Hi, my name is Liezl :)

Welcome to my world of empowerment, creativity, inspiration, and personal growth! I’m delighted to have you here and to share my story, mission, and passions.

Stop Chasing. Start Cultivating.

About Me

I believe that when we hold a clear vision, stay true to who we are, and act with consistency, our dreams and desires move closer to becoming reality.

My core values of confidence, connection, and compassion, has shaped me into the person I am now. My life's journey and experiences gave me a lot of valuable lessons that brought me to where I am today.

Over the years, I discovered several things that I'm passionate about such as technology, creativity, and supporting others. At first glance, they might look like separate paths -- but for me, they're all connected by one mission:

to empower people to discover their authentic selves, overcome challenges, and build the confidence

to create a meaningful and fulfilling life.

My Story

I was born in a small town in the Philippines. I grew up in the countryside surrounded by beautiful nature.

I moved to Metro Manila to study for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering as a scholar. I also worked at the school’s publication as a writer/editor. I then studied Master of Science in Engineering (Computer Engineering).

I started working in the IT-Engineering industry in 2016. I like learning about the new trends and technologies that are contributing to our daily lives. I want to see businesses grow and help them operate from the IT perspective. I like to work on projects that have an impact on other people's lives. You can find more about my professional background on LinkedIn.

In 2020, I moved to the Netherlands for work, and that's when I learned and experienced the Dutch culture. This big move took a lot of courage, yet I'm happy because I got the chance to travel around Europe, and I truly enjoyed this part of my life. This transition exposed me to diverse cultures, opportunities, and challenges, further fueling my desire to empower individuals from all walks of life.

I started this website as a blog in 2021 to share my thoughts and insights with others. In 2022, I took a professional coaching training program to be trained as a life coach and support other people in taking action to improve themselves.

I always loved arts. I used to join poster making contests as a kid. When I was growing up, I switched my attention to academics so I mostly joined Math competitions in school. When I moved to the Netherlands, I had the urge to pick-up a paint brush and start painting. This started my desire to create arts again.

I like traveling whenever I have the chance. I'm spending more time doing creative activities and continuously developing myself. I love in-depth conversations with people because I learn so much from other people's experiences and perspectives.

I always say that everything that happened in my life is a beautiful journey to experience and I want to share it with others. I'm grateful for being here, inspiring and motivating others to become better. And I'm still learning!

What I Do

Tech and Innovation. I am a full time (lead) engineer at one of the biggest banks in the Netherlands. My team primarily provides an analytics platform and the latest AI technologies to enable our users develop innovative solutions within the bank. My expertise is mostly in the cloud infrastructure and I have a number of Microsoft Azure certifications.

Coaching & Mentoring. I help individuals and groups to grow in their careers, build confidence, and communicate effectively. Personally, coaching helped me tremendously to be the person I am now and I would love to support others experience the growth and transformation that coaching can bring for people who are willing to take action.

Arts. My creative works showcase our connection to life, nature, and spirituality. The way we see things often reflects on who we truly are inside. My paintings give meaning and guidance on how we want to live our lives.

Writing. I share my reflections and life experiences through blogs, hoping that others could learn something from me or get inspired to keep pushing through even when faced with turbulence. I mostly write about personal growth and development because this is something that I'm continuously doing for myself.

Workshops. I offer painting workshops so people can discover their creative side and produce paintings that they can proudly hang on their walls. I also organize group workshops for people who want to discover their vision and goals. I love to see people connect and create.

My Art

Whenever I paint animals, I feel more connected to life and nature. Each animal has a spiritual and cultural symbolism that could bring us to another realm of understanding our authentic selves. They serve us our guide to a luminous path towards our dreams and visions. I also see animals mirroring our human emotions, strengths, and weaknesses. Seeing this can give clarity on why we do things in a certain way and can also create harmony on our relationship with ourselves.

We’re often drawn to the animals that resonate with our own qualities. Sometimes we simply admire them and would love to embody their characteristics. They give inspiration or guidance on how we want to live our lives.

I paint using different techniques to explore my own artistic voice. My bright personality transcends to my paintings through my choice of vibrant colors. Painting gives me the freedom to go with the flow, enjoy the moment, and trust the process of creating things.

I hope my art serves as a reflection for people to see themselves as who they truly are, find true connection, and live life in a way that brings them joy and happiness.

Beyond the Work

Outside my projects, you'll often find me trying new creative hobbies like sewing, crocheting, or what others call grandma hobbies. And I'm proud of that. I also like reading books, especially when I'm sitting on the train when travelling.

I also love sipping a cup of tea. I have more than ten different flavours of loose leaf tea at home. During the winter season, it will be sipping a kettle of tea, or hot chocolate made of tablea from the Philippines.

I love to eat! I like trying new recipes from different cuisines. There's just joy in eating delicious foods. I think it's an achievement for me to have the luxury to go to any restaurant that I want to try.

I always make time to stay active through exercise and moving. I do strength training, running, pilates class and yoga. I also meditate to clear my mind.

People often see me as someone who has a big energy. I love to laugh. I like making jokes and I can easily find things funny.

And most of all, I love learning. I'm always up to something new.

Let's Connect

Whether you're here to read blogs, join a coaching program, discover my art, or simply share ideas, I'm glad that you've found your way here.

Let's start a conversation:

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Because at the end of the day, everything I do comes back to people, and to building confidence, connection, and compassion in the world that we share.