Coaching for women in tech navigating growth, pressure, and life transitions

I know what it's like to be the only woman in a room of engineers. The only manager on a leadership team. The only one with small kids at home.

I also know what changes when someone shows up for you — a mentor with the right framework at the right moment, a peer advocating for you, a coach helping you see the whole picture.

That support shaped my growth and my trajectory. I'm here to pay it forward.

I work with women in engineering, product, and leadership who are navigating career growth, transitions, and the moments when life and work shift at the same time — helping them make confident decisions, and design ways of working that actually fit the life they're creating.

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Former engineering leader · 15 years in tech · Mother of two

Many women I work with are navigating questions like:

How do I grow without burning out?
How do I ask for what I need?
How do I stay ambitious while building the life I want outside work?
How do I stop carrying everything alone?
How do I navigate growth when I'm balancing career, family, and expectations from all sides?

Why this matters

Apart from personal experience, there is also some data.

50%

of women in tech leave the industry by age 35, compared to 20% of men

37%

of women who leave cite non-inclusive culture as a key reason

77%

more likely to stay in tech after three years when women have mentors

When women in tech have access to role models, mentoring, and coaching — they stay, they grow, and they lead. Support changes everything.

Why I care about this work

My own journey showed me how much compound pressure intensifies for women in tech.

I moved countries and rebuilt my career in a new environment, growing into leadership while navigating a multicultural tech organization.

Later, while caring for a toddler, I was navigating the next stage of my career by joining a tier-1 tech company after a reorg reshuffled my team.

That experience showed me that transitions for women in tech are rarely just about work. They're about identity, timing, and building a path that fits the life you're creating.

The support I received from people in the industry made a real difference. That's what I want to create for others.

What makes my approach different

My work is shaped by:

15 years inside tech organizations
Experience leading teams and navigating complex environments
Systems thinking about how pressure affects decisions
Understanding how identity transitions affect performance

This is coaching for women who think in systems — and want support that matches that.

How I support women in tech through growth and change

Through mentoring

I'm a mentor on Femme Palette, helping women navigate leadership growth, transitions, and career decisions with someone who understands the environment.

Through coaching

I coach women in engineering, product, and leadership through career growth, transitions, and the moments when life and work shift at the same time.

Through community

I used to organise the Tech Gals meetup in Amsterdam — a space for women in tech to exchange stories, share knowledge, and build networks.

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What women in tech who worked with me say

Navigating relocation and job transition

"I had a chance to work with Daria in a quite difficult period of my life. My main request was about adjusting to the new job in the new country and further career development… Feeling happy and proud of myself is the best result."

— Hanna Klimchuk, Senior Software Engineer

Gaining clarity and confidence in the next career step

"Working with Daria was incredibly comfortable… I clarified what I want to strive for at work and gained a deeper understanding of my values."

— Ekaterina Kalinina, Head of Product

You don't have to navigate this alone

Whether you're looking for coaching, mentoring, or simply a community of women in tech — let's connect.

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