Hey, I'm Mateja.
Many of my friends know me as a kick-ass corporate lawyer, but you are meeting me at a different point in life. Yes, for 14 years, I have been a corporate lawyer and compliance officer with a successful international career. I have worked at all levels of the hierarchy – from entry levels to functional cluster heads, supporting 12 different markets and organisations across the EU. In the Corpo world – I have seen it all. And then I left.
My perfectionism, overthinking, hidden people-pleasing, and constant need for approval and validation were significant assets in my corporate career and made me a perfect fit. But when I finally took control away from these traits, the corporate world and I no longer aligned. What happened? I changed.
My transformation
For seven years now, I have been digging into the depth of my conscious and subconscious self, bringing to light everything ready to be healed. Although this work is ongoing (is it ever truly done?), everything I thought I was, I am not anymore.
I am amazed at what life can be. I don’t need to go anywhere to find my peace because it is always there within me. I don’t need anyone’s validation because I know my worth, and nothing external defines me anymore. I can set my boundaries easily and be at peace with anything happening around me, or to me.
The path to this is challenging, and change is uncomfortable. I faced my traumas, my pain and miseries, my fears and resentments, and all the situations I dug deep. But the reward was worth it all.
Now, I want this for you, too: to find your love for yourself, to be able to put yourself first without guilt or remorse, to be confident no matter the situation, and to be free.
My teachers
No, I wasn’t alone on this path. It would be impossible to do anything without all the teachers who came onto my path, always at the right time and with the purpose.
My teachers in business coaching and NLP training taught me the fundamentals of emotions and psychology, and the importance of asking the right questions.
My spiritual teachers, who are with me all the way, taught me about consciousness, life, the beauty of creation, and all the depths and heights I thought were available only to Zen masters.
My teachers in the Compassionate Inquiry® programme who, led by dr. Gabor Mate, taught me the power of compassion, and the healing potential of “simple” mirroring and safe holding.
And all the people who came into my life and forced me to look inside me, face my fears and break through all the blocks I had avoided for years – they are my biggest teachers. All the knowledge is just theory until it’s put into practice.
My gratitude goes to all of them. My knowledge and experience will now serve you.
My mission
But that’s not all, I want to change the world, too. Not alone, though.
Humankind is in the process of fundamental change, and all old systems are falling apart, including the typical male and female roles. While women will heal through empowerment, men will heal through vulnerability. The old patriarchy hasn’t done a service to anyone.
I am here to support that change in any way that I can. While individual self-work is of the essence, a wider, systemic change is also necessary to create a better society for everyone.
I started that work as a UN Woman UK delegate at 68. Commission on the Status of Women, and will continue within projects and charities. That law degree will not be wasted…
My every day
When I’m not exploring my subconscious or working to save the world, I’m taking long walks, stretching in pigeon pose, painting mandalas, trying my hand at graphic design, eating dark chocolate, or reading a book in a cosy coffee shop. These are all inseparable parts of my spiritual awakening and essential to my peace and joy.
Do you share any interest with me? Let’s chat!
