Meet our coaches in the Europe, Middle East and Africa

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 brings nearly 15 years of experience coaching leaders across industries, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Having worked with clients from 50+ nationalities, Joelle understands the nuances of diverse leadership styles and the unique challenges leaders face. She empowers executives to tackle decision-making overload, achieve work-life balance, and navigate change with confidence. Her tailored coaching delivers key outcomes: sharper strategies for complex decisions, renewed focus and clarity, and effective communication that inspires trust. Ready to transform your leadership journey? Partner with Joelle to overcome challenges and unlock your full potential.

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.