About me

On this page you will be able to read about me and about my journey.

My name is Irien, I am a certified co-active coach (CPCC) trained with The Coaches Training Institute (US). Before becoming a coach, I held several jobs in the financial sector.

I thought I would find fulfillment in the success, independence and financial security which came with the job, the recognition of my colleagues and superiors, and the freedom I eventually gained to determine my own working style... Instead I became more and more discontented and frustrated about not getting any closer to that much-desired sense of fulfillment and happiness.

The turning point for me was when I attended a workshop called ‘Reinforcing Inner Power’, where I came to understand myself on a much deeper level, and began to search for answers beyond the intellectual range. I realized that deep knowledge of who we are and what is important to us is the only useful and reliable way to create a truly rewarding life. 

In our logic-driven, rational society, there is very little space to hear and cultivate the soft voice of our true, most authentic self. I began to see the huge value of coaching as a process which uncovers this authentic voice for the creation of real and sustainable change. I believe that only choices made from firmly-based, not circumstantial desires will lead to powerful and lasting change.

I continued crafting a clearer vision of fulfillment by working with my own coach and later following training for coaches. It is increasingly fulfilling for me to become a partner to those who wish to discover their true passion, reveal their inner power and manifest themselves as unique, inspired and fulfilled human beings.

My core personal values are:

I currently coach expats living in China and Chinese business professionals, and am beginning to write on topics connected with personal growth, aiming to increase awareness and provide simple and effective tools to help people walk their life path with joy.