Hi there— I’m Swan, the founder of Colours Of Being.

I’m an author, poet and coach with a deep passion for creating spaces that serve others empowerment and authenticity. With a formal education in psychology and global health, and a lifelong interest in philosophy and physics, my approach seamlessly merges psychological sensibility with the characteristics of our physical reality while making space for the nuance of poetry and inquiry of philosophy. It creates a culture that is radically reflective and accepting at the same time.

I'm passionate about inspiring others and transforming what has long been unexpressed, stuck or confusing. My work lives at the intersection of mindset, metaphor, and mystery—and if you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much” and “not enough” at the same time, I’d say you’re exactly where your truth begins.

I believe nuance is power, curiosity is liberation, and the best answers aren’t either/or—they’re often questions in better clothes.

Please feel free to explore my work and join me on this journey of empowerment through shedding binaries and finding truth in complexity. Currently available for new projects.

Hi, I’m Swan

What I Offer

Colours Of Being is a multidimensional space offering a variety of playgrounds. As a coach I offer both group coaching experiences and 1:1 coaching containers.

I also developed several trainings for your organisation, whether to transform the innovation-blocking effects of perfectionism or to cultivate more nuance by stepping beyond binaries and spark creativity.

We have the Colours Of Being Community where members gather, connect, and share their unique gifts, making each other’s lives more colourful.

I also write books. There is my debut poetry collection Life of a Rainbow and the Colours Of Being Workbook which you can purchase.

  • The Colours Of Being Course: Join a safe and deeply accepting container on a journey to reveal your messy, magnificent colours. Silly & serious. Psychology + Poetry + Philosophy + Physics. Make a mess. Learn. Try again. Find your people. Be fully met.

  • This is your space to deep dive into a particular issue and create clarity with individualised guidance. Be challenged, held, seen, and step into your power.

  • Tackle issues like perfectionism and binary thinking that stand in the way of your employees productivity, wellbeing, and creativity.

  • The Colours Of Being Community exists to help cross-cultural souls* on a journey of self-discovery find empowerment through authentic expression by letting them gather, connect and share their unique gifts with each other and the world.

    *A cross-cultural soul is someone whose identity has been shaped by more than one culture—through heritage, upbringing, migration, or lived experience. They may have grown up between countries, speak multiple languages, or simply feel a deep connection to diverse places and people.

    At Colours Of Being, we honour this in-between space. It’s not a gap to be fixed, but a gift to be explored, expressed, and celebrated—together.

    Let’s gather, connect and share.

  • Life of a Rainbow: Swan Hering’s debut poetry collection Life of a Rainbow intricately paints a map of colours, revealing hidden hues of the self yearning to be discovered. Organised around the colours of the rainbow, the chapters illuminate unique pairs of themes - from the grounding energy of red (existence and fear) to the reflective depth of violet (understanding and attachment). It explores the vibrant inner landscape and draws upon Swan’s own palette of life experiences, challenges, triumphs and revelations filled with love, raw experiences, and beautifully contradictory moments that bring us close to ourselves. Her work sheds light on vital themes of healing, self-care, empowerment, emotional intelligence, and acceptance of what it means to be authentically, magnificently human - in all your vibrant shades and hues. What makes you feel alive?

    COB Workbook: This is your permission slip. Journey through self-discovery and create space to step into all your messy, magnificent human colours. Available upon request.

The Colours Of Being MANIFESTO

At Colours Of Being, we believe in the freedom of authentic expression.

The journey begins with remembering:

We are already whole.

We are already worthy.

We are already enough.

You Are Sovereign

Freedom isn’t given – it’s uncovered. Within us lies an endless well of wisdom, waiting to be discovered. This is a space for us to unfold our magnificent, messy human colours and empower ourselves into freedom. Together, we distinguish authentic desires from conditioned wants and cultivate self-leadership. We step into our authentic empowerment!

Inhabit You Aliveness

To receive, we must let go. To bloom, we must pass through the seasons. We dissolve resistance to the ever-changing present and stand in our surrendered aliveness. We fully participate in life and allow it to flow through us. We inhabit the world!

Be A Mess!

Change doesn’t begin with fixing – it begins with openness. When we embrace all parts of ourselves with curious acceptance, growth flows naturally. This is our arrival home, discovering it’s all been here all along. With curiosity, we dissolve layers of shame and fear, revealing our true strength. Together, we rediscover the fun of life!

Lead With Courage

Transformation requires wholehearted courage. We face fears with open hearts, whether that means moving forward or choosing stillness. Bravery exists in both expansion and rest. Together, we shift from scarcity to abundance, from doubt to worthiness. Vulnerability is our power.

Be You Own Author

We are both the creators and witnesses of our reality. Our beliefs shape our actions. Our words create our world. By choosing consciously, we claim the creative agency to author our own story.

Your Ripple Matters

We honour both personal sovereignty and interconnection. Growth ripples outward. Our actions create impact. Our individual and collective transformations shape the world around us. We hold holistic responsibility—embracing both ourselves and the effect we have on others.

This is an invitation to free expression.
This is a return to self.

This is an arrival home.