Who I am and what shapes my work…
A mother, partner, volunteer, facilitator and human on the other side of the screen, I am also a triple-accredited Master Coach through ICF, EMCC and AC, and a Coach Supervisor recognised by EMCC, AC and ICF.
My work is grounded in the belief that clients are resourceful and capable of making the changes they desire. My role is to support them in exploring their own thinking, finding their own solutions and developing autonomy.
I am a work in progress, as I believe we all are. My style, philosophy and approach continue to evolve through experience, reflection and learning.
My practice has its roots in constructivist, solution-focused and systemic approaches. I continue to read, attend training, experiment and learn through practice and supervision. This has included learning about transactional analysis, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioural coaching. My approach is relational, and the relationship we build together matters to me. I integrate what I learn in partnership with each client, staying flexible and adapting how we work to their needs.
My Coaching Journey
As a child, when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was always “proofreader.”
,I grew up surrounded by books and people who valued constant learning and also appreciated social life, being surrounded by and communicating with diverse people.
While I ultimately chose to study economics and management, I always found ways to participate in projects that involved communication, organization, training, and supporting the personal growth of others. Training to become a youth worker and volunteering in my community were important parts of my development.
My interest in psychology and different therapeutic approaches led me to buy many books and attend various trainings.
I kept exploring until I found my “professional” home in coaching. And later, in supervision too.
Initially, when I enrolled in the first coaching training in 2015. I intended to use coaching skills to help young people with career orientation and choosing the best options after high school.
However, I quickly fell in love with coaching and began to practice it regularly. In parallel, I developed my HR role in a corporation and started my own brand, StartPoint, which offered tailor-made programs for career coaching.
During my first pregnancy, I obtained my ICF ACC certification, and while on maternity leave, I earned my PCC. MCC and Master Executive Coach certification arrived during pregnancy – again, and Master Coach Supervisor and Master Practitioner during second maternity leave :D. (There is definitely something about credentials and babies :)).
These accomplishments have enriched my coaching practice and enabled me to support individuals and teams on a more quality and mature level.
As a mother of a curious six-year-old and a baby, I face new and exciting challenges on a daily basis that allow me to apply my coaching skills in a more personal context.
Integrating professional expertise and personal passions
I currently work as a coach, mentor, supervisor and assessor, supporting both emerging and experienced coaches in their professional development.
I also coach leaders at different levels, both independently and through coaching platforms. My earlier work in corporate roles, HR, learning and development is part of the experience I bring. Occasionally, I take on projects that connect with my interests and give me opportunities to learn, contribute and work with others.
For more than seven years, coffee and a notebook have been part of my mornings. Writing, walking, photography and the sounds of nature help me pause, reflect and spend time with my own thoughts. With so much asking for our attention, time to be with ourselves matters to me. Making space for this in my own life is part of practising what I invite others to do.
Volunteering is an important part of my life. I value the relationships, learning and sense of belonging that come from contributing to something I care about. This includes work with professional communities, creating collaborative books and sharing resources freely. I enjoy working with people who bring different experiences and views, and making something together that brings value to others.
Since the P for Personal in Continuing Personal and Professional Development matters so much to me, I’ll finish this introduction on a more personal note.
I enjoy silly dancing with my daughter, cuddling with my baby, reading, writing, listening to good music, walking in nature with our dog, relaxing in a hammock with a can of beer somewhere in the woods, or simply sipping a glass of white wine on the balcony in the evening with my partner.
I hope you found something here that you connect with or would like to talk about. Feel free to reach out, share or connect. I’d love to hear from you.
