MINDFUL CONNECTING
Who am I?
One day someone asked me “Who are you?” and instinctively I replied, “I am a lawyer”. I was surprised by my own answer, because it felt so incomplete. ​I then realised I am not my job title, I am so much more.
I am a woman, a friend, an accredited coach, a lawyer, a mentor, a survivor, a tantra practitioner, a painter, a dancer, a daughter, a sister, a free spirit…
I am light and I am darkness ...
I am all and none!
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For over 14 years, I was deeply immersed into the legal field, working and studying all over the world, from London to Paris, New York, Brussels…I qualified as an attorney-at-law in New York and worked for top tier world renowned law firms and for the European Union.
At one point I felt I was living a mix between the movies Suits and Sex and the City. From looking at fines of millions of euros, to mega mergers worth billions of euros, to investigating the financial industries and contributing to the well-functioning of the economy in Europe, to traveling the world…
That was an incredible journey of growth and self-discovery. But during this journey, working long hours, giving my all to the “grind”, I reached a very low point in my life and I realised that I am more than just my career.
There was still a part of me that had to be explored, expressed and nourished. It was time for a change, it was time to look at my life as a whole and really understand my journey and what shaped me to become the individual that I am today.
Growing up I experienced significant trauma, and that became my perceived “normal”. So I adapted, and learned to be “strong”. At the age of 20 I left my home country to study abroad, with nothing but a suitcase and a few hundred euros to my name, and with absolute determination to succeed. Since then, I lived, studied and worked in 4 different countries and I achieved everything I set my mind to.
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My hard work, resilience and determination paid off, and on some level even my protection mechanisms helped. I channelled my strength into creative force, I chose my path, and I created a new life for myself and I made it to the “top of the legal world”.
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And once I reached my destination, it hit me: I had no balance in life and I was paying with my health…My mind was telling me to keep going “you did it for so long, it works” …but my body took charge and forced me to stop…
And so, I had to be brutally honest with myself, take responsibility for my actions instead of blaming external factors. I reassessed my priorities in life and (re)build a more sustainable lifestyle!
And here I am today, working as a holistic life coach, helping others change their lives and build a sustainable lifestyle that works for them.
For a very long time I had this idea that I had to be a strong independent woman, expected to constantly be productive, hold a job, create a family, and
be all soft and feminine all at the same time...
I disconnected from myself and denied my own vulnerability. It took me years to understand that vulnerability in itself is strength.
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I was out of balance...
I was committed to break myself open, to allow myself to heal and grow!
About Mindful Connecting
As I started to grow, people started gravitating towards me for support, and I decided to share myself with the world, beyond my close community. That is why I started Mindful Connecting.
This project was born from a desire to serve and support anyone in need, and also to listen to the calling of my soul to be of service to humanity and help raise the vibration of the planet.
My Philosophy
My mission is to support people that want to grow, to open their hearts to their full potential and create a fulfilling life.
I want to help people connect with their authentic selves through presence and compassion. To gradually work through ingrained patterns and re-discover the essence hidden behind social conditioning and protection mechanisms. I want to empower people to embrace change and create a new story for themselves.
Mindful Connecting was born from the idea that we are all connected one way or another, and if we are to grow it can only be done through connecting with ourselves and with those that surround us.
When you start to grow and heal, life becomes art ...
Why Mindful?
Being mindful means being fully present in the moment, with compassion and without judgment. At the beginning, mindfulness requires intentional action where we repeteadly bring our focus to the present moment. Until one day mindfulness becomes a way of life.
In the era of technology, we forgot how to really connect!
Why Connecting?
Connecting to self means digging deep within ourselves with awareness and learning to listen to our body, learning to distinguish between the chatter of our mind and the desires of our soul.
Connecting with others helps us gain more awareness of our triggers, we can learn about our needs, our boundaries and use this as a catalyst to growth.
Connecting to nature helps us connect to the source, ground ourselves and make us realise that we are part of something bigger. We are part of an ecosystem and we each play a role on this Earth.
My method
We are all unique individuals, and I don’t believe there is "a one size fits all" when it comes to growth. That is why I take a holistic and personalised approach, within a 6 step framework I designed myself.
I use a combination of tools and techniques I learned over the years, that I have tried and tested myself.
I trained as a mental health informed coach and a tantra facilitator, so I combine western teachings on coaching and mental health, with eastern spirituality like tantra and meditation, and also art healing.
Together we can decide what suits you best!
Accreditation & Training
I bring a blend of diverse expertise and accredited training to my coaching practice, ensuring a holistic and professional approach to supporting my clients:
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EMCC Accreditation – Accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), a globally recognised standard of coaching excellence and professionalism.
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Coaching Diploma in Mental Health & Well-Being – Achieved from Kingstown College, Ireland. This specialised training enhanced my skills necessary to support clients in navigating challenges such as burnout, stress, and mental resilience.
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200-Hour Tantra Teacher Training – Completed at Samma Karuna, Thailand. This immersive program provided deep insights into mindfulness, energy work, embodiment, and transformative practices, enhancing my ability to guide clients in reconnecting with their inner selves.
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Buddhist Meditation Training with Tergar International – Completed a meditation course with Tergar International, with following the teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, deepening my expertise in mindfulness and contemplative practices to help clients cultivate inner peace and focus.
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Silent Retreat & Meditation with Lama Rinchen Palmo – Participated in a Buddhist silent retreat led by Lama Rinchen Palmo at Samye Ling Beaumont, an experience that strengthened my connection to mindfulness, introspection, and spiritual growth.
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These trainings and accreditations ensure that my coaching integrates evidence-based practices with a compassionate and mindful approach, tailored to support each client’s journey toward transformation.
Your task?
I can offer support, guidance and tools.
This is your journey, so be ready to do the hard work!
Testimonials
Florina is resourceful, skilful and very professional. She is kindhearted and always tries to understand what someone needs. She has a peaceful, loving and grounding presence. She creates a safe space for people to be seen, heard, to feel safe and vulnerable. She holds space for people to look inside, to trust and empower themselves to create a better life.
She is that and so much more!
Anita, Spain/Thailand
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