Single-Session Consultation
Transform your thinking with a guided coaching walk through iconic Paris. Gain clarity, release stress, and spark new insights in motion. Ideal for expats, creatives & professionals at a crossroads.
“When you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” Rumi
Single-Session Consultation
Single session consultation is a focused, solution-oriented coaching appointment to address a specific issue or challenge in just one session. Unlike ongoing coaching engagements, which may span months, single session coaching aims for quick insights and tangible progress within a short period, making it ideal for clients seeking rapid clarity or decision-making on a particular matter. It can be held either on Zoom or in an in-person coaching walk in Paris.
A coaching walk: to get things moving
Need clarity? Take it outside.
Got something on your mind? Love strolling through Paris? Why not combine both with an express coaching walk—a one-hour session with a certified coach as you explore the city on foot.
Walking isn’t just good for the body—it’s fuel for the mind. It clears the fog, opens up space, and invites fresh thinking.
What is express coaching?
It’s a focused, one-time session designed to tackle a specific issue or decision. No long-term commitment. No lectures. Just active listening, sharp questions, and surprising insights—all while moving through one of Paris’s most charming neighborhoods.
Whether you’re facing a challenge, a choice, or just feel stuck, this walk might be all it takes to shift your perspective.
As Rousseau once said: “My body must be in motion to move my mind.”
Ready to walk into clarity?
How it works
You reserve your 1-hour single session coaching consultation via appointments.
You have a choice between a Zoom session and an in-person coaching walk in Paris
I confirm the date, time and the location of the walk by a follow up e-mail.
Fee: 150€ payable via all major credit cards at booking
If you have questions, feel free to get in touch before booking
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All coaching appointments either via videoconference or in person MUST be cancelled or modified with a 24-hour notice. Appointments cancelled or changed in less than 24 hours are due and will be charged in full.
In case of a no-show, the appointment is considered as accomplished and the fee is due in full. No refunds.
For coaching walks, if the weather isn’t cooperating (rain, wind, snow, etc), you have a choice to reschedule the walk or have a 1-hour Zoom session instead. No refunds.
My Coaching Methodology
Systemic Palo Alto Coaching approach is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, particularly for individuals navigating complex relational dynamics or organizational challenges.
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Individuals are regarded as parts of larger systems, such as teams or organizations. The focus is on understanding the dynamic interactions within systems and how these interactions contribute to the issue at hand.
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The Palo Alto approach places significant emphasis on communication patterns. Coach works with a client to identify and change unproductive communication habits.
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This approach is practical and solution-focused. Coach helps a client experiment with new behaviors and perspectives to break unhelpful patterns.
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The approach views challenges as part of normal human experiences within complex systems. The emphasis is on understanding and shifting these dynamics.
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The coach and client work together as partners in the coaching process. The coach acts as a facilitator, helping the client explore different perspectives and discover solutions that fit their unique context.
Yury Li-Toroptsov
Certified Professional Coach | Artist | Jungian analyst-in-training
I am a certified and EMCC-accredited professional coach living and working in France for 20+ years, offering innovative, tailor-made coaching interventions for both institutional clients and individuals around the world.
My clients: multicultural, ambitious, creative, and often navigating multiple worlds come to coaching not just to solve problems, but to reconnect with their authentic selves and create meaningful impact. Many are expats, leaders, or professionals who dare to be different yet sometimes feel the strain of disconnection from their core identity.
I hold an Advanced Certificate in Coaching, Leadership & Change from ESSEC Business School, one of France’s leading institutions. I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients from CAC 40 companies and global luxury brands to small local businesses supporting their leadership, innovation, and talent development.
In parallel, I am a professional visual artist. Creativity and imagination are central to my work not as decoration, but as essential drivers of transformation. My coaching practice is grounded in a unique synthesis of systemic thinking (Palo Alto approach), Jungian psychology, and the applied arts. This allows me to address complexity with depth and subtlety, helping individuals and teams unlock insight, shift perspective, and spark change.
My training
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 an accredited member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC Global) at Practitioner level. I abide by its code of ethics.
I am bound by professional secrecy.
My coaching practice benefits from regular supervision.
Languages spoken
English, French, Russian
Testimonials
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.”
David
“Given that you’re reading this review and are considering doing it… think no further. Do it. I’ve done a lot of inner work / therapy / coaching, and yet Yury helped me uncover actionable insights on topics I felt stuck on for some time. Yury is a fantastic listener, thinker, and coach. I felt comfortable with him from the get go, and the walk was a very pleasant route which added to the experience.”
Jesse
“I’ve always been a bit skeptical about the life coach thing, but Yury is the real deal. The walk was beautiful, and somehow in one hour discussed more than I ever thought possible with a stranger. Afterwards, I sat in a park for about an hour contemplating life in the most positive way. If you’re even slightly considering this, do it.”
Curtis