Hola, I’m Paula.
When we receive the presence of who we are—where we are—without judgment, we uncover powerful insights about ourselves and the systems we are part of; we see challenges in new light, answers begin to take shape in unexpected ways.
As a leadership and career coach, I specialize in guiding professionals to embrace presence and authenticity to find new solutions to complex challenges. By integrating CliftonStrengths, somatic coaching, mindfulness, and systems thinking, I empower clients to find clear answers and approach them with confidence.
Born and raised in Colombia, I earned a Master's degree from Harvard University in 2007, and spent over a decade consulting for Fortune 500 companies and international development banks. Experiencing burn out, I began to wonder, is there a different way to work and life? I then began exploring mindfulness and somatic practices. My full focus is now on coaching and teaching yoga and being a mom. I live in Washington DC.
Coaching Expertise: Career, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Life Coaching, Managers, Personal and Professional Development, Somatic Coaching, Multicultural Workplaces, Mindfulness, Gallup CliftonStrengths,
Coaching Availability: Currently accepting new clients
Coaching Method: Coaching Packages, Individual (In-Person, Phone or Zoom), Keynote Speaker, Online Video Conference (e.g. Zoom), Seminars & Retreats, Workshops
Coaching Languages: English (USA), Español latinoamericano
Coaching with Paula was magical;
by the end of our sessions I understood how the pieces of the puzzle in my career and relationships came together.
-CLAUDIA, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Education
Masters in Public Policy, Harvard University
Double-major in Economics and Marketing, Suffolk University
SELECTED Certifications
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)- Level 1, International Coaching Federation
Mindfulness, Wellness & Somatic Coach, Mindfulness Coaching School
Mindfulness and Stress Resilience at Work, Berkeley University
Managing Team Conflict, LinkedIn
Workshop Facilitation, LinkedIn
Full list of certifications and coursework on my LinkedIn profile.
Additional Roles
Associate Coach, BetterUp
Co-lead, Capitol Hill ICF Coaching Coffee, Washington DC.
Restorative Yoga Instructor, Washington DC
Speaking and Team coaching Engagements
October-December 2024: CliftonStrengths Coaching and Workshop, #samsales Consulting
August-September 2024: CliftonStrengths Coaching and Workshop, Virtual, Jerónimo Martins
April 2024: Strengths and Callings. DC 40 + of Greater Washington.
October 2023: Your Strengths Are Calling Workshop. New Jersey Center for Women.
April 2023: Gender equality and the workplace, Panel Member, Colegio Nueva Granada.
March 2022: Feminism and the workplace, Panel Member, Colegio Nueva Granada.
March 2022: Feminism, bias, and empathy. Workshop. Universidad Tecnológica de Monterrey.
compassionate, insightful, and a deep listener. PAULA helped me work through issues that limited my outlook. I’m grateful to continue working with her.
I am better, stronger, happier for it.
-LARA, ENTREPRENEUR
