After more than 16 years in the financial industry, in Paris, London, and New York City, and a 'life happens' event, Mayda Poc left Investment Banking to become an international life and career coach, focusing on helping executives find more zen, fulfillment, and purpose in their lives and careers.
Today on The Think Courageously Podcast, Mayda shares her powerful story.\xa0
Mayda's journey to think courageously began when she was just a child. When her family moved from Syria to Paris, she experienced xenophobia firsthand. Despite the challenges she faced, Mayda learned to become a high adapter. This courage and resilience would serve her well in the years to come.
Mayda's courage was put to the test when she began working on Wall Street. Like many finance professionals, Mayda was living in a high-pressure world where the grit and grind were rewarded.\xa0
For two years, Mayda didn\u2019t feel well but she was working too hard to trust her intuition.\xa0
But her world changed in an instant when she collapsed on the streets of New York. Mayda was diagnosed with cancer, and she was forced to surrender to the situation.
During our conversation we talk about:
Mayda\u2019s powerful message is that yes, we will have obstacles. And, we\xa0 are always evolving on this journey called life.. Courage is found in showing up for yourself
\u201cCourage requires curiosity, humility, honesty and authenticity. Courage is operating from the Soul and co-creating the life we want from a place of genuine and mature desire.\u201d
As your typical overachiever, Mayda holds multiple certifications and accreditations: Life Coaching, Career and Corporate, as well as a Health coach.\xa0 A Certified Hypnotist, Mayda also uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming as well as Emotional Freedom Technique. She is a life and career coach for executives in high paced industries.
\xa0Mayda speaks 4 languages, having spent part of her childhood in Syria then in France.\xa0 She now resides in New York City with her hubby.
For more information about Mayda, visit:
https://www.maydapoccoaching.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maydapoc/
https://www.instagram.com/maydapoc/
https://www.facebook.com/maydapoccoaching/