{"id":16,"date":"2022-06-10T15:44:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T15:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kadence.pixel-show.com\/cleaning-services\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-07-28T17:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:14:09","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inessantoscoaching.com\/pt\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"page-hero\">\n  <div class=\"wrap page-hero-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">About me<\/div>\n      <h1>Hi, I&#8217;m In\u00eas Santos \u2014 and here&#8217;s a little bit <em class=\"acc\">about my story.<\/em><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"lead\">If you&#8217;re here, there&#8217;s a good chance you&#8217;re tired of feeling anxious, stuck, or constantly doubting yourself. I know that feeling well.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/inessantoscoaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC03492-e1784029713883.jpg\" alt=\"In\u00eas Santos, anxiety and mindset coach\" title=\"About Me\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"isc-section\">\n  <div class=\"wrap story-grid\">\n    <div class=\"story\">\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">My story<\/div>\n      <h2 style=\"margin-bottom:28px\">On the outside, I looked functional. On the inside, I felt overwhelmed.<\/h2>\n      <p>Since I was a little girl, I&#8217;ve struggled with anxiety and a deep lack of self-confidence. I was so shy that I could barely walk with my head held high. Over time, anxiety became more than just shyness \u2014 it shaped how I saw myself and the world around me.<\/p>\n      <p>In 2017, I was diagnosed with depression. I felt at my very lowest, struggling to find happiness in everyday life. I wasn&#8217;t able to turn off my anxiety attacks and started punishing myself for it. I doubted everything I did and depended heavily on the validation of others.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"pull-quote\">What changed my life was not a single breakthrough moment \u2014 it was support, structure, and consistent work.<\/div>\n      <p>With the professional help of a coach and a therapist, I slowly began to understand the root of my anxiety and the patterns keeping me stuck. More importantly, I learned how to take small, realistic steps forward. That experience shaped the way I coach today.<\/p>\n      <p>In the summer of 2020, I discovered coaching. What first started as a personal tool for my own growth quickly became a calling. I completed my certification at the Jay Shetty Certification School in 2021 and have since focused on anxiety and mindset coaching. My approach combines emotional depth with structure \u2014 because insight alone isn&#8217;t enough. Sustainable change requires clarity, action, and accountability.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-photos\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inessantoscoaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/stacked_stones-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Stacked stones, symbolizing balance and steady progress\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/5;object-fit:cover\" title=\"About Me\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"isc-section method-band\">\n  <div class=\"wrap ph-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">My coaching philosophy<\/div>\n      <p class=\"big-quote\">You are not broken. You don&#8217;t need fixing. You may simply need support, perspective, and a structured way forward.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:20px;color:var(--isc-mid);max-width:520px\">I see my clients as whole, capable, and resourceful. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling lighter \u2014 but also clearer about what to do next.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ph-card\">\n      <h3 style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">In our sessions, you can expect:<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"checks\">\n        <li>A calm and non-judgmental space<\/li>\n        <li>Honest reflection and thoughtful questions<\/li>\n        <li>Clear next steps after every session<\/li>\n        <li>Encouragement without pressure<\/li>\n        <li>Accountability that feels supportive, not overwhelming<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"isc-section\">\n  <div class=\"wrap bg-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">Background<\/div>\n      <h2>An international path, <em class=\"acc\">a structured approach<\/em><\/h2>\n      <p style=\"color:var(--isc-mid);margin-top:16px;max-width:520px\">Having lived and studied in different countries (Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands) exposed me to different cultures and perspectives \u2014 and shaped the structured way I approach coaching.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"timeline\">\n      <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"year\">2014<\/div><div><h3>International Baccalaureate<\/h3><p>Scandinavian School of Brussels, Belgium<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"year\">2017<\/div><div><h3>Degree in Foreign Languages Applied to Business Relationships<\/h3><p>Portuguese Catholic University, Lisbon<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tl-item\"><div class=\"year\">2021<\/div><div><h3>Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach<\/h3><p>Jay Shetty Certification School \u2014 focused on anxiety and mindset coaching since<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"isc-section\" style=\"background:var(--isc-cream)\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">A little more about me<\/div>\n    <h2>Outside of coaching, you&#8217;ll probably find me\u2026<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"fun-cards\">\n      <div class=\"fun-card\"><div class=\"emoji\">\u26bd<\/div><p>Playing football or at the gym<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fun-card\"><div class=\"emoji\">\ud83c\udfa4<\/div><p>Singing in the shower<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fun-card\"><div class=\"emoji\">\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/div><p>Going on long walks<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fun-card\"><div class=\"emoji\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/div><p>In 2022 I completed my first Caminho de Santiago \u2014 my most meaningful self-discovery experience<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section style=\"padding:104px 32px;background:var(--isc-white)\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"final-cta\">\n      <h2>If my story resonates with you, <em class=\"acc\" style=\"color:var(--isc-rose)\">let&#8217;s talk.<\/em><\/h2>\n      <p>If you&#8217;re tired of letting fear and anxiety get in the way of your goals \u2014 you&#8217;re not alone, and you don&#8217;t have to figure it out by yourself.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"\/pt\/#contact\">Book a free discovery call<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About me Hi, I&#8217;m In\u00eas Santos \u2014 and here&#8217;s a little bit about my story. 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