Me as Your Coach

I came to coaching by accident, I think. After a divorce and a very extensive burnout, I lacked a sense of direction. Going back to the life I had made no sense. After 30 years in various high-profile positions in the design industry, I was looking for something completely different. A random conversation with a friend, sparked my curiosity and something inside changed.

As a person, I am 'all in' or nothing. Passionate, optimistic. Humour plays a key role in my life.

I need my daily laugh which may include laughing at myself.

When I sit across from you, there is nowhere else I would rather be. During our time together, I hear nothing but your voice, your words. This is your safe space. I will challenge with empathy when I start to hear a pattern. I’ll be ambitious on your behalf but never forceful. I believe that coaching can change lives. I witness transformation every day.

So my philosophy is quite simple. If I can help one person understand themselves better and become more aware, they will go out into the world with greater tolerance and empathy and inspire others. And the chain will go on indefinitely and that will have been my contribution to a better world.

Coaching is a forward motion. We work towards whatever it is that you want to achieve. We look at your ambitions – what you’d like to be able to do.

Are your emotional reactions impacting your relationships – at work, privately and maybe even, depleting your energy?

Do you want to be an inspiring and skilled leader and utilize you and your team's potential? Are you feeling overwhelmed and would like to be more resilient with new tools that can build your resilience and increase your ability to manage stress? Whatever it is, you’ll experience support through our sessions while finding a path towards a more meaningful and joyful life.

Our collaboration

Coaching is a structured professional conversation where I ask powerful questions and listen actively. This process facilitates self-discovery, ignites your desire to set goals and structures a successful action plan.

I coach either in 1:1 personal sessions or virtually in either Danish or English. Actually Canadian, which is a cooler kind of English 🙂. Along the way, I may provide concrete practical tools in the form of files that can support your development.

“Coaching is an investment in your mindset. A mindset which is the foundation from which you speak, do and be in this world.”

- Lesia M. Zuk

Lesia M. Zuk

'Lash' is my nickname and my full name is Lesia M. Zuk, as in 'Lasha'.

Canadian at heart

Mom, first and foremost

Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certified by the International Coaching Federation - thereby committing to the ICF Code of Ethics

35 years in top and middle management positions

Experienced board member with Merger & Acquisition experience

Certified Master Coach in stress, leadership and team coaching at Sofia Manning Copenhagen

Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner

  • "I initially chose Lesia as my coach because of her experience in the design space. As an introvert, I was seeking guidance on how to become a more effective leader, and she exceeded my expectations. She listened and asked crucial questions to truly understand my perspective and challenges. Her guidance often led me to unexpected yet impactful solutions that I would never have considered on my own.

    Lesia's ability to quickly grasp the essence of my thoughts and extract the key points was another standout quality. Moreover, Lesia created a remarkably comfortable and supportive environment. I never felt pressured or judged, and this allowed me to express myself freely and honestly. I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future, and I wholeheartedly recommend Lesia to anyone seeking a compassionate coach who can help grow in their leadership journey."

    Eun Barron
    Brand & UX Expert

  • "Lesia and the EQ Profile have given me valuable insights into who I am - both personally and professionally. The profile and coaching sessions have helped me understand my strengths and preferences better, making it easier for me to make decisions that are right for me. I highly recommend Lesia as a coach."

    Marcus
    Chief Strategy & Financial Officer

  • "I highly recommend a coaching session with Lash no matter what your issue is. Lash is incredibly skilled at diving into, challenging, encouraging and tying a bow on the topic discussed in the individual sessions. Lash is very present and I have the experience that she sees the whole person. Lash is very reassuring in the space of trust that must exist in coaching. I have gained valuable insight into my leadership style and my way of seeing the world. Lash has challenged me on my thoughts, motives and perspectives, and has greatly inspired me to try new things. I've gained great tools that can be used in many contexts."

    Cathrine Marcher
    Customer Service Manager

  • "The EQ profile that Lesia suggested gave me a clear picture of how I deal with stress and pressure at work. With her guidance, I learned how to manage my triggers, protect my wellbeing, but also how to perform better at my job. It helped me build healthier ways to deal with pressure. I highly recommend this process to anyone who wants to increase their emotional resilience by getting a clear picture of what triggers their own emotional responses."

    Mathilde Bardram Mørch
    Head of Product Management, Fredericia Furniture

  • "During my stress coaching program with Lesia, I found a new version of myself. After several years of being self-employed at a hectic pace, the stress hammer hit hard and I contacted Lesia. From being burnt out, highly stressed and having undermined myself, through coaching sessions with Lesia, I found my values again, and today I have created a sustainable work and private life that provides a renewed quality of life. Lesia has a special ability to keep me moving in the right direction. She helps provide a boost of self-awareness and energy that has been crucial for me to return to a new and better version of myself today."

    Magnus Dinesen
    Entrepreneur & Graphic Designer

  • "After several years of burnout in a job that no longer resonated with my goals and values, I found myself in an existential crisis.
    I needed help to explore my potential and interests that I didn’t have the energy to discover on my own. Lesia faithfully and confidently helped me through a journey of self-development using well-considered techniques that gave me the opportunity to learn more about myself – professionally as well as personally. She gives clear tools meaning in practice and is very present in her coaching. Lesia’s constructive approach and infectious humour have given me great joy and confidence in my process. I would highly recommend a course with Lesia, as it has been very valuable to me."

    Ida Hallback
    Student, KEA

  • "Lash inspired and educated us on how self-care and sleep can improve individual wellness and performance. On stage, she is authentic, present and connects well with the audience, sparking insightful conversations and action. Thanks to Lash's accessibility and knowledge, people subsequently reached out to her, which has led to a few of them now receiving coaching from her. Overall, Lash is great to work with and she supports our business in a mindful and proactive way - always with a people-first mindset."

    Arvid Eiranson
    Learning & Development Partner, SOUNDBOKS

  • "Lesia has helped me transition into a greater leadership role over the past year. She has taken my perspective into account and reminded me of it during our sessions. At times I was pulled in different directions at work and Lesia encouraged and guided me to navigate the situation. She reminded me of my gifts and that helped me stay motivated through difficult times. The way she uses her tools to adjust my perspective has been incredibly beneficial to my development. I always leave our sessions better than I started. I highly recommend Lesia's program."

    Matthew C. Torres
    US Lead, US Marketing , SOUNDBOKS

  • "I sought out Lesia when I was at a point where I thought I had left no stone unturned in terms of which direction my career, especially in design, should go and I needed someone who could ask the "right" questions or be able to see the situation from a different perspective. It is my impression that Lesia is good at finding the balance between being professional, but at the same time she is very empathetic and has a good sense of who she is dealing with. Both her experience from the design world, but also her great talent, has really helped me accelerate some necessary and good processes."

    Maria
    Designer and Project Manager

  • "I contacted Lesia after about 10 years of severe sleep problems where I had tried all the usual things like exercise, better diet and less screen time before bed. Nothing had had a real effect on me and I had kind of given up. Lesia took hold of some completely different things in my everyday life and gave me some tools and tasks that had a really quick effect on my sleep. As my sleep gradually improved, we delved into other things that were on my mind and she guided me through intense periods of work and a book publication, among other things. My entire process with Lesia has been incredibly pleasant, and she has always been good at listening and asking me the right questions, so the answers often came from within. There have been so many "aha" moments during our conversations, and I definitely think that there will be things in my life where I will use Lesia again."

    Simon Foskjær
    Photographer & Writer 

  • "I can highly recommend Lesia’s coaching. By introducing me to practical and simple tools, Lesia has given me ways to work with daily challenges in a more constructive way which has given me a new perspective, as an employee and as a manager."

    Maren Bjerre
    Head of Bid & Contract Management

  • "Lash is fantastic and very clever at helping me create structure. She has also given me good tools that help me prioritize my tasks – both with my job and with my study."

    Kirstine
    Student, Copenhagen Business School

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