Paula A. Maside
Holistic wellness coach for high-achieving expats

You left for a reason. You are here for a reason.

Understand where you are, regulate your nervous system, reconnect with who you want to become, and turn small changes into who you are.

Does this sound like you?

A successful life abroad, and still something is missing

  • You're exhausted, but your mind won't stop.
  • You moved abroad for a good reason, and still don't feel completely at home.
  • The career is going well, the salary is high, and it still feels like a golden cage.
  • You know what's good for you, but the habits never stick.

I lived every one of these in more than 10 years abroad. For a long time, I kept my brain busy, so I didn't have to feel that I didn't know where I really belonged anymore. Today I know how to build a home wherever I am, and that's why I decided to help other expats build theirs.

How I work

How we'll work together

We work to understand not only what needs to change, but why change can be difficult, and how to make new habits a natural part of everyday life.

Paula reading a book about the brain
  1. Assess

    A full assessment of your wellbeing and where you are right now.

  2. Regulate

    A nervous system ready for change.

  3. Identity

    Who you want to become, before what you have to do.

  4. Habits

    Small, sustainable routines that fit your real life.

  5. Sustain

    The tools and confidence to keep it going after we finish.

"Change begins with a decision, grows through consistent action, and becomes lasting when you integrate it as part of your identity."Paula A. Maside

1:1 Coaching

Your life, your pace, your plan

You're used to making plans for your work, your team, your next move. This one is for you, and it isn't set in stone. We start by understanding where you are right now, your ideal vision of yourself and how you would like to feel. From there, the plan is completely personalised to your needs, and it moves with you.

  • Online, one-to-one
  • Completely personalised
  • Support between sessions
Paula in a coaching session with a client
6 weeks

Clarity

6 × 60-minute 1:1 sessions · CHF 1,800

A focused coaching journey to gain clarity, build empowering habits and create lasting momentum. For you if you want direction and a strong foundation for change.

  • A full assessment of your wellbeing and your priorities
  • Connect with your best possible self, and find the steps that take you there from who you are today
  • Identify the habits and patterns holding you back
  • Build sustainable routines aligned with your values
Book a discovery call to start
12 weeks

Transformation

12 × 60-minute 1:1 sessions · CHF 3,200 · or 2 × CHF 1,600

A deeper journey for those ready to create meaningful, sustainable change across health, wellbeing and everyday life, with more time for reflection, implementation and integration.

  • A full assessment of your wellbeing first, then nervous system readiness
  • Understand the deeper drivers behind your behaviours
  • Work on your identity and the beliefs that limit you
  • Reshape long-standing patterns and strengthen resilience
Book a discovery call to start

Included in both

  • Message me on WhatsApp or email any time during your program. I reply within 24 hours.
  • Your personalised workbook at the end of the program.
  • Not sure which one is for you? We find out together on the discovery call.
Paula walking up a mountain path above a sea of clouds
About me

Welcome, I'm Paula

If I had to choose one word for what moves me, it would be connecting: people with their purposes, people with others, with nature, and science with the wisdom of different cultures and ages.

I'm an exercise and sports scientist and a wellness coach for high-achieving expats. I've lived more than 10 years abroad, in London, Australia and Switzerland. Since my first coaching course in 2014, I've never stopped studying neuroscience.

I learned deeper things from my life abroad than from my coaching and wellness education, and I bring both into every session.

When I'm not working, you'll find me hiking, spending time in nature, reading, or enjoying brunch with the people I care about.

  • Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Science
  • Master's in Entrepreneurial Sports Management
  • ICC certified coach (International Coaching Community)
  • 10+ years in fitness and wellness
  • Luxury wellness industry
  • Expat since 2015: London, Australia, Switzerland
Books I love

From my bookshelf

Reading is one of my great loves. These are some of the books that shaped the way I work, for anyone who wants to go deeper.

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Calm and the body

  • Cover of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin SunimThe Things You Can See Only When You Slow DownHaemin Sunim
  • Cover of The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleThe Power of NowEckhart Tolle
  • Cover of Protocols by Dr Andrew HubermanProtocolsDr Andrew Huberman

The brain

  • Cover of The Source by Dr Tara SwartThe SourceDr Tara Swart
  • Cover of The 21st Century Brain by Dr Hannah CritchlowThe 21st Century BrainDr Hannah Critchlow
  • Cover of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr Joe DispenzaBreaking the Habit of Being YourselfDr Joe Dispenza

Habits and identity

  • Cover of Atomic Habits by James ClearAtomic HabitsJames Clear
  • Cover of The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggThe Power of HabitCharles Duhigg
  • Cover of Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabriele OettingenRethinking Positive ThinkingGabriele Oettingen

Purpose and belonging

  • Cover of Life, Reclaimed by Dr Pippa GrangeLife, ReclaimedDr Pippa Grange
  • Cover of The Let Them Theory by Mel RobbinsThe Let Them TheoryMel Robbins
  • Cover of Reinventarse (in Spanish) by Mario Alonso PuigReinventarse (in Spanish)Mario Alonso Puig
Questions

Good to know

Is coaching the same as therapy?

No. Coaching is non-clinical and focuses on the present and the future. If you're going through depression, severe anxiety, panic attacks or anything requiring clinical psychology, I'll recommend working with a clinical professional.

Where do the sessions take place?

Online, by video call, so you can join from anywhere in the world.

Which program is right for me?

We'll find that out together on the discovery call. It's a conversation to see if I'm the right option for you, and if you are the right option for me. You don't need to decide before.

How do I pay?

Securely by card through Stripe, in full or, for Transformation, in 2 instalments of CHF 1,600: one at the start and one before Session 7.

What if I need to reschedule?

You can reschedule or cancel a session at no charge with at least 24 hours' notice, through the Calendly link. Sessions cancelled or missed with less notice count as used.

In which language?

In English or in Spanish, as you prefer.

Paula A. Maside working on her laptop
For companies

Personal wellness workshops for teams

When your people feel well, they work well. In 90 minutes, each person learns science-based strategies to manage stress, recover their energy and build healthier habits that fit their working life.

  • 90 minutes
  • Interactive
  • Small teams
  • In English
  • Price on request

Grounded in science

Every part of the workshop is based on research in neuroscience, stress physiology and behaviour change. I'm an exercise and sports scientist and certified coach. While I learned the language and built my business, I also worked in housekeeping, as a waitress, cook and receptionist, and those jobs taught me the daily reality of the teams.

1

Calm

How to regulate the nervous system: a short science input, then practice people can use during the working day.

2

Check

Where am I right now? Each person works on their own wellbeing and chooses the ONE change with the biggest impact.

3

Commit

A plan that is sustainable for their lifestyle: build a new habit, or replace one they want to leave behind.

What changes for your team: more energy, empathy and a better mood, and better relationships with clients and colleagues. People focus more on solutions. And your company is seen as one that cares about the wellbeing of each person.

Contact

Let's talk

For you

Book a free discovery call to see if we're the right fit. It's an honest conversation, not a sales pitch.

Book a free discovery call

For your company