Successful on paper. Exhausted underneath?
Coaching for the version of you that's tired of holding it all together.
For tech expats ready to live, not just cope.
Free 45-minute conversation. No preparation. No pressure.
If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.
You Might Be Here Because…
You appear successful at work, but feel drained both professionally and personally.
Life abroad, once an exciting opportunity, now feels more like survival than living.
You feel disconnected from the people closest to you, even when you're in the same room.
You notice yourself losing patience with people you care about and don’t like who you are becoming.
You carry everyone else's expectations while feeling the pressure to always look like you have everything under control.
You can't remember the last time you felt truly present, not thinking about responsibilities, not worrying, just... here.
The Deeper Truth
After more than 25 years in tech, and through my own experience of building a life abroad, I’ve come to see that...
This isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s not about needing a better routine or a longer vacation. And it’s probably not even about the job itself.
For tech expats, the exhaustion goes deeper. It’s the constant effort of having to rebuild what “normal” looks like. At work, there's always another demand, another change, another expectation to meet. At home, there’s no real pause. You’re still translating, still adjusting, still figuring out how things work while trying to build a life from scratch.
And beneath all of that is something quieter. You’ve been performing for so long that you’ve lost touch with who you are beyond the role.
The confidence and self-trust that used to feel natural have quietly faded. The boundaries you once had have blurred. And somewhere along the way, “home” stopped feeling like a place and became something you’re not sure you’ll ever find again.
This isn't about fixing you. You don't need to be repaired. You need space to hear yourself again. It's about reconnecting with the part of you that already knows, before your mind jumps in and talks you out of what you already feel.
This is why I work specifically with tech expats, helping them navigate these challenges with greater clarity, balance, and self-trust. I work with clients living in the Netherlands and around the world, offering online coaching and counselling in English and in Arabic.
Ways We Can Work Together
I offer tailored support designed to meet you where you are on your expat journey. Choose the path that best fits your needs, or we can discover it together.
Rebalanced Foundations Programme
A clear, focused path to regain control
For expats who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change, and want a clear, supportive starting point to stabilise, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful changes.
Rebalanced Deep Programme
A structured journey to transform from the inside out
For expats who are ready to go beyond immediate relief, and want the space, depth, and continuity to fully understand their patterns, rebuild their relationship with themselves, and create lasting change.
Rebalanced Space
Flexible support when you need it
For expats who want support, clarity, or relief without committing to a programme, whether you’re navigating a specific challenge, exploring coaching, or simply need a space to pause and be heard.
Not sure which path is yours?
You don't have to know what you need yet.
We can talk about where you are, what's been feeling difficult, and what kind of support might feel right for you.
Free 45-minute conversation. No preparation. No pressure.
My Approach
A Safe, Non-judgmental Space
Our sessions are a place where you can freely express yourself. I’m here to listen, understand, and support you without judgment.
Tailored Guidance for Real Life
I know that each person’s path is unique, so I’ll work with you to find practical, personalized strategies that fit your life and goals.
Focus on Sustainable Change
Rather than quick fixes, I’ll guide you in developing habits and mindsets that support long-term well-being, resilience, and self-compassion.
A Journey, Not a Destination
I see personal growth as an ongoing journey. We’ll celebrate every step, big and small, as you move toward a life of confidence, balance, and purpose.
About Me
I’m Mena. With 25+ years in diverse roles across tech, including senior product management and leadership, and my own journey from Egypt to the Netherlands, I know what it’s like to build a life abroad while holding it together at work.
I’ve been where you are, successful on paper, exhausted underneath. I’ve learned that real change doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from returning to yourself with kindness and clarity.
Rebalanced Moments
Client Stories
I would definitely recommend working with Mena, especially if you are going through a difficult period, feeling overwhelmed, or trying to find a better balance in your personal or professional life.
What I value most about working with her is that she does not simply give you advice. She listens carefully, asks the right questions, and helps you understand yourself and your situation from a different perspective. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be completely honest about what you are feeling. As an expat and a working mother, I have found her support particularly valuable. She has helped me manage my emotions, deal with anger and frustration, organize my time, and be more compassionate toward myself. If you are considering working with her, I would say give yourself the opportunity. Having someone like Mena to talk to and work through things with can make a real difference.
Mena helped me prioritize my well-being and develop healthier ways of managing stress while improving my work–life balance.
She is a thoughtful listener who adapts her coaching to what is happening in your life, making each session relevant and impactful. Her supportive and flexible approach has been invaluable, and I highly recommend her to anyone who has accepted constant stress as normal and irreversible.
I’m truly grateful for the guidance and support from my work-life coach.
Her deep knowledge, sincere care, and unique perspective helped me better understand myself and see things in a completely new way. She created a safe and insightful space for growth, and every session brought clarity and confidence. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for personal or professional growth.
Mena is an excellent coach with a very calm, understanding, organized and professional attitude.
She was able to create the safe space needed and push me just enough to be able to reach my goals, while still understanding and totally respecting my boundaries and making sure I am comfortable all the way, which is very important and needed in this type of coaching sessions touching sensitive topics. I really enjoyed our sessions together and was very happy with the results and the new level of understanding of myself that I reached to. It really helped me to decide on my next career steps and have a clear path for the future.
For many years I dint realize I was brain fogged , overwhelmed and exhausted mentally.
I din’t realize the narcissist in my life and was burdened by their tricks and plots. I totally lost myself . I dint knew where i wanted help , I was just sad and burdened . You helped me to unfold and let me see the patterns , understand my feelings . Your sessions helped me to get clarity , reduce fear, behave rationally and finally accepting the situations. It helped me to let go of my burden and truly connect to myself. It feels like mother holding the baby and making them walk in the right path. Heartfelt thanks for connecting with you , I started healing which was otherwise impossible.
This help was a very timely one and helped me achieve a better growth than what would have been obtainable for me at the mindset where I was.
The sessions gradually rebalanced my mind and equipped me with a mechanism to heal and regulate myself in a world I cannot control. It has put a consciousness of living a full life into me and has overall made my life mine. I am able to hone my emotions, share them and heal the people around me. I wish everyone could experience this. I highly recommend Mena Eissa. She is such a counsellor.
Coach Mena's role in my journey has been nothing short of amazing. It felt more like embarking on an adventure of self-discovery rather than just a series of coaching sessions.
Mena has this unique way of making you feel completely at ease, turning each session into a space where I could openly explore my feelings and thoughts. We dove into understanding the 'real me', which was both enlightening and fun. Mena was fantastic in guiding me to not only set SMART goals but also in showing me how to weave them seamlessly into both my personal and professional life. It was like having a friend who's incredibly wise and insightful, helping you see things in a new light. The biggest takeaway for me has been this newfound confidence and clarity I have now. Coach Mena didn't just help solve my problems; she helped me grow in ways I didn't know I could. I've come out of this process feeling more prepared and excited about what lies ahead. It's been an awesome journey, and I'm so grateful for Mena's guidance and support!
The coaching journey with Mena was an incredibly enriching experience.
Her guidance and expertise helped me navigate challenges, set clear goals, and develop a personalized action plan for my problems. Her support was not only professional but also empathetic, creating a safe space for open conversations and growth. Mena is a great listener and she has strong analytical skills and emotional intelligence in which she utilizes to adapt the coaching journey and methodologies to achieve the maximum benefits. Mena gets really involved with you, and she is very well organised and she is extremely focused on your problem to help you find ways to solve it and build the inter personal skills to help you solve any other related problems in the future. Bottom-line with Mena you can feel supported, encouraged and accepted. There is no room for judgment here; it's your safe space for your personal development. I highly recommend Mena to anyone seeking to unlock their full potential and achieve their aspirations.
Working with you has been a transformative experience.
Your insightful guidance and unwavering support have significantly contributed to my personal and professional growth. Your ability to tailor your coaching to my unique needs and goals has been invaluable. You are a good listener and very patient, which has made our sessions even more effective. I highly recommend your coaching services to anyone seeking meaningful and impactful development.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mena over the past few months, and I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance.
From the start, she created a safe, supportive space where I could dive into my career goals and challenges. She helped me gain clarity and confidence in my next steps, while also supporting me in understanding the patterns that trigger stress. Her insights into stress management have been particularly helpful, enabling me to cope better and approach challenges with a calmer mindset. Her ability to listen, ask the right questions, and break things down into actionable steps has been a game-changer. Thanks to her coaching, I feel much more empowered to face the challenges ahead. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to gain clarity, build confidence, manage stress, and make meaningful progress in their career.
I felt instantly trusting and comfortable with Mena.
Her organization, transparency about the process, empathy, attentiveness, the way she did the exercises, gave me support on difficult times and how to circle back to specific topics was always spot on. I highly recommend her.
Working with Mena has been a transformative experience.
Her ability to break down complex goals into actionable, SMART objectives helped me gain clarity and focus in my career journey. She blends strategic thinking with empathetic guidance, making every session both productive and inspiring. I left each discussion feeling empowered and equipped to tackle challenges with confidence.
I highly recommend Mena for her outstanding coaching.
She provided clear, structured sessions and built trust from the start. Mena’s active listening, empathy, and diverse methods created a safe, open environment for growth. Thanks to her time and support, I’ve developed greater self-motivation and confidence, along with a deeper understanding of my needs, all of which have enhanced my well-being and relationships.
My coaching journey with Mena has been truly transformative. Over the past year, her guidance, support, and tools have been invaluable to my personal growth. Each session felt natural and insightful.
Change is never easy, resistance can come from within and even from the world around you. Mena played a crucial role in helping me stay focused, maintain inner peace, and embrace the journey with confidence. Her support and thoughtful guidance made all the difference. What I appreciate most is her ability to keep the focus on what truly matters. No matter where the conversation drifted, she always guided me back to my core goals with clarity and care. Her gentle yet effective approach made a profound impact on my journey. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful personal development
Mena is such an amazing coach.
She knows exactly how to guide you out of any maze you find yourself in. As someone who has a lot of interests, I found myself in a lot of these mazes and she was patient in her guidance while giving me the agency to make the decisions, from a more informed place. She was meant to be a career coach to me, but she also showed genuine interest in my growth in other areas of life beyond my career.
Start with a Free Intro Call!
This is a 45-minute conversation designed for us to explore what's truly happening for you, what changes you're hoping to achieve, and whether my approach is the right fit to support your journey.
No pressure. No obligation. Just an open, confidential space for you to be heard and understood, perhaps for the first time in a while.
Free 45-minute conversation. No preparation. No pressure.
FAQs
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We begin with a free intro call. It’s a relaxed conversation where you can share what’s going on, ask questions, and see whether working together feels right. If it does, we’ll decide which path fits you best.
Book your free intro call!
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Not necessarily. Some people start with a programme because they want a clear structure and deeper support. Others begin with single sessions to get a feel for the work. We can talk about what would support you best during the intro call.
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It depends on where you’re starting from and what you’re hoping to change. Some people feel relief even after a single session. Sometimes simply being heard can be powerful.
Deeper, lasting change usually takes time to settle. That’s why the programmes are structured the way they are, to give space for real change to happen.
We’ll find the pace that works best for you.