Meet Your Certified Coach
I’m a certified coach with over ten years of experience helping individuals achieve their professional and personal goals.
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I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, guiding them to find clarity, overcome obstacles, build confidence, and unlock their full potential. My approach is personalized to fit each client’s unique needs and aspirations, using proven coaching techniques and tailored strategies. By expanding their toolkit, I empower individuals to become more self-sufficient, resilient, and capable of managing stress and adversity.
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Having experienced a burnout myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be. That’s why I've also committed myself to help clients to both prevent and overcome burnout. I do this by equipping them with the coping skills and resilience needed to regain control and thrive.
Whether you’re looking to boost your personal development, find focus and regain clarity, advance in your career or develop new skills, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a customized plan that aligns with your goals and sets you on the path to lasting success.
My mission is to help you take control of your life and step into your power.
My vision is that you will turn your dreams into reality.
My dream is that through Makahimo Coaching, you will surprise yourself with what you can achieve.
Makahimo: A Deeper Look
"Makahimo" is a Cebuano word that means "to be able to" or "capable," reflecting the power of potential, capacity, and skill.
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I founded Makahimo Coaching after going through a burnout, which pushed me to reevaluate my life, set new boundaries, and rediscover my path.
My passion is helping those at a crossroads, unsure of what to do next, to find their way forward. I believe everyone has the innate ability to grow, stretch beyond their limits, and pursue the deepest desires of their heart.
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I’m also a firm believer that everyone deserves a coach—someone who will guide you, help you find your next steps, and hold you accountable for the actions you take.
That’s the heart of Makahimo Coaching: empowering you to reclaim your agency.​
My Life Path
My life path has been anything but straightforward, filled with twists, turns, and valleys that made me question the kind of life I wanted to lead. Born in South Africa, I’ve always been deeply empathic and driven to make the world a better place. This passion led me to study Philosophy and Psychology, seeking to understand what makes people tick and the meaning of life.
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I pursued these questions through a Philosophy exchange program in Belgium. After completing my PhD I joined Vlerick Business School in Learning and Development, where I discovered my talent for coaching and earned my certification.
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Although I enjoyed coaching, it wasn’t my main focus, and my drive to make a difference pushed me to work harder and longer. Then, in just two years, I endured the devastating loss of my parents and three other close family members, which led to a burnout and a loss of direction. I realized it was time to slow down, make a change, and rediscover meaning in my life.
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I returned to coaching, fuelled by my passion for helping others and my belief that people possess incredible inner resources and talents.
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Now, I work with individuals to support them in rediscovering themselves, finding their path after feeling stuck or disrupted, and setting meaningful goals with actionable plans.