Jana Kalenská, M.A.

I help people at a crossroads in their lives clarify their direction and make concrete decisions they can stand behind. I combine self-development coaching with my experience in education, the corporate world, and entrepreneurship.

How can I help you?

  • support for learning English or other languages and acquiring additional skills
  • Choosing a school, field of study, or major (when deciding after elementary school, high school, or college)
  • searching for a career path, personal calling, or a change in role
  • making decisions at a crossroads in life or career
  • Returning to work or starting a business or new project after maternity/parental leave
  • How to Navigate Parenting While Staying True to Yourself
  • Building self-confidence and dealing with inner insecurity
  • clarifying personal values, talents, and strengths
  • Achieving work-life balance, weight loss, a new lifestyle
  • Communicating with a teenager
  • When you don't know what's going on with you – menstruation – parenthood, perimenopause, menopause
  • mentoring in English

I help clients figure out what they really want—not what those around them want—and translate that insight into a concrete action plan.

Who is this collaboration suitable for?

  • people who are learning a foreign language or want to develop a specific skill
  • people who work or want to work in English
  • people who are facing a career change or a new role
  • people considering the transition from employment to self-employment, aspiring entrepreneurs
  • women returning from maternity leave or recovering from a major life change
  • women who have lost their way in life, for example after maternity leave or a breakup/divorce
  • people on parental leave
  • teenagers and students wondering what to do next, young people trying to find their path
  • parents who want to support their child in making an important decision
  • People who want to change their lives know they don’t want to keep going down the same old path, but they don’t know how to go about making that change
  • women in the new life stages of parenthood, perimenopause, and menopause
  • women who want to feel great about themselves and their bodies
  • sensitive and thoughtful people who want to make decisions consciously and in line with their values

Professional Experience

I started my own business and launched the project "Life in the World After Parental Leave," where I highlight opportunities for travel and language learning. I teach English privately to adults and teenagers, and I also work as an English teacher at SŠGS Nová Paka High School.

I worked with young people and volunteers through the Erasmus+ program at the nonprofit organization EDDA, and I served as an instructor and coach for the “Find Your Calling” course as part of the Children of the Future project . I have long been dedicated to supporting young people as they make decisions about their future; I am well aware of the pressures of the school system and the expectations of those around them, and I help them find their own path.

I have experience in both corporate settings and as a freelancer, which allows me to approach professional topics from multiple perspectives. I participate in Erasmus+ training programs and Workaway volunteer programs, which broaden my horizons in many areas. I also draw on my extensive experience from studying, working, traveling, and living abroad (e.g., the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Latin America).

I focus on topics related to health, nutrition, and well-being for women over 40; I regularly attend courses on these topics and draw on my own experiences as well.

Another advantage is the ability to communicate in English as well.

Education and Training

  • Coaching Course Focused on Self-Development, Mindtrix, Accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
  • Crisis Intervention, Ceteras, accredited by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
  • A 2-year training program to prepare children for a successful future, the "Children of the Future" project, accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
  • 2 follow-up courses: "Fundamentals and Practice in Language Coaching" and "The Path to Languages"
  • Training programs for working with young people as part of the Erasmus+ project
  • A lifelong passion for self-education in the areas of self-development and healthy living

    References

    “I came to Jana at a time when my relationship fell apart while I was on maternity leave. I was in a situation where I was grappling with several major life issues all at once. Due to being overwhelmed, stressed, and feeling out of sorts, I wasn’t able to make sense of the situation on my own. With Jana, I managed to do it. I always left the sessions feeling lighter. It was as if someone had shone a light on the path for me in the darkness. You have to walk the path yourself, but knowing you won’t “get lost” is a huge relief. Over the course of a few sessions, we got to the heart of my needs, desires, and direction. Jana’s guidance is completely non-coercive and the process feels natural, yet the changes over time are enormous. Thank you again, Jana.”
    — Ilona T., on maternity leave, economist

    “I worked with Jana during a retraining course, and she was my coach. I particularly appreciated her ability to listen and ask questions that got to the heart of the matter, helping me clarify my goals and discover new ones. It was clear that she was truly listening, remembering the context, and responding to what was happening in the here and now, rather than following a pre-prepared script. Thanks to this, her coaching had a real impact. I can wholeheartedly recommend working with her.”
    —Michal Pokorný, Police Officer, Operations Department, Pilsen Municipal Police

    “Jani, thank you so much for your consultations. They’ve helped our teenager feel more prepared for the next steps in his life… It’s important to us that he feels comfortable with himself so he can develop his talents and build new relationships with like-minded peers. We highly recommend your consultations 🙂”
    —Marcela Otradovská, mother of a teenager, owner of the Shantea tea house

     
     
     

     

    Form of cooperation

    • Online: anywhere (platforms to be agreed upon).
    • Personal: Vrchlabí and the surrounding area
    • Language: Czech, English

    Links:

    Website

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    Before the first session, it is necessary to review the informed consent form, which the client will sign. This document contains important information about the course of the SESSION (coaching and consultation), data protection, and the ethical principles governing our collaboration. Please read it in advance here: “informed consent.”

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