Life coaching in Paris and online

My areas of focus:

  • Personal development

  • Adapting to change

  • Challenges of living abroad

  • Relational difficulties

  • Midlife dynamics

  • Self-confidence

  • Professional development

  • Values

  • Decision making

  • Dream work

  • Work-Life balance

  • Meaning and vital energy

  • Performance

  • Creativity

Five good reasons to hire a professional life coach now

  1. You have a dream

    You are about to roll up your sleeves and make your dream project a reality. What you are looking for is not to get in your own way. The questions are how to clarify your vision, activate your unique gifts and skills to be able to develop a viable strategy to realize your dream project.

  2. You are in transition

    Change has a million faces - a promotion you’ve received, a new job, a divorce, a relocation to a country, etc. What is at stake is the development of a new constructive attitude to be able to successfully transition into a new personal or professional situation or a new stage of your life.

  3. You are blocked by a recurrent obstacle

    You think that there’s a recurring blockage in your personal or professional life and you would like to remove it. Lack of confidence, relational difficulties, communication with others, stress management, productivity, etc.

  4. You have a decision to make

    A career, life or business decision. The objectives are to align the values that affect your decision, develop criteria for what would make a successful decision for you, break the process into steps and explore the options.

  5. You need support right now

    You’re going through a difficult period in your personal or professional life and you seek clarity and would like to recover the energy to be able to move on.

How life coaching works

  • The request for life coaching is formulated by the client

  • Life coaching is the subject of a personalized contract

  • Sessions take place face-to-face if you are in Paris or on Zoom if you’re based elsewhere in the world

  • The process involves a relationship of trust and confidentiality

  • The first (evaluation) session is free of charge

Face-to-face vs. online coaching

What is the fundamental difference between being coached face-to-face versus distantly?

The short answer is the client’s own personal preference. As for the science of it, various studies conducted to measure the effectiveness of live coaching delivered face-to-face and distantly, suggest that no significant differences were found.

This may mean that coaches and clients are able to create productive coaching relationships and outcomes regardless of the method of contact. You decide what works best for you.

Life coaching in person in Paris and online

Yury Li-Toroptsov

I am a visual artist and certified professional coach living and working in Paris, France. I have developed a very innovative technique of using images taken with smartphones as a tool for the development of people, teams and ideas. Engaged in a deep reflection on image and imagination, I operate on a cusp of applied arts, Jungian psychology and professional coaching combining creative expression and systemic Palo Alto approach to deliver results. I design tailor-made interventions for institutional clients and individuals.

Read my story here

Education

Now Jungian analyst-in-training, CG Jung Institute Zurich, Küsnacht, Switzerland

2024 Certificate of Fundamentals of Analytical Psychology, CG Jung Institute Zurich, Küsnacht, Switzerland

2021 Advanced certificate in Coaching, Leadership & Change, ESSEC Business School, Paris, France. Thesis: "Coaching by image, a tool for transforming managerial practices in the era of hybrid work".

2000 MS in Non-Profit Management, New School for Social Research, NY, USA

1997 Diploma in English Philology, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia

Professional organizations

I am a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC France) and abide by its code of ethics.

I am bound by professional secrecy.

My coaching practice benefits from regular supervision.

Languages spoken

English, French, Russian

Reginé

“I had the pleasure of experiencing an exceptional life coaching session with Yury while strolling through the picturesque streets of Paris. From the moment we began our express session, it was evident that he possessed a deep understanding of human behavior and a genuine passion for helping others. Yury’s ability to create a warm and supportive environment allowed me to open up comfortably. Throughout the walk, he skillfully guided me through insightful reflections, asking thought-provoking questions that led to meaningful discoveries about myself and my goals. I cannot recommend Yury enough for his exceptional guidance and expertise in creating a transformative and unforgettable coaching experience in the heart of Paris.”

Kaoru

“Yury is a very good listener and the feedback is eye-opening.”

Alessandro

“Yury is an emotionally intelligent person. After this express coaching session I felt much lighter. It did me a lot of good.”

David

“Yury helped me uncover actionable insights on topics I felt stuck on for some time. He is a fantastic listener, thinker and coach.”

Curtis

“Yury radiates kindness and thoughtfulness.”