Hello!
I work at the intersection of technology, learning, and human development. With two decades in UX/UI engineering, team leadership, and education, I help teams and individuals grow through structured collaboration, transparent processes, and trust-based communication. My focus is on creating environments where people and systems can thrive together – balancing clarity, accountability, and creativity.
My specialisation
I specialise in leading teams, designing learning experiences, and supporting professional and personal transformation. My work connects strategy and practice: from improving team workflows and feedback culture to mentoring individuals and facilitating learning journeys in UX/UI, digital, teamwork and soft skills.
I am motivated by values of safety, trust, mutual respect, freedom, and creativity: building cultures where autonomy and shared responsibility lead to sustainable results.
My offerings
Team leadership
I work with teams and organisations to shape effective, collaborative, and psychologically safe environments. My approach combines coaching-informed leadership, process design, training and mentoring.
Examples of my work:
- Strengthening collaboration between product, design, and engineering teams through regular syncs, introducing pairing to the workflow and transparent documentation practices.
- Supporting individual contributors in defining development goals and reflecting on progress through regular 1:1s and mentoring.
- Creating space for constructive feedback and learning by piloting peer feedback formats and team reflection sessions.
- Designing hiring and onboarding processes that make expectations explicit and promote inclusion and shared ownership.
I am open to leadership opportunities – both direct and cross-functional – where I can contribute to team development, product delivery, and strategic collaboration.
Individual coaching
Since September 2024, I run a private coaching practice supporting individuals through career transitions, leadership development, and communication challenges. My work is informed by ICF and EMCC principles and grounded in presence, trust, and accountability.
Coaching is where I help people realign with what matters to them and act from clarity and self-awareness.
Learn more about my coaching practice ↗
Learning design and education
I design and facilitate learning journeys in UX/UI, frontend development, digital, teamwork and soft skills. My programs combine accessibility, design systems, and collaborative methods to build both confidence and practical expertise.
I integrate inclusive design and accessibility into every learning experience—helping learners understand how technology and education can serve diverse human needs.
Where I am
Based in Berlin, Germany. Working with teams and clients worldwide.
Get in touch
hi@taniaabanina.com | LinkedIn
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Take care and maybe see you around! ♥