Meet our coaches in the Europe, Middle East and Africa

With 20+ years of experience in corporate marketing and nonprofit leadership, coaching, and consultancy, Madalina brings a wealth of perspectives to fostering positive changes in her clients' work lives. Holding two master's degrees in business and psychology, she is a Senior Practitioner and Professional Certified Coach with 1500 hours of coaching experience, guiding first-time leaders to seasoned executives and teams toward sustainable growth. She empowers her clients to leverage their strengths and individuality to redesign their careers and create better work-life integration; to become more conscious leaders and effectively support their teams.

Lucía Mayor, PCC-certified coach, aligns professionals' career goals with personal aspirations through reflective and creative guidance. With 15+ years in tech giants like eBay and Yahoo!, she offers expertise in e-commerce, sales, and marketing, fostering holistic organizational understanding. Lucía provides bilingual coaching (Spanish/English) leveraging her extensive corporate experience. Her coaching style focuses on unleashing clarity and action for clients, facilitating their journey towards success.

Loïg supports people and teams in transition through change of career, going to the next level or overcoming an obstacle. 15 years in global corporations, startups and establishing a business exposed him to the operation of organizations and their leaders. With a background of software engineering, project management and human resources he learned adaptation, thoroughness and listening. His motto is to combine doing with being.

Laura Balaci has 20 years of leadership experience in international business, with global corporations such as Oracle and Fujitu-ICL. As a coach, Laura works with executives, leaders, individual contributors, and teams. She is also contributing to the development of the coaching profession as a Certified Mentor Coach and Coaching Supervisor. Holding a coach credential from both ICF and EMCC, and more than 1700 hours of coaching experience with over 400 clients from 21 countries across 4 continents.

With over two decades of experience in profit and non-profit organizations, Katerina specializes in leadership development and co-creating engaging work environments. Katerina holds MSc Degree in Coaching, Supervision and Organizational Development and is PCC & EMCC SP accredited coach. She has trained clients from 40+ countries, delivering 500+ workshops and providing 2500+ coaching hours. Having lived in Sarajevo, Skopje, Hong Kong and Vienna Katerina brings a rich blend of personal experiences and a global perspective to her work.

John works with leaders looking to expand their horizons, develop confidence and move into a place of self-authority and ease. He spent over 30 years working in creative industries and takes this experience into his expansive approach and curiosity for ‘what’s possible?’. John’s Coaching is supportive, good humoured, and intuitive, whilst keeping conversations goal orientated and not shying away from challenging issues.

Jameela Korek is a Leadership and Transformational Coach (PCC) with over 30 years of professional experience in Sales, Marketing, Commercialization, Learning & Development, and Talent Management. She began her career in the pharmaceutical industry, spending 23 years in commercial roles before transitioning to regional and global managerial positions in Talent Management and Learning & Development. Jameela has coached and mentored senior executives throughout her career and now runs her own consulting and coaching practice. With a holistic approach to coaching, she helps clients unlock their inner potential and achieve their dreams. Jameela holds a PCC credential from ICF and has completed over 2000 hours of coaching.

Irina Musuc has over 7 years of expert coaching and a track record of over 2000 hours. Certified career coach, executive coach, corporate trainer, member of the International Association for Counselling (IAC) and an NLP practitioner. Solid background in PR, communication and public speaking. Irina is a dedicated member of the International Toastmasters Club for the past 12 years. Irina offers tailor made trainings in communications/public speaking, leadership and career advancement. She loves facilitating change, helping people rediscover their power, authenticity and true value. What fuels her is her unwavering commitment to serving others.

H. Bahar Zengingönül, a PCC-certified Professional Coach, brings extensive experience from system optimization and HR management roles at Karsan, Coats Textiles, Beymen, Eval, Vestel, and Yeni Karamursel. Inspired by her early connection to nature and her passion for understanding people, Bahar focuses on creating systems that emphasize fairness and highlight contributions. Her coaching philosophy, “paving the way,” helps individuals realize their creativity, flexibility, and potential while achieving life balance. Bahar also mentors and supervises new coaches, fostering growth in the coaching community.

Gürkan has been a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) since starting his coaching training in 2007. He served as the President of the ICF’s Turkish chapter from June 2010 to May 2012 and continues as a member of ICF Turkey’s Advisory Board and Internal Regulation Committee Leader. Gürkan also joined the ICF EMEA Regional Advisory Council in 2014, broadening his influence to the international level. He is set to join the ICF’s Independent Review Board in April 2016. A graduate of an ICF-accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP), Gürkan holds the PCC credential.

Dr. Filiz Arslan Nizam is an executive coach with extensive experience in professional training and human resources, specializing in coaching middle and high-level executives across the retail, telecommunications, and finance sectors. Through her coaching, Filiz empowers leaders to develop resilience, agility, and strategic thinking, essential for thriving in dynamic business environments. Her coaching philosophy focuses on self-discovery, empowerment, and sustainable growth, aiming to unleash untapped potential and guide clients towards their professional goals. Filiz is committed to fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence, making her a trusted partner in leadership development and organizational success.

Ewa Polak is an Executive Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC) and Mentor Coach with over 10 years of multicultural experience. Specializing in enhancing leadership effectiveness, Ewa supports leaders in improving their performance and growth. Through powerful questioning and reflective practices, she guides her clients to unlock extraordinary results. Driven by the belief that everyone has untapped potential, Ewa utilizes her Master’s Degree in Psychology to deepen her coaching impact. Fluent in both English and Polish, she is skilled at navigating diverse cultural contexts to help her clients achieve their personal and professional goals.

Avra Lyraki is a Global Executive Communication Coach (MCC, ICF), C-Level Mentor, ICF Assessor, TEDx Speaker, and HBR Advisory Council Member. She partners with C-Level executives and high-potential leaders worldwide to enhance their leadership impact and results. Avra focuses on one-to-one coaching and team facilitation, improving executive team dynamics and communication effectiveness. Her approach is enthusiastic, direct, and creative, aiming to help leaders become role models by leading balanced, successful lives.

Colleen Slaughter Raue's has worked worldwide with Fortune 500 companies, NGOs and nonprofits, and business leaders from 50 countries. With 1000+ hours of coaching conversations and 20 years practicing leadership development, she has extensive experience working with C-level leaders operating in global locations. Colleen is a specialist in all aspects of leadership effectiveness, political savvy, and strategic influence. Colleen holds several certifications in the business, coaching, and facilitation fields to help leaders achieve big impacts to their organizations.

Chiara, a certified coach with approximately 2000 hours of experience, partners with leaders across various geographies and industries. She focuses on boosting team productivity, fostering strategic skills, handling conflicts, and enhancing executive presence. With a background in business administration and 12 years of leadership experience at major corporations like General Electric and PwC, Chiara effectively understands and addresses client challenges. Her coaching approach is inspired by neuroscience and other evidence-based techniques, enabling her to co-create practical solutions with her clients.

Cecile Hemery, empowers leaders to navigate professional crossroads and quiet leaders to find their voice. She helps them build confidence, clarity, and focus to achieve greater professional impact and strengthen their leadership presence and skillset. Cecile’s style is described as empathetic, insightful, and supportive. She holds PCC credentials from ICF combined with 15 years’ experience in the Tech industry covering strategic, operational and international roles as a manager.

Carolyn Ellesmere, an Executive Coach and Senior Coach Practitioner with EMCC, started her career in HR in the financial and retail sectors, later moving to consultancy roles at KPMG and Deloitte. In 2017, she established her own coaching practice, delivering over 1500 hours of coaching across various sectors. Carolyn is currently completing her Masters in Coaching Psychology at Henley Business School, enhancing her expertise in professional and personal development.

Bianca Riemer, a Professional Coach with PCC, Team, Board, and Systemic Coaching credentials, brings over 20 years of experience in financial services. Starting her career as a Chartered Accountant at PwC, she advised financial institutions and honed her coaching skills. Bianca later transitioned to Morgan Stanley as an Equity Analyst, where her influential communication was recognized through three Starmine Analyst Awards and top team rankings in Extel and Institutional Investor surveys. An active board member for Business Launchpad and Trident Business Centre, Bianca is also an angel investor in female-led B2B SaaS startups. With over 1,000 hours of coaching, she effectively guides both individuals and teams towards achieving their goals.

Belinda is a Professional Coach and qualified Mindfulness Teacher with over 20 years of experience in coaching, people development, and mindfulness. As a Senior Practitioner Coach with EMCC, her mission is to enhance enjoyment and fulfillment in the workplace. Belinda’s approach helps individuals gain clarity, build confidence, and identify their unique strengths. She facilitates a thorough review of possible options, supports actionable steps forward, and fosters meaningful changes in both personal and professional life.

Aya El Horr El Mir is a distinguished Executive and Leadership Coach, boasting 20 years in human development. Since 2013, she has coached executives from top multinationals, utilizing her PCC credential from the ICF and amassing over 1,200 coaching hours. Aya empowers leaders to navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. With a DBA in Transformational Leadership and Gender Equality, her coaching approach uniquely blends deep expertise with a commitment to fostering both personal and professional growth.

Andreea Gheorghita, a Professional Certified Coach by ICF and Senior Practitioner by EMCC, specializes in leadership and career coaching for managers and key talents. With over 16 years of experience in manufacturing, trade, services, and hospitality, she has held leadership roles in commercial and customer service processes across multinational companies and entrepreneurial ventures. Andreea also brings 2 years of board leadership experience from ICF Romania to her coaching practice. Her mission is to empower clients to enhance their work experiences and amplify their positive influence within their professional circles.

André specializes in coaching C-level executives and leadership teams within major global organizations. He has co-founded businesses in e-commerce, travel, and digital marketing, guiding them to multi-million dollar revenues. André’s approach empowers leaders to navigate life’s challenges and embrace continual learning. He collaborates with international business schools on executive programs and MBAs, and also mentors and supervises professional coaches, sharing his extensive real-world experience and strategic insights.

Adina offers 15 years of international corporate experience, leading global sales operations and transformation projects across 60 countries. Since 2016, she has empowered hundreds of leaders from diverse industries to develop their unique leadership styles and achieve their goals through increased insight and awareness. Accredited as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and EMCC, Adina’s coaching is underpinned by professional integrity and informed by her MSc research on team development processes. Her approach is structured to foster both personal and professional growth among her clients.

Arzu brings over 10 years of coaching expertise and 30 years of business experience. Since 2016, she has run her own training, coaching, and consulting firm. Previously, she worked in Human Resources, Sales, and Marketing across various industries for leading companies such as Teknosa, Colin’s, Multinet, Avon, Coty, DHL, Oriflame, and Gallup. Arzu is skilled in developing integrated HR systems, establishing corporate academies, and creating learning and coaching structures. Her experience extends to leadership development, team effectiveness, talent management, and a decade in key account management within direct sales.

Zeynep Karasoy, with 15 years of HR experience, specializes in corporate training, talent management, and leadership development. Having started her career at HSBC Bank, she led various projects in Academy Leadership and managed the SoftTech HR Training and Development team. Zeynep holds a degree in Economics from Uludag University and a Master’s in Interpersonal Communication from Marmara University, focusing on emotional intelligence in corporate settings. A certified ICF member, she completed the CTI Co-Active Coaching Training and holds CPCC and PCC titles. Passionate about the transformative power of coaching, Zeynep serves as a Consultant, Assessor, Facilitator, Coach, and Mentor since 2015.

Claire Buchanan began her professional career in marketing and publishing. In 2017 she qualified as an Integral Coach. Her passion is creating awareness, facilitating learning and enabling change by encouraging a fresh perspective. She coaches individuals with specific objectives and goals focused on developing potential, improving relationships, refining processes and enhancing performance. She achieved the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential in 2020 and she has more than 1 600 hours of coaching experience. Claire is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Chandni, an ICF-accredited Executive Coach (ACC) with over 25 years of experience, has held corporate leadership roles in two WPP Group companies and was the CEO of Social Innovation Park Singapore. A Certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Coach and an author of 10 books, she also holds an MBA from a top Indian business school. Having worked across five countries on two continents, Chandni now operates from Dubai and London. As an entrepreneur since 2017, she leverages her extensive background in business, writing, and board membership to coach a diverse client base, including SMEs, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and startups, aiding them in navigating work challenges, transitions, and interpersonal relationships.

Kunal comes with two decades of high-impact leadership experience in strategy consulting. His roles spanned P&L management, client relations, sales, and cross-matrix leadership. An expert in marketing and brand analytics Kunal has deep expertise across CPG, Retail, BFSI, E-Commerce, SaaS industries. As an executive coach Kunal holds an ICF-PCC credential. Further enriched with Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Transaction Analysis, his coaching expertise is in working with professionals toward elevated leadership, transitions, presence, and growth.

Nilima is an Associate Certified Coach with 15 years of experience in customer experience and business strategy. Specializing in Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, and Organizational Change, she applies Positive Strength Psychology to create personalized coaching solutions. Her methods focus on unlocking clients' innate abilities, boosting both professional effectiveness and personal fulfillment. Nilima's practical tools, insights, and actionable plans empower clients to navigate today's fast-paced work environment.

Manisha Bapna brings 23 years of diverse experience across various industries, corporations, nationalities, and age groups. She has guided employees to enhance their thinking, behavior, and performance at work by fostering desirable workplace behaviors, thus improving their personal and professional effectiveness. Manisha advocates for a philosophy of ‘being coaching’ rather than merely ‘doing coaching,’ emphasizing that everyone can add value to themselves with the right tools and techniques. Holding a PCC credential from the ICF, she boasts over 5,000 hours of coaching experience.

Lamia is a change facilitator with 20+ years of experience helping individuals make meaningful, sustainable shifts to enhance personal and professional performance. Lamia builds on experience in learning and talent development plus a background in behavioral and motivational studies. She uses evidence-based techniques to help you gain clarity about who you are, where you want to be, and what's in the way so that you can make meaningful, sustainable changes. She has worked with clients in various career stages and works in English and Arabic fluently.

Feyza Ramazanoğlu, with 16+ years in international industrial sales across diverse industries, supports individuals and teams in unlocking their potential and achieving their visions. Believing everyone is naturally creative and a leader, she aids in discovering obstacles and taking action. Her coaching, enriched by her engineering background and a passion for art, nature, and photography, focuses on gaining insights, making value-aligned decisions, and expanding comfort zones. A former ICF Turkish Chapter leader (2020-22) with over 1000 hours of coaching, Feyza has helped more than 200 people challenge their limits.

Sam Isaacson’s career started in professional services, offering technology risk and advisory services with KPMG, BDO and Grant Thornton. He led the establishment of Grant Thornton’s coaching services business and is the Chair of the UK Government’s coaching apprenticeship. He has written widely about the future of coaching and has won awards for his work in coaching with technology as well as good practice use of coaching in organisations. He works extensively across several sectors and with the biggest coaching professional bodies.

Daria has 15 years of experience in people and organizational development. She is a professional coach, team coach, and people leader, and she helps executives succeed in their leadership roles. Her business background includes global organizations like Deloitte and Swedbank. Her educational background is in Law and Philology, and she has more than 2,000 hours of coach-specific training. Daria is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and holds EMCC individual team coaching accreditation (ITCA).

Claire Brown, a Professional Coach with PCC credentials from the ICF, began her career in the charity sector, progressing to strategic roles including CEO, before becoming an NHS Occupational Therapist. Her coaching focuses on helping clients navigate change with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Experienced in business, career, leadership, and therapeutic coaching, Claire specializes in serving neurodiverse clients. She is a qualified Life Coach, Licensed Firework Career Change Coach, and certified in Executive & Team Coaching. With over 500 hours of coaching experience, Claire also mentors ICF students at The Coaching Academy, aiding them in obtaining their coaching qualifications.

Kathrin is a certified business coach who believes in the potential of people to learn and grow. Her passion lies in supporting individuals and teams to thrive. She loves to create experimental insights and stimulate meaningful reflections whilst building on peoples' own experiences. She creates an atmosphere of openness and trust allowing real insights to happen. In doing so she brings her 20 years of experience from strategic and operational human resources functions in the international industry.

Tim spent 30 years working in the Financial markets. In that time he experienced different corporate structures and developed an understanding of how to perform in a pressurised environment. On leaving the city he retrained as an executive coach and now enjoys leveraging his many years of professional experience in his coaching sessions. He helps his clients navigate increasingly difficult environments,understand their potential and help them remove the interference that is stopping them from maximising their own performance and realise their own aspirations. He is also a keen coach and student in the �Inner game� of elite sport.

Marta is a PCC-certified transformational coach specialized in leadership development, team effectiveness, and career transition. She applies a practical approach to coaching individuals to find meaning in what they do or wish to achieve professional or personal development. Marta collaborates with the coaching unit of IESE Business School, coaching C-suite executives from around the globe. As a Trainer and Facilitator, she has developed and facilitates a Coach Training program Level 1 by ICF. She holds a Law Degree and post-graduate studies in Business Administration and has +15 years of corporate background in management positions in Outplacement firms.

Basak always had a passion to help people which motivated her to study Psychology for her Bachelors (Koc University) and Masters (University of Amsterdam) degree. She has worked at Philips, Bloomreach, Irdeto, Zivver in her HR career. Her coaching career goes in parallel with her experience as an HR leader. With 8+ years (and counting) in the HR field, coaching has always been an integral part of her job. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and has been working for Empower Amsterdam for several years now, helping professionals from all around the world find the next step in their careers

Viviana has a background in corporate communications and strategic advice to senior executives, politicians and experts. She has an expertise in the banking, environment, and energy sectors gained with multicultural organisations, global companies and EU institutions. An EMCC Senior Practitioner with 850+ coaching hours, Viviana helps clients expand self-awareness, develop strategic thinking, and improve well-being of self and others. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and the co-founder of the European Investment Bank women's network.

Nicola Pye has over 25 years' experience as a learning and leadership development professional, executive coach, and until recently was Global Talent Director for EY where she worked for 22 years. She holds the ILM Level 7 in coaching and mentoring and is EMCC accredited at Senior Practitioner Level. Nicola is on a mission to help Leaders create positive impact: making work better for themselves, their workforce and society. She began coaching ten years ago and has been empowering Leaders and future leaders around the world.

Stephanie brings over 29 years of leadership experience as a former senior officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Stephanie is a Certified Executive Coach and an Associate Coach with the ICF. She has extensive experience in Team Building, Human Resources, Talent Management and Strategic Planning. Stephanie led the Canadian Defence Department's Coaching Program and continues to use this experience today to support the growth, development and optimization of leaders, teams and organizations.

Serap has 25 years of experience in finance. She has 18 years in leadership roles, where she has initiated and led comprehensive change projects. She holds certifications in Transactional Analysis, Optimum Balance Model and Leadership Coaching. Over the course of 7 years, she coached C-level executives, Directors, and new managers across various sectors such as retail, finance, IT, and Marketing. She acted as a shadow coach, business coach and leadership development mentor for executives to reach business goals. Serap's skill set extends to Agile Coaching and OKR Management, indicating her proficiency in facilitating agile methodologies and goal-oriented frameworks.

Peter Muir holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation from the International Coaching Federation. During the first fifteen years of his career, Peter led teams of hospitality professionals for leading companies, including Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton, in Europe and North America. He now resides in Toronto, Canada. As a dedicated professional coach, Peter is passionate about unlocking human potential. His coaching focuses on examining values, aligning them with purpose, and crafting innovative solutions that pave the way for success. Peter thrives on working with individuals committed to their own growth and eager to elevate their performance in their respective fields.

Pauline Mahu started her career as a marketer in the food industry, developing well-known consumer brands. Working in fast-paced, multicultural, and result-driven environments, she recognized the importance of work/life balance and finding fulfillment in one’s career. This insight fueled her passion for empowering others, leading her to become a certified career coach. Pauline specializes in helping clients navigate career changes, adapt current roles, or shift mindsets about work. She holds an Associate Certified Coach accreditation, with certifications in Positive Intelligence and training in CBT and Mindfulness. Known for her empathetic, caring, and pragmatic approach, Pauline, originally from France and now based in London for over 20 years, coaches in both English and French.

Murat Bolelli is a Turkish academician, management consultant and coach. His 20+ years of HR experience in multinational companies helped him developing a result+people oriented approach which he enjoys utilizing in coaching. Having the ACC credential from the ICF, he has more than 500 hours of coaching experience specialized in executive coaching, new manager coaching and new graduate coaching. Murat strongly believes that we are born and built with different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, the more we know and accept who we are, the happier and fulfilled lives we may have.

Melissa is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with a professional background in marketing and entrepreneurship. Melissa uses her professional background, blended with her coaching skills and coaching supervision training to bring high consciousness, deep intuition and strong emotional intelligence to her clients. Her style is genuine, open and curious, resulting in clients deepening their self-awareness so they can achieve the success they desire, both personally and professionally.

Matteo is a passionate psychologist & coach with extensive multicultural experience in coaching junior to Csuite level individuals. He loves supporting others in discovering and achieving what is important for them following a goal-focused approach that takes into consideration how every person is unique. His specialties include the management of emotions, well-being, stress, conflicts, communication, leadership, focus, selfcompassion, life & career transitions, performance & team development.

Linda is an accomplished leadership coach with an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification from the International Coach Federation (ICF) since 2023. Specializing in guiding first-time leaders, her client-centric approach focuses on leveraging individual strengths and capabilities. With a background in global product management, she effectively navigates corporate dynamics to enhance individual and team performance. Linda’s exceptional communication skills foster trust and open dialogue, aiding in clients’ personal and professional growth. Her goal is to empower clients to become effective leaders in their respective fields.

Meet Kiyasha Naidu, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with extensive experience in coaching and consulting. Originally from South Africa and now based in Canada, she founded Ikigai in 2019, focusing on leadership development and enhancing individual success. Kiyasha combines her coaching expertise with certifications as an Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner and a Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner, tailoring structured processes that nurture well-being and unlock potential.

As a highly trained and ICF Certified Coach, Johanna is commited to bringing a coaching mindset, skillset, and toolset to the conversation. Johanna works with a diverse range of leaders and teams and supports people when transitioning. She coaches with curiosity to create new awareness, creativity, problem solving and innovation. Johanna has a background in Education with substantial experience as a capability building professional in large corporations. Johanna has worked internationally on three continents and brings a wealth of personal and professional experience.

Joelle Merheb, with nearly fifteen years of experience in leading, coaching, and developing teams, is a results-driven leader focused on maximizing potential for senior executives and organizations. Her goal is to help professionals achieve peak performance and success. Joelle offers individual and group coaching to enhance leadership skills and drive sustainable growth. With over 500 hours of coaching experience, she has a deep understanding of multicultural dynamics and excels at customizing her coaching methods to suit a diverse client base of over 50 nationalities.

Irina began her career as an IT professional, contributing to software development, agile processes, and innovation in the Norwegian tech sector for over 20 years. Now, as an executive and career coach, she draws on her extensive tech experience to support professionals in their growth journeys. She specializes in managing change, developing leadership presence, overcoming challenges, and making career decisions. Her coaching empowers clients to overcome blind spots, enhance emotional intelligence, and achieve work-life balance.

Gwen, with an engineering background and over 20 years in R&D and Marketing & Insights, has worked globally across FMCG, non-profits, and agencies. Based in the UK since 2001, she believes in the potential of individuals at any career stage. Her coaching style is supportive and pragmatic, fostering a safe space for clients to navigate challenges and achieve goals. Trained as an Executive Coach in 2017 and a Systemic Team Coach in 2022, Gwen holds an ACC from the ICF and is certified at the practitioner level with the EMCC. She is also a Resilience Practitioner and a trained Mental Health First Aider, coaching in both French and English.

Helen Amos, an HR professional with experience at companies like Mercer, Volvo, Cadence Design Systems, and EFI, is a certified coach with more than 3000 hours of coaching experience. Holding certificates from both ICF and EMCC, Helen has also audited courses on Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression and trained as a Coach Supervisor. She specializes in working with C-Suite executives, business leaders, and high potentials across industries like Pharma, Education, Retail, and more, focusing on enhancing leadership competencies and business acumen. Helen is passionate about supporting individuals in transition—whether geographically, career-wise, or in personal growth—and also works with those on grief journeys, helping them or their supporters navigate these challenging times.

Giovanna is a qualified transformational coach with 7 years of coaching experience and 20 years of corporate career in the construction industry. She is passionate about supporting clients to succeed in achieving change, development, and growth. Giovanna's experience focuses in the areas of career development, effective leadership, performance management, talent development and retention, and diversity & inclusion. Giovanna helps other professionals take control of how they live and perceive their work life and work relationships, uncover their strengths and purpose and move into a space of clarity so they can move forward with their careers.

International trainer for +20 years, working with global stakeholders, in 2018, Catharina decided to delve into executive & leadership coaching. Passionate about life-long learning, Catharina supports her clients to leave their comfort zone and to optimize their mental and physical resources, always focusing on their specific needs. Catharina's source of inspiration is Confucius: If you intend to renew yourself, do it every day.

Ana is a tech industry professional with 20+ years of experience, gained in startup and corporate environments. Worked with businesses on focused initiatives with world-wide impact. Speaks about Diversity/Inclusion, Women in Tech, Employer branding. Managed globally distributed teams, is part of the leadership team at her current organisation. Ana is coaching professionals in high-stress roles, leaders and future leaders by bringing clarity to their current circumstances, helping them to identify what they really want, what is holding them back, and to adopt the needed behaviours to achieve their goals. She believes coaching is about growth and self-discovery, not just about reaching goals or having things done.

Anna has 20 years of experience in senior HR roles in multinational companies across various industries (FMCG, IT, Manufacturing and Distribution). As a Career Coach Anna helps people to come to a decision about their future and navigate transition towards it. Coaching Leaders in their current role for personal development and success, Anna also supports them in creating better teams and Making their Organisation Human. Having worked internationally (Russia, UK, across Europe), Anna is passionate about different cultures: she helps people understand how different ways of seeing the world can influence interactions at work and impact careers.

Alex Martynov is a coach, engineering manager, and he runs a small Ukrainian bistro in Prague with his wife. His background in tech where he worked as a software developer and then led teams from 5 to 35 people for almost a decade. He has being coaching and running leadership training for 8 years. As a coach he helps people experience life and work in a profoundly satisfying and fulfilling way through reflecting on what is deeply meaningful to them and brining that ino theirs lives.

Hazel specializes in helping clients manage transitions, build self-awareness & overcome an impasse. She will help you make sense of your thoughts, and identify where you are and where you would like to be. She will partner with you to craft a way forward that aligns with your natural way of working; reflecting & adapting as you move towards your goals. In addition to coaching, She has 20+ years of experience as a technical leader. Part of a global family, Hazel loves to travel. Moving from South Africa to the UK made her very aware of the importance of cultural nuances.

With over 25 years in various roles within multinational companies, Duygu brings unique expertise to coaching. During her years in sales management, people leadership, and higher executive roles, Duygu developed a passion for helping individuals thrive. Now as a PCC certified coach and mentor, she empowers others through (mainly) transformative coaching and leadership development. Merging her engineering background with leadership skills, she offers an analytical yet empathetic approach, understanding the nuanced needs of individuals, efficiently guiding them toward unlocking their true potential.

After over a decade working in education privately and for local government, James moved into web business, creating and leading projects in wellbeing psychology, coaching, and education. His experience also includes keyword research, SEO, marketing, content creation, and project management. As a coach his approach is influenced most by wellbeing psychology and positive organizational scholarship (POS) principles. Harnessing the potential of research on wellbeing, motivation, purpose, positive relating, Everest goals, and others, he helps people, teams, and organizations, go beyond what is merely expected of them. Trained at MSc level in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology at the University of East London, is also accredited by EMCC at the Senior Practitioner Level.

Manon brings over 20 years of leadership, facilitation, and coaching experience across various industries, including technology, food & beverage, and education. Her career began in international companies in marketing and sales, and her experience living abroad has equipped her with a deep understanding of intercultural dynamics and global challenges. Passionate about people development and mindful approaches, Manon empowers individuals, groups, and teams to reach their highest potential and fulfill their purposes in authentic and joyful ways. She also lecturShe lectures at several universities in the fields of team leadership and executive coaching. She is a volunteer at the EMCC Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equality Centre for Excellence.Manon is fluent in English, Dutch and Portuguese.

Caroline Pellerin has built her career as a Management Consultant at a top 10 Global Consulting firm, specializing in Change Management with a focus on Communications, Training, and Culture Change. She has collaborated with a diverse range of global clients across industries like FMCG, Oil & Gas, Utilities, and the Public Sector. Caroline is a Leadership and Executive Coach dedicated to supporting women as they ascend to leadership roles, advocating for coaching’s transformative impact on career advancement. She trained at the ICF-accredited Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and holds an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. Based in the UK, is a fluent French speaker, coaching in both English and French.

Marco, with a 15-year background in regulatory environmental science and leadership at national and European institutions, transitioned to coaching in 2022. Now an entrepreneurial coach, mentor, and trainer, he holds an PCC credential from ICF and has coached over 100 global clients across various industries. Marco is also certified in wellness disciplines, integrating somatic and traditional coaching techniques to enhance client awareness and foster meaningful shifts. Known for his authenticity, empathy, direct communication, and rapport-building skills, Marco meets clients where they are to help them reach their goals. He coaches in both English and Italian.

Irina Cordall is an experienced coach and trainer working with professionals and entrepreneurs operating in multicultural environments. With an extensive background in service leadership and buiness training, she specializes in helping individuals grow professionally and personally, improve communication, resolve conflicts, manage change, and create an inclusive work environment. Irina has an ACC certification from the International Coach Federation and is a Mental Fitness Coach.

Harish is a PCC, a Facilitator and a Hogan/Disc Assessor. Harish is an experienced sales and marketing leader with a proven track record in strategic planning, business development, and team management with HP, Samsung and Whirlpool. Harish has invaluable experience with Korean and American MNC as a senior leader in diverse regions & navigating cultural nuances. His coaching approach combines a systemic coaching approach, collaborative coaching, solution-focused coaching, empathetic coaching, and results-oriented coaching. He also utilizes advanced communication techniques being a Master Practitioner with Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) certification to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs and patterns of behavior, fostering personal growth and development.

Rania began her coaching journey in 2010 and currently serves as a leadership coach, helping professionals transform challenges into opportunities. With over 750 hours of coaching experience and more than 150 clients served, she integrates her M.Sc. in Computer Sciences and a management diploma into her practice. Her 20+ years in corporate roles, including software development, business analysis, and information security consulting, enrich her unique coaching approach. Rania has lived in the Middle East and North America, bringing a rich understanding of diverse cultures to her coaching. She speaks Arabic, English, and French fluently and currently resides in the United Arab Emirates.

Felicity Kerrigan's professional career spans over 25+ years of experience across the US, UK, and Ireland. With business, marketing, and PR qualifications she has held Director of Marketing, Director of Operations, Communications, and PR roles within the tech, online media sectors, and consultancy. She is adept at dealing with global complexities and the challenges of working across diverse business and organizational cultures. In her current role, she is involved with business strategy, leadership and executive coaching. She is passionate about supporting individuals in how to effectively embrace and manage change for themselves and their teams.

Alessandro Pegoraro began his career as a French conversation teacher at a high school before transitioning to the corporate world in 1983, where he worked in the TMT (Technology, Media, & Telecommunications) sector. His experience includes roles at Il Reader’s Digest, Ipsoa-Italia Oggi, Sole 24 Ore, Yahoo!, and British Telecom, spanning both line and staff positions. Since 2019, Alessandro has chaired the Italian branch of the European Mentoring Coaching Council (EMCC). He holds PCC credentials from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a Senior Practitioner with the EMCC, amassing over 1500 hours of coaching experience. Additionally, he volunteers as a mentor and supervisor in international mentoring projects.

When working with Lauren, expect to be challenged and brought outside of your comfort zone, all the while having your biggest supporter along the way. Lauren coaches both business and personal clients at varying levels and career junctures; from junior individual contributors to C-Level. Using her 5 years of experience as both an internal and external coach, along with ACC and Masters qualifications, Lauren is able to adapt to different client needs and drive success. Lauren also has over 12 years oprofessional experience in HR, across multiple industries including tech, telecoms, travel, and retail. Her global business experience has spanned from 200 to 110,000 employees. Lauren's approach is creative and commercially focussed with strong emotional intelligence, curiosity, and positivity.

Susanne found her calling as an internationally accredited transformation and career coach after following a multinational career path. Her passion for transformation, extensive expertise across fields (airline officer, hotel GM, HR specialist, counselor), and experience living and working in Switzerland, the USA, Thailand & Taiwan enables Susanne to partner with her clients on their way to an improved self and find fulfillment no matter where they are. Susanne coaches in English, German & French.

Jakub is an insightful and effective Coach with 1000+ coaching hours delivered and an unique background as a former corporate executive and a Master of Engineering who meets other executives with a resonating voice of experience. In his career, he successfully made the leap from a key production leader in a Top 10 Fortune Global 500 automotive company to his current position. His technical education and many years of experience and practice allow him to help production leaders at every level even better.Over the past two decades, Jakub has held various senior managerial positions in the automotive and IT sectors, building effective teams with an ethical culture of cooperation.

I coach individuals, teams, and leaders; specializing in helping people and teams develop, transform business, and enabling leadership teams for success. I have worked internationally in the hi-tech industry on three continents. With more than 30 years' experience in people, project, and strategic management, I have a wealth of personal and professional experience. Career highlights include developing teams in global locations, improving motivation, performance, communications, and productivity.

Executive coach with over 1,000 hours of coaching with international clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. With her 15 years of experience in L&D, she founded her coaching company, in 2019, to make coaching accessible to all. She is an Associate Certified Coach with a degree in Psychology and education in NLP, MBCT-L, and PQ. Sally also lectures at business schools. She coaches professionals to get the most out of their careers through awareness, action, and getting the right results.

Burçin is a Leadership Coach and Sales Coach who helps leaders and sales professionals uncover their unique strengths and unlock their personal barriers. She is accredited by ICF (PCC) and certified by Co-Active Training Institute (CPCC). She is also a coach and consultant partner of Harrison Assessments System. She has 15 years of sales experience as an International and Domestic Market Sales Manager in multinational and local companies, with the creation of sales strategies, B2B business developments, and sales team management. She helps her clients pursue their business and individual lives with greater clarity, purpose, and passion. She also helps sales professionals develop the mindset and behaviors they need to thrive in the five main stages of selling.

Since 2017, Derya has specialized in Assessment/Development Centre projects, providing feedback on Personal Preference Inventories and 360-degree evaluations, while coaching teams, couples, and individuals. She is an ORSC-certified team coach with a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation and a seasoned trainer/facilitator. Derya has amassed over 500 hours of coaching experience, utilizing her deep knowledge in Gestalt Psychology, Co-active Coaching, and Transactional Analysis. She integrates these methodologies in her coaching, focusing on the sensory, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions of her clients’ lives. Derya's approach involves a holistic convergence of various modalities, ensuring a comprehensive coaching experience.

Dilek Süzal is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation, with over 900 coaching hours. She specializes in self-mastery for business and career, helping teams and leaders unlock creativity, create clarity, and build strategies. Based in Vienna, Austria, Dilek is a licensed coach, trainer, and facilitator, also certified in LEGO® Serious Play® and ISO/IEC 17024. With a Master’s degree in Architecture, she leverages her design and leadership experience to guide proactive individuals in structuring their thoughts and actions. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dilek offers a global perspective, blending architectural and coaching mindsets for transformative growth.

Meg Mateer helps her clients succeed by facilitating contexts for personal and group transformation. She takes an interpersonal approach to systems change and a systemic approach to personal insight. She brings a combined ten years of experience in business strategy, change management, psychology, and learning design, including seven years of consulting at big 5 firms. She believes in the power of diversity and thinking outside of the box in creating sustainable positive change.

Marton Manyai has international, multi-industry experience, he is working in English, German and Hungarian. As an ICF Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, he works with C-Suite executives, business leaders, functional heads and Hi-Potentials in enhancing business acumen & leadership competencies. With 1200+ coaching hours, he contributes to various industries like Pharma, Banking & IT, Telecom, Manufacturing & Software Start-ups. Marton has coached 23 nationalities from 4 continents.

Khaled helps clients move forward with clarity and purpose by always being encouraging and supportive while remaining personal, present, and thought-provoking. His coaching style helps clients build self-awareness, a personal vision and self-confidence. Khaled has many years of experience leading and coaching individuals & teams offering a combination of business acumen, emotional intelligence, and change management. Khaled holds ICF's PCC & EMCC's Senior Practitioner coaching credentials.

Esra is a Leadership, Executive, and Resilience Coach with an ICF PCC Credential, certified by the Gestalt Center for Coaching. She brings over 17 years of experience from the technology sector, having worked as a Senior Sales Professional at Fortune Global 500 companies like IBM, Oracle, and various tech startups. Her expertise includes Executive Sales, Business Development, and Team Management. Esra assists organizations and individuals in leveraging their innate potential through mindfulness and resilience coaching. She focuses on helping her clients develop authentic leadership skills, enabling them to influence with vulnerability and connect with their present to shape their futures. Esra coaches in Turkish, English, and Italian.

Allisha Ali specializes in career and leadership coaching for professionals. She supports her clients to define and achieve their career and leadership goals and aspirations in a holistic way enabling them to lead a more fulfilling career and lifestyle. Allisha is an accredited coach (ACC with the International Coaching Federation). Allisha is unique having fulfilled an academic career, a corporate career, and now an entrepreneur.

Ozum is an experienced Career Coach, Learning & Development Professional and Business Development Partner with a demonstrated history of working in various industries including university environments. Skilled in Executive Coaching (Over 350 hours of coaching), Counseling, Talent Management, Negotiation & Business Planning. Business development professional with a Master of Science degree completed with a thesis on "Radical Career Changes" from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Fulya has completed post-graduate level studies in areas of organization, leadership, decision-making, and governance at Istanbul Bilgi University and at the London School of Economics. She works as a consultant and supports different organizations in various sectors as a coach and facilitator, with a special focus on leadership skills development and change management. She has completed the Coaches Training Institute's (CTI) Coaching Training and Certification Program.

Evangelos is a certified coach with a passion on leadership and personal development. He is based in London and has a track record of almost 20 years in the Human Resources field. He has experience working with professionals at different career levels and functions such as HR, sales, operations, accounting u0026 finance, data science, law, and strategy. His coaching philosophy is that leadership development is about leading yourself by knowing yourself. He enjoys working with clients that have a positive outlook about life and a growth mindset, there are curious about themselves and want to invest in their development.

Sinem is a professional career and leadership coach, certified "Designing Your Life" coach, and "Insights Discovery" facilitator. She began her professional career in Google, Ireland. During her time at Google, she designed mentoring programs, worked in building the coaching culture in the EMEA sales organization, and mentored Irish startups. She completed her coaching degree at Kingstown College and received an Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership, and Executive Coaching. She is certified as a PCC by ICF and coaches in English and Turkish.

William Shorten has had a career working across a variety of different roles including HR, Commerical (both Sales and Purchasing) R&D and Operations. He established his own consultancy business in 2019 where he works as a training consultant designing, delivering and facilitating on leadership and management development programmes for interntaional clients. William also works as an associate for a number of other business and leadership consultancies. In addition, he is an ICF accreidted Professional Credited Coach (PCC) with experience of coaching leaders and teams in complex environments. Having the PCC credential from the ICF, he has more than 500 hours of coaching experience.

Elena's foundation and signature is in her coaching model called the T.W.I.S.T. (Triggering Ways to Ignite Systematic Transformation). She believes that when a professional change is necessary, one essential step is to understand what pulled the trigger. In exploring the triggers and creating awareness on a deeper level the individual is alerted to detect the same trigger again and on time. Only then the person can choose the right course of action. Elena's style is described as energetic and fresh with a new point of view. She holds PCC credentials from ICF combined with 20 years of experience in corporations covering strategic and operational roles as a manager.

Pilar is an executive business and team coach, coaching trainer, mentor and leadership lecturer. She is an Erickson International certified coach and is PCC accredited by the ICF. Prior to moving into executive coaching and leadership facilitation, Pilar worked for 20+ years in the corporate sector, mainly in the field of telecommunication and hospitality, where she held various executive positions. For her, purpose comes from within each of us; it's something that can't be imposed or mandated from the outside. At the same time, it compels us to move outside to engage with the world around us. She has made it her mission to support people in the corporate world by holding a safe space for them to be challenged and thrive.

Following a background of 18 years in finance, accounting and management within various sectors, Yasemin received her coaching certification from IDC (ICF/EMCC accredited) in Geneva, Switzerland where she is based today. She has lived and worked in four countries and her cultural experiences give her a broad view on human behavior and motivation. She is able to draw on this diverse background and strong business acumen to effectively coach her clients to achieve their own goals and objectives.

Can has over 20 years of experience in various levels of management in the production, retail, finance sectors and banking. She was mainly responsible for sales throughout her career. Beginning in 2006, she focused on personal growth programs to deliver her expertise in management and communication areas with a scientific and solid approach. As a Coach, she focuses on executive and team coaching in organizations. Can also designs and delivers soft skill training programs. She has written a book that introduces coaching through a real-life story.

Vicdan has 25 years of experience in multinational companies as Senior HRD with strategic business partnering, large-scale and complex change management skillset. She is certified by Coaching Training Institute (CPCC) and accredited by ICF (PCC). She works as an executive and team coach and designs, delivers team development workshops. She also teaches internationally with Jungian Coaching School as one of the Program Leader.

Arzu is an ICF certified (PCC) coach with an undergrad degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Human Resources Development from Villanova University, USA. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in HR which she utilizes today in helping her clients achieve business results and become better leaders. Her passion lies in seeing people own up their strengths and reach their potential for a life lived happier.

Deniz completed her Master's degree at the University of East London in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Her interest in positive psychology and coaching steered her towards the co-active coaching program with the ICF-accredited coaching school, Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and the Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) program. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

Yusra works as an Executive Coach and Career Coach. She has received her initial coaching training from the Coach Training Institute and is an ICF-Credentialed coach (PCC - Professional Certified Coach) with over 500 hours of coaching. She is also an active member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and takes part in the EMCC Audit Committee and the Supervision Group.

After she discovered her passion of inspiring people to transform their lives, Zeynep graduated from the Coaches Training Institute’s (CTI) Co-Active Coaching program and completed New York University’s Business Coaching Seminar. As an ICF-Credentialed professional coach (PCC) and a facilitator, Zeynep blends her 13 years of corporate experience with team coaching tools to enrich her facilitation and training skills

Claudia’s career encompasses political, strategic & intercultural communications. With 2,000+ hours of coaching across multiple sectors & geographies, she uses a strengths-based approach to help clients uncover what makes them unique to achieve their objectives. Her interventions are both anchored in the reality of international organizations and informed by research disciplines including social and cultural intelligence, emotional competence, and Positive Psychology & Neuroscience.

After having 15 years of managerial experience in Banking sector, Pinar started working on Coaching disciplines in early 2000’s and decided to extend her knowledge in Leadership Development u0026 Coaching area, by 2008 professionally. She worked as faculty at 3 different universities teaching the Organizational Coaching u0026 Presence and Leadership master classes. She had a co-leadership role in ORSC community in Turkey and supported many Social Responsibility Projects.nPınar is accredited as Master Certified Coach by ICF with over 3500 hours of coaching practice.