My Story
Hello, Hola, Bună ziua!
I'm a medical doctor who's found a passion for helping people thrive mentally, physically and spiritually. My journey has taken me through 20 years in biotech leadership across five countries, giving me a unique global perspective on health and innovation. Now, as a Certified Positive Intelligence (PQ) and Health Coach, I combine medical expertise with innovation and practical coaching skills to support others in their personal and professional growth.
I am married to a wonderfully supportive husband and we are raising a lovely, spirited and kindhearted teenage daughter… and a naughty cat.
My entire life I’ve been passionate about helping people, traveling, getting to know the world, new people and their culture. A life long learner, I enjoy studying, reading but also relaxing on the beach or taking trips in nature.
Looking back, the best way to describe my life is that it’s been built on a series of bold decisions, pushing me to embark on a journey of (self) discovery and continuous learning.
Becoming a doctor and then having a very successful career for over two decades in the biotech industry, I constantly tried to figure out how to best manage the ups and downs of my stressful, demanding job, while being a loving wife and mother, a good friend and following my passions. I battled to achieve work-life balance, and got deeply acquainted with the rollercoaster of emotions, overeating and weight gain.
2022 was the year when I decided that the life and career I had were no longer serving my higher purpose, and that this had to come to an end in order for the “real me” to emerge. Together with my family, I moved to Costa Rica to start a new life that is much better aligned with what I always knew I wanted to do: helping people discover and become their best self, and living healthy, fulfilled and inspired lives.
About my training
I received my certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in the US in 2022.
Additionally, I became a Certified Positive Intelligence (PQ) Coach and PQ Mastery Program graduate in 2024, using the cutting-edge science and art of Mental Fitness to help my clients achieve long-term, sustainable, positive changes, by building resilience through highly effective practices.
I studied innovation strategy at eCornell in 2021 and received my certification for Innovation coaching in 2023 from ImagineNation.
In my coaching practice, irrespective of the area, I am taking a whole person approach, considering aspects of body, mind and spirit that could play an important role in addressing any potential challenge or opportunity.
I am also a medical doctor, and I graduated from “Ovidius” Medical and Pharmacy University in 1997.
I have several other professional training certifications from my 20+ years of work in the biotech industry.
For my full list of my work experience and professional certifications, please check my LinkedIn profile.