Gabriela Garabeti

Gabriela Garabeti - mentor and coach at Bridging Gaps
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I'm Gabriela, and my story is one of continuous transformation. For almost 20 years, I've navigated the challenging and fast-paced IT world-tight deadlines, high pressure and constant demands for top performance. Yet, my career didn’t start here. Initially, my journey began in HR, deeply connected to people, team growth and leadership. Driven by curiosity and a passion for efficiency, I boldly stepped into the world of IT consulting (SAP- Success Factors) as I approached my 40s. It was a leap that redefined my career and taught me that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.
But life doesn’t just happen professionally—it’s profoundly personal too.
A rare medical diagnosis completely reshaped my perspective.
A divorce forced me to build resilience and redefine myself.
Finding love again and becoming a mother later in life taught me the power of new beginnings and second chances.
Countless nights spent studying, weekends filled with textbooks and my child asking: “Mom, why are you always learning?” Every single challenge carried a crucial lesson: we're stronger than we believe and meaningful change is always possible. I discovered how to set healthy boundaries.
I learned the power of working smarter, not harder.
And I realized burnout isn’t the inevitable cost of success.
These lessons were my bridge into coaching—not just as a career choice, but as a mission. My goal is to help IT professionals reach their potential without sacrificing their health, happiness, career or sense of self. Why do I coach IT professionals?
Because I’ve been there—I’ve felt the pressure to perform, the exhaustion of constant demands, and the guilt of not being enough for family, friends or myself.
As a coach and mentor, I’m dedicated to guiding professionals in the IT field to:
Build a meaningful career without losing themselves in the process.
Manage stress, pressure, and uncertainty effectively, avoiding burnout.
Create a balanced life where professional achievement and personal fulfillment coexist.
I don’t teach from books. I teach from experience, both personal and professional.
I understand feeling stuck, overwhelmed and wondering if there’s another way. And most importantly, I’ve learned that transformation is absolutely achievable with the right guidance, mindset, and support.
Coaching isn't about providing quick solutions or advice—it’s about helping you unlock the answers you already have inside. It’s shifting your perspective from overwhelm to clarity, from reacting to leading, from merely surviving to genuinely thriving.
Here’s what I’m here for:
To walk beside you as a partner on your journey
To encourage you, challenge you and provide clarity
To empower you to define your own path and equip you with the mindset and tools you need to confidently reach your summit
Your career should enrich your life, not consume it
Let’s make that your reality-together


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