Portrait of Paulo, professional coach in Strasbourg, founder of P&A Coaching Project specialized in career transition

About Paulo

Supporting people through change

My name is Paulo, and I welcome you to P&A Coaching Project — a space to understand what has changed, make choices and navigate through transitions giving life to your projects.

Why projects?

Because everything worth building unfolds like a project. but you know real projects are rarely linear. They zigzag through mess and uncertainty, just like change and growth.

P&A Coaching Project, was born like that – out of life’s turns, shaped by shifts across disciplines, countries, and more than a few hard pivots. It exists because my journey has been anything but a straight road—and that’s exactly why I can walk beside you through yours.

How I Got Here: My Journey!

Let’s back off to the time of that question: what do you want to be when you grow up?

By then I was torn—part scientist, part listener. A love for nature and untangling complexity pulled me into the world of life sciences. A deep empathy for people whispered something else.

Science won—and for 17 years I immersed myself in research, unravelling big questions and decoding complex systems. the whisper came back.

I didn’t leap—I ricocheted.

I’ve lived through fog, the ache of identity loss, the search for direction without a map. Eventually I left science. I didn’t leap—I ricocheted.

My path wove through scientific administration (supporting PhDs developing their careers), solopreneurship (wearing every hat while building from scratch), and teaching movement (helping people of all bodies rediscover aliveness and pleasure in movement).

Through all this, I learned that careers and life are rarely clean. They stutter. They ask us to adapt— to let go of old scripts – go through loops and turns. And even after this time, I find myself with more questions than answers. Life being just life. And the discomfort? It’s a reminder that you’re moving.

Creative coaching workshop with colorful post-its on the floor, reflection and co-creation exercise

Outdoor yoga session in a Strasbourg park, movement and breathing for well-being

Photography: [Emilie Fux] (left)

Group of participants during a collective coaching workshop, teamwork and group dynamics

Paulo leading a coaching workshop and drawing a diagram on paper, professional support and creativity

Client presenting and explaining their coaching exercise while pointing at a sheet of work

A True Partner at the Edge of Change

Eventually I trained as a coach (ICF, Firework) —so I could be a true partner for people who find themselves at the hard edge of change. I started collaborations with organizations like Ciência Clara and Chaperone to support professionals in their next chapter.

I keep learning and trained in the French ‘bilan de compétences’ —a structured, government-recognized career and skills assessment process. Think of it as a comprehensive, guided reflection that goes much deeper than a CV. It helps you identify strengths, clarify motivations, and map out your next professional step—whether seeking change or feeling stuck.

All of this weaves into my coaching. Our conversations have structure, are grounded in strategy, and create traction—not just talk.

But I do not have the answer. Even now, I’m in ongoing conversation with doubt and discovery (how can I serve people better?) And that’s what keeps me grounded, humble, and fiercely committed to meeting you exactly where you are.

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What This Means for You

When you decide to work with me, you’re entering into a thought partnership grounded in clarity, structured reflection, and creative momentum.

My coaching isn’t just about setting goals; it’s about finding the honesty to name what you really want—and building it, one messy, meaningful step at a time.

You won’t get a script. You’ll get a partner who can hold space, shine a light on patterns, and help you create real traction—not just talk.

Portrait of Paulo smiling, career coach in Strasbourg specialized in change management and career transition

A Place for Your Next Chapter

At its heart, the P&A Coaching Project is a place to make sense of what’s next. Whether you’re questioning, blocked, or simply craving change— I help you make sense of the messy, beautiful systems of your own career and life – and navigate the in-between.

Together,

we slow things down. We dig deep. We plan boldly.

We get practical. We get honest. We move.