About Me
“In humility, living life one act of kindness at a time”

Dina Sabry Fivaz
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Hello! I’m Dina Sabry Fivaz
Certified Multilingual Coach (EN, DE, FR, Arabic)
But please call me Dina :).
Born in Egypt to Egyptian parents, I have lived in multiple countries and was exposed to diverse cultures at a very young age, mainly thanks to my mom who was a diplomat. I now live in Switzerland and have done for 30 years.
I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a neighbour, a coach, a trainer, a writer, a poet, and a singer.
Many years ago, a hiring manager in an interview turned to me and said: “What a patchwork CV”. I smiled proudly ’till I realised that, in her world, patchwork is bad! But in mine, patchwork is great! It’s who I am: an insatiable mind with a rainbow of interests. She still hired me. 🙂
Today, this colourful patchwork path of mine allows me to connect and effectively serve clients from a variety of backgrounds, industries, and cultures. It makes me a better coach.
So how “patchworky” am I?
Let’s see… I have:
- 2 BAs – in Tourism & Hotel Management, and Business & Marketing,
- 2 MAs – a MBA and a MA in Media & Communication,
- and a zillion Diplomas in a variety of fields – Human resources, Human Rights, Coaching, Psychology, Leadership, Writing, Blogging, Parenting, etc..
Why? Because I love studying. It opens my world to new horizons & perspectives, which enriches my life and those I serve – including you, my clients.
I have worked in 4 different industries:
- Tourism & Hotel industry,
- Pharmaceutical,
- Intergovernmental – United Nations,
- Non-Governmental – NGOs.
Somehow my career moved from being a hotel professional, to Tour Operator agent in the travel industry, to Human Resources (HR) professional, to Human Rights consultant, back to HR, and now coaching.
During my 20+ years journey as a People Practices (HR) Manager in multinational organisations, I changed roles every 3-4 years, working in the areas of:
- Compensation & Performance Management,
- HR Operations,
- HR Analytics & Automation,
- Global Project & Change Management,
- Diversity & Inclusion,
- Training,
- Leadership & People Development,
- Employee Counselling & Mental Health,
- Employee Engagement, and finally
- Coaching.
Why? Because, if I can’t keep on learning and experiencing new worlds, I wither and die! OK, that’s an exaggeration :). But I was never interested in a typical “moving up-the-ladder” career. Instead, I chose to move laterally between disciplines and functions to satisfy my continuous thirst for learning and discovery.
Now my path wasn’t always smooth.
Despite being a high performer, I lost my job 4 times throughout my career, changed careers 4-5 times, and can relate to how difficult this can be. I also know that every time this happened, it became a unique opportunity to re-launch my career onto new and refreshing paths.
When I burned-out at the end of 2014, I realised I needed to make drastic changes in my life: carving out time for myself, my family, my writing, and God. So, I made a conscious choice to give voice to my personal needs and passions beyond work. I became a certified coach. I returned to my writing and poetry, and became a picture book author and blogger. I joined a choir and became a gospel choir singer and a voice-over amateur.
And I’m still learning – sometimes the hard way… :).
At your service
While I am a woman of many passions, most importantly, I am passionate about people. Having gone through a multitude of transitions and mused over existential questions, I am passionate and inspired to support you on your own learning journey, search for meaning, and life transitions, whatever these may be.
Transitions are but the chrysalis from which new life can form! When we choose to go through that uncomfortable, at times painful, space – that’s when we make the most meaningful shifts in our lives. And it’s a journey we are not meant to take alone.
Whatever you may be going through right now that has brought you to my page, one thing is certain: We are not meant to go through life’s summits and valleys on our own, but in the companionship of others. I would be honoured to be your companion and walk alongside you on your journey.
Pericles said: “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the [hearts and] lives of others.”
What I would like to leave behind as your coach is for you to know that you are accepted, loved and cared for deeply just the way you are; AND that you are on an exciting journey waiting to unfold under the warming sun of “love”, the nourishing earth of “hope”, and the refreshing rain of “challenge”.
I’d be honoured if I could be remembered as the windshield wipes on your car as you embark on that journey :).
My Approach
My coaching practice is called “Agape, Heart & Soul”, because these words best reflect my coaching approach & philosophy. AGAPE stands for the highest form of love. HEART & SOUL is my promise that our work together will centre around your whole person, be meaningful and have depth.
I love to work with people from all walks of life, because I believe that we are all inherently connected, through our mere humanity and existence.
I allow my intuition to guide me and place it at your service. If you are open to it, I like to create experiments together with you during a session that help enhance your level of awareness. This may involve body work or imaginative work.
I focus on awareness in my coaching because I believe that – with a heightened sense of awareness – change occurs, almost effortlessly.
I view coaching as a genuine relationship.
As your coach, I am as invested in our relationship as you are. We mutually influence and impact each other. As such, and if appropriate, I share with you my thoughts and feelings in reaction to what you share. This is not to direct your decision or give you advice. But rather, I offer it to you as an additional data point or viewpoint, in case it may be helpful in enhancing your level of awareness further.
These values and beliefs guide me in how I choose to coach, not what’s “trendy”. My work with my clients is centred around the whole person. While I am familiar with many models, tools and techniques, my focus at the end of the day is you, my client – body, mind and soul. For the real magic happens in that space in-between; as we meet, open ourselves up, and invite each other into our respective worlds.
I strive to connect with each one of my clients in a positive and meaningful way. This also means that I tailor my approach to my clients’ individual preferences, styles and needs.
I look forward to getting to know you.
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Wondering if coaching is the right path for you and have questions? Interested in coaching but not sure if we are the right match for each other? Get in touch with me to schedule a free 30 min. call. No strings attached. Just a conversation.
My Values & Beliefs
♥ My Christian faith is an important part of who I am and who I aspire to be. I don’t proselytise, my faith simply informs my core values, beliefs, and therefore coaching approach.
♥ I value relationships more than anything else. I love to connect with strangers, because we are only a stranger once!
♥ I believe that everything happens for a reason.
♥ I believe that we glide in and out of each other’s lives for a season, for a reason.
♥ I believe that we are not alone, but guided and supported by a higher Spirit (if we allow it).
♥ I believe that the human race shares a common life purpose: Love or Agape. And each one of us is invited through a different learning journey in life to get there. Mine is to “in humility, live life one act of kindness at a time”.
♥ I believe that all things come together for the good.
♥ I believe in the power of intuition and the power of grief/mourning – for they are the chrysalis from which new life can form.
My Experience
- 20+ years of professional experience across a wide spectrum of People Practices (Human Resources functions); with an emphasis on Coaching, People & Leadership development, Burnout & Mental health, Diversity & Inclusion
- Experienced working in the private sector (pharmaceutical, travel services), as well as in the IGO (United Nations) and NGO sectors
My Formal Education
- Coaching Certificate, ICE, University of Cambridge, UK
- Masters in Business Administration, IU, Geneva, CH
- Masters of Arts in Media & Communication, IU, Geneva, CH
Highlights of Continued Coaching Trainings
- Certified Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach
- Gestalt Coaching Diploma, with thought leader John Leary
- Non-Violent Communication (NVC) training courses by Peace Factory and Connecting2life
- Team Coaching trainings, taught under coaching guru David Clutterbuck and Team Coaching Studio
- Mental Health and Wellbeing training courses by ensa, Centre for Stress Management and Chris Johnstone
- Autism & Neurodivergence training courses by the National Autistic Society (UK) and GoldMind Neurodiversity
- Parenting training courses by HandinHand, Aletha Solter and Naomi Aldort
My Top 10 Gallup Strengths
1-Learner. 2-Connectedness. 3.Achiever. 4-Individualisation. 5-Input.
6-Empathy. 7-Developer. 8-Intellection. 9-Strategic. 10-Positivity.
Highlights
Years of experience
Coaching training hours
Coaching clients
Certifications & Memberships
Current & Former Employers
How Do I Get Started?
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