A little about Allan
Sometimes you don’t need someone to tell you what to do. You need space to slow things down, understand what’s actually going on, and see things from a different perspective.
That’s the kind of work I do.
I’m a Rainbow Coach and the creator of Manage My Rainbow. I work primarily with quiet thinkers and over-analysers who may be second-guessing themselves, navigating change, or finding it difficult to hear their own thinking clearly.
My approach is calm, reflective and practical. Through conversation, guided reflection and simple tools, I help people notice what’s happening within and around them, explore the patterns and perspectives that may be influencing them, and reconnect with their own wisdom so they can find a steady next step.
I’m naturally reflective, reserved and thoughtful, so I understand what it’s like to overthink, feel uncertain or quietly doubt yourself during times of change.
Over the years, I’ve navigated my own periods of transition and reinvention. Those experiences, together with my coaching practice, professional training and neuro-informed study, have shaped the way I work today.
Allan Bennett – Rainbow Coach
Rainbows have always caught my attention, but over time they’ve also become a useful way for me to think about how we respond to life.
A rainbow doesn’t appear because everything is perfect. It becomes visible when the conditions are right.
That idea sits behind Manage My Rainbow. We notice the inner and outer weather, explore what may be influencing us beneath the surface, and consider what conditions might help us see things more clearly.
A simple rhythm runs through the work:
Pause · Notice · Reflect · Receive · Respond
Managing your rainbow is about knowing yourself well enough to respond more consciously to what life is asking of you.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I’m managing my own rainbow too, and I can offer a calm space to help you understand yours, so you can find your own steady next step.
My role isn’t to give you the answer. It’s to help you understand what’s happening, gain perspective and find your own steady next step.
I’ve also written Out at Coffee, a light-hearted blog about friendship, connection and everyday life, usually with a pun or two along the way. It’s another way to get a feel for how I think, notice and reflect.
Ready to begin?
If you’d like to talk something through, start with a Free Weather Check-in — a calm 20-minute conversation to explore what’s been taking up space in your mind and see what might feel useful next.
Not ready for a conversation? Try the free Weather & Wisdom Reflection — a short self-guided experience that helps you notice your inner weather and receive a piece of shared wisdom from the Pot of Wisdom.