I'm shifting people's mind-sets.
I create a fair work environment with respect to uniqueness, people's needs and diverse talents.
I create a fair work environment with respect to uniqueness, people's needs and diverse talents.
My Story
In 1999, I stood on a stage and spoke to people abroad for the first time. Diligence, relentless interest and patience have shaped me into a seasoned expert and trainer in DEI for individuals, teams and organizations.
My journey to what I do today began at the age of sixteen. I left my small town during summer holiday in London as an au-pair. The Eastern European girl and many other similar stereotypes didn't seem normal to me. But at the same time, I was discovering my own prejudices against multicultural London, which fascinated me. Returning home was another culture shock for me. I realised that we need to spread awareness that diversity can enrich us immensely if we step out of our comfort zone and the power of stereotypes and prejudices.
My journey to what I do today began at the age of sixteen. I left my small town during summer holiday in London as an au-pair. The Eastern European girl and many other similar stereotypes didn't seem normal to me. But at the same time, I was discovering my own prejudices against multicultural London, which fascinated me. Returning home was another culture shock for me. I realised that we need to spread awareness that diversity can enrich us immensely if we step out of our comfort zone and the power of stereotypes and prejudices.
My carrier started at the Council of Europe as a human rights trainer. I volunteered for a number of NGOs and at the age of twenty-three, in 2001, I founded OPIM, which I am active till today. I graduated from the social and cultural anthropology at the University of Durham (UK).
TRAINING & CONSULTING
- Designing the roadmap to psychological safety where people belong and authentic.
- Facilitating and walking through a culture change in the organisation.
- Shifting the mindset from unconscious biases and exclusion to conscious inclusion.
HOSTING EVENTS & MODERATING
- Taking care of the program flow as a main event host or a panel discussion moderator. Juicing up your event with my energy and passion for interactions in the room.
COACHING
- Being your guid or your wall in your transformation, personal growth to get you out of the old habits and patterns, disclose your potential and take your courage.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
- Sharing my DEI expertiese and NGO leadership experience on the stage at the panel discussion, key note or in-house inspirational talk.
My professional timeline
Trainer in Human Rights at Council of Europe
from 2000
from 2000
Trainer and consultant in human rights education for young people and managers of youth organizations.
Freelance Enterpreneur
from 2001
from 2001
Trainer, Consultant, Coach
Diversity | Equity | Inclusion | Human Rights | Leadership Programs and academies.
Diversity | Equity | Inclusion | Human Rights | Leadership Programs and academies.
Founder of OPIM, project director
2001 - 2015
2001 - 2015
People management, organisation and product development, PR, media and partnerships. Strategists and DEI project designer.
2006 Publication Compass: a manual for human rights education | expert cooperation and guarantor.
2006 Publication Compass: a manual for human rights education | expert cooperation and guarantor.
Senior Training Manager and HR at Lagardere Services, Aelia Travel Retail
2010 - 2012
2010 - 2012
Designing training strategy, HR processes, coaching, ISO 9001
International Master Trainer at SKODA Auto
2012 - 2014
2012 - 2014
Designing long term training programs and delivering at the key markets.
CEO at OPIM
2015 - current
2015 - current
Leading the organisational growth, liasioning with stakeholders, partnership.
Educational & Consulting division lead.
Educational & Consulting division lead.
Co-founder and Board Advisory at D&I Shapers
2021 - current
2021 - current
Leading member platform connecting organizations around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Employer's Human Rights Ten Commandments
2024 - current
2024 - current
Initiative in cooperation with the Government Office, OPIM and Česká spořitelna - initiator and guarantor.
Certifications
from 1999
from 1999
Coach Specific Training | 2009-2010
Google Design Thinking | 2020
Master Trainer Diversity & Inclusion by Living Institute Denmark | 2019
Human Rights Education by the Council of Europe | 2006-2008
Applied Psychology by Amos Institute | 2007
International DEI and soft skills tranings | 1999 - 2006
Google Design Thinking | 2020
Master Trainer Diversity & Inclusion by Living Institute Denmark | 2019
Human Rights Education by the Council of Europe | 2006-2008
Applied Psychology by Amos Institute | 2007
International DEI and soft skills tranings | 1999 - 2006
I recognise the values of the SDGs and ESG in my work.
