About
me
Hello,
It is a pleasure to have you here!
My name is Ana, I am based in Luxembourg.
I am an accredited Transformational Coach and founder of Dare to Embrace Change in Luxembourg. I specialise in life and career coaching, having helped clients with deciding what is the right job for them, returning to work after maternity, dealing with redundancy / lay offs, and getting back on track in the professional work, transition from employee into entrepreneurship.
All my clients have one thing in common: desire to reach their full potential, change their lives and careers, follow their dreams and passions, living an authentic life aligned with their values and what matters to them.
I bring into the coaching space deep listening, undivided attention for your needs, goals, or challenges, and a genuine desire to support your journey of growth and fulfilment.
Was coaching on my mind since the beginning of my professional career? Yes and no. But definitely the desire for self-development, curiosity, moving abroad alone to experience life outside of my comfort zone and home country, and thereafter coaching informally friends and family, shaped more clear the idea of training as a coach (one day).
My background covers a career as international tax advisor, having worked in Romania and Luxembourg for big professional services companies, totalling more than 10 years.
I have experienced both the joy of promotions and rewards, working with amazing teams, being inspired by great leaders, intellectually challenging projects, as well as the career setbacks, unfulfillment, exhaustion, corporate politics. Despite hard work and promotions, success never felt authentic and fulfilling, not that I didn't feel worthy of success, but with each new promotion, the "now what?" question was becoming lounder in head. My ambition, determination, perseverance and sometimes a strong sense of perfectionism, helped me to go beyond the “sticky floors” of corporate life, but reached the “glass ceiling”, which lead me into energy depletion, demotivation and ultimately burnout.
My curiosity for human motivations, interactions, challenging the status quo, advocating for change, behaviour, personal development, and own personal journey have been the foundations for a career transition into professional coaching.
Coaching started as a dream and my source of enthusiasm while I was still believing success and fulfilment means climbing on the corporate ladder, but soon became my mission and my purpose because I never give up on it.
As professional certifications, I hold a Diploma in Transformational Coaching and a certificate in Group Coaching from Animas Centre for Coaching in London, accredited by International Coach Federation.
I am member of International Coaching Federation Global and Luxembourg and adhere to its Ethical Code and standard of practice.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest and some other certifications I have gathered along the years :)
You can explore more of what I do and write about on Medium platform.
How can coaching help you?
Non-exhaustive list
If you give yourself the chance to experience coaching, you may have your own experience, because reaching your full potential it's totally up to you!
Clarity
Self-confidence
Growth mindset
Overcoming anxiety and fears
Career transitions
Self-efficacy and Self-Leadership
Emotional agility
Personal transformation
Services & Prices
Coaching is a personal journey and how you will take this journey will shape more of you in becoming your authentic self.
I generally suggest working with clients for at least a 3 months period to see results and build strong foundation for new habits and a better self. That is why I offer only limited individual sessions (x3) when it is our first time working together so you can decide if partnering long term on achieving your goals is the right fit for you and also if we can have a fruitful partnership together.
You can expect full attention, continuous support that can make you feel seen, heard and understood.
In the coaching space co-created with me, you will experience how it is to explore your thoughts, fears, daring dreams in a safe space, adapted to your specific needs, at your own pace. While I also use specific coaching tools and techniques in my practice, what you can expect from working with me it's a personalised approach, where you will create your own journey to achieve your goals.
Th sessions are carried out mainly online over zoom, and I am also available for on-site sessions at my office, if you live in Luxembourg.
Prices for coaching are between EUR 150 (for individual sessions) and EUR 3,000 (for 6 months commitment). Prices exclusive of VAT.
For corporate collaborations, please contact me for a tailored offer.
There is so much more I can share about the experience of coaching. If you are interested in working with me, I invite you to book your complementary call below:
Free resources
I have created this space for you to have starting tools to identify where you might not be living in true alignment with your desires and aspirations.
Sometimes a place to start is from not knowing what you want, while you also know that what you currently have is not truly fulfilling.
The Wheel of Life it's an exercise aimed at helping you identify the gaps between your desired life and current life and then work on closing the gaps.
The Values Assessment it's a free exercise where you can get to understand which are your values. This free version it's a starting point in working with your values. If you are interested in a deeper exploration, you can always contact me for a discount code and having a coaching session around values.
If you are in doubt whether coaching is a good fit for you right now and whether you are ready to experience it, you can also take the readiness for coaching test. It will also raise awareness on the type of mindset and attitude required to make coaching effective.
If you need further support, you can always reach out for a conversation free of charge. The only commitment required it's your time and a strong desire to live a life that is truly representative of your desires and values.
Client Testimonials
Cathrine
UK
Coach
“I have felt the impacts of our coaching sessions well beyond the time we spent together, particularly the discussions we had around how I see myself and how I measure myself against perfection vs expert.
Some of that has come from confidence in coaching but reminding myself I am good at what I do and I don't need to set the bar so high has really enabled me to put a lot of things into perspective.”
Mabel
CANADA
Coach
"It was an important reality check and powerful insight as her coaching style was kind but straight forward. I've come to understand myself even better and have several tools to keep me on track.
By the end of our sessions I felt I’d moved from inaction into a world of taking action working towards realizing my dreams and serving others."
Susanne
Belgium
non-profit sector
"I started the coaching with the objective to find a new job. Ana Maria's guidance was very helpful to identify what I really wanted and highlight my added value. Long story short, I got my job in a few weeks !
What was the best thing of the coaching ?
The confidence I grew on me and a clear view of my long-term goals."
Client Testimonials
Justine
France
MArketing
This coaching has been very helpful for me. Ana is someone very smart, interesting and very well organised. She helped me to define a project and gave me a lot of advices and exercices to do. It helped me to stay focus on my goal in a very complicated period which is the job research. If you are motivated in finding your professional way no doubt that you will succeed with this coach. Ana, working with you was a pleasure and I wish you the best in the future.
Stephanie
Luxembourg Finance
I started the coaching sessions with Ana a few months ago and it really helps me to set my goals and find the best way to achieve them. Ana always adapts on the topic I would like to discuss (i.e. professional career or motherhood). She also sends me materials that help to reflect on me and help me to realise who I am and how I react where I am and where I would like to go. After a few sessions, I already feel more at peace with myself though it's a long run and constant efforts are required to be the best version of ourselves.
Karinna
Luxembourg
Sports
The coaching sessions with Ana were very important for me and I am very grateful for it.
She was always listening to my needs and helped me to understand the Luxembourg employment market and how it could be possible to do the work I love the most.
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