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Hello, I am Cleelia!

Born in Tallinn, Estonia. Growing up as part of this little northern nation with a unique language and deeply rooted traditions taught me to be resistant, resilient and resourceful while strongly appreciating the richness of nature and the beauty of the four seasons. Studying a semester in Sweden in 2003 and moving to Portugal in 2005 were the life-changing events of my early adult life.

 

Life happens and 19 years later I am still living in Lisbon – the city I keep falling in love with and keep calling my home. Raising with my husband our 4 bi(tri-lingual) kids (including a pair of twins) in cross-cultural family context has been a crazy-fun adventure. Parenthood has been so-far the “job” that made me grow the most as human being, while teaching me about mindfulness, balance and priorities in life.

My curious mind and adventurous freedom-loving nature drove me nearly 16 years ago to entrepreneurship. Co-founding and managing a hospitality business since 2009 has offered me the full range of experiences challenges and rewards – related to being an entrepreneur.  While my academic path and professional experiences provided me with a solid base for entrepreneurship, it has been my passion for travelling and hotels that has inspired and empowered me throughout this journey.

 

Since early on I learnt the importance of dreams and imagination, but also the importance of carrying the right mindset and working for our dreams to happen.  Working ongoing on my mindset has been the best investment helping me to navigate the important changes and transitions of my life, from adapting to a new country and culture, changing safe employment for entrepreneurship, moving from 2 kids to 4 at once, among others.

 

As a coach I am here to support you and empower you on your journey. We all are full of wisdom and resources - SOMETIMES YOU SIMPLY NEED  SOMEBODY TO HOLD SPACE FOR YOU, TO BRING THE BEST OUT IN YOU AND BELIEVE IN YOU. 

I can be that somebody for you!

What if you did not end up on my page by coincidence.. Just saying...

I hope to hear from you soon!

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Cleelia´s Background

15+ years professional experience as hospitality entrepreneur

International Coaching Federation member and Associate Certified Coach (ICF ACC)

Erickson International Coach Diploma, an ICF accredited program

Ph.D. in Management, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon

MSc in International Management, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon

BSc in Accounting, Tallinn College of TalTech

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