How are you feeling right now?
Emotions are 'the energy that moves us.'
Every emotion carries information about what matters to us. Below are six emotions you might recognize in yourself right now. Click on any card to explore its deeper meaning — discover the story it tells, what it moves you toward, and how to work with it intentionally.
These cards are inspired by Emore — a tool designed to help you identify emotions you have difficulty naming and build your emotional vocabulary. The journey to emotional literacy unfolds in three steps: 1) Noticing emotions, 2) Naming emotions, and 3) Learning to navigate emotions. Remember: only you can self-regulate you. Explore the full Emore card deck at emorecards.com
Ready to explore emotions more deeply?
Read our articles on emotional literacy and self-leadership.
Explore ReflectionsThe Journey of Self-Leadership
At JourneysLand, one of the most powerful journeys you can take is the journey of self-leadership. This is about learning to lead yourself — through awareness, emotions, and compassion — so you can live and lead with intention.
In ontological coaching, we say that who you are as an observer shapes the actions you take and the results you create. When you expand how you see yourself and the world, new possibilities open up.
That expansion unfolds step by step, like a journey. At JourneysLand, I guide people through three movements that support this process:
Orient
Notice where you are and who you are in this moment.
Explore
Open new perspectives through emotions, language, and connection.
Journey On
Continue forward with intention, living into what matters most.
Every person is on a journey. Wherever you begin, I will meet you there — with curiosity, compassion, and no judgment.
Explore the JourneysFrom the Individual to the Collective
Every journey begins with you.
When you strengthen your self-leadership — through emotions, healing, and compassion — you expand what's possible for your life.
And when individuals grow, organizations grow too.
The same practices that help one person thrive — emotional literacy, courage, belonging — are the foundation for stronger teams, healthier cultures, and more intentional leadership.
WHO WALKS WITH YOU
Who Walks
With You
I'm Adriana, a coach who walks beside people as they reconnect with who they are, what they value, and how they want to live and lead. My own journey has taken me from Brazil to five continents — designing leadership programs, facilitating learning experiences, and coaching people from all walks of life.
With over 20 years of experience in learning and leadership development, I bring both depth and warmth to the coaching process. Through reflection, emotional literacy, and intentional action, I help individuals build confidence, self-compassion, and clarity for their next step in life or work.
My approach is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and trust — creating a safe space for exploration and growth. I'm grateful to share this journey with my supportive husband and two daughters, who remind me every day that learning and love go hand in hand.
Credentials & Experience
20+ years experience
2,000+ coaching sessions across 5 continents
PCC (Professional Certified Coach - ICF)
Ontological Coach
Certified Emotions-Centered Coaching & Dignity Practitioner
Dare to Lead™ & BetterUp Leadership Coach
Stories from Fellow Travelers
I work with people from many paths — from leaders in global organizations to individuals seeking clarity in life transitions. Their words tell the story of what's possible when we walk with intention.
"Through our thought-provoking conversations, I often felt the world was full of opportunities and possibilities for me. You helped me identify relevant and realistic actions, and I felt motivated to work on things instead of overthinking them."
— Individual Coaching Client, EMEA Region
"You did not transform my life. You did better: you have been empowering me, unleashing my potential, and actively supporting me to make my deep personal and professional dreams come true."
— Leadership Program Participant
"You have been a gardener to me, nurturing my growth and already sensing my potential when it was still hidden somewhere in the ground. I am incredibly thankful for your questions and your presence."
— Individual Coaching Client, Brazil
Your journey starts here.
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