ABOUT
CAREER COACH ALEX
My name is Alex Makarovski. I am an ICF-certified ACC coach and hold a Master’s degree in Sociology. This combination reflects both a strong academic foundation and formal professional coach training, including supervised practice and adherence to internationally recognized ethical standards and core coaching competencies.
FIND CLARITY,
PURPOSE & DIRECTION—FAST
300+ Coaching Hours | Career Coaching in Dubai & Abu Dhabi | Former Corporate Professional Who Made the Leap
Meet Alex Makarovski — your career coach in Dubai & UAE
International Coaching Federation Certified Coach
10
professional
certifications
1,000+
CVs re-written
& edited
Master’s in Sociology
300+
coaching
hours
10+
years of corporate
experience
2+
years of leadership experience
4+
years in recruitment projects
3+
years in coaching
+8
years in the UAE
CERTIFICATIONS EARNED
My professional development has been intentional and continuous.
I have earned Associate Coach, Professional Coach, and Relationship Coach certifications through Coach Training EDU, strengthening my core coaching competencies and applied coaching framework.
Through Transformation Academy, I became certified as a Career Coach, Group Coach, Life Purpose Coach, and Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach. These certifications expanded my ability to support clients in both strategic career development and mindset-oriented growth.
To deepen my understanding of human behavior, I completed the Introduction to Psychology certification from Yale University and the Emotional and Social Intelligence certification from the University of California, Davis, both delivered through Coursera. These programs strengthened the behavioral and human-centered foundation of my coaching approach.
I also completed the Coaching and Consulting with AI certification through Udemy to stay aligned with modern career dynamics and the evolving professional landscape.
Each certification reflects my commitment to a structured and ethically grounded coaching practice.
My philosophy is simple: Clarity before action. Direction before decisions. Purpose before paychecks. You first, then the plan.
FEATURED IN
My work and career-coaching perspective have been featured by leading platforms and regional media, reflecting the approach I bring to career clarity and professional decision-making.
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My approach to networking strategy was featured in LinkedIn News
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My perspective on navigating the job search process was quoted in LinkedIn News
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The story behind the creation of Inner Me Coaching was featured in GN Focus Gulf News
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My perspective on career coaching and professional development was featured in GN Focus Gulf News
SPECIALIZATIONS
Career Clarity · Career Transition · Career Strategy
Many professionals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi spend months searching for direction without clear outcomes. My career coaching programs work differently—with structure, timelines, and measurable progress
Most people come to me for career coaching in Dubai or Abu Dhabi feeling professionally unfulfilled, even if their careers appear successful. They often say, “I don’t know what’s wrong — I just know this isn’t it.” They may not be ready to change jobs, but they know they cannot continue without clarity.
I primarily work with mid-career professionals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi who want to make intentional decisions about what comes next. Some are preparing for a career transition in the UAE. Others are seeking direction and clarity before taking any step at all.
With more than three years of professional coaching experience and over 300 coaching hours, along with several years coordinating recruitment projects and optimizing more than 1,000 CVs, I bring both reflective depth and practical structure to my career coaching work.
At the core of my coaching philosophy is a simple belief: clarity is non-negotiable. When people understand their values, strengths, and the kind of impact they want to make, decisions feel steadier. Progress becomes intentional. Even practical concerns, such as stability and long-term career security in the UAE, can be addressed with calm rather than confusion.
How This Applies to My Coaching Work
My ICF training ensures that coaching conversations are structured, ethical, and centered on client-led insight.
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My academic background and additional certifications enable me to blend reflective depth with practical structure to help you clarify your direction, examine your decision-making patterns, and build a realistic strategy for career growth or transition in the UAE.
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This integrated approach creates a coaching space that is grounded, strategic, and focused on long-term stability. Clients gain greater clarity, defined direction, and a practical path forward.