what i TELL about myself…

As entrepreneur, career- and business strategist I help you to find and to do the work you love, to live the life you deserve.

After a 20+ year successful career in various leadership positions in corporate banking, I have discovered my passion.

Today I am helping mid- and senior level professionals and starting entrepreneurs to find their passion, to feel empowered, confident and energetic in their day-to-day work, be it a growing corporate career, a leadership position or an entrepreneurial journey.

Born and raised in Hungary, I’ve lived all my adult life in various countries away from home and consider myself a European.

Now I live in beautiful Switzerland, surrounded by mountains and overlooking the lake of Zürich.

I feel blessed to be able to work from wherever I want; be it in my home-office, travelling or visiting my family, while my clients are all over the world.

Certification in Strategies from Wharton University, Master of Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management in Leadership, Master of Science Degree in Economics, Certificate of Executive Leadership, Business Coach and Certified Workshop Facilitator.

Fluent in German and in English, I also speak some French and Dutch, and have started Italian and Russian... (well, Russian was a long time ago)

I am a strong believer of lifelong learning, always curious and have a very wide range of interests. I am passionate about books, have a multi-language library of several thousand books, not mentioning the Kindle collection.

I love travelling the world, visited over 50 countries and I literally take a picture of everything that I find beautiful, funny or surprising.

I enjoy good food and wine from various corners of the world, and enjoy trying new recipes myself as well. (hmmm… shall I start a cooking blog, too?)

…and what others say about me

“Eva is great! She has a conversation with you and asks some detailed questions. This is how she gets to know you better. Out of this, she gave me some very helpful insights into my job applications and helped me optimise my strategy as well as my approach to people. I more than recommend her.”
(Theo S., Zürich, Switzerland)

“Eva is a direct but empathetic coach, she provides significant guidance on expanding your network, increasing your appeal to potential employers whilst also building my confidence. “
(Emma A., Zürich, Switzerland)

“I can’t be thankful enough for the the coaching! I am planning to set up my business and you were there to help me out with inspiring ideas and how to envision all what I’m evaluating even bigger and further. You were there to encourage me, to eliminate my uncertainties and to confirm, what I am planning is very valuable, it can be a beautiful business, but all I need to do is take action. You have an excellent knowledge and understanding of start-ups and how to nurture ideas to make them happen and how to transform your business with these ideas to branch. I'm sure that your other clients are super happy having you onboard. You have a lot to offer and it is a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for helping me watch my dreams come to life!”
(Melitta H., Vienna, Austria)

“Eva understood immediately how I needed to overhaul my CV and cover letter for a particular job that I was applying for. She is professional and positive - a real pleasure to work with. I am proud of the CV and cover letter that Eva guided me to create, and excited by the possibilities that lie ahead!”  (Kate K., Zürich, Switzerland)

“I would highly recommend Eva. I heard some bad coaching stories before and I was a bit afraid to find someone who can actually help me. I am so glad that I found someone who could meet my expectations. “ (Alexandra K., Zürich, Switzerland)

“Frau Bottai ist ein intelligenter und warmherziger Coach, wer mich gekonnt, mit stillen, sicheren Händen, durch das Labyrinth der Selbsterkundung geführt und mir bei der Entwicklung von einer neuen professionellen Zukunftsvision, fachkundig und ermutigend, mit Rat und Tat zu Seite stand. Ich empfehle Sie für jeden Alpha-Mensch oder Führungskraft, der ein tiefgreifendes Wechsel in seinem beruflichen Laufbahn herbeiführen wünscht, oder sich in einer Karrierekrise befindet und bei der Bewältigung dieser, eine diskrete, solide Hilfe braucht und deshalb einen Berater auf Augenhöhe sucht! Merci vielmals, Éva!
(Peter V., Berlin, Deutschland)

It was a pleasure to meet and work with Eva. We got to the point in no time regarding my questions. Besides her clear examples and inspiring personality, she helped me to take my career into my own hands and clarify my goals. Her ideas and advice also gave me an impelling force to continue on this way. She's a truly inspiring person. Thank you for the opportunity, Eva! (Diana P., Hoofdorp, The Netherlands)

“Thanks to Eva help and advices, I managed to get my dream job at the European Space Agency. She pointed the important points of my studies and personal experience in a way to fit perfectly this job. I really recommend her for anyone who wants to reach their dreams." (Antoine G., Rouen, France)

“She is very inspiring, the coaching was effective and gave me new perspective on my business. I am full of new ideas and motivation. Thank you!”
(Nikoletta S., Vienna, Austria)

“Die Zusammenarbeit mit Eva war sehr wertvoll. Mit ihrer Unterstützung konnte ich meine unterschiedlichen Ideen in Struktur bringen und dadurch meine zukünftigen Kunden und das Produkt identifizieren. Ihre Fragen haben mich zum weiterdenken bewogen. Mit ihrer Anweisung ist es möglich geworden das passende Geschäftsmodell zu finden. Ich freue mich sehr endlich den Weg zu gehen, den ich mir schon lange gewünscht habe.”
(Ildiko L., München, Deutschland)