Executive & Business Coach | Co-Founder and Ex-COO of a tech company
Executive & Business Coach | Co-Founder and Ex-COO of a tech company
Executive & Business Coach
Co-founder and ex-COO of a tech company
I lead ambitious business leaders to harmonious success:
✔ work-life synergy,
✔ clarity in decisions,
✔ emotional resilience,
✔ effective communication
I lead ambitious business leaders to harmonious success:
✔ work-life synergy,
✔ clarity in decisions,
✔ emotional resilience,
✔ effective communication
I lead ambitious business leaders to harmonious success:
✔ work-life synergy,
✔ clarity in decisions,
✔ emotional resilience,
✔ effective communication
Experience in business and technology + cognitive-behavioral coaching = the golden mean between a business consultant, a therapist, and the best friend for my clients.
Experience in business and technology + cognitive-behavioral coaching = the golden mean between a business consultant, a therapist, and the best friend for my clients.
Experience in business and technology + cognitive-behavioral coaching = the golden mean between a business consultant, a therapist, and the best friend for my clients.
13+ years
In business and management
10+ years
In tech and innovation
13+ years
In business and management
10+ years
In tech and innovation
13+ years
In business and management
10+ years
In tech and innovation
What of this resembles your reality right now?
You're drowning in an endless sea of tasks
Work-life balance seems like an unattainable dream. You lack time for strategic tasks and personal life.
You often doubt yourself and your decisions
The question "Am I doing the right thing?" constantly troubles you and holds you back from moving forward. You fear change and risks.
You feel like everything is getting out of control
What was once clear is gradually turning into chaos. You are lacking clarity and structure.
You feel lonely
In your environment, there is a lack of people with whom you can discuss ideas and challenges in a meaningful way. There is a shortage of like-minded individuals and support.
You are disappointed and demotivated
Once you were filled with enthusiasm, but now you can't understand why you are even doing this at all.
You don't know how to increase income
Current efforts are not enough to reach a new level, and you are looking for new strategies for growth. Something needs to change, but what exactly?
But what if everything could be different?
But what if everything could be different?
What if you can
What if you can
Gain a new perspective and see new opportunities
Trust yourself and the world even in uncertainty
Get out of the operational routine and do what you love
Have clarity and confidence in decision-making
Move forward steadily instead of running in circles
Have a team of professionals you trust
Regain motivation and inspire others
Find new strategies for income growth
Have reliable support on the way to goals
Transform time from enemy to ally
Think boldly and big again
Achieve this with my coaching.
Achieve this with my coaching.
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Point A
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Point B
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Obstacles
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Movement
How does it work?
Point A:
Figuring out where you currently are in your life/business.Point B:
Defining where you want to be instead.Identifying obstacles that stand in the way.
Moving from point A to point B, which includes:
• removing obstacles,
• developing strategies/action plans,
• your movement in the desired direction.
What my clients say
"During the six months of working with Polina, I made significant progress in building my business. Polina demonstrated a high level of expertise, empathy, and professionalism at every stage of our collaboration. She helped me understand my goals, identify strategies for success, and develop the necessary skills. I recommend Polina as an excellent specialist with a deep understanding of the business field and the ability to motivate others to achieve great results."
Ksenia Golubytska
Founder and CEO of "Language Lab"
Андрій Волков
Head of Data Science & AI
at Bennett Data Science
Thank you for the session! It was an open and pleasant conversation, and as I mentioned, I greatly value this kind of atmosphere. During our meeting, I was once again able to reflect on who I was, who I am now, and what I strive for. This awareness of my current position is very useful and important to me.
I liked your approach — the sincerity and openness with which we communicated and discussed my doubts. I felt that I could freely express my thoughts and gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind some of my actions or lack thereof. This allowed me to look at them from a different angle and start seeking answers.
We also touched on the topic of success, and I once again asked myself — am I afraid of it? After all, sometimes it seems that I could achieve more. We discussed many things, and many questions became clearer to me. Of course, I still have a lot to understand, but this session was an important step forward.
Once again, thank you for this experience and your support. Thank you!
Galyna
3D designer
Before starting to work with Polina, I had previous experience working with coaches and psychologists. There is something to compare.
Firstly, as a coach, Polina knows how to create an atmosphere of trust, a safe space. A space in which I, as a client, was able to open up, fully focus on the process, my own thoughts and emotions, and, consequently, achieve the desired result.
Secondly, there was no vertical hierarchy or pressure, no lectures. She harmoniously managed to adapt to me, to my "thinking" style. At the same time, there was a sense of professionalism, that she understands what she is doing to come to a solution for my request. Throughout the session, she checked in with me, whether "this is where we are going", how this resonates with me. There was a feeling that this was our joint teamwork.
Thanks to working with Polina, I gained several insights, understood why, where, and how I am "stuck". I wrote down what to do next. Moreover, based on one request, I saw my behavior style in many other situations.
I find the work with her very useful. We will continue our cooperation. Thank you.
Mykola Voronkin
COO at Gearheart
I had no previous experience working with a coach, but I always wanted to try to address some requests - I happened to meet Polina and trusted her - and I was not wrong.
During the process, nuances became clear, such as:
a) the goals and expected results from the meetings - changed several times
b) it was not very effective for me to work in "pure" coaching - so Polina adapted to my needs - added a bit of mentoring and lectures.
As a result of 3 months of work, I decided (or made progress in resolving) my current requests, incredibly improved my self-confidence, and in some aspects significantly changed my life.
I am grateful to Polina, and I plan to return to her after some time with other goals.
Mykola Voronkin
COO at Gearheart
I had no previous experience working with a coach, but I always wanted to try to address some requests - I happened to meet Polina and trusted her - and I was not wrong.
During the process, nuances became clear, such as:
a) the goals and expected results from the meetings - changed several times
b) it was not very effective for me to work in "pure" coaching - so Polina adapted to my needs - added a bit of mentoring and lectures.
As a result of 3 months of work, I decided (or made progress in resolving) my current requests, incredibly improved my self-confidence, and in some aspects significantly changed my life.
I am grateful to Polina, and I plan to return to her after some time with other goals.
Сергій
CEO & Founder, Appex
Дякую за сесію! Це була відкрита і приємна розмова, і, як я вже казав, дуже ціную таку атмосферу. Під час зустрічі я знову зміг зануритися в рефлексію про те, ким я був, ким є зараз і до чого прагну.
Усвідомлення свого поточного стану дуже корисне і важливе для мене.
Мені сподобався твій підхід — щирість і відкритість, з якими ми спілкувалися і розбирали мої сумніви. Я відчував, що можу вільно висловлювати свої думки і глибше зрозуміти причини, які стоять за деякими моїми діями або їх відсутністю. Це дозволило поглянути на них під іншим кутом і почати шукати відповіді.
Ми з тобою також торкнулися теми успіху, і я ще раз поставив собі питання — чи боюся я його? Адже іноді здається, що я міг би досягти більшого.
Ми багато обговорили, і багато питань стали для мене більш зрозумілими. Звісно, мені ще багато чого треба усвідомити, але ця сесія стала важливим кроком уперед.
Ще раз дякую за цей досвід і твою підтримку.
Irina Samorodova
Entrepreneur, coach
Thank you for the session!
I came out inspired, joyful, and hopeful for my success on a problem I hadn't been able to solve for years.
I am grateful to you for the depth you helped me reach. Your simple yet persistent questions peeled away all the excess layers, allowing me to see and realize the main thing!
Throughout the session, I felt your support and belief in me, which kept me from escaping into other stories.
I appreciated your focused and determined coaching style - I felt your power and ability to see the important things amidst a pile of details.
Working with you is all about amazing results!
Nazar Romanchuk
СЕО & Founder, Sinova.dev
I have never communicated with people of a similar profession.
I decided to try it out of curiosity and was impressed by the result.
In a friendly conversation, Polina quickly helped to identify the underlying problem of my request and then in the same manner the ways to resolve it.
From today on, I will recommend to everyone to try a session specifically with Polina and I will gladly return to her more than once for truly professional help and advice.
Only pleasant impressions remain from the conversation and confidence that I need to move forward.
Nazar Romanchuk
СЕО & Founder, Sinova.dev
I have never communicated with people of a similar profession.
I decided to try it out of curiosity and was impressed by the result.
In a friendly conversation, Polina quickly helped to identify the underlying problem of my request and then in the same manner the ways to resolve it.
From today on, I will recommend to everyone to try a session specifically with Polina and I will gladly return to her more than once for truly professional help and advice.
Only pleasant impressions remain from the conversation and confidence that I need to move forward.
Olena Bazel
Entrepreneur, creative
producer, screenwriter,
director
This not only became a breath of fresh air in this darkness of failures)
but this conversation helped get rid of the fog of doubts and non-existent problems that our mind creates to avoid doing what truly needs to be done.
This conversation helped to clearly understand the main task and what needs to be focused on.
Maryna D.
Entrepreneur, coach
I already understood in the first session that Polina is a pro in her field.
During the time working with her and with her participation:
1) I saw my thinking pattern that prevents me from living the way I would like. I learned to catch and work with it;
2) got rid of what I had been holding in my head for a long time and the thought that I could not do this even crossed my mind - a weight off my shoulders and released energy;
3) reached a great psycho-emotional state, when you feel so good that pleasant events happen around you on their own));
4) allowed myself to go towards my goal at a comfortable pace and state for myself, which means I almost detached from myself)).
I have changed so much internally that people noticed it externally)))
Thank you, Polina, for your competence, understanding, patience, and a safe and comfortable space for changes. And for my changes as well))
Olga P.
Entrepreneur, consultant
It was very valuable for me to work with you.
Especially, I want to highlight your depth as a coach: all the questions were simple and clear, but they opened my inquiry in a new way for me.
I also felt very comfortable working with you: there was some kind of trust that formed right away, and I wanted to tell you more and understand how to get out of my situation.
After the session, I was impressed for a while, and after that, I completely let go of the situation that had been troubling me for a long time.
Galyna
3D designer
Before starting to work with Polina, I had previous experience working with coaches and psychologists. There is a lot to compare.
Firstly, as a coach, Polina knows how to create an atmosphere of trust, a safe space. A space where I, as a client, was able to open up, fully focus on the process, my own thoughts and emotions, and consequently, achieve the desired result.
Secondly, there was no vertical hierarchy or pressure, and no lecturing. She absolutely harmoniously managed to adapt to me, to my "thinking" style. At the same time, there was a sense of professionalism that she understands what she is doing in order to come to a solution for my request. During the session, she checked in with me, to see if we were "heading in the right direction", how it resonated with me. There was a feeling that this was our joint teamwork.
Thanks to working with Polina, I gained several insights, understood why, where, and how exactly I am "stuck". I wrote down what to do next. Moreover, with the example of one request, I saw my behavioral style in many other situations.
I consider the work with her to be very beneficial. We will continue our collaboration. Thank you.
Nazar Romanchuk
СЕО & Founder, Sinova.dev
I have never spoken with people of such profession.
I decided out of curiosity to try and was impressed by the result.
In a friendly conversation, Polina quickly helped identify the initial problem of my request and then in the same manner the ways to solve it.
From today I will recommend to everyone to try a session specifically with Polina and I will happily return to her again for truly professional help and advice.
Only pleasant impressions remain from the conversation and confidence that I need to move forward.
Сергій
CEO & Founder, Appex
Дякую за сесію! Це була відкрита і приємна розмова, і, як я вже казав, дуже ціную таку атмосферу. Під час зустрічі я знову зміг зануритися в рефлексію про те, ким я був, ким є зараз і до чого прагну.
Усвідомлення свого поточного стану дуже корисне і важливе для мене.
Мені сподобався твій підхід — щирість і відкритість, з якими ми спілкувалися і розбирали мої сумніви. Я відчував, що можу вільно висловлювати свої думки і глибше зрозуміти причини, які стоять за деякими моїми діями або їх відсутністю. Це дозволило поглянути на них під іншим кутом і почати шукати відповіді.
Ми з тобою також торкнулися теми успіху, і я ще раз поставив собі питання — чи боюся я його? Адже іноді здається, що я міг би досягти більшого.
Ми багато обговорили, і багато питань стали для мене більш зрозумілими. Звісно, мені ще багато чого треба усвідомити, але ця сесія стала важливим кроком уперед.
Ще раз дякую за цей досвід і твою підтримку.
Андрій Волков
Head of Data Science & AI
at Bennett Data Science
Thank you for the session! It was an open and pleasant conversation, and as I mentioned, I greatly value this kind of atmosphere. During our meeting, I was once again able to reflect on who I was, who I am now, and what I strive for. This awareness of my current position is very useful and important to me.
I liked your approach — the sincerity and openness with which we communicated and discussed my doubts. I felt that I could freely express my thoughts and gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind some of my actions or lack thereof. This allowed me to look at them from a different angle and start seeking answers.
We also touched on the topic of success, and I once again asked myself — am I afraid of it? After all, sometimes it seems that I could achieve more. We discussed many things, and many questions became clearer to me. Of course, I still have a lot to understand, but this session was an important step forward.
Once again, thank you for this experience and your support. Thank you!
Iryna Samorodova
Entrepreneur, coach
Thank you for the session!
I came out inspired, joyful, and hopeful for my victory on the issue that I had been unable to resolve for years.
I am grateful to you for the depth you helped me descend to. Your simple yet persistent questions stripped away all the excess layers so I could see and understand the essentials!
Throughout the session, I felt your support and faith in me, which prevented me from fleeing into other stories.
I liked your focused and determined coaching style - I felt your power and ability to see the important things amidst a pile of details.
Working with you is about great results!
Olena Bazel
Entrepreneur, creative
producer, screenwriter,
director
This not only became a fresh breath in this darkness of failures)
but this conversation helped to get rid of the fog of doubts and non-existent problems that our mind conjures up to avoid doing what is truly necessary.
This conversation helped to clearly understand the main task and what to focus on.
Maryna D.
Entrepreneur, coach
I already understood in the first session that Polina is an ace in her profession.
During the time working with her and with her involvement:
1) I saw my thinking pattern that prevents me from living the way I would like. I learned to catch and work with it;
2) got rid of what I had been carrying in my head for a long time and the thought that I couldn't even allow myself not to do this - a weight off my shoulders and released energy;
3) I reached a great psycho-emotional state when you feel so good that pleasant events happen around you by themselves));
4) I allowed myself to go towards my goal at a comfortable pace and state for myself, which means that I almost detached myself from myself)).
I have changed so much internally that people saw it from the outside)))
Thank you Polina for your competence, understanding, patience, and safe and comfortable space for changes. And for my changes too))
Mykola Voronkin
COO at Gearheart
I had no prior experience working with a coach, but I always wanted to try it for solving some issues - I accidentally met Polina and trusted her - and I was not mistaken.
During the work process, nuances became clear, such as:
a) goals and expected results from meetings changed several times
b) it was not very effective for me to work in "pure" coaching - so Polina adapted to my needs - added a bit of mentoring and lectures.
As a result of 3 months of work, I decided (or made progress in solving) my current issues, incredibly improved my self-confidence, in some aspects significantly changed my life.
I am grateful to Polina, and I plan to return to her in some time with other goals.
Olga P.
Entrepreneur, consultant
I was very grateful to work with you.
I especially want to note your depth as a coach: all the questions were simple and clear, but they opened my inquiry in a new way for me.
I also felt very comfortable collaborating with you: there was a kind of trust that formed immediately, and I wanted to tell you more and understand how to get out of my situation.
After the session, I was impressed for some time, and then I completely let go of the situation that had been troubling me for a long time.
About me
About me
Hello, my name is Polina Zhilyaeva.
I firmly believe that success is measured not only by achievements or money, but also by the freedom to have a harmonious and fulfilling life - the one you have always dreamed of.
As a coach, I help my clients confidently develop their businesses and be effective leaders, while remaining in harmony with themselves.
Besides this, I am a co-founder and former top manager (COO) of a service IT company and have over 13 years of experience in business.
I started my first business project in 2011, and since then I have probably gone through all circles of "entrepreneurial hell".
Therefore, I have a great understanding of the challenges that my clients face.
Additionally, my personality consists of a diverse experience:
10 years in IT - from developer to top manager;
Enthusiast of automations, delegation, and simplifying processes;
Worked on cruise ships and visited 25 countries;
Since 2020, I have been living in Portugal, near Lisbon;
I cannot imagine my life without traveling, books, and learning;
A happy mom and wife, I spend a lot of time with my family.
Why do clients choose me?
Firstly, many years of experience in business and technologies
+ cognitive behavioral coaching
= the golden mean between a business consultant, therapist, and best friend for clients.
Secondly, I am a product of my product:
• built the HR department from scratch to full autonomy,
• exited from operational activities to dedicate myself to my beloved work,
• enjoying life and realizing my dreams.
Hello, my name is Polina Zhilyaeva.
I firmly believe that success is measured not only by achievements or money, but also by the freedom to have a harmonious and fulfilling life - the one you have always dreamed of.
As a coach, I help my clients confidently develop their businesses and be effective leaders, while remaining in harmony with themselves.
Besides this, I am a co-founder and former top manager (COO) of a service IT company and have over 13 years of experience in business.
I started my first business project in 2011, and since then I have probably gone through all circles of "entrepreneurial hell".
Therefore, I have a great understanding of the challenges that my clients face.
Additionally, my personality consists of a diverse experience:
10 years in IT - from developer to top manager;
Enthusiast of automations, delegation, and simplifying processes;
Worked on cruise ships and visited 25 countries;
Since 2020, I have been living in Portugal, near Lisbon;
I cannot imagine my life without traveling, books, and learning;
A happy mom and wife, I spend a lot of time with my family.
Why do clients choose me?
Firstly, many years of experience in business and technologies
+ cognitive behavioral coaching
= the golden mean between a business consultant, therapist, and best friend for clients.
Secondly, I am a product of my product:
• built the HR department from scratch to full autonomy,
• exited from operational activities to dedicate myself to my beloved work,
• enjoying life and realizing my dreams.
Hello, my name is Polina Zhilyaeva.
I firmly believe that success is measured not only by achievements or money, but also by the freedom to have a harmonious and fulfilling life - the one you have always dreamed of.
As a coach, I help my clients confidently develop their businesses and be effective leaders, while remaining in harmony with themselves.
Besides this, I am a co-founder and former top manager (COO) of a service IT company and have over 13 years of experience in business.
I started my first business project in 2011, and since then I have probably gone through all circles of "entrepreneurial hell".
Therefore, I have a great understanding of the challenges that my clients face.
Additionally, my personality consists of a diverse experience:
10 years in IT - from developer to top manager;
Enthusiast of automations, delegation, and simplifying processes;
Worked on cruise ships and visited 25 countries;
Since 2020, I have been living in Portugal, near Lisbon;
I cannot imagine my life without traveling, books, and learning;
A happy mom and wife, I spend a lot of time with my family.
Why do clients choose me?
Firstly, many years of experience in business and technologies
+ cognitive behavioral coaching
= the golden mean between a business consultant, therapist, and best friend for clients.
Secondly, I am a product of my product:
• built the HR department from scratch to full autonomy,
• exited from operational activities to dedicate myself to my beloved work,
• enjoying life and realizing my dreams.
Services
Before making a decision about our work together, I always conduct a 45-minute introductory session.
During it, we discuss your current situation, goals, and expectations, as well as analyze barriers, that prevent you from achieving the desired changes.
Then I answer all your questions, after which we agree on the next steps.
This session is also necessary to get acquainted and understand how well we fit each other.
During (or after) the introductory session, we will agree on the initial terms and duration of the contract.
To address some requests, 3 consecutive sessions may be sufficient.
Complex changes in life and business and achieving ambitious goals, in my opinion, are only possible with long-term collaboration.
Intro session
Duration 45 minutes
45 minutes
Your Point A and Point B
Detection of obstacles
and answering the questions
Long-term contract
Sessions 3 times a month
Duration >3 months
Preliminary intro
session is mandatory
3 sessions package
Duration 3x60 minutes
3x60 minutes
Clear expectations
The main focus is on
one request