You worked hard to build a career most people would be proud of. From the outside your life may look successful. Your career has progressed, people rely on you, and you are used to stepping up when something important needs to be done well.
You built that career by taking on responsibility and delivering under pressure. Those habits create opportunity, but they also make it easy to keep going long after the pace has stopped feeling healthy.
Over time the work begins to cost more energy than it gives back.
At some point, questions begin to appear.
Why am I this exhausted if everything is going well?
Why does this no longer feel sustainable?
How long can I keep going like this?
Most people don’t act on these questions immediately. They keep pushing through for a while longer.
If you recognize this, it may be time to talk.
We take a step back and look at what is really happening.
• What is draining your energy
• What you are continuing out of habit rather than choice
• What you are tolerating that no longer makes sense
• What would need to change for things to feel sustainable again
This is often easier to see clearly in conversation.
Most people begin with a Thinking Session. A focused 90-minute conversation to step back, understand what is happening, and decide what needs to change.
A focused conversation to step back and understand what is happening in your work and life when something no longer feels sustainable. Learn more about this session.
90 minutes
CHF 400
Preparation for an important professional conversation such as an interview, promotion discussion, or role transition. Learn more about this session.
90-120 minutes
CHF 550
Some people realize through these conversations that the questions go deeper and require more time. In those cases, we may decide to continue working together over a longer period. Explore Rethinking Success.
"Coaching with Maryla feels like a true partnership and I recommend it to anyone committed to unlocking their fullest potential. It is a game-changer for me." -- C.M. Zurich, Switzerland
"I wholeheartedly recommend Maryla to anyone seeking to reflect on their core values and learn practical tools to handle stress, make informed decisions, and lead their team with confidence during times of constant change." -- People and Product leader, Product Development, Roche
"I would highly recommend Maryla for anyone seeking advice or clarity on where their career could go. She has an exceptional ability to help you discover what is truly possible!" -- SJ, Applications Product Specialist, United Kingdom
Clients include professionals from global companies, startups, and government organizations. Read more client reflections.
If you recognize yourself in these reflections, a conversation may help.
I’m Maryla. Based in Basel and working internationally, I spent many years believing that success meant pushing harder and handling everything myself.
Eventually I realized that the habits that helped me succeed were also the ones exhausting me.
Today I work with professionals who recognize that same moment and want to rethink what comes next.
I coach in English, French, and Swedish.
If parts of this page felt familiar, a conversation may help. You do not need to know exactly what you need yet. Most people arrive with more questions than answers.