Hi, I’m Dr. Tina Persson.

Hi, I’m Dr. Tina Persson.

I help people turn career uncertainty into clarity with
strategy, empathy, and real-world insight.

I help people turn career uncertainty into clarity with
strategy, empathy, and real-world insight.

From Researcher to Guide

I’ve Been Where You Are

I started out in academia, earning a PhD in molecular biology and spending over a decade immersed in research, publishing, and teaching. I had the credentials and the career path. But still, something felt off. I was working hard, but I wasn’t moving forward in a way that felt fulfilling.



That’s when I took a leap into industry. I faced a new kind of learning curve. As a corporate recruiter, I worked with Biotech and Pharma leaders, helping them find top talent. I saw brilliant people struggling not because they lacked skills, but because they didn’t know how to translate them.



Eventually, I realised my calling wasn’t just about finding candidates. It was about helping people truly see their value. That’s when Passage2Pro was born. Coaching gave me a way to connect everything I’d learned, from both sides of the table and turn it into guidance that’s human, strategic, and honest.

Why You Can Trust Me

Why You Can Trust Me

Why You Can Trust Me

I've lived the journey from lab bench to boardroom, and now I coach others through theirs. With deep academic roots, real-world hiring insight, and thousands of coaching hours, I bring strategy, empathy, and proven perspective to every conversation.

I've lived the journey from lab bench to boardroom, and now I coach others through theirs. With deep academic roots, real-world hiring insight, and thousands of coaching hours, I bring strategy, empathy, and proven perspective to every conversation.

I've lived the journey from lab bench to boardroom, and now I coach others through theirs. With deep academic roots, real-world hiring insight, and thousands of coaching hours, I bring strategy, empathy, and proven perspective to every conversation.

Experience That Resonates

Academic Depth

With a PhD in antiviral chemistry from Lund and postdoc research at Max Planck, I understand the mindset, pressure, and promise of academic life from the inside out.

Industry Insight

Seasoned Coach

Experience That Resonates

Academic Depth

With a PhD in antiviral chemistry from Lund and postdoc research at Max Planck, I understand the mindset, pressure, and promise of academic life from the inside out.

Industry Insight

Seasoned Coach

Experience That Resonates

Academic Depth

With a PhD in antiviral chemistry from Lund and postdoc research at Max Planck, I understand the mindset, pressure, and promise of academic life from the inside out.

Industry Insight

Seasoned Coach

Experience That Resonates

Academic Depth

With a PhD in antiviral chemistry from Lund and postdoc research at Max Planck, I understand the mindset, pressure, and promise of academic life from the inside out.

Industry Insight

Seasoned Coach

🧬 Postdoc → 💼 Medical Science Liaison

Love the simplicity of the service and the prompt customer support. We can’t imagine working without it.

— Renee Wells

Product Designer, Quotient

Certified to Coach with Clarity

ICF Professional Coach (PCC)

Accredited by the International Coaching Federation at PCC level. Backed by 500+ hours of coaching experience and deep training in ethics and core competencies. Every session is structured, supportive, and professionally grounded.

Certified Team Coach

AQ Foundation Practitioner

Certified to Coach with Clarity

ICF Professional Coach (PCC)

Accredited by the International Coaching Federation at PCC level. Backed by 500+ hours of coaching experience and deep training in ethics and core competencies. Every session is structured, supportive, and professionally grounded.

Certified Team Coach

AQ Foundation Practitioner

Certified to Coach with Clarity

ICF Professional Coach (PCC)

Accredited by the International Coaching Federation at PCC level. Backed by 500+ hours of coaching experience and deep training in ethics and core competencies. Every session is structured, supportive, and professionally grounded.

Certified Team Coach

AQ Foundation Practitioner

Certified to Coach with Clarity

ICF Professional Coach (PCC)

Accredited by the International Coaching Federation at PCC level. Backed by 500+ hours of coaching experience and deep training in ethics and core competencies. Every session is structured, supportive, and professionally grounded.

Certified Team Coach

AQ Foundation Practitioner

Trusted by Leading Institutions and Innovators

Recognised for Impact

Titan Award Winner

Celebrated internationally for innovation and leadership in career development.

Outstanding Leadership Award

Heal Award Recipient

Recognised for Impact

Titan Award Winner

Celebrated internationally for innovation and leadership in career development.

Outstanding Leadership Award

Heal Award Recipient

Recognised for Impact

Titan Award Winner

Celebrated internationally for innovation and leadership in career development.

Outstanding Leadership Award

Heal Award Recipient

Recognised for Impact

Titan Award Winner

Celebrated internationally for innovation and leadership in career development.

Outstanding Leadership Award

Heal Award Recipient

Because talent doesn’t just need opportunities, it needs direction.

1500+

Professionals coached

1500+

Professionals coached

1500+

Professionals coached

94%

Report clarity after 30 days

94%

Report clarity after 30 days

94%

Report clarity after 30 days

8/10

Organisations reduce turnover

8/10

Organisations reduce turnover

8/10

Organisations reduce turnover

Voice & Visibility

Global Coaching Reach

Supporting clients across 30+ countries. Sessions tailored for cultural nuance, career stage, and global industry demands.

Trusted STEM Career Voice

Published Author

Voice & Visibility

Global Coaching Reach

Supporting clients across 30+ countries. Sessions tailored for cultural nuance, career stage, and global industry demands.

Trusted STEM Career Voice

Published Author

Voice & Visibility

Global Coaching Reach

Supporting clients across 30+ countries. Sessions tailored for cultural nuance, career stage, and global industry demands.

Trusted STEM Career Voice

Published Author

Voice & Visibility

Global Coaching Reach

Supporting clients across 30+ countries. Sessions tailored for cultural nuance, career stage, and global industry demands.

Trusted STEM Career Voice

Published Author

How I Work

How I Work

Every client brings their own story, and I meet them with clarity, strategy, and trust.

My approach blends structure with empathy, so your next step feels not only possible, but powerful.

Every client brings their own story, and I meet them with clarity, strategy, and trust.

My approach blends structure with empathy, so your next step feels not only possible, but powerful.

Clarity

I help you cut through the noise, so you can see what matters, why it matters, and what’s next.

Together, we build a map of your strengths, values, and priorities.

Strategy

Career growth shouldn’t be guesswork.

I bring proven tools and recruiter insight to help you act with focus, whether you're shifting fields, managing teams, or stepping into leadership.

Empowerment

Coaching with me is not about fixing you, it’s about helping you recognise what’s already strong, and taking action from there.

You’ll gain confidence, not just clarity.

About Passage2Pro

Passage2Pro is the career coaching company I founded to guide academics, researchers, and professionals through career transitions with confidence and clarity. We blend coaching with industry insight, helping you move from uncertainty to a role where you truly thrive.

Trusted by Leading Institutions and Innovators

Still Figuring Things Out?

Still Figuring Things Out?

Not everyone arrives with answers, and that’s okay. If you’re unsure which path fits best, we can explore that together.

Not everyone arrives with answers, and that’s okay. If you’re unsure which path fits best, we can explore that together.