Lara Ferreira
Amsterdam & Remote
Summary
As a passionate and dynamic Life Coach, I have transformed my journey from an Expat Marketing Manager to the founder of Mindful Experiences, where I empower individuals to elevate their lives and achieve meaningful and lasting change.
With a strong foundation in human behavior and my own healing and growth journey, I specialize in mental health and wellness, helping clients enhance their overall well-being and live with purpose.
I utilize coaching techniques blended with a holistic approach to foster personal and professional growth, excelling in burnout management and the development of impactful wellness programs.
My approach combines empathetic rapport-building with strategic goal-setting, creating a supportive environment that promotes significant life improvements. Drawing from my own experiences of healing and growth, I bring a unique perspective to each client interaction, guiding them on their journey toward self-discovery and balance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Life Coach
Mindful Experiences
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated transformational change in clients' lives by implementing powerful coaching techniques and tools tailored to individual needs.
- Designed personalized coaching interventions using evidence-based approaches to effectively target clients' specific areas for improvement.
- Developed customized action plans that significantly enhanced clients’ life balance and boosted productivity through strategic goal-setting.
- Conducted workshops (online and in person free meetups) on life purpose, burnout & stress management, work-life balance, wellness micro-habits, and goal setting, equipping clients with essential skills for personal and professional growth.
- Created a group coaching program that fosters peer support among participants working toward similar goals and overcoming common challenges.
- Regularly evaluated client progress, adjusting coaching strategies to ensure optimal results and empower clients to achieve their short- and long-term objectives.
- Provided personalized career mentorship, guiding clients through job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation to enhance their employability and career progression.- Provided personalized career mentorship, guiding clients through job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation to enhance their employability and career progression.
Self-development Journey
Life
02.2014 - Current
- 2014: Experienced a deep sense of disconnection from life, driven by discontentment in my professional life.
- 2014 - 2023: Embarked on an enlightening and transformative personal development journey, combining various holistic therapies with wellness initiatives such as yoga and Ayurveda.
- 2022: Faced burnout and explored several mental health and well-being treatments, including psychotherapy, coaching, plant medicine (ayahuasca, psilocybin), and rituals (cacao ceremonies, holistic therapies, etc.).
- 2022 - 2024: Discovered balance and resilience through this exploration, gaining valuable insights that I now share with others.
- 2023: Transitioned from a fast-paced corporate career to becoming a Life Coach, focusing on personal development, mental health, and wellness.
- 2024: Committed to human development and making a positive impact in the lives of those I interact with, empowering others to embrace their potential and live with purpose. Passionate about guiding individuals on their journeys toward self-discovery, wellness, and meaningful living.
Marketing Manager
Several
01.2005 - 01.2023
- Worked in several companies and countries mostly at global corporations as a marketing professional.
- Always passionate about human behavior.
- Team management and mentoring.
Education
Training Course - Setting Boundaries
Vrijwilligersacademie
Amsterdam, Netherlands12.2024
Training Course - Non-violent Communication
Vrijwilligersacademie
Amsterdam, Netherlands11.2024
Training Course - Mental Health Services
Vrijwilligersacademie
Amsterdam, Netherlands08.2024
MBA - Digital Marketing
Faculdade Getulio Vargas
Brazil06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
PUC-SP
Brazil06.2010
Skills
- Motivational Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Performance Improvement
- Building rapport
- Career Development
- Coaching Techniques
- Health and wellness
- Positive Psychology
- Spiritual Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Lifestyle coaching
- Goal Setting
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Professional Life Coach
Mindful Experiences
09.2023 - Current
Self-development Journey
Life
02.2014 - Current
Marketing Manager
Several
01.2005 - 01.2023
Training Course - Setting Boundaries
Vrijwilligersacademie
Training Course - Non-violent Communication
Vrijwilligersacademie
Training Course - Mental Health Services
Vrijwilligersacademie
MBA - Digital Marketing
Faculdade Getulio Vargas
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
PUC-SP
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