About me
Thanks for stopping by! My name is Walter and I work as a solution-focused Work-Life Coach in Finland and globally online.
With over two decades of experience in various multicultural settings, I work as a solution-focused Work-Life Coach/Supervisor, locally in Finland and globally online. Certified with the Finnish coaching umbrella STOry (Suomen työnohjaajat ry), I coach and mentor teams and individuals, especially in the field of team-dynamics, efficiency and work-life balance. I facilitate positive change and development in diverse work environments.
I lean on an intuitive understanding of emotional intelligence and human dynamics, developed in numerous relational and multicultural leadership positions.
While ambitious and practical, I provide a supportive and empathetic coaching style that propels clients towards realizing their full potential.
Married for 19 years and a father to two teenagers and a 10-yr old, I live with both feet on the ground. I focus on a healthy lifestyle and thriving relationships.
My Background
My background and life experience is quite multi-cultural. I was born in Finland and have lived in Canada, Tanzania, Albania and Romania.
My wife and I have been married over 19 years and we have three children. As a father of two teenagers and a 10-year old, my pastime includes (but is not limited to 😅) trampoline-bouncing, driving around, outdoor adventures, souping up a moped and watching Netflix.
We lived and worked in Albania during 2012-2020. Living in a poorer country in Europe was interesting, eye-opening and enriched our lives with wonderful friends and experiences. I learned Albanian.
My worldview is based on a Christian and humanistic understanding: I believe in, and value human value and freedom, as well as our amazing ability to develop in self-understanding through critical thinking. Each of us have unique backgrounds, abilities and potential.
Now that I have told you a bit about me, I would love to hear back from you! Let’s connect!
My Working Life and Experience
I draw upon over twenty years of experience in relational and multicultural leadership, where I’ve cultivated a strong, instinctive grasp of emotional intelligence and human interaction.
I have worked with people my entire career: as a Youth worker, a Pastor, an Academic College Dean and a Professional Work-life Coach in Finland, Canada, Romania and Albania. It’s been a lot about helping people through teaching, supporting, mentoring, coaching and relationship building.
I was educated in Canada (BA), University of Wales (MTh) and Finland (Coaching certification). I am a continual learner and love to expand my knowledge constantly.
I’ve always been interested in leadership and been a part of leading many teams over the years. I get to speak to big audiences regularly, but my favorite thing is working with small teams and one-on-one!
In coaching, I utilise various interactive learning methods and lean on positive psychology.