MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

REBECCA GRUGAN

CEO, LIFE ARCHITECT, NLP

TRAINER & HEAD OF EDUCATION


Rebecca Grugan is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Life By Eight.

With a rich background in business and a track record of success, Rebecca brings a unique blend of expertise to the world of coaching.

As the founder of another thriving venture, I AM Montessori, Rebecca has demonstrated her ability to nurture both businesses and individuals alike.

Her coaching skillset is diverse, allowing her to work with clients across various domains, from personal development to business growth. She also overseas the design & delivery of our Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Training.

Beyond business, Rebecca is an artist at heart, passionate about bringing ideas to life and inspiring others to do the same.

PAUL GRUGAN

LIFE DESIGNER, NERVOUS SYSTEM COACH & HEAD OF COMMUNITY


Paul Grugan is a beacon of guidance and support for men of all ages including those overcoming substance and alcohol abuse challenges.

Paul combines his expertise in personal development with a nurturing approach to facilitate profound transformations.

With a deep understanding of the unique journeys his clients undertake, Paul provides tailored coaching to empower individuals to reclaim their lives and thrive.

Paul also oversees the design & delivery of our Breathwork, Cold Exposure & Nervous System Practitioner Trainings.

Beyond coaching Paul is deeply passionate about health, fitness & sport, regularly competing in running / hiking events & playing in various football teams.

PAUL GRUGAN

LIFE DESIGNER, NERVOUS SYSTEM COACH & HEAD OF COMMUNITY


Paul Grugan is a beacon of guidance and support for men of all ages including those overcoming substance and alcohol abuse challenges.

Paul combines his expertise in personal development with a nurturing approach to facilitate profound transformations.

With a deep understanding of the unique journeys his clients undertake, Paul provides tailored coaching to empower individuals to reclaim their lives and thrive.

Paul also oversees the design & delivery of our Breathwork, Cold Exposure & Nervous System Practitioner Trainings.

Beyond coaching Paul is deeply passionate about health, fitness & sport, regularly competing in running / hiking events & playing in various football teams.

CARLY ORCHARD

LIFE DESIGNER & HEAD OF OPERATIONS

With over 15 years in the fitness industry and further studies in NLP, breathwork, energetics and Human Design, Carly’s work is grounded in one belief: people are not broken, they’ve simply become disconnected from themselves. She isn’t about "fixing" people or adding more noise to already busy lives. Her work is about helping people stop fighting who they are, understand the conditioning shaping their behaviours, reconnect to their intuition, and come home to the deep knowing already within them.

Blending grounded tools with intuitive wisdom, Carly supports people to better understand how they are uniquely designed through Human Design, energetics, nervous system awareness, identity work, and self-trust, helping bridge the physical and soul in a way that feels real and deeply human. At the centre of everything she does is the same mission: helping people trust themselves, reconnect to who they are, and create a life that feels true to them.

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