you to be you again.

    Let’s Begin

    Whether you’re leading a team or leading your own life, wellbeing doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to be real — and built to last.

    If you’re ready to explore what sustainable wellbeing could look like for you or your organisation, I’d love to connect.