Individual Coaching

Rebuild your career to fully thrive and live your potential

Do you…

feel stuck in your current work situation
experience restlessness, something missing, and do ask yourself often “is this it”
feel a desire for something more meaningful, something you believe in
doubt yourself, stop yourself from being more you
search for purpose and direction, for what you really want to create in life
feel it’s time for a change – a deep and far-reaching transformation into a new version of yourself, a new version of your life?

Then it’s time to…

find out what you really yearn for; what you want to experience, express, create, and contribute to others
create a strong sense of who you are and your slumbering potential
envision your true, authentic self and your purpose in life – and get really hungry for it
break through your inner glass ceilings
identify what it’ll will take to get where you want to go and make a plan
start creating this new version of yourself, realising your transformation

I’m here for you to…

create a space of growth and becoming for you and your transformation process
ignite your potentials, your inner flame, your hunger to turn in your authentic self
help you to identify your inner barriers, i.e. limiting ideas and stories of yourself, others, and the world
assist you in breaking through to your new story
deeply listen, clarify, amplify, and make it even bigger
support you on your path to thrive and live your full potential

How does coaching with me work?

Know who you are

This is the basis for our work together.

We collect everything that makes you you. Think of strengths and shortcomings, needs and values, your genius and inner saboteurs, skills and experiences. It’s about knowing, fully accepting and embracing what is.

Break through your inner glass ceiling

This second step is all about letting go of unhelpful ideas and stories about yourself.

We identify your blocking stories or unhelpful beliefs. I help you to access the deeper truth correcting the misperceptions, and you craft your new power statement.

Unlock your inner GPS

Now it’s important to gain clarity on your deeper desires that are looking to come to life. They come from the heart. They energise, excite, and make you feel alive – thus, making success more likely.

We’re going to activate your inner GPS as your personal navigation tool when transforming your desire and yearning into something real.

Take inspired action

Finally, it’s about getting into action.

Inspired actions are aligned with your values, your purpose, your deeper knowing, and your creative impulses. Such action is different than action coming from your rational mind, and therefore much more impactful. You’ll see things happen right away.

Your topics

Expat careers

Career development

Career transition

Outplacement

Leadership development

Meaning and purpose at work

Ready to get serious and play bigger?

Then have a call with me to find out, if I'm the right coach for you

During the free Discovery Call, we get to know each other, explore your needs, yearnings, and desired outcome of a coaching programme, as well as how I work, the organisational details. etc. You decide afterwards, if we go ahead together or not.

Book your free Discovery Call

Will it work for you?

I mainly work with international women in their 30’s and 40’s who moved for their work to a different country. Their countries of origin are for instance the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, France, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Israel, UK, Netherlands, and Germany.

Many of my clients, before they get to me, are going along quite well in their journey. They’re have a good job, exercise for their physical well-being, take care of their personal development. From an observer’s perspective, they’re just doing fine. And yet somehow, they got stuck. They don’t get beyond a certain point. This leads to them doubting themselves and their strengths, lacking energy and motivation, developing unhelpful habits, and simply feeling they’ve landed in a dead end. They describe themselves as:

struggling with being confident and assertive in a male-dominated work environment
dealing with being a hyper-achiever and perfectionist with a high urge for controlling everything
suffering from imposter syndrome and procrastination
facing termination of work contract or redundancy
wanting to (re-)connect with their values, passions, and purpose
longing for more self-expression, daring to show their true self
aiming for more impact when advancing the causes they care about

This is the point when you need someone else to get involved. Someone who creates a space for you to explore yourself, your needs and yearnings, your vision and purpose. Someone who sees beneath the surface and makes sense of things. Someone who encourages and empowers you. Someone who helps you to feel confident and ready for the the big stuff. Someone who guides you with empathy and compassion. That’s why people come to me.

My intention is to help my clients to fully live their potential and purpose – to be the powerful women needed in the world, to be leaders and change makers – and to experience joy, meaning, and deep satisfaction in what they do.

And as a result of coaching with me, my clients say they:

found their own way forward
realised their desired career change
know their strengths, unique gifts, weaknesses, and inner saboteurs
made discoveries and now drive to change towards their best self
addressed challenges from a growth mindset, seeing opportunities and daring to go for them
own their value
took action in the areas that matter

Do you relate to what I describe above? Yes? Then coaching with me will work for you.

What do the women I’ve worked with say?

“Dagmar has been my coach for 9 months. Through this time she helped me reflect on my values & actions, and gave my tools to respond better to everyday life. The set of skills given have not only helped me through that time, but are advises and tools that I can continue to use throughout my whole life. Dagmar is a non-judgemental guide who dares to ask 'why' and point out to certain patterns of thoughts and actions, which helped me to draw the conclusions myself. So I could see what kind of choices I would like to take, and changed my perspective about the way I am used to do things. I recommend Dagmar as a coach for anyone who wants to put their thoughts into order, or has some career change, or just want to take time to reflect about themselves.”

Priel, Strategic Marketing & Communications Manager

“I’m really glad I had the coaching experience with Sevenbirds and definitely recommend it. I was looking forward to every session and it was a pleasure to spend time with Dagmar. The coaching gave a more structured approach towards introspective analysis of myself. While most of the conclusions were not new to me, I had some unrealised revelations and it was definitely beneficial to summarise and put in order what matters the most to me and what to look for when it comes to my professional aspirations. Dagmar has been very attentive and professional, going above and beyond to guide me in my journey, pointing out relevant key aspects of the answers I've been looking for.”

Boryana, Finance / Operations/ HR Business Partner

“Dagmar gave me a completely new perspective about myself and helped me understand the choices I make. Thanks to her I became more aware of my strengths and weaknesses, and learned to listen to myself. At the beginning, I thought she would help me to answer work-related questions but she actually did more than that. She helped me to get to know myself better, understand my personality, and most importantly accept myself as it is. These are very valuable insights which will guide me for the rest of my life. I enjoyed every single session with Dagmar, she was always very engaged and attentive. I felt that I was understood, and by asking good questions, she helped me to think further and analyze the decisions which I made. I definitely recommend Dagmar to anyone who wants to make a career switch or make a change in their lives.”

Ceren, Sales and Business Consultant

"Thanks to the previous company I worked for I got the opportunity to meet and work with Dagmar. It was a difficult period in my life, not only work related so it was the best timing to have her as my coach. When it needed she was not only a coach but a psychologist and a friend. During our journey, Dagmar gave me tools which helped me to identify my strengths, weaknesses and my saboteurs. With her support I also learned how to deal with them and make the best out of them. The seven sessions we had were perfectly structured, I always felt understood and heard. If anyone needs some guidance in their career change, and/or wants to improve, develop their personality and career I highly recommend Dagmar as a trainer and coach."

Krisztina, Operations Planner & Logistics Professional

"Am Anfang stand der Wunsch, in meiner Arbeit etwas zu verändern. Ich hatte und habe viele Ideen – aber: wo und wie anfangen mit etwas Neuem oder doch beim Alten bleiben? Mit Dagmar als Coach habe ich vieles so ordnen und einordnen können, dass ich nach dem Coaching mit mehr Gelassenheit und Selbstvertrauen nach einer neuen Herausforderung suche. Jedes Gespräch und auch die Hausaufgaben haben mir Energie gegeben, um weiter zu denken, auch ruhig out-of-the-box. Zusammen gefasst: Dagmar ist eine sehr gute, persönliche und angenehme Begleitung bei den eigenen Denkprozessen, die ich gerne weiter empfehle."

Claudia, Teacher and lecturer for Physics

Why should you work with me?

First of all, I can relate to your situation with compassion and understanding. I’ve been at the point where I needed to find out what to do next at least three times in my professional career so far. So I know what troubles you and how you feel. Read more about what I do, why I do it, what I believe in, and the value this has for you.

Because of my experiences, I have been able to develop an approach to deal with such challenges – which worked for me and will work for you.

What is the investment?

One word upfront: Investing in coaching means investing in yourself – i.e. investing in your personal and professional growth, your powerful authentic presence and ability to impact, your confidence, joy, fulfilment, income – it does not mean investing in me 🙂

It’s not a bargain. Because I’m giving you the best I have. I really want to see you shine, thrive, and become the powerful woman you are. And we can figure out together how you might get your employer to sponsor the coaching and your options to get financial support.

What should you do next?

Don't wait any longer to reach out to me

Book your free Discovery Call now

First, we’ll have a look at your needs and what you want to achieve through coaching. Second, we’ll clarify the organisational and financial details. Third, we’ll see if we click and want to work with each other. Get me involved and let me help you to grow and thrive!

Yes, let's talk!

Frequently asked questions

When should I work with a coach?

Simply when you feel stuck and talking to friends, your partner, your line manager, colleagues, HR professional does not get you any further.

How long is each session?

An online coaching session takes 60 minutes. Sessions face to face usually take 1.5 hours and sometimes longer, depending on what we’ve agreed as the most suitable approach to work on your questions.

How many sessions do I need?

We decide this together on what’s needed to achieve your desired outcome, considering any deadlines or requirements. I offer coaching only as packages – minimum size is four sessions.

Where do the sessions take place?

For now, the sessions take place online – via Zoom for instance. If you live in or close to Leiden, we could also meet outside for a “walking session”. Later on, when the Corona situation has been profoundly improved. it will be also possible to meet face-to-face again.

What do I need to consider when having online coaching?

Make sure to choose a place, where you feel safe and comfortable, will be undisturbed, and have sufficient internet access via mobile phone, tablet, or laptop. Take good care of yourself by getting something to drink, have pen and paper at hand in case you wish to take notes. Working with me online is somehow different to meeting together in one room but so far my clients do not report a reduced impact or value for themselves.