I spent most of my professional career in pharma M&S, starting as a sales rep, building up the career through different positions to the commercial lead. As my motivation and passion have always been developing people and activating their and team potential, I also run workshops on communication and team work for my colleagues. In 2020 I decided coaching and training were my path forward and since then I’ve been intensively investing in development of my skills and competencies as a coach, trainer and facilitator. The trainings I’ve been running are based on EI and coaching principles and most common themes are communication and team functioning. My colleagues say I am responsible, persistent and empathetic person, always striving for positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
Mahasti, boasting over 7000 hours of coaching expertise, holds a profound mission to empower individuals, aiding them in surmounting obstacles, gaining clarity, and achieving their aspirations. Her forte lies in nurturing awareness and delivering fresh perspectives, catalyzing subtle inner transformations.
In her capacity as a Life & Executive coach, retreat leader, and speaker, Mahasti collaborates with high-performing, dedicated clients eager to elevate their personal and professional lives. Her journey from the Luxury Industry's corporate world to her current role as a Life & Executive Coach has spanned continents, from Asia and the US to Europe, making the world her home.
Mahasti's coaching passion stems from the belief in every individual's innate capacity for life-altering change. She perceives coaching as a shared odyssey, guiding individuals through the labyrinth of disturbance, entrenched behavior patterns, and latent inner strength toward expansive growth and broader perspectives.
Ekaterina is a certified and accredited professional coach (ICF ACC, PhD) with 3+ years of experience with corporate and private clients. She is additionally certified in positive psychology and mindfulness, and blends these into her coaching practice. Her coaching model is transformational coaching rooted in addressing the source of the issue in order to achieve a lasting change.
Coaching Themes: Career Development, Conflict Resolution, Stress Relief, Life Purpose, Relationships.
Madalinna, an accomplished and certified Leadership, Career & Team Coach, brings over 15 years of coaching expertise and a decade of corporate leadership experience.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Madalinna possesses a profound understanding of the business, leadership consultancy, and non-profit sectors. Her impressive track record includes: Successfully steering the largest FMCG non-food brand in her market, elevating her country to a prominent global position. Assuming leadership roles across diverse domains, including marketing, communication, sales, business development, people development, and consultancy. Her roles encompassed titles such as International and Regional Brand Manager, Communication and PR Director, Business Development, HR, Learning and Development Consultant.
Collaborating on impactful programs as a Coach, Career Counselor, and Coaching & Leadership Development Consultant for both local and international enterprises.
Madalinna's multifaceted expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset in the realms of leadership, career development, and team coaching.
Alina Ioana Pop is a Solution Focused and Mental Health Coach with over 18 years of experience in recruiting, interviews, 1:1 coaching, team building, training, and HR. She empowers clients to discover resources and solutions within themselves to overcome obstacles, shift perspectives, or develop a positive mindset. Sometimes, she simply listens, providing a supportive space. Alina thrives on working with individuals who are ready to take ownership of their lives and become the true architects of their futures. Her extensive background and empathetic approach make her a trusted guide for those seeking personal and professional growth.
Alejandro Rodriguez is an ICF-certified coach that works with executives, managers, and junior leaders in the corporate, government, and non-profit sectors to help them bring their most authentic selves to work. Alejandro, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, has worked with international partners in many countries, including Afghanistan, Colombia, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Qatar, and Thailand. Alejandro is an adjunct faculty within Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies and an alumni mentor in Georgetown’s Leadership Coaching program and Executive Facilitation program. He also facilitates classes on mindfulness, building high-performing teams, and emotional intelligence (EI) and has been invited to speak to large audiences on leading with EI in high-stress environments and transitions. Alejandro holds an Executive Master’s degree in Leadership, a Leadership Coaching Certificate, and an Executive Facilitation Certificate from Georgetown University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Virginia Military Institute.
Alina is an accomplished executive coach, who derives her effectiveness and influence from her extensive senior management background and prior engagement in strategic organizational endeavours. She has played pivotal roles in (1) shaping organizational functions and enhancing capabilities, (2) fostering a culture of achievement and cooperation, and (3) nurturing proficient senior, middle, and front-line leaders to form a harmonious, proficient team.
Transitioning to coaching in 2018, Alina blends her 20+ years of senior management experience and education (MSc, MBA, PMP). An accredited ICF coach (PCC), she's completed 1250+ hours of leadership coaching, comprehending challenges high-achieving leaders face in balancing expectations, short and long-term goals, and global demands.
Known for pragmatic strategies, Alina fosters awareness, fuels change, and embodies empathy, authenticity, and courage. Adapting to each client's reality, she supplements coaching with management case studies (if the case and required), tailors training, or uses coaching tools such as coaching constellations and positive intelligence.
Adel Pour Hakimi is a Personal & Professional Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) & a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). He is specialized in coaching individuals on Personal & Professional challenges specifically in areas related to Emotional Intelligence, Healthy Relationships, & Productivity. He partners with individuals in one-on-one setting to help them maximize their potential & achieve goals related to their personal & professional growth. So far, he has 500+ hours of coaching practice. He also conducts trainings, workshops, & webinars on Emotional Intelligence, Healthy Relationships, Stress Management, & Productivity (total of 18 with 35+ hours) & delivers them either privately or to institutions. Adel is currently a candidate for the Masters in Executive Coaching program at Hult Ashridge in the UK & he holds a Masters in Finance degree from Hult International Business School.
Frank Garten is a Netherlands-based speaker, author and facilitator, specialized in communication and cooperation with people from different cultures. he is currently writing a book on Inclusive Leadership. His main focus is ‘Clarity in Conversations’.
Frank helps companies and teams to improve the quality of their dialogues. With a solid basis in general management in international companies (NXP Semiconductors, Philips), he is able to understand the dynamics of global teams and businesses. Author of 3 books on cross-cultural management, Frank travels the world to give lectures and provide practical workshops on the do’s and don’ts of (intercultural) business.
Juan is a TEDx Speaker, an award-winning coach, and an Amazon Best-Selling author who has worked with some of the most prestigious training and consulting firms in Europe, and has helped more than ten thousand people through his programs.
Besides being a proud father and devoted husband, Juan is also known as a seasoned mindset & behavior expert, on a mission to empower people and organizations to unleash their potential for well-being and positive impact.
Through inspirational keynotes and transformative workshops & coaching, Juan helps individuals and teams accelerate their inner development, radically improving well-being and contribution. This is possible thanks to his proprietary and revolutionary ‘Mind Canvas’ method which gives people power over their psychology, making it simple and intuitive.
After a career of more than 15 years in leadership and sales roles in the hospitality & tourism industry, in 2019 Inês created MAPA - The Coaching Studio where she helps individuals achieve their professional and personal goals. Her coaching areas of expertise include career transition, emotional intelligence, mindful leadership and personal development. Inês is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from ICF (International Coaching Federation) and a SIY Global Coach.
Emotional intelligence and personal development were always areas of her interest. Inês holds a degree in Business Administration by Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics and a post-graduation in International Hotel Management by ESHTE. Her passion to bring mindfulness to the corporate world led her to become a Search Inside Yourself Certified Teacher. Inês is also a Mindfulness Mentor having been trained by the renowned teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.
Ernesto Gainza is a globally recognized skydiver, BASE jumper, wingsuit pilot, and four-time Guinness World Record holder, renowned for his expertise in fear management and resilience building.
With over 20 years of experience in extreme sports, including skydiving, BASE jumping, wingsuit flying, speed flying, and paragliding, Ernesto has conducted training for elite special forces and professional athletes to excel in high-pressure environments. His groundbreaking stunts, such as landing the world’s smallest and fastest parachute in history, demonstrate his mastery of overcoming fear and pushing the limits of human performance. His remarkable journey was documented in Down To Earth Film.
Through his dynamic conferences, Ernesto provides powerful lessons on harnessing fear, developing mental resilience, and unlocking peak potential, inspiring audiences to confront challenges confidently and clearly.
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