So who’s my authentic self behind my “what”? 🤗

Hi! My name is Marie-Christine—or MC for short. I was born over 30 years ago in Switzerland, where I grew up with my beloved family. Yes, I know I look younger than I am—thank you! 😄

I have an older brother, and my parents are Italian and French. This means I hold three passports: 🇨🇭🇮🇹🇫🇷. My family, including my closest friends, is part of my trusted circle, and they—along with my passions—are key pillars in my life.

My passions are broad and diverse, and I need all of them to harmonize my work-life balance and reach my fullest potential.

Music accompanies me in nearly everything I do. Some other sources of energy and joy for me include my loved ones, nature, running, hiking, swimming, horse riding, singing, dancing, writing, animals, traveling, enjoying me-time, being in silence, and more. What I pursue depends on how I feel and what I need at the moment.

Since I can remember, curiosity has been my driving force, and my instinct, intuition, and reflections guide me. I’ve always wanted to understand things—behaviors, patterns, and why life unfolds the way it does. I seek answers and solutions, not only at work but in my personal life too. That’s why I love doing research and listening deeply. When supporting someone, I ask detailed questions if I sense gaps in their story.

My brain works quickly, allowing me to see the bigger picture, create context, and connect the dots with clarity. I often have a flood of ideas and boundless energy. However, I’ve learned that this isn’t always helpful—I’ll never forget my mentor saying, “Wow, just listening to everything you’re doing makes me tired!” True enough, I’ve had to remind myself to slow down and embrace moments of doing nothing. Otherwise, I risk becoming stressed and exhausted.

I love surrounding myself with like-minded people, but I also need a lot of rest and me-time. On social media, I can be very active—or completely silent. When I create something, I need to be in the mood, and it has to feel meaningful. I’ve stopped forcing things, comparing myself, or putting unnecessary pressure on myself with thoughts like, “Oh, I have to do this.”

Responding to private messages is an ongoing challenge for me. Sometimes I reply super quickly; other times, I’m much slower. Honestly, I don’t enjoy being glued to my phone all the time, but I’m working on strategies to get better at this! 😇

Supporting, inspiring, motivating, and empowering people—and seeing them grow—fills me with purpose. I’m generous and give a lot, but I’ve also learned to be mindful of my energy and aware of who or what drains it. My energy channels are very open, and I sense a lot. When someone messes with me, I address it kindly—but I’m less easygoing than I used to be.

I’m not impressed by status or how “important” someone appears to be. If someone treats a cashier differently than they’d treat someone with a fancy car or villa, they lose my respect. I prefer to form my own impressions, which is why I try to avoid gossip and judgment. Of course, no one’s perfect—I’m guilty of this too. But when I catch myself, I reflect on what triggered me and try to understand the root cause.

I’m a fast thinker and spot connections quickly. I love scenario planning, making lists, and being organized and structured. But don’t rush me into decisions—I need time! My logical thinking sometimes seems illogical to others, even though we may arrive at the same conclusion. If I’m tired and can’t rest, I might get irritable. Not having a solution or being unable to follow my instincts makes me impatient.

I love deep conversations as much as being goofy and letting my inner child shine. When I’m in my flow and feel comfortable, I talk a lot! Many people think I’m extroverted, but I’m actually not. I like to observe first, then act. I don’t need to be in the spotlight but can embrace it joyfully if it aligns with my values and serves a meaningful purpose. If something isn’t aligned with my values, I won’t do it.

I don’t follow fashion trends; I wear what I like. Some days, I’m dressed elegantly; other days, it’s all about comfy jogging pants. Sometimes I wear makeup; sometimes, I don’t. It all depends on how I feel and the occasion. But one thing’s consistent: quality matters to me.

Yes, I’m a well-being practitioner and yoga teacher, and yet I enjoy wine and other non-yogi (sattvic) indulgences. I’m kind of vegan, with plenty of exceptions. Life isn’t black and white for me.

I often get questions about my eyelashes and hair. No, I don’t have fake lashes or extensions—they’re 100% real (I just love mascara!). And no, I haven’t had any beauty surgeries or colored my hair. It’s naturally copper-red and gets quite blonde if I spend too much time in the sun.

I’m a huge Walt Disney fan and love expressing my inner child while following my dreams. Oh, and I can be clumsy—so yes, I occasionally find random bruises!

Now, what about you? Who are you?

💌 Drop me a message if you’d like to share your authentic self or explore how we can work together or collaborate!