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.
Throughout my life, I’ve been passionate about helping others, exploring the world, and learning about new cultures and people. A lifelong learner, I enjoy studying and 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.
After becoming a doctor and 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.
After three amazing years in the country of Pura Vida, our family decided it was time to return to Romania and begin a new chapter here in our home country.
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 work experience and professional certifications, please check my LinkedIn profile.
