From employee to leader.

From contractor to business owner.

Stepping Into Your Next Challenge

You just got promoted — congratulations! Now what?

You want to break free from traditional employment and build something on your own — but where do you start?

Whether you are leading a team for the first time or launching your own business, the challenge is the same:

You need to understand how a business works — and where you fit in.

Management is not just for managers. It is for anyone who wants to take control of their career, make an impact, and succeed on their own terms.

THE PROBLEM: You Were Not Taught How to Do This

In all your years in school, you were not taught how to run a business. You were only taught how to become a component of the machinery supporting someone else’s business. You were not taught what ways there were to earn money. You were taught there was only one way: become an employee. You were not taught how to manage your money, once you had it. And you were definitely not taught how to manage people.

THE CONSEQUENCE: You Do Not Believe You Can Do This

🔸 New managers struggle with leadership — You were great at your job, but leading a team is a whole new skill set.

🔸 Freelancers & solopreneurs feel lost — You are an expert in your field, but running a business is overwhelming.

🔸 Lack of structure, confidence, and clarity — You do not know what you do not know, and it is holding you back.

🔸 Time management & prioritization issues — Too much to do, not enough hours in the day.

🔸 No roadmap for success — You are figuring it out as you go, making mistakes that could be avoided.

You do not have to do this alone. I can help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

THE SOLUTION: Unlocking Your Full Potential

I equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to transition into leadership or establish a thriving solo business — without the guesswork, stress, or trial and error. I give you the exact steps of WHAT you need to do and WHY.

For Managers & Organizational Leaders

🔸 Developing a leadership mindset — Shift from an individual contributor to an effective leader

🔸 Aligning your team’s work with company goals — Connect daily tasks to the bigger picture

🔸 Prioritization & time management — Focus on what truly matters

🔸 Managing up, down, and across — Navigate corporate dynamics with confidence

🔸 Advocating for your team & their success — Become a strong, respected leader

🔸 Fostering continuous improvement & team growth — Drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term success

For Freelancers & One-Person Business (1PB) Owners

🔸 Transitioning from employee to business owner — Shift your mindset to success

🔸 Aligning your business with your personal goals — Build a business that supports your lifestyle, values, and long-term vision

🔸 Defining your offer & attracting clients — Stand out in a crowded market

🔸 Prioritization & time management — Balance client work, admin, and growth

🔸 Building a personal brand & network — Become known for your expertise

🔸 Creating a sustainable business — Avoid burnout, ensure long-term success

What I Bring to the Table

Purpose-Driven Alignment

You deserve to achieve not only your professional goals but also your personal ones. I ensure your work supports your life, not the other way around.

360-Degree View

Having been an employee, a manager, a freelancer, and now a business owner, I have a holistic perspective of the challenges you face. I connect the dots, allowing you to navigate complexity with ease.

Personalized, Actionable Advice

With a lifetime of problem-solving experience, I tailor my advice to fit your unique strengths, goals, and situations. I help you identify what is holding you back and create practical steps to move forward.

What Others Say About Me

“I've had the huge pleasure of having Irina as a guest for Freelance Thrive and Freelance Sucks podcasts, listening to her speech at the Freelance Unlocked conference, and having hundreds of conversations about how to set up efficient processes and systems to build successful freelance and solopreneur business. After each conversation, I've learned something extremely important that I missed before that helped me to organize my personal business journey, and still, when I have some blockers, I'm 100% sure that Irina has some tricks on how to overcome them! So yes, Irina, thank you so much for all the support that you gave and keep giving me, and you're definitely one of the key figures in the Freelance Revolution!”

Yurii Lazaruk — Community Manager & Community Development Consultant

“I had a great conversation with Irina about freelancing, how to start within the area, and what to do and what not to do. She shared a lot of pieces of advice on books, resources, events, etc. Irina was very positive and open. I really enjoyed the session!”

Andrii Panfilov — AI & IT Compliance Consultant

“Thanks for sharing so much of your wisdom with me! Irina was super nice and open to helping me start my freelancing business and helped me navigate all of my questions plus more in our session.”

Pier Martin — Data & Analytics Career Coach

“I truly appreciate Irina’s frankness in communications that help a lot in business and personal relationships.”

Alexander Dossev — Projects & Processes Manager