Viki Hobinka

Viki Hobinka is a coach, advisor, nature ally and, above all, a humanitarian at heart.

For more than 25 years, she worked on the front lines of humanitarian crises, supporting civilians, refugees, detainees and others affected by war and conflict. She has lived in 12 countries and led protection and safeguarding initiatives across four continents. Whether in conflict zones or at negotiation tables, she has always been driven by a deep desire to support and uplift others.

After many years in emotionally intense environments, Viki felt called to guide other humanitarians and purpose driven professionals not only to survive, but to truly thrive.

Today, she supports humanitarians, social impact and development professionals navigating career and life transitions, strengthening their leadership and improving their well being, while also working as a safeguarding advisor creating safer organisations.

A linguist and human rights advocate by training, Viki is a certified Co Active Coach and Professional Certified Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

Masterclass & Coaching experience

The Inner Shift: Mastering Mindset and Heartset in Times of Transition

Friday, April 10 @8am EDT / 2pm CET / 3pm EAT

In this session, I will guide you through the 7 Steps to a Successful Transition, offering a structured yet deeply human approach to navigating life beyond the humanitarian sector.

While we will touch on all seven steps, we will delve more deeply into mindset and heartset as the true foundation of any meaningful transition. Because in reality, it is not strategy that keeps people stuck or moves them forward. It is what is happening internally.

Together, we will explore what transition really asks of you beyond changing roles. We will look at identity, uncertainty, fear, and the often invisible conditioning that comes with years in humanitarian work. You will be invited to reflect on what might be holding you back, not just practically, but emotionally and mentally. The first part of the session is an interactive masterclass, where you will gain insights, language, and clarity around your own transition process. 

This is not a passive learning space. You will be invited to think, feel, and engage.

The final 30 minutes is a hands on coaching experience, where you will work with guided exercises to uncover your own blocks, reconnect with your inner compass, and identify small but meaningful steps forward.

This is a space to pause, reflect, and begin shifting from simply thinking about change to truly embodying it.

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Viki’s Welcome Gift

A free 30 minutes discovery session