Welcome!
My name is Paola Knecht.
I am an Author and Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Academy (ICA), specializing in leadership, personal transformation, and personal development. I am an Industrial Engineer by profession, a graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey, and hold an MBA from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Spanish Society of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy.
My Story
From an early age, I have been deeply passionate about reading, writing, and listening to human stories. I have always been curious about understanding why people think the way they do, what they believe in, which experiences have shaped them, and what makes each person unique. Over time, this curiosity became the foundation of my vocation and my work.
For more than 15 years in the corporate world, I have worked across multiple industries as an engineer and project manager, leading strategic initiatives in global, science-driven organizations within complex, multicultural environments. It was there that I learned one of the most important lessons of my professional and personal life:
everything is about people.
You can create the perfect strategy, the ideal plan, and develop the best technical and management skills. However, without engaged, motivated people who are connected to a meaningful purpose, any system eventually falls apart.
This realization completely transformed my approach. I shifted my focus from striving for perfect processes and structures to paying closer attention to people—their motivations, fears, frustrations, and the inner barriers that prevent them from achieving the results they desire. I came to understand that when individuals know themselves, lead themselves, and act in alignment with who they truly are, sustainable results naturally follow.
Today, as an author and coach, I support professionals, leaders, and individuals through meaningful change by helping them strengthen their mindset, develop conscious leadership, and create a personal and professional life aligned with their true essence. I help clients break limiting beliefs, gain clarity, make confident decisions, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
This is my mission: to help you reconnect with yourself, unlock your potential, and build a life of purpose, balance, and authentic success.
Dare to live the life you truly desire. 🌱