Meet Michel
I help thoughtful professionals move from mental noise to calm focus, from self-doubt to self-trust, and from autopilot to intentional growth. I blend neuroscience, deep listening, and practical habits to create change that lasts. Sessions are warm, grounded, and direct. We go where real change happens.
I am Portuguese, born in Switzerland, and I have lived as an expat for 11 years across four countries. I also spent 5 years in tech as a Customer Success Manager. That background helps me relate quickly to your context and focus on what matters most to you.
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My wake-up call
In my twenties I pushed through stress and low trust in myself until my body and mind said stop. First in hospitality in the UAE, later in the Netherlands, I hit a wall. Quietly, I rebuilt. I studied how the brain changes with practice, changed habits, and asked for help.
Working with a coach was the shift. Having a thinking partner who listened deeply and challenged me with care helped me find clarity, confidence, and a direction that felt like mine.
Today I help others create that same shift.
Why I coach
Change in one person creates a ripple effect. When someone lives with self-trust and clear values, it lifts teams, families, and communities. My work is to help you unlock your potential, set boundaries that hold, and make choices that align with who you are.
How I work
I combine Co-Active coaching, neuroscience, and a grounded, reflective style. We explore what is driving your current patterns and then practice new ways of thinking and acting. This creates shifts you can feel in your mindset, your decisions, and your habits, with the ability to repeat them until they become second nature.
I also bring training in Positive Intelligence mental fitness, and as an INFJ I bring calm presence, attentive listening, and empathy, using these lenses only when they serve your goals.
Mindset
Strengthening the way you think and act so they work together toward what matters
Patterns we address
Untangling what has been keeping you stuck, including self-doubt, perfectionism, decision fatigue, imposter feelings, weak boundaries, or low motivation
Tools
Practical methods such as guided reflection, small real-life experiments, and tailored habit shifts designed to last
The most powerful coaching happens when there is a natural fit. These are the people who often find our work together life changing.
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Millennial professionals in tech who want clarity, energy, and sustainable growth
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Customer Success professionals and leaders who want steadier focus and confident decisions
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People in demanding roles whose lives look fine on the outside but feel off on the inside
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Professionals at a crossroads and ready to explore new possibilities for their life or career
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Growth-minded individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and direction
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Expats navigating the challenges of building a life away from home
Who I work well with
“After three months I stopped second-guessing every choice. I set clear priorities, had the talk I had been avoiding, and I feel like myself again.”
Sophie L.
Professional standards
I follow the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) standards, ensuring confidentiality, clear boundaries, and the highest ethical and professional quality in coaching.