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Polina | Life & Purpose Coach for Women

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A compassionate coach helping women navigate transitions through discovering their inner compass & empowering confidence✨
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I had the pleasure of working with @ik_maak_anders_iets for several months after she reached out to me for support in finding her direction again following a burnout.

I was truly impressed by Marjan’s enthusiasm for using the tools I shared and by how quickly we found a way forward. It was wonderful to see her reconnect with herself and find her compass again.

Thank you for your amazing feedback, Marjan! 💛

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or looking for more clarity after a burnout or a major life transition, feel free to send me a PM. I’d be happy to offer you a free consultation to explore how I can support you🤍

#empowerment #compass #coachingforwomen #coaching taken in Antwerp, Belgium by @polina_compass

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3 months ago

Welcome to my compassionate coaching space for women @polina_compass ✨🧭

For as long as I can remember, and especially during the last 10 years, supporting, empowering and uplifting women has been one of my core values and a constant thread in my life.

For 7 years, I’ve been helping people as a language coach teaching English, Dutch and Russian. I supported mostly women not only in improving their language skills, but also in building confidence, passing exams and finding jobs in a new language and in a new country.

Also, for 4 years I’ve been an active linguistic and integration coach with our Dutch Speaking Club project and the Refugees Hub in Antwerp, supporting people, often in challenging life situations, to regain confidence, find clarity, improve language skills, integrate in a new country and move forward.

Last but not least, together with friends, I founded a welcoming and supportive running community for women that has already empowered and uplifted hundreds of women in Antwerp in less than a year.

At some point, I thought why not bring all these practical experiences and values together in one project so close to my heart and values. And that’s how this space was created ✨

Alongside my practical experience, I recently completed certified coaching trainings and now am qualified to offer coaching sessions for women.

I decided to choose the niche where I focus on supporting women who are in a life or career transition, changing jobs, feeling stressed or close to burnout, seeking better work life balance, or navigating relationship issues, food and direction in life.

If you’re curious but not sure yet, you are welcome to book a free 25 minutes discovery session to get to know each other and see how I can support you😊

I look forward to meeting you and helping you reconnect with your inner compass 🧭✨

#coaching #coachingforwomen #compassionatecoaching #empowerment taken in Lisbon, Portugal by @polina_compass

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8 months ago

Welcome to my compassionate coaching space for women @polina_compass ✨🧭

For as long as I can remember, and especially during the last 10 years, supporting, empowering and uplifting women has been one of my core values and a constant thread in my life.

For 7 years, I’ve been helping people as a language coach teaching English, Dutch and Russian. I supported mostly women not only in improving their language skills, but also in building confidence, passing exams and finding jobs in a new language and in a new country.

Also, for 4 years I’ve been an active linguistic and integration coach with our Dutch Speaking Club project and the Refugees Hub in Antwerp, supporting people, often in challenging life situations, to regain confidence, find clarity, improve language skills, integrate in a new country and move forward.

Last but not least, together with friends, I founded a welcoming and supportive running community for women that has already empowered and uplifted hundreds of women in Antwerp in less than a year.

At some point, I thought why not bring all these practical experiences and values together in one project so close to my heart and values. And that’s how this space was created ✨

Alongside my practical experience, I recently completed certified coaching trainings and now am qualified to offer coaching sessions for women.

I decided to choose the niche where I focus on supporting women who are in a life or career transition, changing jobs, feeling stressed or close to burnout, seeking better work life balance, or navigating relationship issues, food and direction in life.

If you’re curious but not sure yet, you are welcome to book a free 25 minutes discovery session to get to know each other and see how I can support you😊

I look forward to meeting you and helping you reconnect with your inner compass 🧭✨

#coaching #coachingforwomen #compassionatecoaching #empowerment by @polina_compass

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9 months ago

I’ve been sick this whole week.
And felt pretty low and guilty from being unproductive.

But today, I stepped outside and had a slow walk in my favorite park.
Moved my body.
Watched the most magical sunset🌅
Smiled at strangers.

And slowly, I started feeling like myself again.

Sometimes you don’t need to figure everything out.
You just need to take one step at a time🤍

#empowerment #nature #coachingforwomen #compassion #compassionate taken in Antwerp, Belgium by @polina_compass

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23 days ago

Yesterday I had a session with a client where we accidentally stumbled upon what I now call the 20% rule.

She said something so wise without even realising it:

“I’d love to give 100% of myself to this, but I can’t even give 20% to it.”

I stopped her there and asked her to really focus on what she had just said.

She doesn’t have the energy, motivation or capacity to give even 20% right now, but somehow, she feels like she needs to give 100%.

And isn’t this what perfectionism does to us?

It tells us that if we’re going to do something, we have to do it 100%.

Start exercising? 100%.
Eat healthy? 100%.
Work on our goals? 100%.
Change our lives? 100%.

And how often do we actually sustain that 100%?

Probably much less often than we think.

We push ourselves hard for a few days, maybe a week, and then we burn out, lose motivation and give up.

But what if we stopped asking ourselves for 100%?

What if we focused on going from 0% to 20% and gave ourselves a reasonable amount of time to get there?

Maybe three months.

Would that be more realistic?
More sustainable?
Less overwhelming?

Maybe the goal isn’t to give 100% of yourself.

Maybe the goal is to find the 20% you can actually give and keep showing up for it.

Something to think about🤍

#coaching #coachingforwomen #motivation #goals #empowerment taken in Antwerp, Belgium by @polina_compass

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2 months ago

I’ve just come back from a month of travelling around Southeast Asia, and I absolutely loved every minute of it🫶🏼

But if I’m honest, getting back into work mode wasn’t easy at all. Here are some things I use to help myself to get back on track and not feeling overwhelmed.

1. Start Small

Set tiny, realistic goals. They can be as simple as:
• Send one email.
• Post on social media.
• Schedule a meeting with a colleague.

Small actions create momentum. You don’t need to conquer your entire to-do list on day one.

2. Lean on Your Community

Accountability makes a huge difference.

In my running club, I created a yoga subgroup where we check in every day after doing some movement—even if it’s just a five-minute stretch. Supporting each other makes it much easier to stay consistent.

3. Focus for Just 10 Minutes

After a holiday, concentrating can feel impossible. Instead of aiming for hours of deep work, set a timer for just 10 minutes.

Often, getting started is the hardest part, and once you’re in the flow, you’ll naturally keep going.

4. Track Everything You Do

Open your Notes app or a Google Doc and write down everything you accomplish during the day.

Yes, everything:
• Bought groceries.
• Walked the dog.
• Sent an email.
• Did the laundry.

Every little task counts. Seeing everything you’ve actually done helps quiet that inner voice telling you you’re “not doing enough.”

5. Write Down Even the Smallest Tasks

Every morning, I write down my goals, even if they’re as simple as “Email Sarah.”

It may seem unnecessary, but why keep dozens of tiny tasks in your head when you can free up that mental space? Your brain is for thinking, not for storing endless reminders.

What helps you get back into your routine after a holiday?

Share your tips in the comments so we can support and inspire each other.

And remember: you’re not alone, most of people struggle with focus and concentration especially after holidays 🫶🏼

Be kind and compassionate to yourself 🫂

#coaching #coachingforwomen #empowerment #motivation #compassion by @polina_compass

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2 months ago

This year let’s try to get rid of perfectionism together, I encourage you and myself to take that one imperfect step that we’ve been thinking about for so long and see what it leads 🤍✨

#coaching #coachingforwomen #authenticity #purpose #perfectionism taken in Antwerp, Belgium by @polina_compass

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8 months ago

Yesterday we entered the powerful Fire Horse year, a reminder that life is not waiting for you to be perfect, but to be brave 🔥🐎

So many women, including myself, hold themselves back, polishing, doubting, overthinking, waiting for the “right moment”. But perfection is an illusion. Our magic lives in action, not in hesitation✨

Start before you feel ready🤍
Speak even if your voice shakes🤍
Move even if your mind searches for excuses🤍

You do not need to be flawless to be powerful.
You do not need certainty to begin.

This is our moment to choose courage over perfection, movement over fear, truth over approval.

Act now. The life we want is on the other side of that first bold, imperfect authentic step.

And if you feel you need a soft, compassionate push, I would be honored to hold your hand and gently guide you as you take your first imperfect steps 🤍✨💌

#coaching #coachingforwomen #purpose #imperfection #authenticity taken in Isla Holbox, Q.roo by @polina_compass

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8 months ago

✨My Signature Program - CLARITY✨

Ladies, I’m so happy to announce that I’ve created my signature coaching program ‘CLARITY’, a unique and structured approach that helps you understand where you are, what you truly want and how to move forward with a clear and grounded plan.

This is a transformational 2 months and 5-sessions journey for women who want to gain clarity, realign their life, and move forward with confidence.

This is a 2-month deep transformation designed to create real and lasting change.

The CLARITY Method I’ve designed specially for this goal:

Month 1, we have a session every week:

Session 1 — Foundation & Vision✨
We explore your situation deeply and define your goals using the GROW Model and SMAART framework.

Session 2 — Awareness & Reality🕵️‍♀️
We analyse your current reality: environment, patterns, beliefs, and core values.

Session 3 — Expansion & Options🌎
We explore possibilities available to you and open new perspectives.

Session 4 — Direction & Plan📑✍️
We create your personal Way Forward — a clear step-by-step plan for the coming weeks and months.

Month 2: one final session

Session 5 — Integration & Accountability (1 month later)🤝
We solidify your clarity, strengthen your decisions, and anchor accountability so you continue moving forward with confidence.

In 2 months, you will: feel clear instead of confused, calm instead of overwhelmed, know what to do next, have a structured plan for your life situation, trust yourself and your decisions✨

CLARITY is a method I have tested with my clients, creating real, tangible transformation.

When you commit to the full program, you invest in your future. Because real transformation deserves full commitment.

If you feel ready for clarity, direction, and grounded confidence, send me a message.

I would be honoured to guide you through your CLARITY journey ✨

#coachingforwomen #clarity #direction #empowerment #purpose taken in Lisbon, Portugal by @polina_compass

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8 months ago

This Valentine’s Day I created a special gift for you, a ‘Compassionate Habit Tracker’✨🫂

We are what we do every day. Choose 3-5 small habits, for example: drink water, go to sleep before 23:00, go for a 15-minute walk, journal for 5 minutes, or spend 15 minutes working towards your goal.

Print this tracker and hang it on your fridge. Try to do them consistently for one month. What works is not doing big things, but doing small things regularly. Don’t forget to reward yourself at the end of each week.

And remember, you are already amazing exactly as you are ✨🤍

Download the tracker via the link in bio👆

#coachingforwomen #compassionatecoaching #purpose #empowerment taken in Antwerp, Belgium by @polina_compass

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8 months ago

My Focus and Flow Sessions are designed to empower you do what you keep postponing.

This powerful productivity method creates a structured and motivating space where you work on your own tasks while your coach is present virtually, keeping you focused, accountable, and consistent.

At the beginning of each session, we briefly (2-3 minutes) clarify your priority and set your goal for the session.

You then work in a calm and distraction free environment for 50 minutes of deep focus. At the end, we review your progress and acknowledge what you accomplished.

The coach does not do the task for you and we do not interact during the sessions. The value lies in guided structure, accountability and supportive presence. This helps you stay on track, avoid procrastination, and build real momentum week after week.

These sessions are perfect for procrastination, important tasks you keep delaying, building consistency and discipline, life admin work, projects, study, or business work.

Start getting closer to your goals with structure and support from me.

Apply via the link in bio👆

#coaching #coachingforwomen #purpose #empowerment taken in Lisbon, Portugal by @polina_compass

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8 months ago

✨ A coaching technique: Valued Self-Image

Sometimes you know where you want to go… but you don’t yet know how to be the person who gets there.

With this powerful coaching technique I help you build the inner identity that matches your next level, whether you’re:

• stepping into a new role
• preparing for an important conversation
• building confidence for public speaking
• navigating change or uncertainty
• wanting to embody new qualities (calm, confident, grounded, powerful…)

💡 How it works

Together we identify the key qualities you want to embody → reconnect you with real moments where you already experienced them → build a clear inner self-image → integrate it into your daily life.

Your brain learns through imagery and emotion. When you repeatedly connect to your future self, your behavior naturally begins to align with it.

🌱 This technique helps my clients:

• build confidence & emotional stability
• act with clarity instead of doubt
• step into new roles with ease
• change behavior patterns sustainably
• feel aligned with their true self

You don’t need to “fake it till you make it.”
You become it from the inside first.

If you feel ready to step into your next version — message me 🤍

#coachingforwomen #compassionatecoaching #purpose #empowerment taken in Lisbon, Portugal by @polina_compass

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8 months ago