Maria Mateescu

Maria Mateescu is a transformational coach based in Seoul, South Korea. She draws on a decade of experience as a software engineer at global companies including Meta, Google, Amazon, and Reddit, as well as her academic foundation in Computer Science from the University of Oxford. After years in high-pressure tech environments, Maria shifted her focus from building systems to building people. As an ICF coach, she now helps professionals navigate career transitions, set boundaries, and develop authentic leadership styles that align with their values. What Maria Offers as a Coach: ✅ Clarity in Transition: Helps clients untangle the noise of career or life changes and make decisions aligned with their values. ✅ Boundaries & People-Pleasing Recovery: Supports professionals in setting healthy boundaries, overcoming guilt, and building sustainable success. ✅ Authentic Leadership Development: Guides engineers and other professionals stepping into leadership to lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence. ✅ Resilience in High-Pressure Environments: Brings tools and insights from her FAANG background to help clients stay grounded under pressure. ✅ A Safe, Nonjudgmental Space: Creates an environment where clients can be fully honest about doubts, fears, and ambitions while being supported and challenged.