My journey to now
Born in Novosibirsk, Russia, to a German-Russian family. My early life was shaped by contrasts: Soviet austerity and wild nature; resilience and reinvention.
As a young girl, I became a professional tennis player – a journey that took me to Germany, then to Florida’s Bollettieri Tennis Academy, training alongside the world’s top athletes. The discipline was immense. The external success was real. But inside, something was missing.
After years of striving, I realised I had disconnected from my essence. That realisation became my turning point. I began a lifelong journey inward through the worlds of psychology, leadership, coaching, emotional intelligence, and spirituality.
Later, life brought me to Paris, where love and family transformed my path again. I became a stepmother to four, then a mother of three, and discovered that family is the deepest space for conscious leadership of all.
Today, my work integrates every part of this journey:
- Elite performance from sport
- Strategic insight from business
- Emotional and relational intelligence from coaching
- Conscious leadership from lived experience in family and community
My values
The power of perspectives
My journey is shaped by my cross-cultural roots and a path that spans elite sport, finance, entrepreneurship, and family leadership.
I bring a rare depth to my coaching by effortlessly bridging worlds and perspectives. This lived richness helps leaders expand what they believe is possible.
Lead by example
My journey is rooted in lived experience.From the pressure of elite sport to the discovery that true fulfilment comes from within, I’ve walked the path I now guide others through.
I keep doing the work because real coaching only works when it’s rooted in truth.
Holistic development is holistic success
Lasting transformation isn’t about quick fixes.True success happens when we grow the whole person. Career, leadership, and life are all reflections of your inner world.
When we honour the connection between mind, body, and spirit, achievement stops feeling forced and starts flowing naturally from your authentic self.
You need only to listen, to hear
Active listening is an art that transforms both the speaker and the listener.I listen with my whole being to words, energy, and what’s not being said. In that space of non-judgment, insights surface and truths unfold.
When someone feels truly heard, they begin to hear themselves differently. That’s where real transformation begins.
Nothing exists in isolation
Transformation deepens in community. Whether one-on-one or in groups, I bring leaders together because breakthroughs grow stronger when they’re witnessed. Each person’s journey back to essence adds to our shared wisdom.
When we rise together, our impact multiplies. This is the magic that happens when connection meets transformation.
My lifelong learning and mastery
- Former professional tennis player
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Social Studies – University of Erfurt, Germany
- Master’s degree in Finance and International Relations – Sciences Po, Paris & MGIMO, Moscow
- Professional Certified Life Coach – The Life Coach School
- Certified Life & Professional Coach Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
- ICF Professional Coach International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Certified Forum Facilitator (CFF) Young President’s Organization (YPO)
The book that helps you remember who you truly are
If you’re like so many high performers I’ve worked with, you might look successful on the outside but feel something’s missing inside. You’ve done everything “right,” but still crave a deeper sense of meaning, fulfillment, and connection to yourself.
My Lead From Within book is your personal roadmap to rediscovering your essence and unlocking sustainable, soul-aligned success. It’s everything I’ve learned from years of coaching leaders around the world, in one powerful journey back to your essence.
