A blurb about me:
Holistic Life Coach, Facilitator and Workplace Wellbeing Consultant for people in tech.
My passion for wellness and coaching stems from my own struggles with chronic illness and my journey to finding ways to stress better.
With 5+ years experience in the tech industry, I know how hard it can be to adapt to fast changing environments (and KPIs) while trying to prioritise both your individual and team goals.
Today I partner with tech leaders to uncover the root cause of burnout in their organisations and teams with coach-centered workshops and facilitation.
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Burnout in the tech industry is a growing concern. 42.1% of tech workers surveyed by Yerba have a high risk of burnout, and 62% feel emotionally and physically drained. So, what causes burnout in tech? How do we get better at spotting burnout symptoms? How do we fix burnout at work?
When people are burnt out at work, there's often more to it than simply telling people to 'reduce stress and meditate'. We need to go deeper, and we need to ask WHY. Asking why and getting to its root is the difference between simply adding a band-aid to the problem and 'healing' it.
Routines are important because, as human beings, we are creatures of habit. Routines help to ease anxiety and reduce burnout. We thrive on structure and the sense of accomplishing daily tasks that we set out to do. A lack of structure can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression, making the need to get back to a routine all that more important.
YES! Studies show that yoga is a viable intervention for reducing inflammation across multiple chronic conditions. My own inflammatory markers have decreased significantly, and although I don’t think Yoga is the only reason for it, I know that it’s had a role to play.
When you choose to partner with a holistic wellness coach like me, you commit to investing time and energy into yourself. You choose yourself and decide to work toward your goals. You get to know yourself by uncovering the patterns and behaviours keeping you stuck. You create the life you want!
Testimonials from clients
“Lucia hosted a 1-hour workshop on the topic of boundary setting. Communication was fast, easy and smooth and working with her has been a great pleasure. I am looking to collaborate with her for other projects goingforward so I can highly recommend!”
- Natalie Kim, People Project Manager
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“The setting of the workshop was inviting, a safe space to share ideas and thoughts. I really liked how it brought up personal development as well as within the work place!”
“I think that the workshop provided proper tools on how to approach clients (also people in general) when it comes to setting boundaries. I also think that the workshop highlighted and worded my experiences in a way that I haven't been able to express myself before.”
- Team Testimonials of the Setting Boundaries Workshop
“Lucia joined us for a Monday morning session focusing on recognising and understanding your individual stress response. An hour filled with personal stories, useful facts and easy to do exercises to get you started with your mindful practices. A fantastic start to the week!”
- Molly Ränge, Process Designer and Facilitator
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“A very calm and useful workshop with easy tools to start with right away! Super!”
“I learned how the small amount of stress effects me during the work day, how I respond to stress (physical and psychological)”
- Testimonials of the Mindful Approach to Stress Workshop
“The sessions helped me gain more insights into myself and behaviour - I have developed better mindfulness throughout the day so I can recognise when stress is creeping up and manage it as it occurs.”
- R. May, Participant of Group Stress Coaching Program
“Before starting the program I was pushing myself too hard, and have since taken a step back. I enjoyed the tips Lucia shared of how to relate to and handle stress and having a space to talk about stress really helped.”
— S. Grennard, Participant of Group Stress Coaching Program
“I've gotten a TON of positive feedback from coworkers. In fact, we had a project manager's meeting right after the session and everyone was so happy and mellow it was comical. You've gotten rave reviews over here and you should know it!”
- Casey Bitzberger , Culture Club Organiser
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“I really loved how interactive it was. It was a great balance of informative and physical, but in a subtle and calm way. Really enjoyed it!”
- Testimonials of the Mindful Approach to Stress Workshop
She promised the sessions would be transformational and that's exactly how I found them to be - I had someone I could trust hold my hand as I gained more confidence and learnt to accept the uncertainty of life and befriend my fears. One of my goals was to finally launch my stationery business... and I've launched it!
I've found the whole experience profoundly insightful and I'll be forever grateful for Lucia's ability to hold space and be there for me unconditionally, without judgement or impatience.
I resonated with Lucia's approach a lot and I feel truly blessed to have had her as my partner and guide on my journey of self-discovery and empowerment. She's helped me see and work towards my vision of my best self, and I couldn't be more grateful for that.
- E. Tutunaru
I experienced many "mind explosions" surrounding myself and my potential while working with Lucia. I've gained the confidence in myself I feel I lacked for a long time. I realized that my illness has given me more than it's taken away, and I wouldn't have realized this without Lucia's guidance!
Through our work together I was able to find and stick to a routine and I’ve developed a better mindset. The highlight of this experience was the realization of my potential despite my illness, and realizing I had the power to change my mindset on how I view my illness.
- N. Marrero
Is this you?
Your performance anxiety holds you back from shining your light.💫
You work in a fast-paced environment and struggle to find balance.⚖️
Your strong desire to grow and develop gets in the way of your emotional and physical wellbeing.🚀
Meet Lucia
Alight with Healing, is a space I created from my own journey of navigating autoimmune disease while trying to show up for my life.
My diagnosis woke me up to the desire to live life on my terms - to stop being afraid of the what-if’s and go ahead, despite the fear! One of my core values is adventure which is what brings me to Europe, all the way from sunny South Africa.
I’ve lived in Sweden, Portugal and now Spain. 💫
Finding balance becomes a little easier when we know what holds us back from achieving it. We need to look a little deeper than simply downloading a meditation app - we must understand ourselves and why it's hard for us as individuals. That’s what we will explore in this article!