About Me

Growth begins when we give ourselves the space to see differently.

I believe meaningful change does not come from becoming someone else. It begins when we understand ourselves more deeply, reconnect with our strengths and give ourselves permission to move towards what truly matters.

Denisa Ticusan, ICF Professional Certified Coach
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Denisa Ticusan, ICF Professional Certified Coach

My journey into coaching

My interest in personal development began early. As a teenager, I attended a youth coaching workshop and was fascinated by the way a meaningful conversation, and sometimes one powerful question, could help a person see themselves and their possibilities differently.

That first experience stayed with me. It led me to study psychology and deepen my understanding of human behaviour, motivation and the ways in which our beliefs shape the choices we make.

My professional path then took me into international relations and the European institutions. For nearly eight years, I have worked in complex, multicultural and demanding environments where change, responsibility and high expectations are part of everyday life.

Along the way, I saw how professional success can coexist with uncertainty. How capable people can still question themselves. How easy it is to become focused on meeting expectations while losing touch with what gives us energy, meaning and direction.

Coaching brought the different parts of my journey together: my background in psychology, my experience in international environments and my belief in people’s capacity to grow. It became a way for me to create the kind of space in which people can slow down, think honestly and discover the answers that are right for them.

Why I coach

I coach because I know how powerful it can be to feel truly heard without being judged, rushed or told what to do.

We often already carry more wisdom and possibility within us than we realise. Yet when we are overwhelmed, uncertain or caught between different expectations, it can be difficult to access them on our own.

My role is not to give you a ready-made version of your life. It is to help you look beyond familiar patterns, recognise what may be holding you back and reconnect with the confidence and motivation to choose your own way forward.

What you can expect from me

A calm and confidential space

A relationship built on trust, respect and confidentiality, where you can speak openly and explore what really matters.

Thoughtful challenge

Support that is warm, but not superficial. I will invite you to look beyond the first answer, question assumptions and consider perspectives you may not yet have explored.

Genuine partnership

I do not position myself as the expert on your life. We work as partners, with your values, experience and choices at the centre of the process.

Insight that leads to action

Awareness is important, but transformation becomes real when it changes how you move forward. We connect your insights to practical, meaningful steps.

Professional background

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
  • Diploma in Professional Coaching, Coach Masters Academy
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
  • Master’s degree in International Relations, specialising in International Conflict and Security
  • Nearly eight years of professional experience within the European Commission
  • Extensive experience in international, multicultural and high-responsibility environments
  • Coaching available in English and Romanian

The values behind my work

Authenticity

Real growth begins with honesty, with ourselves, about what we need, what no longer fits and what we are ready to choose.

Courage

Courage is not the absence of uncertainty. It is the willingness to move forward while uncertainty is still present.

Possibility

I believe that new possibilities appear when we loosen the grip of old assumptions and allow ourselves to imagine a different way.

Responsibility

Coaching is a space of empowerment. You remain the author of your choices and take ownership of the steps that bring your intentions to life.

Your story is still being written.

If you are ready to explore what the next chapter could look like, I would be glad to meet you.