Giving Back

My Journey

When I moved to Asia in 2014, I took a leave of absence from my corporate job and decided to give back to the community. I chose to volunteer for organizations where I could make a tangible difference in women’s life and started to serve on the Board of a couple of not-for-profit associations.

Between 2015 and 2020 I served for Tabitha Foundation and Nokor Tep Society Singapore. After an initial time as Vice President & Communications Lead, I took over the role of President. In this capacity, I led a committee of 12 passionate and committed volunteers (and a wider team of 36 people) to support Tabitha Foundation in Cambodia - a sustainable not-for-profit organization aiming at lifting underprivileged Cambodian families out of poverty through different programs on personal and financial development.

In 2016 I began my journey with PrimeTime, Business and Professional Women’s Association, where I held various positions until I took on the role of President at the start of Covid. It was in that last and most extraordinary fourth term on the board that I learnt a lot about flexibility, adaptability, resilience and self-compassion, while delivering events (mainly online) to professional women looking for opportunities to connect and grow during the pandemic.

In 2020, I also began my engagement as a Mentor for the NUS Global Mentorship Program at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and one year later I added the mentoring of the Women In Business Program (Endorsed by NUS Business School). In that capacity, I support young women as they finish their studies and embark on their professional life.

Though I believe empowerment is important for every human being regardless of gender, I have seen too many women holding back from their full potential for cultural and social reasons or for lack of courage and support.

So, as I continue to mentor young women at NUS. In 2022 I decided to open up three slots per year to coach women who can’t pay for my fees.

I work with women who are at cross-roads in their life. I support them in understanding  who they are, what they want, and what is important for them moving forward. Then, we explore options for a career change or reinvention and develop concrete steps and actions to transition into their new career. This enables them to get back that sense of satisfaction of having a meaningful life.

Supporting women is what I enjoy most and where I can make a difference leveraging my coaching and mentoring skills together with my not-for-profit and corporate experience.

 

Contact me to learn more about my pro-bono coaching, if you are at a cross-road in your life and can’t afford my coaching fees!

 
 

Testimonials

  • “Katia truly listens and tries to understand your perspectives and needs. She provides pragmatic solutions which are tailored to your specific needs, your personality and your current situation. The ultimate result is that she makes you feel positive and inspires you to believe in yourself. I would have no hesitation in recommending Katia to anyone who wishes to enhance their career.”

    Supriti Bezbaruah, Consultant on Gender & Development Issues, Singapore

  • “Katia has patiently supported, encouraged and assisted me in gaining a clearer understanding of my life goals. At a time when I was not coping with my academics and external commitments, Katia shared how I could prioritise and manage my time well. She has an enthusiastic, approachable and professional disposition and I appreciate the guidance I have received from her. Thank you, Katia!”

    Carine Ho, NUS Data Science & Analytics Student, Singapore

  • “Katia helped me find my confidence, voice my competence, and become a more natural networker. With my new-found confidence I was able to successfully secure a prestigious international exchange before coming back to Singapore to complete my studies at the National University of Singapore.”

    Pauline Wo, NUS Student & Director of External Marketing at NUS Women in Business, Singapore

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