Hi, I’m Charlotte.
I’m a breath and nervous system coach based in Lisbon, originally from Belgium.
Through private coaching, corporate workshops, retreats, and an online group program, I help ambitious professionals understand and train their physiology for better focus, steadier energy, deeper sleep, and a calmer mind.
I’m endlessly fascinated by the science of how we function— nervous system regulation, breathing physiology, sleep architecture, systems thinking— and I spend most of my time finding ways to make that knowledge practical and accessible for people with demanding lives.
Qualifications:
I blend 13 years in global advertising agencies and online-education startups (across Singapore, New York and London) with extensive training in breath science and somatic coaching. My corporate background means I understand first-hand the high-pressure environments my clients navigate—and how body-based tools can support sharper thinking, steadier resilience, and sustainable performance.
- Certified Oxygen Advantage Facilitator
- Breath Science Practitioner (with sleep- and respiratory scientist Martin McPhilimey)
- Certified Body-Oriented Coach (ICF accredited The Somatic School)
Systems thinker at heart
I’m a systems thinker at heart. I approach everything like an experiment: change an input, observe the output, adjust. That’s how I learned what works in my own body, and it’s how I coach.
- I ran a marathon with my mouth taped shut, breathing only through my nose.
- I sat in total darkness for 67 hours — no phone, no light, not even a notebook.
- I freedive on a single breath — not for depth, just to learn how my body operates under pressure.
I’m endlessly curious about what my body can do, and that curiosity is at the core of everything I do.
Once you start seeing your life through the lens of your nervous system, everything changes. The self-criticism quiets down. You gain an unparalleled sense of agency—over your energy, your stress, your state of mind. You stop asking “what’s wrong with me?” and start asking “what does my system need right now?”
That’s the shift I help people make.
I’m a systems thinker at heart. I approach everything like an experiment: change an input, observe the output, adjust. That’s how I learned what works in my own body, and it’s how I coach.
Most of us are unaware of the extraordinary capabilities within.
Who I work with
Ambitious, analytical professionals who’ve realised that the strategies that got them to where they are—the long hours, the mental grit, the pushing through—won’t take them where they want to go next.
They’re operating at a high level. But something isn’t working. Energy is unreliable. Sleep is poor. They’re reactive when they want to be calm. They can’t switch off, even when they have time. They’ve already tried everything cognitive—self-help books, productivity systems, maybe therapy or meditation apps. They want precision (“am I anxious or actually hyperaroused?”), not platitudes.
My clients include professionals at Google, L’Oréal, Mastercard, and fast-moving startups. Founders and creatives who want sustainable performance without the burnout.
What surprises most of them?
How quickly things shift when they stop overcomplicating. Just slowing the breath during the day improves their sleep. A simple awareness of chest tension changes how they approach a tough meeting. They become fascinated by themselves and their biology. (That part always makes me smile.)
What I offer
Private Coaching
Nervous System Potential
A personalised program of 5, 7, or 9 modules to expand mental and emotional capacity.
Sleep Systems
A 5-week live group program
Get to the root of poor sleep through breath, nervous system regulation, and daily habit design. Small cohort, personalised approach, real results.
4 May – 5 June, 2026
Retreats
6-day freediving + breathwork retreats
Upcoming dates:
15-20 June, 2026
20-25 November, 2026
Team Workshops
Science-backed, experiential workshops
Designed for fast-paced environments, these sessions help teams understand and work with their nervous systems for better decision-making, collaboration, and resilience.