Dr Maria Fernandes - Coaching early- and mid-career professionals at the brink of career change to achieve their dream working life.
Bio
As a dedicated career and life transition coach, Maria specialises in supporting individuals through pivotal moments in their professional journeys - launching a business, moving into leadership for the first time or balancing work and life, she will help you through the big feelings that come alongside your big moves.
Her approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and thought-provoking conversations that empower you to discover your unique solutions. She firmly believes that taking the time for introspection is key to navigating the challenges of change successfully.
Maria has a rich background in program development, community engagement, grant-making, and career support spanning various sectors, including academia, membership charities, and the pharmaceutical industry. She brings a wealth of experience to the table and has a proven track record of collaborating with professionals at all levels of seniority, trustees, and board members, fostering confidence in team members and colleagues alike and facilitating well-informed, transparent decision-making processes.
In leadership settings, she is known for her confident, friendly, and thoughtful approach to guiding teams. She is passionate about empowering you, motivating you to unlock your full potential, and achieve both personal and business success.
Connect with Maria to explore how she can support you and your team in navigating career and life-defining transitions.
Dr Maria FernandesCertified Coach
Warm, compassionate coaching to unlock and achieve career dreams. Coaching doesn't have to be strict to be effective.
Experience
Maria is the founder of Casulo Coaching (est 2023), working with early- and mid-career professionals to navigate life's challenges to achieve their dream careers.
Trustee and Non-executive Director, Clapham Pottery Ltd (2024 - present) Mentor, Femme Palette (2023 - present) Interim Science and Innovation Programme Manager, Institute of Physics (2022-2023) Head of Membership and Professional Development, Microbiology Society (2014-2022) Study Manager, Pfizer Global Research and Development (2007-2008)
Qualifications
Selected Qualifications: ICF Associate Certified Coach (2024) Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching for Behavioural Change, Henley Business School (2024) Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School (2023) PhD Pharmacology, King's College London (2015)