Job Coach and Founder Coach

Anastasia Derenko

„Courageous, Authentic, and Fulfilled at Work: Career coaching for empathetic young people navigating self-doubt, a loud inner critic, and experiences of loss.
I support people through times of change, helping them chart their own path with curiosity, honesty, and self-compassion.“

Coaching with me:

Hi, I’m Anastasia (Nastja) – I’m glad you’re here!

As a certified coach (DCV), I work with empathetic young adults who are seeking clarity and direction in their personal and professional lives. Together, we reconnect you with your inner compass—even when self-doubt, loss, or a harsh inner voice make that feel difficult.

Clients describe me as calm, warm, and deeply attentive. I bring curiosity and clarity to every conversation, helping you see new perspectives, quiet your inner critic, and invite more kindness toward yourself. My ability to hold space for tough emotions, my own lived experience with the loss of a loved one, and my sensitivity all shape my work as a coach.

I draw on a systemic and constructivist approach, supported by training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Inner Team, personality frameworks, and therapeutic writing methods.

Areas We Can Explore: Gaining clarity and direction, developing self-confidence and self-esteem, navigating change and loss, preventing burnout, working through fears around authority, moving from frustration to fulfillment, overcoming self-sabotage, building authentic communication skills, starting a business with confidence and calm.

Before starting my full-time coaching practice in 2023, I spent six years as a Marketing Team Lead, where I developed a love for team and organizational development alongside strategy and business management. Having gone through my own start-up journey (including securing a start-up grant) and supporting many clients through theirs, I’m especially passionate about entrepreneurship coaching.

Each coaching process is unique and inspiring, and I’d be honored to explore whatever themes you bring!

Languages:

German, English, Russian

Background:

I moved from Russia to Germany at age 10, growing up between cultures. After another big international move at 32, I deeply value cultural diversity in my own identity and see intercultural collaboration as a tremendous strength.
In 6 years as a Marketing Team Lead, I became deeply passionate about organizational growth, mentoring, and building open, psychologically safe workplaces. I hold both a BSc and MSc in Business Administration from Humboldt University of Berlin.
I’m DCV- and IOBC-certified and committed to continuous learning in areas like parts work (IFS, Inner Team, Positive Intelligence), therapeutic writing, and psychological counseling methods.
Intuitive archery has taught me the power of holistic practices: it helps us build focus, mindfulness, and presence, face our inner saboteurs, and release tension. I’ve founded two archery schools—one in Oranienburg (NaturBalance Bogenschießen) and one in the Caucasus region.
After the loss of a loved one, I learned a lot about grief—what supports healing and what doesn’t. This lived experience allows me to work compassionately with clients facing loss of any kind, illness, or other major life changes.
I also occasionally teach German conversation classes, focusing on overcoming self-criticism and reducing communication anxiety.

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Chances are high, there is someone among our coaches who really gets you. Someone who understand your hopes and aspirations but also the industry you come from or would like to set foot in. From identifying your purpose to implementing practical changes, drafting your CV or your Business Plan – we got you covered. Who should be your coach?