My Journey
What’s My Story?
Facing my anxiety
I went through several major periods of anxiety, questioning myself, overwhelmed by doubts, constantly ruminating day and night. No area was spared: my career, my expatriation, my relationships, my future...
Is this the life I want? How long will I last under these conditions? What's my future if I go on like this? I don't recognize myself! What are my values and what matters most to me? Have I made the right choice? What if I regret it later? Should I stay or go?
Stress and burn-out
My first 13-year career in the pharmaceutical industry was full of success, but also marked by constant pressure, an enormous mental workload and stress levels that eventually exceeded my limits. With my perfectionist, conscientious temperament, always ready to «give more», I allowed a great imbalance to develop between my professional and personal life. Urgent matters and demands came one after the other, and I always worked a little harder to «keep up», to make sure I didn't forget anything, to be up to the task.
I was exhausted, mentally overwhelmed, unable to find a moment to breathe or simply pause. I didn’t know where to start anymore. I blamed myself for not managing everything, even though I was giving it my all, and I felt trapped in a spiral where tasks, responsibilities, and thoughts never stopped. Everything was too fast, too heavy, and I felt stuck in a whirlwind with no clear way out.
The result: stomach ulcers and burnout. I eventually had to learn how to let go, reset my priorities, set boundaries, and ask for help.
Daring and believing in myself
I started out introverted and shy, the quiet, discreet student who didn’t dare ask questions, admit she didn’t understand something, or approach others especially people who seemed more interesting or “fun” than her. Who would have imagined that one day I would find the courage to apply for a job abroad and build a new life on the other side of the world in completely unfamiliar territory? Or that I would leave a successful, promising career as an employee to become self-employed and a coach with no guarantees and fully exposed to the opinions of others?
Make my dreams come true abroad
I’m proud and grateful to have dared and succeeded in making several dreams come true, dreams I once believed were impossible for me. I turned a new page twice to move abroad, starting from scratch in the unknown, integrating, and thriving: from France to the United States, then to Canada.
Being an expat requires immense energy every day, perseverance to adapt, and strong mental resilience to face daily challenges, doubts, and to fully own your choices. This is why I now support expatriates who, like me, want to find their place, balance, and inner strength in a new life far from their familiar landmarks.
I also took a sabbatical year of solo travel in Asia, requiring a lot of organization, inner stability and adaptability, but which profoundly transformed my state of mind and my vision of life.
Why did I become a coach?
My mission: helping others
I eventually realized that the common thread guiding all my choices has always been the desire to help others and to feel useful in this world. This showed up through volunteer work in Kenya, mentoring at work, choosing clinical research to support patients, guiding and advising my teams as a project manager, and through the strong friendships I’ve built over the years.
My mission is to help you become a more serene, fulfilled and accomplished version of yourself, avoiding long periods of self-doubt, fatigue or demotivation that can potentially affect your health. I'm here to ensure that you no longer row alone, lost or uncertain, without results. With trusted support, a reassuring framework and individual coaching that's truly tailored to your personal goals, needs and pace, you'll move forward without wasting time, with greater clarity and in a direction that's truly yours, aligned with your values and desires.
My open and multicultural perspective
My year backpacking in Asia, my many travels around the world, and living in three different countries taught me to see the world without restrictive cultural filters, without trying to “fit the mold,” and without forcing myself into predefined boxes. Working with colleagues from all over the world and meeting people abroad helped me develop the ability to listen, understand, and welcome with curiosity and kindness different ways of living, working, deciding, and finding happiness across cultures.
This wealth of experiences deeply shapes how I coach: broader, open-minded, unconditioned, and profoundly respectful of your uniqueness. With me, you move forward on a path that truly belongs to you not the one society expects from you.
Problem-solving as a strength
Another key strength I bring is my perseverance and my motivation to solve problems by finding concrete, tailored solutions. I’ve learned to identify the right questions, define priorities, and avoid scattering my energy, thanks to solid structure and an analytical mindset.
Since childhood, board games sharpened my logic and love for challenges. My scientific studies later taught me to think methodically and act with clarity, even in complex situations. In my previous career I strengthened this skill while managing emergencies, unexpected events, and multiple responsibilities efficiently.
I refined this analytical mindset through strategic escape games and later during a year of solo travel in Asia, filled with surprises and situations requiring quick adaptation, creativity, pragmatism, and calm.
My greatest reward
My greatest satisfaction is witnessing your transformation take shape session after session: your “aha” moments when you finally understand yourself better, your breakthroughs when you dare to take action, your growing confidence as your behaviors shift when you assert yourself, protect yourself, and flourish. eureka when you finally understand yourself better, your triggers when you dare to take action, your behaviors that evolve when you assert yourself, protect and blossom.
It’s celebrating with you the joy and pride of small steps as much as big victories, watching you regain energy, clarity, and confidence.
It’s witnessing the moment your perspective changes when you realize you are capable, legitimate, and deserving of living a life that truly reflects who you are.
And above all, it’s seeing you move forward with more gentleness, inner stability, and freedom proud of the person you are becoming.
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
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.
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.
