My story, my coaching
I’m Elena, founder of EG Coaching — Empowerment & Grounding.
I’ve built my life across movement and change. Living and working across different countries, raising three trilingual daughters, and navigating repeated personal and professional transitions have taught me the daily necessity of a strong foundation alongside the ability to adapt with flexibility and presence.
These experiences are not separate from my coaching — they are its foundation.
I know what it means to regroup and rebuild when familiar structures change. I understand the challenge of staying focused on your own priorities when external pressures are high, and the importance of finding steadiness before deciding how to move forward. This experience informs how I help clients slow down, reconnect with their goals, and restore clarity, confidence, and direction.
I offer coaching in English, French, and Italian.
From global to personal: why I coach
For over 25 years, I worked in international development with the United Nations, the World Bank, and German development cooperation, focusing on social inclusion, empowerment, and creating environments where voices are heard and potential can emerge — often designing solutions grounded in real needs and aspirations.
These experiences taught me how to help people uncover what matters most, define their needs, and find their voice — skills I now bring directly to my coaching.
What drives me hasn’t changed — only the scale.
I’ve moved from large systems and programs to personal conversations and team dynamics, where change begins with being truly seen, heard, and grounded. While my earlier work aimed at systemic change, my coaching now supports individuals and teams in realigning, rebuilding inner coherence, and moving forward with intention — particularly during periods of transition and complexity.
The tools have evolved — from needs assessments and program design to deep listening, structured reflection, and practical frameworks — but the essence remains the same: supporting people to clarify what matters now, find their voice, and act from a place of alignment.
Through EG Coaching, I support:
- Individuals navigating invisible transitions — career disruption, relocation, menopause, divorce, or identity shifts
- Teams seeking cohesion, trust, and effectiveness during periods of change
In every context, my work centers on grounding and empowerment, providing the space for alignment to emerge so clients can rebuild, refocus, and find solutions with intention
