Who I am and what I do

Hello and thank you for your interest in myself!

I am a professional coach helping highly sensitive people take advantage of their sensitivity. I also have a second business, a digital detox consultancy Consciously Digital. I am also a writer and public speaker, and have recently done a TED talk about life without a smartphone - yes, I got rid of it a few years ago.

My professional journey has taken me from international journalist to governmental PR program director; from digital marketing and strategy consultant to online recruitment entrepreneur, from Russia to Germany to Italy to USA to the UK to Spain. I have worked for/with such companies as Daily Telegraph (RBTH), New York Times, eFinancialCareers, Adzuna, Kaspersky Lab, Tetra Pak, 4C Group, Essence Digital, Google and others.

I work both with corporate and individual clients. I am international (currently between several countries in Europe), and so are my clients. I've coached people from the UK, USA, Russia, Argentina, Brazil, China, Nigeria, Dubai, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain and many more. Most of the work I do is via Skype (and it doesn't make a huge difference!).

Most of my individual clients are highly sensitive people who want to have a successful career or business on their own terms, doing things in their own way and making a real impact in the world. Most corporate clients are interested in setting up and promoting the culture of innovation and creativity - and this is where high sensitivity can help a lot!

I also mentor early-stage entrepreneurs and start-ups. I am very interested in hidden group dynamics, conflict resolutions, and worked for a few years as a business mentor for a number of governmental and private business associations.

Apart from coaching, I am a passionate tango dancer (and I love any kind of dance), a geek and a learning junkie.  

Due to my publishing commitments and frequent travel, I currently have very limited time for individual clients, but am happy to chat to see if I can help at some point. I will also soon be launching group coaching. Get in touch or start by taking this quick test to determine if my coaching is for you.

Finally, I send my subscribers coaching tips and interesting interview with highly sensitive people - no more than 3 emails per month (and usually less). It's a nice way to learn more about what I do and how it can help you. Want to get them? Sign up below!

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Professional credentials (a slightly more formal list)

Education:

• Professional Co-Active Coach, The Coaches Training Institute (UK) 
• ​ORSC Systems Coach (CRR Global) Fundamentals
  
• MBA, SDA Bocconi (Italy) and New York University (USA) 
• PhD, Moscow State University (Russia)

Affiliation:

• Member of The International Coach Federation (ICF)
• The Institute of Coaching Professionals (IOC/Harvard Medical School) affiliate
• The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs affiliate
• Accredited with SFEDI (UK Sector Skills Body for Enterprise) as a small business mentor 
• Mentor at StartUp Direct
• Mentor at Westminster Business Council
• Mentor alumna at Cherie Blair Foundation for Women 
• Former mentor at Speed MI Up, an Italian-based business incubator 
• Member of Women of Future Leaders Network at McKinsey

Testimonials

"I learned that I need to do things. Just do it. Just put myself out there and do stuff that I want to do. Be myself and see what happens".

Daisy, entrepreneur, Nigeria, was coached overcoming challenges during the rapid growth of her business. Read other testimonials.

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"Many thanks for your wonderful tips. 
​This is exactly what I noticed years ago. Every time when I get angry I feel like tons of my energy are going to the sky. I started to avoid certain people and situations and became very selective in people around me. Will share your tips with friends"
​Geliya, London