Irina Foma
Mid - Career Change Coach
About
Thinking about a career change.
Scared to get it wrong.
You're in the right place.
I support globally minded mid-career professionals who feel stuck between what they've built and what they truly want next.
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You've been in your current role a while. It's stable. But something has been quietly switching off for longer than you'll admit. You keep telling yourself it's fine.
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The idea of changing feels right. And terrifying. You don't know if you'd be starting from zero, losing your income, or walking away from something you can't get back. The risk feels real.
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You don't even know what you'd do instead. And that blank — that complete absence of a next direction — is stopping you before you've even begun. You feel stuck before you've started.
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You've been turning this over in your head for months. Maybe years. You've had the same conversation with yourself so many times you've stopped listening. You need to say it out loud. To someone who actually understands what's at stake.
I know the thrill of ambition and the weight of uncertainty. I’ve felt the pull between career and purpose, success and fulfilment, work and self.
We'll partner together so you can break free from uncertainty, redefine your identity, and align your next chapter with your deepest values and purpose.
Through powerful coaching, we don’t just find your next step - we shift how you see yourself forever, so every decision ahead feels clear, confident, and fully yours.
Overwhelm into balance - Build emotional and mental resilience for life’s demands.
In a world of quick-fix promises and miracle solutions, I offer something different: honest partnership in sustainable transformation.
I won't promise you easy - I'll promise you effective.
I won't promise you fast - I'll promise you lasting.
I won't promise to fix you - I'll promise to partner with you as you create the changes you want.
This is coaching for people who value integrity over hype, substance over flash, and sustainable growth over dramatic transformation.
If that's You - Let’s Begin.
Packages
Summer Career Check-Up: 90-minutes Intensive Session
START HERE - Explore Your Path - Free Clarity Session
6-Sessions Journey to Growth Package
12-Sessions Deep Dive Transformation Journey
Testimonials
I recently completed a sequence of 8 life coaching sessions with Irina, and this journey made a significant impact on my life.
I discovered myself, increased my confidence, and most importantly, thanks to Irina’s support, I soon found myself evolving. This feeling is lasting.
As a mother of young children and a professional in a demanding job, I struggled to find balance. I often felt like I was on a fast-moving train, consumed by my responsibilities, and unable to enjoy life. I was not living to my full potential, despite my fulfilling roles. I was struggling to find a moment to think.
My goal was to refine my time management, reconnect with my attributes, and find harmony between my personal life and career.
Irina guided me through introspective exercises and practical tools that empowered me. I progressively reconnected with my core values.
My sense of purpose, motivation, and direction were renewed. Each session was conducted in a positive and supportive atmosphere where I felt at ease to share my thoughts and feelings. Irina provided strategies to overcome self-doubt, creating a safe space for me to stand by my decisions and beliefs. My confidence increased progressively.
One key lesson was the importance of listening to my inner voice, which helped me reconnect with myself. Irina emphasized the wisdom within us and helped me tune into that inner guidance.
Reflecting on my journey, I realize its impact. I am now equipped with knowledge and skills that benefit me daily. I am truly grateful for this transformation.
I recommend Irina if you are looking for meaningful change in your life. Whether you need to boost your confidence, reconnect with your core values, or need a guiding hand to listen to your inner voice, this experience can be powerful for you.
Thank you, Irina!
- Eva, Electrical & Computer Engineer
Before starting the coaching sessions, I was at a challenging point in my professional life. My self-esteem at work was low, and I found it difficult to make confident decisions. I wanted to understand the concept of coaching and see if it could provide clarity during this uncertain time.
I was struggling with self-doubt and uncertainty about the direction of my career. These feelings were affecting my ability to perform and grow professionally, leaving me feeling stuck and unsure of my next steps. I knew I needed support to overcome these challenges and regain
confidence.
The coaching sessions were impactful. The approach was thoughtful and tailored to my needs, offering both a supportive environment and practical tools to address my challenges. The insightful questions and strategies helped me identify and overcome limiting beliefs, allowing me to focus on my strengths.
As a result of the coaching, I’ve regained confidence in my abilities and have a clearer vision of my professional goals. I feel empowered to make decisions and approach challenges with a more positive mindset.
I recommend this coaching service to anyone facing self-doubt or uncertainty. It’s a powerful experience that can provide the clarity and confidence you need to move forward with purpose.
- Chiara, Project Officer
Irina is a very kind soul, she creates a coaching environment where you feel safe to share your story. She reflects back to you what you are saying and what expressions you show, so you will gain a deeper understanding of your challenges.
I liked it a lot that we got clear on my goals and milestones in the first session. She asked questions that helped me reflect on the values behind my goals and that showed also some patterns of me.
A transition is a difficult and sometimes overwhelming time and she helped me shift my mindset from one of worry to one of clarity, being grateful for the steps I have taken instead of focusing on the ones I haven’t taken yet.
If you want someone that is truly interested in your journey, who helps you even after the sessions with questions you might have, and who is very generous with her time, Insighthum is the place to be!
- Maaike, Founder & Digital Products Creator
When I started my coaching journey with Irina, I had no idea how much impact just three short sessions could have on me. But looking back, I now feel calmer, clearer, and more in tune with myself than I have in a long time. It was a powerful reminder to stay true to myself and trust my own path.
Each session had a different focus, yet a common theme emerged - I began to see my goals and the way I approached them from a new, more authentic perspective. Irina’s thoughtful questions, her calm and grounding presence, and her structured yet gentle approach created an environment where I felt like I was having a deep conversation with myself - one where I was finally listening.
Through this process, I realized that some of the goals I was chasing and the ways I believed I needed to achieve them were not truly mine. I had unknowingly absorbed the mindset of those around me - people whose success I admired but whose approach didn’t align with who I am. Without even realizing it, I had surrounded myself with toxic influences and convinced myself that their way was the only way to succeed. Coaching helped me break free from that limiting belief.
Irina guided me, without judgment, to reconnect with my own values, trust my own pace, and be patient and gentle with myself. I no longer feel the need to rush or force things - I now understand the importance of embracing my own rhythm and honoring my unique journey.
All of this happened in just three short sessions - I can only imagine what’s possible with a full coaching experience! What stood out to me the most about Irina was her objectivity, kindness, and patience. She created a safe, supportive space where I never felt rushed, interrupted, or pressured. Even when we went slightly over time, she never hurried me. She let me take the time I needed to find my own answers, which made all the difference.
This experience didn’t just bring immediate clarity - I am confident that the insights I gained will continue to shape my decisions and mindset for the long term. Irina didn’t just coach my mind - she reached my heart.
- Gulara, HR People Partner
I am incredibly grateful for the coaching sessions I had with Irina.
I’ve recently transitioned out of my role with a company and into a period of unemployment, which brought some uncertainty into my life.
From the very beginning Irina helped me gain clarity and confidence in navigating through this new chapter. She listened deeply to my concerns, acknowledged my feelings of uncertainty, and provided a safe space for me to process the emotional and practical aspects of this transition.
Through our sessions, I not only gained insights into my strengths and potential but also learned how to focus on the opportunities ahead, reframe my thoughts.
Irina's guidance was invaluable in helping me stay grounded, focused, and motivated.
What I appreciated most was that Irina was there to actively listen to me, reflect my thoughts, and help me focus on what truly mattered.
Irina's support has empowered me to embrace this period of change with a renewed sense of purpose and optimism.
- Liuba, Software Developer
I am truly grateful for our meetings. You became like a light at the end of the tunnel for me - someone I could trust with my worries and inner struggles. Despite everything, you have always been there, helping, guiding, gently holding space, and at times, when it was needed, shining a strong beam to point me in the right direction, helping me focus instead of getting lost in unnecessary thoughts.
You helped me structure my path, see things from a different perspective, feel more deeply, and find ways to move forward. It helped me at work to understand what I truly want, to become the person I am growing into every day, and to recognize my own strength - my power, and the fact that I can change the things around me on my own.
Thank you so much for these transformations. I am really looking forward to our next meeting and to walking through new stages of my life with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
- Katerina, Sales Executive
It is a rare opportunity to work with a coach as insightful and effective as Irina.
I began coaching with her with a set of ambitious professional goals, and through her exceptional guidance, I was not only able to meet them but exceed them in ways I hadn't anticipated.
Irina creates a foundation of trust and safety that makes it possible to explore challenges with honesty and vulnerability.
Her true talent lies in her ability to listen actively - not just to what is said, but to what lies beneath the surface.
Through powerful, thought-provoking questions, she consistently helped me evoke a new awareness, unlocking insights that became the catalyst for meaningful action.
If you are a professional looking to break through to the next level of your performance and clarity, I cannot recommend Irina highly enough.
Her coaching is not just a conversation; it's a direct path to tangible results and sustainable growth
- Shreyas, Process Manager
Dear Irina!
Just wanted to thank you for the amazing sessions we’ve had together.
Now that some time has passed, I can see how this new perspective on self-encouragement that I discovered during our last call impacted my life.
I thought I wanted regularity in my fitness routine, but you helped me realise that I was missing something else.
It’s like I discovered a new room inside my brain 😄 which was completely empty before and now I can use it for my new ideas.💡 surprisingly after this realisation I started going to the gym regularly.
Sometimes what we really need is not the most obvious. Thank you for helping me find it.
- Anonymous
Over the past two months, I had six coaching sessions with Irina - and it became a truly unique inner journey.
Each session was filled with a different blend of emotions: anticipation, excitement, and that gentle flutter you feel before a first date. Only this time, I wasn’t meeting someone else - I was meeting myself.
During this journey, I made a discovery that completely shifted my view of my career:
my strategy doesn’t have to be built “for a specific company.”
For the first time in a long while, I felt - and understood - that my expertise isn’t defined by the books I’ve read or the titles I’ve held.
It’s in my ability to see the essence, think broadly, connect the seemingly incompatible, and create something of my own.
I don’t know all the steps yet - but my self-belief has grown stronger.
And that’s largely thanks to our sessions.
Working with Irina was incredibly easy and natural. She always sensed when to challenge me and when to give me space to think. Empathetic, professional, and never overwhelming.
Every session felt like coming in as a blank page - and rewriting my story, for myself and about myself.
It was like turning on the lights in rooms that had been dark for years: first a little scary, then unexpectedly calming, and finally - beautifully clear.
Coaching is not psychotherapy. It has a different energy.
You’re not digging into the past - you’re taking off the armor, the expectations, the “shoulds” placed on you, so you can finally see your own Point B.
The one that feels like a dream… yet absolutely real.
And if you’re reading this feeling like you’re standing at the edge of change - honestly, allow yourself to experience coaching at least once. It shifts your trajectory.
I started solving everyday issues using the techniques from our sessions.
A coach helps you notice what you overlook: your potential, your strengths, your real opportunities.
You gain clarity. When your mind is flooded with a thousand thoughts, a coach helps you organize them and see a clear path:
where you are now → where you want to go → and the steps that actually take you there.
You start taking action. Not dreaming, not saying “someday,” but doing.
A coach is a gentle yet powerful push forward. A space where you can be honest - without judgment, criticism, or masks. And that honesty sparks the biggest internal shifts.
Coaching brings you back… to yourself.
I’m deeply grateful for this experience, and I genuinely want to continue this journey - inward and forward - so that my dreams don’t remain dreams, but unfold into reality.
- Irina, Marketing Expert
START HERE - Free Clarity Session
Take the first step towards clarity on your career change path and discover if we're a fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do you do as a coach?
How is this different from talking to a mentor, therapist, or career consultant?
Unlike mentoring or consulting, I don’t tell you what to do.
I help you find the answers that work best for you.
And unlike therapy, which often focuses on healing the past, coaching is about moving forward - helping you clarify your direction, overcome mental roadblocks, and take meaningful action. My approach is structured and outcome-driven, ensuring that each session leads to real insights and progress.
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