About Ela Kolodziej

"The most exciting journey is the one within..."

Ela Kolodziej

It is always hard to describe a person just in words, as humans are very complex beings and we behave differently dependently on our mood, phase in our life, the specific situation, people around and many other factors – isn’t? But here is a little bit about myself…

I founded Inner Growth as a realization of one of my biggest dreams – contributing to the wellbeing of others, doing what I love and living from it.

Moreover, I am an animal fan and I like spending time in nature. Besides that, …

I am a qualified Mindfulness Instructor certified in Zen Coaching and in Rebirthing, passionate about human potential.

After years of international career in business, I got interested in the area of profound personal growth and holistic healing to support myself and others in making the best out of their lives.

Since 2012, I have completed various personal development and meditation courses, as well as coaching and therapies trainings in Sweden, Spain and India; and ever since I am dedicated to share my knowledge, skills and experience for the wellbeing of people.

I believe that our reality depends heavily on ourselves and what we make out of it. It all starts with us, our perceptions, our attitude, and the choices we make in our everyday life – the increased awareness helps us to better align with our Life Purpose and therefore, living a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Some of my values

Personal Integrity

Alignment between my thoughts, feelings, words and actions; being more and more honest with myself and others; being clear about my intentions and expectations

Openness and Curiosity

About the world, human nature and conditioning, people, their perspective, beliefs… what drives us and what limits us; observing to learn, not to judge

Growth

Expanding my comfort zone, being willing to take the risk and try new things aligned with my path, in order to grow as a human being and live a life of my dreams

Deep Connection

When the relations are based on trust, respect, maturity and acceptance, going deep together can be so healing and nurturing to all the parties involved

Optimism

Positive attitude towards life and people, believing that there is always a way, and focusing on opportunities and win-win solutions…

“Always look on the bright side of life… na na na na na na na na”

At the same time, acknowledging the problematic areas and dealing with them in a constructive way

Simplicity

and going back to basics – “less is more“.

I believe that our happiness does not depend on all of the fancy stuff and our calendars fully booked with activities, but rather on focusing on fewer things and quality relations that really matter to us

Collaboration

Being open for a win-win cooperation, supporting each other, adding value, sharing the knowledge and growing together

Playfulness

I would like to experience in my life even more playfulness, joy, fun, creativity and spontaneity

Current interests

Mindfulness, meditation, coaching, psychology, quantum field, exploring: human potential, holistic approach to well-being, altered states of consciousness, the true fabric of the reality and of our human nature
Sport: beach volleyball; dancing salsa, bachata & kizomba; martial arts; walks in nature
Currently I’m also learning playing guitar

Some of my dreams

And more down to earth…

One day I would love to write a book that will be deeply touching, profound and transforming for the readers
I want to have a family of my own with a loving, balanced and honest husband and healthy happy children, and a sandy Labrador dog 🙂
Nice, modern and cosy house with swimming pool and fruit trees garden, in Málaga region
My own Retreat Center in Malaga region, creating an encouraging transformational space for many visitors – experiencing the magic together, for the wellbeing of people and planet
Creating an empowering and caring Inner Growth Community, where people support each other on the path to realizing their Life Purpose and contributing to a better world

Some of my favourite quotes

“When you truly want something, the entire universe conspires in helping you to achieve it"

Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

"Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness"

Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth

"Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps"

David Lloyd George

Few facts about me

Born and spent my youth in Wroclaw – a beautiful Polish city of students with fresh and vibrant energy
Studied Marketing and Management at Wroclaw University of Technology in Poland, finished with the Master of Science title and as one of the top 10 students of the yearbook
Studied Manufacturing and Management at University of Southern Denmark in Odense, finished with the Bachelor of Engineering title
Worked few years in a global company – market leader in wind energy, on various positions and functions within Sales & Marketing department in Sweden, Poland and India: as a Project Manager, Interim Specialist, Program Manager, Team Leader, Business Intelligence Analyst and Marketing Coordinator
Worked and lived in Poland, Sweden, Denmark, India, Colombia, UK, and Spain
Since 2019, I live in my dreamed destination: Málaga, Spain

While working with clients, I have at my disposal a broad spectrum of tools learnt during the years of personal development courses and therapy trainings that I have done and practiced in my own profound inner journey, as well as with my clients, among others:

Feel free to contact me if I can be of support – be it on your personal inner journey or for your company.

Zen Coaching training (1 year), as well as Teacher’s Training (+1 year); in 2012-14, Sweden
Mindfulness Instructor training; in 2014, Sweden
Rebirthing and Breathwork training (1 year) and Assistance (+1 years); in 2021-23, Spain
Art of Living Meditation technique and 4 days Silent Retreat in Ashram; in 2012, India
Vipassana 10 days silent Meditation Retreat, in 2014, Sweden
Various Massage courses, from 2021 onwards, Spain
Reiki - level 1 in 2023, Spain; and level 2 in 2024, Spain
Various trainings withing New Cranial System technique, learning to treat addictions, bodily pains and tensions, and emotional unrest; supporting individual in coming back to our natural state of well-being; in 2023, Spain