Ms. Selma Felice
It's never too late to start over
Born and raised in São Paulo, I am the 4th generation of Italian and Spanish immigrants. Coming from a working-class family, I started working when I was 16 years-old and accomplished all my diplomas and certifications while taking night classes in college and university. Although I consider my life to have been quite successful, my career of choice has never been my true calling. A two-year course in Psychodrama applied to organizations has changed something inside me. An opportunity to work abroad has changed my life dramatically, and my family has lived in different locations since 2006: in Seoul, Korea (where my children were born); in Geneva, Switzerland; and currently in Sofia, Bulgaria. I decided to take the reins of my career and took a leave of absence to raise my two children. In 2023, reading Dr. Edith Eger's book "The Choice" was a true epiphany: she showed me that it's never too late to start over and pursue our calling. Since then, I got my certification as a coach specialized in Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery, and Felice Coaching - Sleep & Stress Solutions is now a reality, as well as my new role as an entrepreneur. My love of learning and perseverance brought me where I am now.
Primary Interests:
Education
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BA, Business, Foreign Trade
Universidade Metodista de São Paulo
1992
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Post Graduation, Industrial Psychology
Universidade Metodista de São Paulo
2001
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Specialization, Psychodrama applied to Organizations
Potenciar Consultores Associados - Sao Paulo, Brazil
2004
Work Experience
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Quality Auditor, Administrative Assistant, Trainee
Employer: Ford Brasil Ltda.
February 1987 - February 1997
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Divisional Buyer
Employer: General Motors Brasil Ltda.
March 1997 - July 2002
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Purchasing Program Coordinator
Employer: General Motors Brasil Ltda.
August 2002 - March 2005
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Purchasing Program Manager
Employer: General Motors Brasil Ltda.
April 2005 - April 2006
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Purchasing Program Manager
Employer: GM Korea
May 2006 - June 2008
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Maternity Leave
Employer: General Motors Brasil Ltda
July 2008 - July 2013
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Parent-Teacher Organization President (volunteer)
Employer: Anglo-American School of Sofia
July 2021 - July 2023
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Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery Coach
Employer: Felice Coaching - Sleep & Stress Solutions Ltd.
May 2024 - present
Languages Spoken
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Portuguese
Native speaker
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English
Advanced proficiency
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Spanish
Intermediate proficiency
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French
Intermediate proficiency
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Bulgarian
Basic proficiency
Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences
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Dr. Edith EgerReading her books "The Choice" and "The Gift" were a true tipping point for me: she showed me that it's never too late to make a change and pursue our calling and dreams.
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Ms. Selma Felice
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Bulgaria