Happiness isn’t a state of being – it’s a state of doing.

I work with those brave enough to choose a different path – whether you lead teams, build your own business, or seek a life that doesn't require small parts of your soul as payment.

What is Happy Daruma?

Happy Daruma is a coaching and facilitation practice for those tired of postponing joy for some distant achievement.

Whether you're navigating leadership chaos, building something from scratch, or seeking meaningful change when everyone else seems content with mediocrity, I offer:

🎏 1-on-1 coaching that cuts through the noise
🌸 Retreats and offsites that actually transform, not just motivate
🎋 Programs that build lasting skills, not temporary inspiration

Like the Japanese Daruma doll, I help you stay focused on your goals—no matter what challenge you’re facing.

You see, a Daruma starts with blank eyes:

You draw one eye when setting a vision …

… and the second after you brought it to life.

The magic isn't in the endpoints but in the stubborn resilience between them – in refusing to stay down when life knocks you sideways. This isn't just cute philosophy; it's practical power.

With Happy Daruma, you're not just drawing in that second eye. Together, we'll cultivate your capacity to make brave moves, do meaningful work, and create positive impact—all while building the skill of happiness.

The Challenge We Face

We've been taught that happiness comes after success, not before it.

This backwards approach leads to a cycle where we constantly postpone our (and our team’s) well-being for some future achievement. The result?

67 %

of leaders feel unprepared for the challenges they face

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67 %

of leaders feel unprepared for the challenges they face

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67 %

of leaders feel unprepared for the challenges they face

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30 %

higher earnings for freelancers who work with a coach to grow their business skills

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30 %

higher earnings for freelancers who work with a coach to grow their business skills

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30 %

higher earnings for freelancers who work with a coach to grow their business skills

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94 %

of employees would stay longer at companies that invest in their career development

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94 %

of employees would stay longer at companies that invest in their career development

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94 %

of employees would stay longer at companies that invest in their career development

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21 %

greater profitability at organisations who foster communication, transparency, and durable skills

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21 %

greater profitability at organisations who foster communication, transparency, and durable skills

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21 %

greater profitability at organisations who foster communication, transparency, and durable skills

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Life moves quickly, and often ruthlessly. When happiness becomes your foundation rather than your finish line, you build success that actually lasts.

Yet we're so focused on avoiding failure that we never learn to bounce back stronger.

But what if you could turn those stumbles into stepping stones?

That's where Happy Daruma comes in. I won't offer pre-packaged solutions or motivational Band-Aids.

Instead, we'll build your capacity to face uncertainty without flinching and find fulfilment in the messy middle.

How I support you 👇

1-on-1 Coaching

Cut through the noise to find your true priorities

Navigate transitions with clarity and conviction

Develop resilience and feel prepared to meet your challenges

Move from self-doubt into decisive action

1-on-1 Coaching

Cut through the noise to find your true priorities

Navigate transitions with clarity and conviction

Develop resilience and feel prepared to meet your challenges

Move from self-doubt into decisive action

1-on-1 Coaching

Cut through the noise to find your true priorities

Navigate transitions with clarity and conviction

Develop resilience and feel prepared to meet your challenges

Move from self-doubt into decisive action

Transformative Experiences

Team offsites that build genuine connection and trust

Retreats that challenge conventions

Workshops to practice bravery and real vulnerability

Practice grounds for dealing with challenging situations

Transformative Experiences

Team offsites that build genuine connection and trust

Retreats that challenge conventions

Workshops to practice bravery and real vulnerability

Practice grounds for dealing with challenging situations

Transformative Experiences

Team offsites that build genuine connection and trust

Retreats that challenge conventions

Workshops to practice bravery and real vulnerability

Practice grounds for dealing with challenging situations

Skill-Building Programmes

Build leadership capabilities that make a real difference

Develop your business with practical, proven strategies

Master communication that bridges gaps and resolves conflicts

Learn to form authentic connections in your personal relationships

Skill-Building Programmes

Build leadership capabilities that make a real difference

Develop your business with practical, proven strategies

Master communication that bridges gaps and resolves conflicts

Learn to form authentic connections in your personal relationships

Skill-Building Programmes

Build leadership capabilities that make a real difference

Develop your business with practical, proven strategies

Master communication that bridges gaps and resolves conflicts

Learn to form authentic connections in your personal relationships

Your happiness
is waiting.

Ready to take the first step?

Let's talk!

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„I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.“

- Angela Davis

Happiness isn’t a state of being – it’s a state of doing.

Happiness isn’t a state of being – it’s a state of doing.