About me
Where I’m from, where I’ve been, what brought me to coaching, and how I can support you
Meet Amélie
Hi ! ’m a multi-expatriate and a TCK (third culture kid): born in France with a Swiss heritage, I grew up in the US, Hong Kong and Switzerland. As an expatriate daughter, I turned to International Business studies so that I could continue to travel and discover the world.
This led me to an international career in France, Spain and China, working in the travel industry, the public sector, information technology, education, consulting, and integrated facility management.
Alongside my professional life, I always enjoyed being involved in social and entrepreneurial projects and creating a difference for those around me.
Most importantly, I have been fortunate to always be surrounded by entrepreneurs and passionate leaders, people who liked to take risks to achieve their full potential. Evolving at their side inspired me to think about how I wanted to set up my business one day.
As I look back on my career and experiences, I realize my role has always been to listen to my clients’ needs so I could support them in finding solutions that worked for them. And soon I understood that was my core purpose.
How I became a Wellness & Mental Fitness coach
My motivation to move into the coaching world stemmed from my own inner work.
Working in the corporate world - in France, Spain and China, I realized I wasn’t always performing at my best or leading a healthy lifestyle.
Over the years, my search for balance, combined with my passion for human relations and curiosity for health and wellness, led me to do some deep personal development and mindfulness work with the support of coaches and health professionals.
My learning journey
Having lived in various parts of the world, including 10+ years in China, I learned to meditate and breathe, and engaged in regular physical activities (yoga, Pilates, walking).
I established rituals to improve my stamina and sleep, and I changed my eating habits (without going on diets).
I learned to let go of things not meant for me, and moved away from activities, things and people that didn’t support my happiness.
I trained with IIN to become a certified Health Coach to help others find alignment and become a better version of themselves.
I also trained with Positive Intelligence which led me to become a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC) to support other in building their mental fitness so they can face challenges with calm, focus and confidence.
Currently I’m training with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), the gold standard of coching training, to further my coaching skills and better serve the internationial leaders I work with.
Overall, I put my well-being and that of others at the forefront, and I give myself time and space to create the vision of a lifestyle that I want, instead of trying to fit it in.
My Coaching Engagements
When we engage in a coaching and mental fitness training program together, my engagements are highly individualized and tailored to each person's unique situation and goals, and include:
Confidentiality
Open and honest talk
A safe space to speak freely
No judgment zone
Referral to complimentary health specialists (when needed)
I coach online via Zoom, or in person if you’re based in Bordeaux, in French (native) and English (bilingual).
I have a good command of Spanish and speak conversational Mandarin, but I don’t coach in these languages - yet!
Credentials
* Certified IIN - Institute for Integrative Nutrition® Health Coach
* Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC)
* Trained Co-Active coach with the Co-Active Coaching Institute (CTI), the gold standard of coaching training
* Region Co-Head of Member Engagement at the Association for Coaching (AC) France
* Trained in Meditation & Non-Violent Communication (NVC)
* Masters in International Business & Management (E.S.C.E.)
Active Volunteer
* Regional Co-Head of Member Engagement at the Association for Coaching (AC) France
* Network Leader and Events Project Lead at Lean In Network, Bordeaux®
* Professional member of Expat Pro
* #IamRemarkable Facilitator
* Member of Les Entrepreneurs Bienveillantes
Work with me
Schedule a free online “chemistry” coaching session
(no strings attached)
TESTIMONIAL
“One of the most important breakthroughs was about my hyper-vigilant, which I didn't realize had such a big negative impact on me. Being able to label it made it much easier to recognize and to handle.”
— Sophie, Moved back to Switzerland after 6 years in China