Essi Auguste Virtanen is a Life and Career Coach, Communication Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, and Author. She helps individuals and teams navigate life and career transitions through empowered self-connection, authentic communication, and embodied courage.

Since 2019, Essi has been a trusted partner of Hannelius Recruitment, supporting the team as a coach, communications consultant, and social media manager. She has represented the company at international events with our Founder Katariina, refreshed their online presence, and delivered career coaching for staff.

Essi has over 5 years of experience in positive psychology and coaching, and over a decade of multimedia communications experience. Combining this to her 2.5 years of hands-on experience in recruitment within another industry, Essi has made a difference supporting our team in their career development. 

Specialising in change management, team building and career coaching, Essi empowers people to return to work after redundancy or career breaks, progress confidently in their careers through being connected to themselves and others. Her coaching and speaking supports individuals and teams show up with presence, lead with authenticity and thus perform at their best.