Patricia Risch, M.Ed., MCC

My Coaching Speciality

Patricia brings a global mindset and international experience to the coaching engagement. Her work with clients includes a broad spectrum of topics such as adjusting to new educational settings, new environments, cross-cultural transitions, repatriation and a multitude of life situations. Embedded in her coaching is a focus on well-being through a strength-based approach, ontological coaching and positive psychology. She integrates practices including mindfulness, engagement, optimism, resilience and positive relationships.

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About me

About myself & my experience

I describe myself as an edgewalker—crossing cultural boundaries, responding to global crises, and exploring the energetic and quantum dimensions of coaching. I walk between the physical and non-physical, the seen and unseen, conventional and visionary, always oriented toward what is emerging. While living in Islamabad, Pakistan, I experienced the impact of Al-Qaeda’s 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in East Africa, as well as the 9/11 attacks, while living in Amman, Jordan. After this tumult, I relocated to Zürich, Switzerland, where I began coach training in 2003.

What most inspires me is the evolution of human consciousness. I believe energy is the new edge in coaching and that coaching is one of the most powerful contributions to this evolution. My work is grounded in continuous learning and a deep respect for what unfolds in each moment. I continue learning, deepening my ability to bring energy, presence, and mastery into every conversation.

I am a personal and executive coach based in Superior, Colorado, and I see clients in Zürich, Switzerland. My passion lies in working with people experiencing life challenges who are ready to create fundamental shifts in how they think, feel, and behave in relation to themselves, others, and the world.

My background and experience in individual, executive, and leadership coaching, counseling, and mentoring in international settings have strengthened my vision to help executives and leaders use their internal resources and potential to create healthy change. This enables leaders to develop a coaching culture with teams, ultimately impacting their organization. I understand the internal leadership challenges, keeping teams inspired and motivated, relational complexities, agility with guiding change, and communication. I coach U.S. government employees across all levels and international clients. I am currently pursuing certification as a mentor coach to support coaches and leaders at every stage of development and promote coaching at a mastery level.

My core mission is to support individuals in connecting with the many facets of their inner and outer being, thriving, and making a significant and sustainable difference in their and others’ lives, contributing to building a flourishing society.

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My coaching method & approach

Patricia’s coaching is grounded in modern neuroscience and positive psychology, using a mindfulness-based, integrative, heart-centered approach. Patricia brings the ICF Core Competencies to life through the subtle yet powerful dynamics of silence and energy. Spaciousness in coaching—through intentional pauses and energetic attunement—can open deeper levels of awareness and insight for the client. Rather than rushing to solve or speak, Patricia practices how silence and playback can effectively and respectfully move the energy, allowing the client to process and delve deeper. She senses and listens for the client's values, emotions, and beliefs.

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Notes / Remarks

Patricia is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and has successfully completed advanced coach training at inviteChange in Washington. She is a graduate of the Newfield Network ICF-accredited coach training program in Boulder, Colorado, and has completed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training at the Center for Mindfulness in Zürich, Switzerland. Patricia is a certified Positive Psychology Coach and a Certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach. Patricia holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Vermont.
In addition to her private integrative coaching practice, Patricia has lived and worked internationally for 23 years as a private coach, educator, and counselor at international schools in Spain, Jordan, Pakistan, and Switzerland, with frequent travels to Japan and Serbia. After 16 years living in Zürich, she transitioned to Denver in 2018 and continues to offer private coaching.
Patricia is available for outdoor sessions in Boulder, Colorado, and various times throughout the year in Zürich, Switzerland. Sessions with clients are also available virtually or by phone.

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