Inga Knysh, Certified Professional Coach
About me

Hi, I'm Inga

I'm a certified coach for expats and international professionals. I help people build confidence and a grounded sense of self as they grow their careers and relationships abroad. My approach is warm, intuitive and practical — I help you find your own answers, not hand you templates.

Here's my story in nine pieces — the experiences that shaped how I work.

Inga Knysh

My story in nine pieces

Coach, expat, former Communications Director, and visual artist — bringing structure, creativity, and intercultural understanding into my work.

Certified Coach

Trained by the globally recognised Co-Active institute, one of the programmes that helped shape the coaching profession.

Expat

I've relocated four times across Russia, the UK, and the Netherlands.

Corporate Background

Before coaching, I built my career from Copywriter to Communications Director, working with WPP, GroupM, ABBYY, Kantar, and startups.

Trauma-informed

I work with care, presence, and choice, supporting people without forcing solutions or pushing beyond what feels safe.

Intercultural Focus

I care deeply about helping people feel understood across languages, cultures, and different life experiences.

Love My Job

I changed careers at 33 to become a coach, and I still feel grateful that I found work that feels meaningful and fully mine.

Entrepreneur

I run two businesses — as a coach and as a visual artist — combining strategy, growth, and creativity.

Remote & Worldwide

I work online with clients based in different countries and time zones, making coaching accessible wherever you are.

Rotterdam-based

I now live in Rotterdam with my husband and our dog, Yumi, and continue building my work from here.

Credentials

CPCC — Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
CPCC — awarded by the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), one of the world's most recognised coach training programmes.
ACC — Associate Certified Coach, ICF
Associate Certified Coach
ACC — credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the global standard for professional coaching excellence.
Trauma-Informed Coach
Trauma-Informed Coach
Trained to create a safe, respectful space that recognises the impact of past experiences — working at your pace, without pressure.
Positive Intelligence — PQ Coach
Positive Intelligence (PQ)
Certified in the Positive Intelligence methodology — helping clients strengthen mental fitness and shift from self-sabotage to resilience.
200+ Hours Accredited Training
200+ Hours of Accredited Training
Completed over 200 hours of coach training through CTI, covering values work, perspectives, inner parts, and personal leadership.