Dramatically Different – Belonging begins with being yourself!

Don't let likes define her or labels confine her.

Fitting in is never as important as finding herself.

The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence.

Encourage her today and make a dramatic difference to the woman she becomes tomorrow.

The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! • The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence! •

Find your voice

Discover your choices

Explore your potential

Be yourself

A little imagination
A lot of possibility!

A kind, creative, drama-based approach to enhance her strengths, self expression and self determination.

Trained as an actor at NIDA, I’ve spent over 20 years coaching and delivering empowerment programs across education, employment, social and economic inclusion, and gender equality.

My passion is also deeply personal.

As a young woman, a single thoughtless comment and comparison became the catalyst for an eating disorder. That experience taught me just how profoundly words, perceptions and misunderstandings can shape the way we see ourselves – and how they can stay with us long after they’ve been imprinted.

Today, in a world of constant online commentary, comparison and scrutiny, our words and actions matter more than ever.

There is no rule book or one-size-fits-all approach. My role is to encourage every girl to discover the best version of herself.

Interpreting, not dictating; guiding, not prescribing, allowing her to find her own way.

“Confidence isn’t about being the loudest in the room; it’s about knowing you have a right to be in it.”

Erika x

Erika is an amazing communicator, supporter and facilitator. She goes beyond for all the people she works with, and getting to work with her is very special. I recommend taking up this opportunity; she changes lives!

- Elise Klein OAM Elise Klein (OAM), Associate Professor of Public Policy - Australian National University (ANU)

Erika designed and delivered a highly specialist support program for the Council of Single Mothers and their Children over a 3 year period. She worked with dedication and determination to improve the lives of vulnerable women and families, provide individualised support, and assist them to define their goals and aspirations.Erika has great positivity and authenticity, and is professional, creative, and deeply caring. She has an innate ability to establish rapport with diverse individuals, organisations, and business services. I’m sure that with Dramatically Different she can make a very positive impact in the lives of girls.

- Jenny Davidson CEO, Council of Single Mothers and their Children

Having chaired Global Village Learning, I am aware of the multiple system wide failures in schools that contribute to distress and developmental deficits in young people. Having two daughters I have witnessed through their peer groups firsthand the struggles that can occur with friendships, anxiety and self-esteem, I cannot recommend Dramatically Different highly enough. Erika has an effortless capacity to respond intuitively and emotionally to every girl or woman’s needs. She is compassionate and determined to ensure everyone has an opportunity to build their strengths and confidence. Erika’s creativity in all areas is a unique and outstanding strength for coaching, collaborating and strategic innovation.

- Dr Alex Stol Consulting in Culture, Measurement, Strategy, Leadership | Executive Coach

Erika is one of a kind, generous & dedicated. She genuinely cares about the physical, mental & emotional wellbeing of all of her clients & will work with them to find what lights them up & brings them joy. She has been amazing with our 13 year old daughter Zoe. She has helped Zoe discover her voice, presence & impact. Zoe radiates after all her sessions with Erika and we recommend her services wholeheartedly.

- Suzanne Morrison Marketing and Innovations Director for Open Way Food Co, Brand Builder, Start Up CEO, CMO Top 25

I had the pleasure of working alongside Erika facilitating programs for women and girls with YWCA Victoria. Together we worked with a wide range of women who often faced great barriers to participation. Erika's enthusiasm and empathy created an environment that was full of fun, curiosity, compassion and exploration. Erika has the capacity to connect warmly with young women, free of judgment and full of acceptance. Her experience, knowledge and drama background means that she has activities, ideas, games and creative solutions for any situation. I am excited to see that she is offering to make a Dramatic Difference in the lives of girls and young women, who all deserve the opportunity to explore their own strengths and self expression in a beautiful safe space.

- Justine Devonport Counsellor- Clear Mind Counselling and Hesse Rural Health

Find the service that fits your needs

Individual Coaching

Each 1:1, session, is tailored to the individual — meeting her where she is and supporting her to grow at her own pace online or in the convenience of your own home.
Dramatically Different equips girls with lifelong capability, including: confidence to speak up, tools to manage overwhelm, stronger inner resilience, belief in their own abilities and the courage to be authentically themselves.

Group Program & Coaching

Each (90-minute studio) session brings together a group of girls in a carefully facilitated, peer experience. It allows for every girl to feel seen, supported, and comfortable being herself, allowing her to extend her confidence and peer to peer connection. This can be bought to your school or service, or a private studio.

Mother & Daughter Workshop

This experience is designed to strengthen the bond between mother and daughter in a facilitated storytelling session of girlhood.
Through guided conversation, creative activities, and shared reflection, we thread a shared understanding of love, support and understanding through generations.

What people are saying

Erika was sooooo understanding and extremely insightful! I ended the call with tears of happiness streaming down my face like flood gates had been opened! I felt confident, understood, supported and very comfortable. Erika opened my eyes to so many things I never realised about myself and has helped me find my self worth all over again.

- Samara Melbourne

I can't thank you enough for all that you have done for me this year. You are a fantastic person who is friendly, supportive and kind. You always go out of your way to ensure that whatever you are in charge of runs smoothly. This all comes from your soft heart. I will never forget what you did in this program for me.

- Nina Iranian migrant Geelong

Erika has been such a great support. She has helped me identify my value and helped me gain confidence in my abilities. The compassion and support I received was amazing. Erika has given me hope and ignited my excitement for the future.

- Carly Ballarat

Thank you so so much Erika from the depths of my heart. You helped me to wipe away my fear, from being scared to connect with other people to feeling that I do have a voice, that has helped me to have the confidence in being able to speak up when it's needed the most.

- Katie Shepparton

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Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people in Naarm (Melbourne) where Dramatically Different lives, works and plays.
We pay our deepest respect to their ancestors, and elders past and present. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia, for their stories, collective wisdom and care of country.

Don't let likes define her or labels confine her.Fitting in is never as important as finding herself.The greatest thing a girl can wear is her confidence.Encourage her today and make a dramatic difference to the woman she becomes tomorrow.

Find your voice

Discover your choices

Explore your potential

Be yourself

A little imaginationA lot of possibility!