MY STORY
Hello,
I’d like to share how my own transformation journey has shaped my coaching approach. From an early age, I was captivated by philosophy, driven by a search for meaning through purposeful and authentic living. Thinkers like Nietzsche, Goethe, and the Stoics profoundly influenced my understanding of integrity and the pursuit of one’s true calling. These insights guided me through a challenging family environment and, later, a career that didn’t align with my deeper aspirations.
Eventually, I transitioned into management, leading various IT teams with vision and dedication for over seventeen years. While supporting my teammates in their professional growth, I frequently received feedback that my approach goes beyond business leadership. People encouraged me to pursue coaching, but I initially dismissed it, thinking I needed a more conventional career path. My perspective shifted after a transformative coaching experience revealed how I had been holding myself back from pursuing what truly mattered to me. This realization sparked a long-term commitment to personal development, leading me to earn two additional degrees and launch my own training company.
Today, I’m passionate about working with leaders and professionals in the IT industry. I help executives, senior specialists, and engineering teams move beyond limiting patterns, unlock their true potential, and achieve meaningful, sustainable progress.
People often describe my coaching style as philosophical, emphasizing seeing the bigger picture, following true callings, and building plans for the long term. With my Slavic temperament, my communication style is passionate, straightforward, and highly encouraging. I deliver honest, direct feedback—sometimes to the point of discomfort—but always with purpose and growth in mind.
If you’re ready to go beyond daily management and achieve deeper, more impactful results, I invite you to explore how we can work together. Let’s uncover the best version of yourself and your team.
Best regards,
Dmitri
PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER II
Embarking on a new chapter in my lifelong learning journey, aiming to become an Agile Transformation Coach.
With years of hands-on experience working with Scrum, earning my certifications was a transformative experience. It deepened my understanding of both the framework and the philosophy behind it. Scrum is often misunderstood as a rigid set of instructions, but in reality, it’s a flexible, adaptive framework that fosters empirical leadership and an Agile mindset.
This certification has reinforced my understanding of the importance of tailoring Scrum to each team’s unique context, enabling organizations to fully leverage the benefits of Agile mindset. I’m excited and inspired to continue exploring modern, evidence-based leadership approaches to drive meaningful organizational change.
07.2024
ICF EXECUTIVE COACH
Four months of this inspiring study flew by as one day, incredible classmates made it unforgettable and have shown great examples that everything is possible if you are honest with yourself, ready to change and dedicated to your goals.
Besides learning about the ICF approach to coaching and various creative methods, I have found answers to the most important professional questions - who am I and what is my personal coaching model?
I understood that I'm a teacher by my nature. My coaching style balances acceptance and support with a healthy dose of challenge. This helps my clients to see their blind spots and use natural strengths to overcome them. When coaching falls short of tools for doing a deeper exploration I rely on role-play to uncover hidden emotions and use them as a step forward.
06.2022
SUPERVISOR AND GROUP LEADER!
I would never think that I will study one subject for three years or 700+ hours. But here I’m, happy for mastering this magical craft and grateful for being part of hundreds of incredible stories.
Psychodrama is a genius experiential learning method that reveals the inner world from the first-person perspective and gives a voice to the most important roles in our life.
It was one of the greatest journeys so far and made me crave more - more clarity, freedom and happiness for myself and my coachees.
Thank you all who walked, taught and learned together with me.
My Final Thesis "Application of Roleplay in Executive Coaching" can be found here.
01.2023
MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION!
What an honor and a privilege to study in such a great school with such an amazing classmates!
Going back to school after ten years break was like a gift of a second youth. Exciting and mesmerizing period full of discoveries, fun new hobbies, and intense group works. The further time goes forward the better it all feels.
EBS is a truly inspiring place, full of bright and ambitious people striving for excellence. MBA studies taught me to see the global picture, understand the importance of working as a team and value diversity. After finishing my MBA I decided to continue as a Ph.D. but this is another story that I haven't finished yet.
06.2021
