Petra Hlavatá, M.Sc.

I guide my clients through the crossroads I know from my own experience. I don’t come with ready-made answers—I believe you already have the right ones within you. I simply help you find your way to them.

Petra Hlavatá

How can I help you?

  • Are you looking for a new direction in your career or life?
  • Do you want to improve your relationships and your understanding of yourself and others?
  • Do you need to better manage stress, time constraints, or challenging situations?

We all experience moments from time to time when we’re not sure how to move forward. As a certified coach, I can provide you with the support and tools you need to overcome life’s various challenges. Often, even a small step can bring you closer to the life you want to live!

I help clients develop their inner motivation and deepen their authentic communication. In my practice, I combine proven coaching techniques and draw inspiration from a family therapy approach focused on personal growth and the transformation of relationship patterns.

Who is this collaboration suitable for?

I enjoy working with people who are committed to change and have the courage to break out of their old habits—or who have simply found themselves in a situation of change and would like to navigate it thoughtfully and mindfully. I often work with women going through a life crisis, as well as with students and young managers who are seeking to establish priorities and find a sustainable path forward.

Professional Experience

  • Personal coaching experience (over 200 hours)
  • Pro bono coaching (Růžová mašinka 2021–2025; Coaching for Help – starting in 2025)
  • Mentoring Program at the University of Economics (starting in 2022)
  • Marketing with a focus on insights and brand growth at international corporations and domestic startups (Sara Lee, Tesco, MND; over 15 years)
  • Photographer and project manager (lived abroad with her family for 6 years)

Education and Training

  • University of Economics, Prague – International Business
  • Coach for personal and professional/athletic topics focused on performance (Results & Emotions certification under the auspices of the ICF; 2021)
  • Coach specializing in personal development (Mindtrix certification under the auspices of the EMCC and accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports; 2025)
  • Psychotherapist in training (Integrative Training in Family, Couples, and Individual Therapy at Vážka – Ostrov rodiny, certified by the Czech Association for Psychotherapy; since January 2026)
  • Crisis Intervention Course (Mindtrix; 2025)
  • Gestalt Self-Experience Training for the Helping Professions (IVGT; 2021–23)
  • Courses in Applied Improvisation (School of Improvisation; 2022–24)
  • Intensive Training Course in Vipassana Mindfulness and Insight Meditation (Bodhi Jeseníky; 2025)
  • A Week in the Dark (2020, 2021)
  • MSBR 8-week mindfulness course focused on stress reduction (Bemindful; 2018)
  • Fine Art School of Moscow – Study of Fine Art Photography

    References

    “Our conversations were very inspiring and helped me organize my thoughts and establish processes that guided me in shaping my career. If you’re unsure where to go next, feeling lost in your current job, and want to work on yourself, Petra is definitely the person who can help set you on your path.”
    — Aneta B., member of management

    “Coaching has really helped me grow! Both in terms of my professional responsibilities and in how I think about my plans (for my future life), how I bring my visions to life, and especially in how I make time for peace and relaxation. Thank you!”
    —Daniel D., college student

    “Coaching helped me pause, realize who I am and where I am right now, and figure out what to do next so I can move forward in life. Petra was a wonderful coach.”
    —Jindřiška M., social worker

     
     
     

     

    Links

    Website

    Form of cooperation

    • Online: anywhere (platforms to be agreed upon).
    • In person: Prague,
    • Language: Czech, English

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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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