There are two tragedies in life – not achieving your dreams and achieving them. The aphorism often attributed to Oscar Wilde aptly captures the invisible yet tangible drama of those who have succeeded in life and their professional careers. Paradoxically, they often find it difficult to fully enjoy their success. Something is missing in their personal formula for happiness…
Albena Slavova is a coach with international PCC accreditation from the ICF (International Coaching Federation) who works with people undergoing a process of personal and professional transformation. She is the author and host of the Coaching Lighthouse training as well as retreats aimed at achieving inner harmony and connecting with oneself.
Organised, orderly, well-maintained, balancing work and personal life: successful people in high positions are the ideal we all strive for. But sometimes, beneath the smooth surface of a life in control, undercurrents are stirring. A successful person cannot enjoy their own success. They are drowning – and no one notices.
Stanislava Mitova is a psychologist who has discovered the potential of energy coaching to heal childhood traumas, to help us connect with our essence and to turn our lives into a harmonious, conscious existence.
Are the traumas we carry from our childhood a destiny or an opportunity for personal growth and a happy life?
The answer is: both.
Psychotherapy is a proven way not only to overcome disorders but also to live more harmonious lives. Emil Bonev, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with years of practice who works with science-based methods, elaborates.
Why should a clinically healthy person not underestimate consulting a clinical psychologist?
Anita Hinova is Chair of the Via Humanica Association, a certified coach and mediator with extensive experience in social and emotional learning and school mediation. She works towards building a culture of dialogue, respect and personal growth among children, teachers, parents and organisations.
Mrs Hinova, what is the biggest misconception we have about children?
She creates leadership models and approaches which drive efficiency, engagement, and cultural alignment.
Every modern team and professional needs the right type of coaching because…
...in a world of constant change, success depends on clarity of thinking and courage to act. The right coaching approach isn't a luxury – it's a strategic investment that transforms leaders into drivers of results and teams into a true competitive advantage.
Roza Fileva-Hadzhova is a certified positive psychotherapist and founder of Emotional Consult, a center supporting professionals and leaders in building resilience, managing stress, and achieving sustainable success.
How does the inner world influence business success?
For Aneliya Manolova, this is where true transformation begins. After over 20 years in Germany and 10 years in international companies, she turned towards what interests her most: how people make decisions, develop their potential and build healthier, clearer and more sustainable ways of working. Today, she is an ICF-certified coach (ACC) with international experience and a specialisation in systemic coaching. She works with professionals, leaders and teams in Bulgarian, German and English.
Radoslava Krosneva, Executive ICF Certified Coach, Board Member ICF Bulgaria, HR Director (HR Director of Year 2021), Leadership Trainer, Consultant and Mentor, discusses deep coaching – an approach that is a true game changer for everyone who wants to be a real, aware leader.
What makes deep coaching a singularly powerful method for inner transformation?
Therapist Slavina Kotzeva believes that each person is born with a unique mission – to discover the meaning of their life. She has devoted her professional path to guiding others toward this purpose and, through an integrative approach combining psychotherapy, astropsychology, and regression techniques, supports them on their journey of self-discovery. Why? Because without reconnecting to our true essence, lasting happiness and fulfillment remain just beyond our reach.
Kristian Denchev is a young psychologist and psychotherapist, yet he has already learned something very important about the psyche. It is a complex microcosm with its own individual rules, and no single approach on its own can provide full support. An integratie approach, incorporating established therapeutic methods chosen in accordance with the patient's condition and needs, and combined with the therapist's human qualities, is the right way to achieve mental calm and well-being.
Kristina Sungarska is a professional who is ready to help us face our deepest thoughts and fears, heal from the inside and find our way to a happier, more stable self.
You help both confused teenagers and adults who have lost their way. What is common between the confused young person and the confused adult?
Dozens of mobile apps help us stay in top physical shape – and Anima is an app that helps us take care of our mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are looking for advice in a crisis or a daily meditation routine, Anima is a trusted companion for anyone who values inner harmony.
Varbina Nacheva – entrepreneur, financier and a woman with a deep curiosity about the world – is clear about her life's mission: "To show how essential oils can be not just a supplement, but a necessity in the modern holistic approach to health and beauty." Her passion naturally blends with her impressive corporate career as founder of the boutique consultancy AVA Partners and her work as an emotional mentor in the world of aromatic essential oils.
How did you make the transition from the corporate world to the world of essential oils and their power?
She uses methods such as family constellations, emotional freedom technologies and cognitive psychology to help children and adults overcome trauma, build strong relationships, understand their emotions and find happiness.
What is the core mission of Karolina Academy for Personal Development?
After all, she has more than 15 years' experience in the corporate world. This extensive experience, combined with her international coaching certificates, makes her the right professional to talk to if you want to unlock your true potential.
Why do you base your coaching approach on the transformational philosophy of Peter Sage and the training of Noble Manhattan, a leading coaching academy?
Standing at the wardrobe, surrounded by clothes, shoes, bags, scarves, with time running out and urgent decisions to be made – every day, many women face the challenge of choosing the best outfit to get them through an important meeting, a glamorous party or just an ordinary day at the office. But it doesn't have to be like that – at all. With the help of Vania Nedeva, a personal stylist imagemaker, you will learn how to dress for any occasion, find the colours and cuts that best suit your figure, learn the fine art of make-up – and much more.
Nina Dimitrova is a personal development mentor, creator of transformational journals and spaces for conscious inner work. Her mission is to gently remind people how to return to themselves with clarity, purpose and tenderness.
What does it mean to live in balance today, in our fast-paced, stressful and challenging times?
Sincere passion and interest in every person, and solid experience – these are the defining qualities that make NELI PETKOVA, PhD, one of the most successful coaches and specialists in talent acquisition and development in Europe.
You work as a coach with professionals from all over Europe. Are there any cultural specifics you need to consider? What unites these professionals regardless of their background?