Hi, I am Dunja, your coaching partner.
Psychologist, Psychotherapist and ICF Professional Certified Coach
After over ten years in HR and psychotherapy, I’ve gained extensive experience conducting thousands of training hours, coaching, and therapy sessions. I’ve discovered that the most valuable insights come from our own ‘aha’ moments.
Having a supportive partner to bounce ideas off, question your thinking, and offer encouragement can make all the difference. Let’s team up to uncover those moments and shape your journey to success.
Who we are and what we do are so tigthtly connected
Herminia Ibarra
I decided to study psychology in my first year at the Faculty of Medicine. During our classes with patients I realized – I don’t want to only see these people through their anamnesis. I wanted to help them differently. To talk with them and understand their stories.
Two areas that interested me the most during my studies were Organisational Psychology and Psychotherapy. I decided to pursue both of them in parallel – I worked in HR, finished my education in REBT, became an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute in New York, and developed my therapeutic practice.
During my career journey, for almost 10 years I have been working in an international IT company, mostly in the role of HR Business Partner and L&D Specialist. Several years ago I decided to pursue my passion and became an external consultant, trainer, and, coach.
I was very pleased when in 2021 I became a member of an amazing coaching crew at Koučing centar.
My expertise is Leadership development- working with leaders starting from TL and first-time managers to experienced senior leaders. I strongly believe that skillful leaders, who work together as a team, are essential in building company cultures that thrive and are catalysts for growth and change in the organization.
I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.
Socrates
Coaching goes beyond skills and competencies; it’s about adopting a mindset.
This coaching mindset was the most important thing I learned and it:
allows you to be humble, leaving your ego aside
it’s rooted in curiosity, encouraging you to question your thoughts without taking them too seriously
it involves listening in a way that makes you open to being influenced by what you hear
encourage you to see people as capable, creative, and resourceful in resolving their challenges
helps you remain fully engaged and present in every conversation, whether as a parent, spouse, friend, colleague, or leader.
My coaching approach draws from several key elements:
I integrate the International Coach Federation (ICF) coaching competencies and adhere to their Code of Ethics.
My educational background in psychology informs my coaching practice.
I have received training in specific coaching modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Coaching, Constructivist Coaching, Solution-Focused Coaching, and Systemic Team Coaching.
Additionally, my psychotherapeutic education and experience encompass a blend of approaches including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Schema Therapy.
“I contacted Dunja based on a friend’s recommendation, who spoke highly of their cooperation in the field of coaching. During our initial meeting, her approach impressed me, as it significantly reduced my anxiety and gave me a sense of certainty that she was the right choice for me. What caught my attention was her comprehensive approach and the possibility to cover various topics, thanks to her many completed and ongoing educational courses. Within a few months of our work, I have made significant changes in my life. As this is only the beginning of our collaboration, I am confident that we will achieve important insights through our continued work together.”
– Nevena K., Talent Acquisition Consultant
An Associate Fellow of the Institute
Coach, Mentor and Trainer
Certified Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist