Nothing great has been achieved without passion

Introduce yourself in a few words..

My name is Borislava Georgieva – an HR professional with 18 years of experience, a wife and mother of three wonderful children. I love people, inspiration, meaningful conversations, and development – both personal and professional.

What did you dream of becoming in your childhood?

As a child, I dreamed of becoming a journalist – to tell stories, to give voice to the truth.

At what age did you earn your first money?

In 3rd grade, my friend and I sold butter and liquid chocolate in small tubes at a table in front of my house in the center of Plovdiv.

Tell us an interesting story.

As a teenager, I found a large stack of money next to a car. We decided to return it. The man was amazed and as a sign of gratitude gave us… a ten-lev note. But the satisfaction was much more valuable.

What are the main factors that shape us as individuals and form our interests?

Family is the foundation. Children need to feel loved and accepted. What is built in the early years lasts a lifetime. As Solomon says:

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)

How do you nurture your curiosity and where do you draw inspiration from?

Curiosity needs to be ignited. I love reading classical books, I use apps like GetAbstract and AI tools to get to the essence of important ideas. However, my greatest source of inspiration is the Bible – the book of books.

Has there been a change in your perceptions of motivation over time?

Yes. Over time, I realized that my deepest motivation comes from faith – that I am loved and accepted by God through Christ. This gives me inner stability that does not depend on external factors.

Who made the decision where to study and what to pursue?

One of my English teachers in high school taught at an American university with a distance learning format and inspired me. That’s how I started to study business administration and graduated with an American diploma.

Was your choice correct in hindsight?

Absolutely. My education provided a solid foundation for realization, practical knowledge, and excellent command of the English language.

Tell us more about your interests, knowledge, skills, and hobbies.

My strongest interest is career guidance – I help people discover their “sweet spot.” I love coaching and see real changes after just one session. I also enjoy sports – it is part of my daily life and brings me balance.

Would you change your profession and what fields attract you?

I wouldn’t. Human resources is a very broad topic. I am most attracted to building others up and seeing them succeed. 

I have discovered that I feel most natural in trainings – when I give, I recharge. If I don’t share my knowledge, the feeling is like the Dead Sea – without flow, without life.

What would you like people to say about you when you are not in the room?

I want to leave value. I believe that everyone has a personal brand. The question is – are you building it consciously? This requires effort, consistency, and meaning.

How do you maintain your emotional resilience and good mood in everyday life?

Through movement, sports, enough sleep, drinking water, and seeking small joys. Taking care of oneself is the foundation for caring for others.

 

What have you learned about successful communication with different people?

 

It’s important how you make people feel. They won’t remember your words, but the feeling.

As George Bernard Shaw says:

“The greatest problem in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished.”

Active listening, paraphrasing, and questions are the key to true understanding.

What do you think about money?

Money is a good servant but a bad master. According to Herzberg, they are a hygiene factor – necessary, but do not bring motivation.

True motivation comes from meaning, recognition, and development. Money is a means – not an end.

What is the influence of money on your life?

Money provides means for living, but spiritual prosperity is what leads to material well-being. The most prosperous nations are not accidentally built on Christian values.

What is your advice to people who are questioning money and its “sufficiency”?

Nothing great has been achieved without passion. Find what you love, do it with heart and the right motivation – and money will come as a natural result.

What is the most valuable career advice you would give?

Keep learning – from people, from books, from experiences. Build connections. Be curious. Think:

• What ignites me?
• Would I do it even without a salary?
• What do my friends and colleagues seek me for?
• What comes easily to me?

 And finally…

Find what ignites you.

Ask yourself: What do people seek me for? What comes easily to me?

If you discover the answer – you will find the profession that fits your unique personality.