Martina Matochova is a coach who transformed personal challenges and moments of uncertainty into a life dedicated to helping others find clarity and confidence. From leaving her hometown at 15, to building her independence across different countries, and finally establishing her own coaching business in the UK, her story is one of resilience, self-belief, and determination. Humans of Fuzia is featuring Martina to highlight her journey of breaking barriers and redefining leadership with authenticity and femininity—a story that will inspire our 5 million community members who believe in the mission of She-for-She and He-for-She support.
Q: How did your journey as a coach begin?
Martina: It started with frustration, honestly. While working in the corporate world, I noticed many people—especially women—felt unfulfilled. They were working just to pay bills, without a sense of purpose. I didn’t want that to be my future. At first, coaching was a side hustle, something I believed in but didn’t fully commit to. Then life gave me a push—losing my job left me with no financial support. That challenge forced me to decide: either give up or go all in. Within a year, I turned coaching into my main work and built the business I have today.
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced while establishing yourself?
Martina: Self-belief was the hardest. I was trying to make it as a coach in a foreign country, in a language that wasn’t my mother tongue, competing in a saturated field. There were moments of doubt, but I refused to give up. I told myself: this is what I want, and I’ll make it work.
Q: Looking back, what milestones make you proud?
Martina: Leaving my hometown at 15 to study, moving across countries, funding my education through scholarships, and eventually settling in the UK where I built my career. Within eight years, I went from being a newcomer who didn’t even speak English to running my own business and living independently. Every challenge taught me resilience and reminded me that persistence pays off.
Q: What are your thoughts on women in leadership today?
Martina: We’ve come far, but there’s still a gap. Many women struggle with self-confidence, especially while balancing family and career. Too often, women feel they need to act like men to be taken seriously—hiding emotions, being “tough.” But I believe feminine leadership is powerful. Empathy, creativity, and a different way of thinking are strengths, not weaknesses. Empowerment is about embracing who we are, not changing to fit in.
Q: What advice would you give to future women leaders?
Martina: Don’t be afraid. Don’t feel you have to change to be accepted. Show up as yourself—with authenticity, determination, and belief in your goals. When you’re genuine and confident, people respect you for who you are, not who you try to be.
Q: How do you define success today?
Martina: In the past, I thought success was climbing the corporate ladder. But I’ve seen CEOs who are deeply unhappy. Success isn’t about titles or money—it’s about fulfillment. If you’re content with what you do, no matter the role, that’s success. It’s about defining happiness on your own terms, not by comparison with others.
“Success is being confident in what makes you happy—without comparing yourself to anyone else.”
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