Valentino Coaching
Feeling lost, stuck, confused, overwhelmed? With over 2000 client hours, I'm here to support you on your journey to more of what you want in life, one small or big step at a time.
Into my 30s, I was one of those people not sure about what I wanted to be when I grew up. I did know that I liked languages, other cultures and supporting people. My life into my late 40s took me from admin support jobs to teaching adults and about 18 years of living in Europe. Finally, my teaching experience at a university in Finland and then at a professional training company in Sweden led me to coaching.
Through my own experience getting coaching I understood that this was what I was looking for in a vocation. The opportunity to support people in taking stock of where they are, identifying where they want to go and being a traveling companion on that journey is something that I'm deeply passionate about.
I know what it's like to be confused, uncertain, lost - in times of big life change & challenge and in times when there isn't really a reason for it. I know what it's like to be looking for more and not quite sure of what that more is. And I know what it's like to be on a journey of self awareness so that times like these are much easier to navigate.
My top values are Connection, Compassion, Contribution and Creativity and these are evident in my work with clients in each and every session.
Words I use often with clients are Exploration, Experimenting and Possibility. When we're stressed, overwhelmed, feeling stuck, confused or lost, the first step is Exploration - of where you are and where you want to go. With this in place, you can start Experimenting and finding the formula that works for You, And we'll discuss what's Possible for you when you're ready.
My favorite tools for exploration are the Enneagram and a line of products that I created called The Mood Ladies.
We ease into things depending on where you are right now and what you're looking for. Our first session will include Exploration so you get a clear idea of where you'd like to go. Then together, we'll come up with a strategy to take steps to get there. Some people arrive when they're ready for a small Shift, wanting to make a Change (doing something differently than before) or stepping into a Transformation (a totally new way of doing things). Wherever you are is the perfect place to start!