My Journey
What’s My Story?
The Challenges I Faced
I went through intense periods of anxiety and deep self-doubt, constantly overthinking and feeling overwhelmed.
I found myself wondering: Is this really the life I want? What will my future look like if I keep going this way? I don’t even recognize myself anymore.
On top of that, I struggled with low self-esteem, often comparing myself to others whose choices looked nothing like mine.
My First Career: Success and Burn-out
I spent 13 years in the pharmaceutical industry, a career that was both successful and fulfilling—but also incredibly stressful. It took a toll on me: stomach ulcers, a lack of work/life balance which added to my perfectionist mindset eventually led to burnout.
I was exhausted because things kept happening one after the other, leaving me unable to take time for myself or just to breathe, not knowing where to begin and with the feeling that I was never going to get out of this spiral and the number of tasks that were piling up endlessly.
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
Several times, I found myself in a comfort zone, on familiar and reassuring ground that no longer suited me and which I was no longer satisfied with. In such cases, you not only need to make the decision to step out, to have the courage to act on an ongoing basis, but also to have the self-confidence to dare and to move forward.
Turning My Dreams Into Reality
Today, I’m proud and grateful to say I’ve made several of my dreams come true—things I once thought were completely out of reach. I turned the page not once, but twice to start over abroad—first moving from France to California, where I lived for 7 years, then starting again in Canada.
I left behind a promising and well-established career to become a self-employed coach, with no guarantees and a lot of uncertainty, while choosing to bear the judgment or curiosity of others.
I also took a sabbatical year to travel solo through Asia. Something that demanded a lot of planning and adaptability, but that ended up being one of the richest and most transformative experiences of my life.
My journey
2011
France
Pharmaceutical industry
An initial career with significant responsibilities, between project management and taking the initiative
2011
2016
France → United States
First big jump
Leaving France for a new life in California, 7 years of new experiences
2016
2023
Sabbatical year
Solo travel in Asia
A year of adventure and profound transformation, where each step strengthened my ability to adapt and push my limits.
2023
2024
United States → Canada
A fresh start
Moving to Canada, still in the unknown but with more confidence
2024
2025
Graduate
Becoming a professional coach
Training accredited by the International Coaching Federation (Authentic Education)
2025
Why did I become a coach?
My mission: to help others
I realized that the common thread running through all my choices was the desire to help others and to feel useful in this world! This was revealed by a volunteer mission in Kenya, by mentoring at work, by choosing clinical trials to help patients, by advising and guiding my teams as a project manager, by the strong friendships developed over time...
My passion for interactions
Owing to my curiosity, I have always been drawn to meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. Hence my passion for traveling and making new connections, my seeking the kind of friendships that leads to hours-long conversations and my desire to live in different countries.
Solving problems
Another key point for me is to persevere and find solutions to problems. I've been doing this ever since I was a little girl, with board games, at school, at work, with escape games, with a year of traveling through Asia filled with surprises and unexpected challenges.
My greatest satisfaction
I chose a reputable school accredited by the International Coaching Federation (Authentic Education) to train in coaching as a guarantee of quality. And my greatest satisfaction since then has been to help you avoid repeating the mistakes I made and avoid the difficult periods I went through, by having someone you can trust to support you and help you move forward more quickly.
My Strengths
Listening & Empathy
Listening skills, empathy and kindness. In conversations, whether with friends or strangers, I like to ask questions, listen and understand, the better to answer, advise and help.
Joie de Vivre
Joie de vivre and authenticity. The first things people notice about me are my smile and my laugh!
Structure
My engineering studies and my first career in the pharmaceutical industry, in particular as a project manager, enabled me to acquire a sense of responsibility, as well as good planning and analytical skills.
Open-Mindedness
Open-mindedness and adaptability. Developed in my previous career, working with people from all over the world and through my extensive travels and life abroad.
Ethics
It's very important for me to always act in accordance with my values such as honesty, integrity and respect, and reflect upon my actions and their consequences.
