About me

As my motto and invitation to you is “Dare to be you,” I want to walk the talk, so here are a few facts from my story. I hope to get to know yours soon!

Inga Knysh

About me

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 lived in Russia, the UK, and the Netherlands, and understand what it means to rebuild home, identity, and direction abroad.

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

Certified Coach

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), having completed over 200 hours of accredited training through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), a globally recognised coaching programme. 

200+ hours of training

Completed over 200 hours of accredited training through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), equipping me with proven coaching tools and frameworks – including values work, perspectives, and inner parts (saboteurs) – to support deep self-awareness, sustainable change, and personal leadership.

Trauma-informed coach

I create a safe, respectful space that recognises the impact of past experiences, working at your pace without pressure, and supporting awareness, choice, and emotional safety throughout the process.