Paulina Makol - Career Transformation Coach | Helping Expats Redesign Their Careers with Purpose & Confidence
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.
Paulina MakolCertified Coach
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.
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.