OUR STORY
The School of Journaling began with a chance meeting in 2000 when Fiona attended a workshop on journaling led by Jackee. For Fiona, that single day was transformational; unlocking a creative flow of poetry and writing that opened new doors in her life. This shared passion sparked a friendship that has grown and evolved over more than two decades.
Through the years, Fiona and Jackee nurtured their connection through shared interests in journaling, nature, and personal growth. They collaborated whenever possible, creating spaces for leaders and coaches to connect more deeply with themselves through writing. They also supported each other through major life changes each finding resilience through journaling and expressive writing.
When the pandemic hit, Fiona and Jackee knew there was a need to bring the power of journaling into a time of isolation and uncertainty. They launched an online journaling circle, inviting women to gather every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. to write, reflect, and find grounding. These sessions became a sacred weekly ritual, an enriching space to share ideas, create, and stay connected despite what was happening in the outside world.
INTRODUCING THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALING
After four years of leading this growing global community, and seeing the transformative impact on so many lives, Fiona and Jackee are expanding their vision. They are proud to introduce The School of Journaling - a place where anyone can come to explore, learn, and deepen their journaling practice in a supportive environment.
TUESDAYS ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING: A NEW CHAPTER
As The School of Journaling grows, Fiona and Jackee are bringing this vibrant community from its Tuesday roots to a new home that will allow for even greater connection and access. In this dedicated space, we’ll offer workshops, courses, guest speakers, and retreats, designed for everyone from beginners to seasoned journal keepers.
Here, we’ll explore both the timeless and the emerging practices that make journaling such a powerful tool for self-discovery and creativity.
ABOUT US
Let us introduce ourselves
Fiona Parashar
Fiona founded Leadership Coaching in 2000, driven to use her corporate experience and academic background to make a positive difference to leaders, executives and women in business resulting in a B corps mission to empower women to help accelerate gender equality, empower women’s creativity , mental health and wellbeing.
Over 25 years, she’s honed a signature style that fuses positive psychology with a love of nature to create award winning Positive Vision Day programmes . Fiona has been journaling since her teenage years and is committed to helping other women to understand its role in wellbeing, leadership and creative contribution.
Fiona is a master practitioner of coaching and has a masters in positive psychology. She is the author of two books -The Balancing Act - work life solutions for busy people aimed at helping leaders have a better work life balance and A Beautiful Way to Coach - positive psychology coaching in nature which outlines her methodology for coaches and practitioners.
She has also contributed a chapter un the book
Transformational Journaling - Lynda Monk & Eric Maisel
As part of the B corps mission , Fiona & Jackee set up a co -journaling space that was originally emerging from the pandemic to support women dealing with change and to empower their commitment to journaling and writing as a wellbeing practice .
This became a regular Tuesday morning session which led to online and in person retreats evolving in 2025 to the founding of The School of Journaling - with the simple mission to take Journaling to a wider audience.
Jackee Holder
For Jackee, journaling isn’t just a practice - it’s a lifelong companion. With nearly 10,000 hours of journaling and over 100 handwritten journals, her commitment to the page runs deep.
Beyond the page, Jackee finds inspiration in walking urban spaces, drawing on the trees and nature around her for wellbeing and mental clarity. A passionate book lover, her home mirrors both a library and a bookshop, reflecting her deep appreciation for words, creativity, and the natural world.
As an executive coach and coach facilitator, Jackee helps leaders, creatives, and women shape their lives and wellbeing in meaningful ways. Over the years, she has seen the growing demand for journaling as a skill-based practice one that goes beyond simply writing on a page. Through her work, clients have gained clarity, broken through blocks, and unlocked new possibilities using journaling as a tool for insight and transformation.
Jackee is the author of Soul Purpose (1999), one of the UK’s first books in the field by a global majority UK writer. Her other works include 49 Ways to Write Yourself Well, Be Your Own Best Life Coach, Writing with Fabulous Trees, and Rewilding the Page Writing Maps. She has also contributed to many other publications including Inside Creativity Coaching and The Great Book of Journaling, edited by Lynda Monk and Eric Maisel.
One of the highlights of Jackee’s week is co-hosting Tuesday morning sessions with Fiona, and her most grounded days begin with meditation and journaling. She looks forward to growing a thriving community at The School of Journaling and welcomes you to be part of this creative and reflective space.