Welcome!

I'm Maria, a Mindset & Business Recalibration Coach for women entrepreneurs who are ready to break through plateaus, redefine success on their own terms, and amplify their impact (and income).

My Journey

Like many of the women I work with, my path hasn't been a straight line. It's been filled with pivotal moments that have shaped who I am and how I serve my clients.

In 2010, while having a pretty successful career working in the corporate world, I began questioning the success path I was following. This led to a challenging period in a leadership position that was too big for me, only to be let go. Almost simultaneously, my then partner of 8 years broke up with me. These experiences were my first major wake-up call, forcing me to reevaluate my life and career.

This pivotal moment led me on two journeys: an outer one that took me to Paris (where I fell in love with tango and discovered coaching), and an inner one of self-discovery. I realized that despite my professional success, I had no idea who I really was or what would make me genuinely happy. I had to revisit what success really meant – to me.

Six years into running my own business, I faced another significant challenge. Despite initial success, I felt like a fraud and couldn't continue. This led to my first major business recalibration and pivot.

In 2021, I reached a point where I was successful by every measure I had set for myself. Yet, I found myself completely exhausted and burned out. The thought of continuing as a coach for another decade, even though I loved my work, felt devastating. Coaching was my life, my joy, my vocation, but I couldn't do it anymore. I was dragging myself to take yet another Zoom call. Once again, I had to go back to the drawing board, recalibrate my business, and pivot.

Most recently, in 2023, an illness led me to question the meaning of everything I did, resulting in another massive recalibration and pivot.

Embracing Change and Growth

Through these experiences, I've grown incredibly competent and resilient at navigating what I call "the dark night of the soul" (and the dark night of business!). I've come to understand that these challenging periods are necessary steps required to reach the next stage of growth. They come with growing pains, but they're incredibly worthwhile.

Over time, I've developed what my former CEO clients call a "Sounding Board on steroids" - a massive Truth Detector. I can sense when something is right and aligned for someone, which is invaluable as we navigate the uncertain waters of finding your next direction.

Why I Do What I Do

Having been there multiple times myself, I know what the dark night of the soul (and of business!) looks like… I'm passionate about guiding other women through their own periods of transition and growth. And I create a space that enables reflection, exploration, and authentic alignment, focusing on identifying your natural strengths and talents so you can embrace your unique way to thrive.

Whether you're feeling stuck in your business, questioning your purpose, or yearning for more freedom and meaning, I'm here to support you in breaking through plateaus and stepping into a new chapter of purposeful growth and fulfillment. Together, we'll recalibrate your business and mindset to align with your deepest truth, helping you step into your next level of profit, joy, and freedom.

MY MISSION

I'm on a mission to empower women-owned service-based businesses like you to flourish and thrive, because your success makes the world a better place for all.

We need you. We need your unique gifts and the transformative power of your work.

Your flourishing is not just about personal success—it's about amplifying your impact. The more you thrive, the more lives you touch, and the faster our world evolves into a better version of itself.

This isn't just important; it's urgent.

When you succeed, your clients succeed. When your clients succeed, their communities thrive. This ripple effect of positive change is what our world desperately needs right now.

That's why I'm dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles, align your business with your true self, and step into your full potential. Your growth isn't just about business metrics—it's about creating meaningful, lasting change in the world.

Together, we can turn your passion into a force for good, your challenges into stepping stones, and your vision into a reality that benefits us all.

If you ready to flourish, thrive, and make your unique impact on the world, I’m ready too. Let's start this journey together ♥

MY VALUES & WORK ETHOS

  • Authenticity, honesty and openness

  • Sharing

  • Caring

  • Deep connections

  • Safety

  • Experimenting

  • Everybody is welcome

  • Constant inner-growth

  • Walking the talk

Trainings & Credentials

Here are some of the professional trainings and credentials that have shaped my work (and who I have become):

:: Certified Professional Co-Active® Coach (CPCC) by The Co-Active® Training Institute (CTI), the “Harvard of Coaching schools”.

:: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation (ICF), with over 4000 hours of experience.

:: Faculty Member of the Co-Active® Training Institute.

:: Gestalt Therapist.

:: Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitionner, by the IFS Institute.

:: Enneagram, SAT Programme by Fundacion Claudio Naranjo.

:: Co-Active® Leadership Graduate by the Co-Active® Training Institute.

:: BA in Humanities.

:: MBA in Marketing.

:: Since 2024: earning my BSc in Psychology!