{"id":962,"date":"2026-03-22T20:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T19:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petratomkova.sk\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T20:39:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:39:47","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.petratomkova.sk\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Your growth. My purpose.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Creating spaces where teams and individuals can grow has been my focus since the start of my career, and it continues to drive me today. Working with people gives me energy and motivates me to always look for better solutions. Watching individuals overcome their limits and businesses move forward is the best proof that my work makes a real difference,<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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My story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I found my way into HR by chance after university but I quickly realized it was the right move. Years in recruitment and a desire to approach challenges more comprehensively led me to HR Business Partnering.<\/p>

Later, while leading my own teams, I saw one key truth confirmed in practice. When people do what truly fulfills them and utilize their talents, motivation, energy, and engagement immediately grow. This made me realize what I enjoy the most \u2014 the art of connecting human potential with business reality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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My greatest added value lies in the ability to be a true partner to leaders \u2014 staying close to the business, understanding their needs, and helping to shape strategic decisions. Today, I pass on this hands-on experience to others.<\/p>

However, I don’t keep my expertise exclusively for the commercial world. As a coach, mentor, and guest speaker at universities, I help non-profit organizations and students discover their potential and share insights from the HR field.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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My Values<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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I hold myself to the highest standard because my clients deserve nothing less. True professionalism means taking ownership, applying my expertise, and never stopping the learning process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Without trust, there is no progress. It creates a safe space to openly discuss challenges, which is the true catalyst for meaningful change and personal growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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I make sure every session counts. My goal is to ensure that every meeting leaves my clients with clear takeaways and tangible progress toward their goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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I listen to understand, not to judge. Deep respect, empathy, and active listening are the cornerstones of how I build true partnerships.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Authenticity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I believe in leading by example. By staying true to my own values and convictions, I create a space that inspires my clients to do the same – helping them uncover their own authenticity and build genuine self-worth.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Education and Certification<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As a graduate of the Faculty of Education, Comenius University<\/strong> and the Faculty of Commerce, University of Economics<\/strong>, and a holder of Professional Certified Integrative Coach (PCIC)<\/strong> and GARUDA<\/strong> certifications, I am equipped with a wide range of tools to support clients. My professional background is complemented by a certificate in career counseling<\/strong>, enabling me to effectively help clients achieve their professional goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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