Paulina Makol – Career Coaching in Munich
Career Transformation Coach | Helping Expats Redesign Their Careers with Purpose & Confidence
Paulina Makol is a Career Transformation Coach | Helping Expats Redesign Their Careers with Purpose & Confidence based in Munich, Germany. They offer Career Coaching (16 years of experience). Topics include Burnout, Career Development, Finding Career Purpose, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Transitioning Careers. Languages: German, English, Italian, and Polish.
Career Coaching
16 years of experience
Career Coach Helps Expats Find Passionate Work in Munich - Free Consultation Available!
Video transcript
Hi, I'm Paulina Monko. I'm a certified career coach. I help people to go through the career transformation. Especially I work with expats because I know how hard it is to go through career transformation. If you don't live in your country, perhaps you don't speak perfectly the language. Also in my case, I live in Munich since eight years and When I moved there, I couldn't speak any word of German, so I know how hard it is to make this first step to make a change, but I also know it's possible and it's possible to work with passion according to your talents and to your values. I worked recently with one young woman who was at work that wasn't fulfilling for her. She wasn't happy. But she said, hey, I don't speak perfect German. I have no chances of a change, which turns out not to be true. At the end, it was just an excuse to stay in her comfort zone. We worked through our coaching sessions and she found a new job where she didn't have to speak perfect German and she's happy right now in her young career. So if for you, You also would like to change. You also would like to find a new path. You would like to work accordingly with your values, with your talents. You just would like to feel this passion for your work. Then contact me. We can have first free consultation and I will be very happy to help you to make this first step towards your change.
Discover your true talents, align with your values, and create a career or business that reflects your mission. Together, we build a clear plan so you can move forward with confidence, purpose, and real momentum.
Bio
I’m Paulina Makol – a certified Career & Business Coach, Trainer, and Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie, with over 16 years of international experience in coaching individuals and teams through personal and professional transformation. I specialize in supporting expats, particularly women living abroad, who are navigating career transitions, rebuilding confidence, and redefining their identity after stepping away from the workforce. Whether you're returning to work after raising a family, pivoting industries, or feeling stuck in a job that no longer inspires you — I help you move from confusion to clarity.
My approach is practical, purpose-driven, and grounded in action. I combine structured coaching with psychological insight and real-world business acumen. Through my programs, clients not only identify their professional goals, but also build the mindset, strategy, and skills to pursue them confidently — even in a foreign country or second language.
In addition to 1:1 coaching, I lead company workshops across Europe on topics such as leadership, time management, resilience, ownership, and non-violent communication. I believe that sustainable change happens when people align who they are with how they work — and I’m here to help make that possible.
Let’s work together to build a career (and life) that truly fits.
Experience
For over 16 years, I’ve been coaching people — starting on the tennis court and evolving into the professional and personal development space. My coaching journey began as a tennis coach, where I developed a deep understanding of discipline, performance mindset, and motivation. These foundations now inform my work as a career transformation and business coach.
I specialize in supporting expats across Germany, Switzerland, and Europe, offering coaching in English, German, and Polish. My clients include professionals re-entering the workforce after a break, individuals seeking more purposeful careers, and teams at international companies working to improve leadership, communication, and ownership.
Before launching my own coaching business, I worked in marketing and business development — experience that allows me to support clients with strategic thinking, branding, and business clarity. I am ICF-accredited, certified in CSR Coaching and Psychology for Coaching, and regularly lead workshops for companies on resilience, time management, and non-violent communication.
As a retreat organizer and former professional athlete, I integrate performance tools and psychological insight into my work. I bring both structure and empathy — helping clients move from overthinking to taking aligned action with purpose and confidence.
Qualifications
I am a certified Career and Business Coach with a strong foundation in coaching, therapy, and leadership development. My credentials include:
Certified Career Coach and Business Coach, accredited under ÖNORM EN ISO/IEC 17024, an internationally recognized standard that ensures the quality and professionalism of coaching services.
Completed advanced training in Psychology for Coaching, an ICF-recognized program focused on integrating psychological insights into coaching processes, supporting deep and sustainable transformation.
Specialized in CSR Coaching through the Talent Development Institute, with a focus on values-driven leadership, talent development, and mission-centered coaching.
Member of the Echt Jetzt Coaching Community, a professional network of coaches dedicated to high standards, continuous development, and ethical practice.
In addition, I am a Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie (licensed in Germany under the Heilpraktikergesetz). My therapeutic approach is grounded in Humanistic Therapy, specifically Client-Centered Therapy (Gesprächspsychotherapie) and Focusing, allowing me to work with clients holistically — addressing mindset, emotion, and identity when needed.
This diverse blend of coaching, therapy, and business experience enables me to guide individuals and teams through meaningful career shifts, performance growth, and purpose-driven change with structure, clarity, and empathy.