About Me
On the trading floor, it felt like I had everything my 18-year-old self had dreamed about. I was earning great money, had respect, held responsibilities, and even worked four days a week—a rare setup for a senior leader on the trading floor. I was grateful every day for what I’d achieved. I thrived on the cortisol and dopamine rush that came with the pace and pressure. And yet, as the years progressed, something shifted. I found myself feeling bored, disconnected from my purpose. My gratitude became tinged with fear—the fear of losing what I had built. Without noticing, I had started draining myself from the inside out, my focus consumed by an endless to-do list.
Have you ever felt that way? Have you noticed that items on your to-do list that once energised you have become just… tasks? That excitement you used to feel is replaced by a sense of obligation or even dread. You may have success on paper, but are you really thriving? Are you craving a sense of purpose, more joy, and a truly positive energy?
If so, you’re not alone, and I know what it feels like.
My Personality
I'm ENTP on Myers Briggs.
If you’ve come across the Myers Briggs personality profiling, you may know what type you’re classed as. I’m ENTP (Extraverted, iNtuitive, Thinking, Perceiving). What does this mean? It means “ENTP personalities possess remarkable insight into the attitudes of others, and their enthusiasm and energy can mobilise people to support their vision”
Focus
Over the last seven years, I’ve been on a journey to reconnect with purpose and transform my energy from that familiar, stress fuelled intensity to what I call “healthy intensity.” This state is a powerful overlap between purpose and presence—a place where you’re showing up fully, but with nothing to prove.
Now, as a trusted advisor, I work with senior leaders who want to make an impact in the world without burning themselves—or others—out. My approach is practical and transformational, blending the rigor of corporate experience with techniques for sustainable energy, resilience, and alignment. Together, we’ll release the patterns that are draining you and find the clarity, focus, and joy that make you feel fully alive.
Business Expertise and Education
I have the qualifications you’d expect: a professional coaching certification from Henley Business School, a business constellations certification from John Whittington, and several team coaching certifications, including from WBECS. But more important than any qualification is the experience you’ll have when we’re in conversation. My clients often tell me that our conversations spark something new in their thinking, that they start seeing fresh opportunities and feeling re-energized by hope and excitement.
My business expertise has been developed throughout a long career in leadership positions in Investment Banking and Management Consulting across Europe and the US, where I worked with diverse groups of individuals in intense environments. Having observed, experienced and supported individual development through periods of great change, turmoil and uncertainty, I was inspired to further understand not only what drives people to succeed but how to combine professional success and drive with personal coherence and wellbeing. Before training as an Executive Coach, I worked as a Managing Director and Head of Loan Sales at Nomura for the last 10 years, and for the previous 15 years, I was an Investment Banker with BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, and Dresdner in London, New York and Frankfurt and also a Strategic Management Consultant with Booz Allen & Hamilton in New York and London. I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School in NYC and Master in International Economic Relations from the State Finance Academy in Russia.
I am also a Trustee of the SmileTrain UK board, a charity which provides free cleft surgery and comprehensive care to children in need around the world. I am passionate about diversity in the workplace, and have been one of the early members of Women in Nomura Network.
Personal Information
I continue to work with my own coaches, uncovering blind spots that might be unconsciously draining my energy. This journey of self-discovery and growth is one I love, and it’s what allows me to bring the best of myself to every client I work with.
I love learning and developing so getting right qualifications and training is very important for me, as well understanding the neuroscience and psychological science research to support my work.
I obtained a Professional Certificate in Coaching at Henley Business School which is accredited with EMCC, ICF and ACF. I also gained a team coaching accreditation from Insightful Edge to facilitate team coaching using the Team Performance Accelerator model. I am supervised in my work by Damion Wonfor through his supervision groups at Catalyst 14. I am a member of Project Kairos Coaching program for Extraordinary Coaches with Rich Litvin.
I also hold a SDS Accreditation in Certificate in Third Wave CBT Level 1 (Foundation in Compassion Focussed Therapy).
Compassion Focused approach really resonated with me so I base my workshops and individual coaching practice on Compassion Focussed Approach by dealing with inner critique, accepting different versions of ourselves and developing courage to move towards our own fears.
Are we right for each other?
If you’re ready to bring purpose and positive energy back into your life, let’s connect. I’d love to help you rediscover the intensity that comes from a place of true balance and fulfilment
So, if you’re a high achiever who feels called to make a bigger impact—not from a place of obligation, but from a place of joy and expansion—let’s connect. We can only discover if we’re right for each other by talking. I guarantee you’ll walk away with renewed energy and at least one practical insight.
If you’re ready to explore what healthy intensity could look like in your life, I’d love to have a conversation with you, reach out at tatiana@adaptaa.co.uk.
Last year my family and I learnt to sail in the Atlantic…
I’ve been reflecting on my experience and feel that getting what you want in life is sometimes very akin to sailing. I needed to learn the skills of how to use all the equipment on the boat, to check the weather forecast and have the right team around me. Similar to a work situation having right skills and a team which collaborates and supports each other is essential…
Yet, even if you are prepared, with all the skills and a good team, you can be at sea heading into an unexpected storm. If you try to go against the wind, you are unlikely to reach your destination. I feel there is a real gift in learning to go with the flow. Have a vision of your destination in mind and the plan of how to get there. Be prepared to accept any changes the universe throws at you and adjust your plan.
Trust your inner wisdom, knowledge and abilities to get there. In my experience, it’s those who adapt to changes in the environment, have resilience to combine intuition with knowledge and actions, who will eventually reach their destination. It’s this that differentiates you from everyone else.
Do you have the vision of your destination, right skills to get there and inner wisdom to guide you through challenges life might throw at you?