About me
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Hi, I’m Gilles — a French university professor in Biochemistry and a certified professional coach.
I’ve been working in academia for over 25 years. I currently teach at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, and I previously spent 10 years at the ENS de Lyon. I still teach at both institutions, including at the Faculty of Medicine, and have served as a jury member for multiple national-level competitive exams.
Alongside my academic work, I’ve developed a deep passion for coaching.
Today, I combine the rigor of higher education with coaching tools to help students, researchers, and faculty find clarity, energy, and meaning in their work.
Over the years, I’ve taught thousands of students in science and medicine — and personally coached dozens preparing for highly selective programs.
I’ve worked closely with:
Students aiming for Grandes Écoles, medicine, and selective university paths (PACES / PASS / L.AS)
Researchers navigating publishing, funding, and academic overwhelm
Colleagues struggling with direction, burnout, or leadership challenges
I understand both the mindset and mechanics it takes to thrive in academia — and how easily it can become unsustainable without the right support.
Committed to the quality of my training, I have chosen to rely on recognized and validated programs.
I’m (soon to be) certified coach through the Martha Beck Wayfinder program, which focuses on mind–body integration and practical tools for navigating change.
I also trained for four years at The Life Coach School (LCS), where I built skills in emotional regulation, thought work, and intentional living.
I’m currently pursuing certification with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the global gold standard in coaching — expected by autumn 2025.
I chose these programs because they’re grounded in real tools and real transformation — not trendy slogans or vague promises.
Throughout my career, I’ve watched brilliant students and talented colleagues struggle — not due to a lack of ability, but because they lacked support, space, or someone who really listened.
That’s why I became a coach.
For students, I help build structure, confidence, and mindset — to succeed in demanding programs without losing themselves.
For faculty and researchers, I offer space to reconnect with purpose, find clarity, and build a career that’s sustainable and meaningful.
And yes — I have a coach too.
Not a therapist.
Not a cheerleader.
Not someone who nods and validates everything you say.
A life coach helps you:
Gain clarity about what’s really going on
Challenge your own thinking
Break patterns that keep you stuck
Reconnect with what matters
Take ownership of your experience
We don’t just talk about your past — we focus on the present, and what you’re ready to create next. Coaching is practical, honest, and often transformative.
It’s about living with more clarity, intention, and alignment — in work, in relationships, and in life.
Outside of academia, I’m passionate about:
Personal development
Minimalism
Intentional living
These values shape how I coach.
I help you strip away the noise and focus on what really matters — no jargon, no fluff, just clarity.