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I’m Ria, Founder of KIBO—a name inspired by my two beautiful children and the Japanese word for hope. KIBO was born from a moment of clarity, following the most incredible family adventure traveling across Europe. Stepping away from the pressures of leadership, I gave myself permission to disconnect, reflect, and reassess what truly mattered.

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For years, I had been in high-level leadership roles, navigating the challenges, the successes, and the weight of responsibility. I was often asked, "What’s the next CEO role for you?" or told about the next big vacancy I should go for. But the truth is—leadership can be lonely.

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And it’s not just leaders.

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I’ve spent my life around elite athletes, and I’ve seen first-hand the loneliness of high performance. The pressure to deliver. The expectations to be strong—always. The sacrifices, the silent struggles, the moments when you question if it’s all worth it. In sport, just like in leadership, the world sees the victories, but they rarely see the cost.

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We’ve all been to that workshop, seminar, or CEO retreat. The one that fires you up with new ideas, frameworks, and techniques. You leave inspired, committed to change… and then? Reality kicks in. The emails flood in, the training schedule takes over, the expectations pile up, and those insights get shelved.

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I’ve been there. I know that cycle.

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And I know that success—whether in business or sport—shouldn’t come at the expense of self-care.

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That’s why I built KIBO.

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To create a space where:

✔ Leaders and athletes feel seen – You are more than just your title or your results.
✔ You don’t have to do it alone – Support should be a given, not a luxury.
✔ You have permission to invest in yourself – Reflection, rest, and self-care aren’t weaknesses. They are the fuel for performance.
✔ Growth is intentional – It comes from asking the hard questions, from challenging ourselves, from breaking the cycle.

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At KIBO, we focus on real transformation, not just inspiration that fades after a workshop. We help leaders, athletes, and high performers step off the hamster wheel, redefine success, and build a life where achievement and well-being go hand in hand.

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This is my story. This is KIBO.

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If it resonates with you, let’s talk.