Who & What
Curio Coaching is for

Life questions and purpose, self-trust & belonging, fulfillment and mattering

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    At a crossroads

    Your situation is changing.

    Maybe there’s an important decision to be made. Or maybe it’s a new situation you’ve been thrust into. Whether you chose it or it chose you, the usual way, the old way, is about to disappear. And what comes next is… anyone’s best guess.

    It could be about finishing school, preparing for kids leaving home, relocation, dealing with job loss, new job, job promotion, retiring, or any other moments of transition. You’re at a critical point that may very well shape your future, and maybe even those around you.

    You’re wondering if the process, relationship, or situation needs your attention in a different way. If so, how?

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    Missing meaning

    The change is not external. It’s happening from the inside out.

    To the casual observer, things look chef’s kiss just fine. But on the inside, the shifting is undeniable. How did I end up here? Is this what I still want? You’ve lost touch with what actually lights you up, and you’re tired of shining on demand.

    Maybe there’s a growing conflict between what’s important to you and what’s expected of you. Maybe you’re done acquiescing to FOMO, playing ‘happily ever after’, or escaping the tougher questions. You may be asking yourself, what could take their place?

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    Too many interests?

    When chasing interests and changing gears is your default mode.

    You can’t help it - you’ve always been drawn to so many topics. And it feels something like a curse. Fearful that what others have remarked could be true: that you’re a ‘dilettante’, a ‘master of none’, incapable of finishing anything. Maybe it’s neuro-spiciness or maybe you’ve floated the possibility of ADHD. But labels and diagnoses can’t capture your unique mind and passions. What you need is to understand your gift, turn your interests into action, and learn how to actually do everything you love.

What to expect

Get clarity on who you are now, and what makes you who you are

To work with uncertainty, it’s important to start at the foundation of you: how you’re seeing and experiencing your situation.

As Walt Whitman says, ‘we contain multitudes.’ So let’s unpack various aspects of you. Understanding what moves you is as important as what keeps you in a holding position.

Give your questions the space and consideration they deserve

Dilemmas conjure up all sorts of feelings and responses that add to the muddle.

Our philosophically grounded, guided conversations help untangle the commotion. I select from a range of tools and knowledge to work with your unique situation, whether it’s about letting go, accepting, taking steps, taking a stand, or making a decision.

With a curious mindset, set your ideas in motion, one step at a time

The insights and hunches you bring up will need testing in the real world. That would be daunting on your own, but good thing you won’t be! I’ll encourage practical, bite-sized steps towards your goals and intentions so you can experience, not just chat about, what it means to live with more openness, joy and fulfillment.

What it’s like working with me

  • “Instead of finding answers to big life challenges, I know have a much deeper capacity to be at peace in the unknown, and greater self-confidence that I will be able to face these challenges when they come. Yumi is incredibly perceptive, agile and intelligent and is truly a compassionate and insightful guide.”

    Adele, NL

  • “Yumi (my coach) was a very keen and excellent listener. Her feedback was spot on and in depth. She guided me in places I did not recognize myself. Excellent coaching.”

    Angela, NL

  • “I feel I am less anxious and less focused in trying to control and already know what the change should look like, I feel more at ease with the process of deep change that I am going through.”

    Beatriz, NL

  • “Coaching with Yumi was like a nice walk with a friend: fun chats, inspiration, and a good laughter now and then. The difference is that after each meeting I had a clear insight about my personality.”

    Sergei, NL

  • “I noticed many interesting things with her sessions. How to talk with somebody, even myself etc. I could see a different side of view than before and change my mind quickly when I have negative feelings.”

    Hanako, NL

  • “Yumi helped me understand my situation with different perspectives. The experience to be heard and understood helped me build up inner peace and self-confidence during stressful job searching period. The encouragement from her makes me feel positive towards challenges.”

    Karen, NL

  • "Yumi really helped me pinpoint what exactly my core values are and how that translates when looking for my next career. I accomplished everything I hoped and much more during my coaching with Yumi. I would highly recommend Yumi to anyone who needs some help while exploring careers or looking for a new job."

    Kameron, US

  • “I'm grateful to Yumi for her help in identifying my strengths and personality traits, and her support during such a challenging time... She helped me overcome my fear of uncertainty and find connection in new circumstances.”

    Tatiana, NL

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