Elevating Professional Development, Nurturing Fulfillment

Embark on a unique journey with Hikes of Life, a professional development boutique dedicated to enhancing professional fulfillment and nurturing growth for those navigating professional terrains abroad. Our tailored approach reflects an understanding of the nuanced challenges inherent in this distinctive adventure, providing a sensitivity that mirrors the intricacies of an unfolding hike. We assist clients in identifying and strengthening the skills necessary to navigate these challenges, ensuring sustainable change in the long term.

Drawing inspiration from the subtle yet impactful trail waymarkers, our programs are designed to keep you on course in your professional development. Similar to a challenging hike, our transformative process demands dedication and courage to confront new challenges and crossroads. It requires a profound awareness of our approach and a clear vision of our destination, relying on focus and continuous progress, step by step. Much like the wayfinders that keep us on track, we aim to guide you, ensuring clarity on your journey's direction and awareness of the necessary steps to reach your professional peaks.

Companies and individuals come to us for growth in a wide variety of topics

  • Self awareness, communication, decision-making, and strategic thinking are some of the common topics in this area

  • Effective communication is crucial for executive presence, both in 1-1 interactions and public speaking

  • Helping leaders understand and regulate their emotions and those of their team members

  • Preventing burn out, improving work life balance and the use of energy

  • Identify areas for improvement, set and achieve professional goals.

  • Clarity about the next steps in your professional journey. Promotions, lateral or geographical moves.

  • Fulfillment and engagement can be optimized when people are more clear on what truly matters to them and working in that direction

Meet Carolina

Prior to fully immersing herself in professional development, Carolina dedicated almost two decades to diverse corporate roles, spanning sales, logistics, procurement, HR and project management across Latin America, Asia, and Europe. This rich experience offered her not only a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics, but also a humility and flexibility that guides her interactions.

Carolina is originally from Brazil, but has been curious and passionate about the world since a very early age, which culminated with her studying international relations as a bachelor in the University of Sao Paulo. Carolina also holds an Insead MBA and is a certified Professional Coach from Integral Coaching Canada. 

  • "Don´t you know yet? It is your light that lights the world"

    - Rumi

    We don´t offer off-the-shelf solutions, every single one of our professional development programs, sessions, and practices are especially tailored to the topic that really matters to the client now.

  • “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”

    - Albert Einstein

    Especially for individuals residing in a new country, adaptability and open-mindedness are essential. At Hikes of Life, we are dedicated to supporting the development of these crucial skills, ensuring our clients thrive in new landscapes.

  • "A walk in the nature walks the soul back home"

    - Mary Davis

    Abundant research consistently demonstrates the positive impact that exposure to nature and engaging in physical activities can have on mental health. Nature becomes a guiding companion in our personal and professional growth processes.

  • "There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy"

    - Friedrich Nietzsche

    Using the Integral Coaching Canada method, we bring all of what makes us human to our professional development programs.

  • "Comfort is the worst addiction"

    - Marcus Aurelius

    Transformation requires hard work. Even though the first step is to actually acknowledge it and then it also requires moving out of our comfort zone and actual hard work. The degree of evolution will depend directly on the level of the clients engagement with the process.

  • "Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."

    - George Bernard Shaw

    We support people looking for an enlarged awarenes of their own complexity and developing the muscles needed to grow in the direction tha really matters to them.