
Meet the Team
Our team is a group of passionate experts dedicated to empowering growth and driving meaningful transformation.
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Founder & CEO | Career Development Consultant
Petya Bogdanova
I am extremely passionate about believing in people and transforming their potential into measurable success. I've always been driven by the belief that people and their dedication to their growth matter.
My work is dedicated to inspiring individuals to imagine their growth and dare to invest in it. I believe that being open to challenges, thinking creatively, acting out of authenticity, and engaging in meaningful connections is the path to exploring the heights and depths of our potential.
With a 10-year experience in people management, recruitment, teaching and business leading, my mind is now set on bringing the best learning & development strategies to the Bulgarian business and the Bulgarian professionals so they can invest in their growth and continuously achieve excellence and extraordinary results. I believe in honest collaboration, holistic approach to business consultancy, respect for one's work and strategic work.
What is growth for me?
Expansion built on authenticity and curiosity; rejecting the fear of the unknown.
My favourite book
Every book by Seth Godin (especially Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, Permission Marketing, and This is Marketing); every book I've read by Salman Rushdie - Midnight's Children, The Ground beneath her Feet, The Satanic Verses, Shame, The Golden House; The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk ; and many, many more.
My favourite game
Lords of Waterdeep and anything trivia!
Favourite activity
Reading fiction, writing, long park walks, cooking, cinema, theatre, gallery hopping, travelling.

Corporate Training Consultant
Blagorodna Miladinova
I believe that every professional has the capacity to achieve greater things when provided with the right guidance, support, and tools. My mission is to help people transform their ambitions into measurable success, whether by building stronger skill sets, overcoming challenges, or navigating their career paths with clarity and confidence.
With experience in recruiting top talent in various industries, conducting strategic interviews, and matching individuals with roles that align with their strengths and aspirations, I hope I can bring a unique perspective to career development for both individuals, and teams.
What is growth for me?
Growth, for me, is about challenging myself to step out of my comfort zone, learning from past experiences, and using those lessons to build confidence and continually evolve.
Favorite activity
Playing tennis is my favorite escape—it allows me to completely disconnect from daily challenges while simultaneously building stronger character.

Corporate Training Consultant
Stefani Krachmarova
My career began with an internship at an advertising agency as an assistant to the Head of SEO. From there, I progressed to becoming an Outreach Specialist, and later, I founded and developed a department focused on outreach and copywriting.
I am passionate about leading and growing a product by deeply understanding the value it provides to users. I thrive in an empathetic work environment where the team collaboratively explores ways to evolve the product meaningfully.
What is growth for me?
Growth is the continuous pursuit of learning and tackling challenges that push me outside my comfort zone.
Favourite Activities
Traveling, building deep connections with friends, exploring diverse traditional cuisines, dancing, and immersing myself in books and movies that offer profound insights.
Favourite books
Jobs to Be Done: Theory to Practice by Anthony W. Ulwick, Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza, Limitless by Jim Kwik

Corporate Training Consultant
Kaloyan Milanov
I am a Bulgarian Talent and Career Consultant with over 5 years of experience in IT and non-technical recruitment.
Some of my most proud achievements are
-Making a total of 36 hires in 1 calendar year
-Filling 3 out of 9 IT roles out of active sourcing on LinkedIn for 5 months
-Last but not least enduring workforce reductions(being let go) twice in one year
Finding compassion in the role of a job seeker is what I consider my added value in this difficult market - a synergy between two perspectives. Thus for me, success is not just in numbers - it is also in the quality of relationships we build.
What is growth for you?
Embracing failure and raising uncomfortable questions. These two give us a greater chance to know ourselves better and maybe set us apart from the massive attempt to always be perfect and at a 100% all the time. I believe in non-linear growth.

Corporate Training Consultant
Elmira Bocheva
I am a results-driven HR leader with extensive experience in organisational development, talent management, coaching, and leadership development. Specializing in building high-performing, inclusive teams, I am passionate about fostering collaboration and driving success. I design and deliver transformative leadership and talent programs that empower individuals and teams to unlock their full potential, supporting their growth through tailored learning experiences.
What is Growth for me?
For me, growth is an ongoing journey—something we strive for every day. It’s about continuous learning, self-awareness, and pushing boundaries, both personally and professionally. I bring this mindset into every initiative I lead, whether coaching leaders or enhancing team dynamics, always with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration to drive tangible results.
As part of Ascend360, I am committed to our mission of transforming potential into measurable success. Through meaningful training experiences, we elevate individuals, teams, and organizations to their highest potential, creating lasting growth and a powerful impact on performance.
Outside of work, I recharge and reconnect through yoga, using it as a tool to centre myself and lead from within. This practice allows me to approach leadership and coaching with a grounded, balanced perspective that benefits both my clients and myself.

Corporate Training Consultant
Vidilena Todorova
I’m a passionate corporate trainer with a knack for creating engaging learning experiences. Over the years, I’ve worked with diverse teams, helping them build skills, grow their confidence, and achieve their goals. I believe in making training practical, fun, and impactful.
What is Growth for Me?
Growth, to me, means continuously learning and improving—embracing challenges, staying curious, and becoming a little better every day. It’s about the journey as much as the destination.
Favourite Book
My favourite book is The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joël Dicker. I love how it combines mystery and storytelling while exploring themes like love and ambition. It’s a reminder to dig deeper and question what we think we know—something I try to carry into my work and life.

Corporate Training Consultant
Maria Treneva
Hi! I’m Maria, a recruitment specialist who thrives on the intersection of technology and human connection. With a strong foundation in IT recruitment and experience in my current role within a UK agency specialising in the aesthetics industry, my journey has taken me through different hiring fields, where I’ve learned that the best ideas often come from thinking outside the box and simply disrupting the process. My expertise lies in employing innovative hiring strategies and never-ending curiosity for tech trends that fuels my approach, ensuring I stay ahead in this evolving field.
What is growth for me?
Growth to me, is a journey of deepening self-awareness, refining my beliefs, but still maintaining to stay open to reassess them in the face of change. From a professional standpoint, growth involves fostering innovations, seeking continuous improvement and never getting tired of trying new methodologies to stay at the forefront of the industry.
Favourite activity
I enjoy cycling, practicing Pilates, spending time with my close ones and the tranquillity of late-night book reading.
Favourite movie
Everything from Pedro Almodóvar or the innovative narratives from A24. Their films constantly remind me of the profound artistry and emotional depth the cinema can offer.

Corporate Training Consultant
Iliana Karabozhilova
I started as a recruiter in 2018, focusing on IT hiring. Over the past two years, my role has expanded into a broader HR scope. I'm passionate about understanding people, relationships, and what drives them to stay or leave a job—it's a topic I find endlessly fascinating.
What is growth for me?
Stepping out of my comfort zone to learn something new.
Favourite activity
I love reading—everything from classics like The Catcher in the Rye to fantasy (big Pratchett fan) and psychology-focused non-fiction.

Career Consultant
Natalia Svetozarova
Passionate about education, career coaching, and resume creation. I am a patient, yet eager, person who loves sharing knowledge and experience. I like unexpected challenges and creative problem solutions on the spot, but also appreciate structure and clearly set goals.
What is growth for me?
Growth for me is about overcoming challenges while staying true to myself and my values. Growth means tackling fears of the future by taking things step by step, even when you are scared, unsure and doubtful - you have to trust that you are doing everything you can in the current moment. It’s about creativity, adaptability, and always aiming to connect and contribute in meaningful ways.
Favourite game
Funnily enough, it's Crash Bandicoot - I remember playing it as a child and it always brings me such warm energy, peace and a bit of nostalgia. I continue playing even to this day.
Favourite film
Upside Down, Cloud Atlas
Favourite book
The Girl Before by J.P.Delaney
Favourite activity
Hiking, Cycling, Aerial sports

Corporate Training Consultant
Valya Dankova
Passionate about spreading knowledge and happiness. Inspired and inspiring trainer, specializing in development of leadership and sales skills, as well as soft skills. Seasoned project and event manager.
I have more than 15 years of experience in the corporate training sector. My professional background also includes experience in SME management, project and event management, NGO work, B2B marketing and sales, etc. I have a Master's degree in Business Administration (City University Seattle) and a Master's degree in
International Economic Relations (UNWE Sofia) and I am a certified trainer of adults.
What is growth for me?
Growth for me is learning something new everyday - about myself, about life in general, about my job, acquiring new skills - everything that makes me more capable of contributing to a better life for the people around me and beyond.
Favourite game
"Seven Wonders"