Testimonials
Reflections from Clients
I recently used Irina’s coaching services to help navigate not only a major career change, but also a return to work after having children. I found Irina to be highly attentive, listening closely and relaying back to me what was said. She has an uncanny ability to draw out underlying factors which led to many ‘light-bulb’ moments for me. I also liked the way she would offer alternative perspectives for me to consider. She is highly empathetic, with a calm demeanour, creating an environment where I felt comfortable enough to broach sensitive topics. I also appreciated her pragmatic approach to cut to the crux of the matter. Irina’s sessions were well structured with clear objectives set at the start. And I especially appreciated the summary emails sent after each session, which succinctly captured everything discussed. I highly recommend Irina's career coaching services.
Farah Evans
Yoga Teacher
I would definitely recommend Irina as a coach. She is kind, calm, warm and attentive. She perceptive in seeing there is something underneath. She has really helped me manage my time better, prioritise and realise what important for me and my business. She is great at playing back what I am trying to say and honing in on the core issue. It was been a really good experience for me.
Kathy Morrissey
Previously Engineering, Facilities and Strategy Director
“I had a truly positive coaching experience working with Irina. She has a great ability to sense the coachee’s mood and adapt her approach accordingly, which made each session feel very tailored and meaningful. I particularly appreciated how she would bring simple tools into the sessions, such as short mindfulness or meditation exercises at the beginning. As someone who is often running from one thing to another, these moments helped me slow down, refocus, and be fully present. Irina combines empathy with a pragmatic approach, and I always felt supported while also being guided towards clarity and action. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and effective coaching experience.”
Rita Correia Borralho
Senior Manager @ Neyond
“Irina’s coaching style is grounded, attuned, and deeply present. She brings a calm, steady energy to each session that immediately fosters trust and openness. She blends warmth, humour, and stability in a way that makes each session both grounding and expansive. Irina’s strength lies not only in her skilful questioning and insight but also in her capacity to create a sense of spaciousness, where growth feels supported, natural, and safe.”
Patri Meyer Ólafsdóttir
Director of Customer Success, Personal Development Coach
“I’d like to say thank you for the opportunity to be able to interact with Irina. It was a very valuable experience, and I can still feel the impact even after we finished our sessions. I enjoyed the safe and relaxing space, I was able to openly share my feelings. The coaching sessions helped me to look deep inside myself, to become aware of my true wishes and to start moving towards them. Challenging questions helped me to find the answers I was looking for. I haven’t been guided or led, I was able to better understand where I was and to find the sincere answers by myself.”
Anna Orlova
HR Manager
“My coaching experience with Irina was both inspiring and supportive. I felt completely safe sharing my problems and concerns with her. I approached her with challenges related to establishing myself as a manager, gaining confidence in my decision-making, and exploring potential directions on how to solve challenges I face. Over the six months of our sessions, Irina guided me step by step, using various techniques to help me uncover answers on my own and develop a stronger reliance on my internal resources. One key realisation Irina helped me achieve is that confidence is like a muscle – you can train and strengthen it!”
Marina Prognimak
QA Manager at BigHand
“Working with Irina has been a very rewarding experience. Her warm, empathetic and questions-based approach creates the atmosphere to look inward and find what really matters to me in my current job, and my career overall. I can only recommend Irina to anyone who is looking to grow professionally.”
Youssef Tlemçani
Senior Retail Media Expert @Amazon Ads, X-Googler
“I highly recommend Irina after having taken her coaching sessions in person: one discovers a whole new world about themselves when is listened to by a professional.”
Anna Toumazis
University Professor, Entrepreneur, X-Bloomberg
