Self-Development Speakers in Europe

Tima is a mountaineer, mindset coach, and social entrepreneur known for her remarkable achievements and inspiring impact. As the first Lebanese woman and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest and ski to the South Pole, Tima's feats include conquering over 25 high-altitude peaks, including the Seven Summits. She is also the first Arab woman to summit Ojos del Salado, the world's highest volcano. Tima advocates for gender balance and women’s empowerment and is a best-selling author of "Curly Adventures Mount Everest." Her work empowers individuals to unlock their potential, achieve their goals, and create a meaningful impact. Tima's speaking topics include goal setting, building a growth mindset, personal leadership, teamwork, and women empowerment, all drawn from her mountaineering experiences.

With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in Human Resources, Hélène stands as a seasoned professional renowned for her exceptional contributions to the field. Notably, her most recent role as the HR Director at Puma underscores her ability to navigate the intricacies of a globally recognized brand, shaping and optimizing its human capital strategy.

Hélène's extensive journey has been marked by immersive experiences across diverse industries such as sport, insurance, services, metallurgy, chemistry, and biology. Her professional footprint extends beyond organizational boundaries, having served distinguished international groups including Puma, adidas, Johnson & Johnson, Randstad, Groupama, and AXA. This breadth of exposure has not only honed her technical expertise but also granted her an invaluable arsenal of concrete tools.

At the heart of Hélène's professional identity is her accreditation as an ICF-ACC certified coach—the gold standard of coaching excellence.

Ekaterina is a certified professional coach (ICF ACC, PhD) with over three years of experience guiding corporate and private clients toward meaningful, lasting change. Specializing in transformational coaching, she helps individuals uncover and address the root causes of their challenges to foster deep, sustainable growth.

With additional certifications in positive psychology and mindfulness, Ekaterina integrates evidence-based techniques to enhance self-awareness, resilience, and fulfillment. Her coaching themes include career development, conflict resolution, stress relief, life purpose, and relationships, empowering clients to navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.

A dynamic speaker, Ekaterina combines her academic expertise with practical insights to deliver engaging, actionable talks. Whether facilitating workshops or one-on-one sessions, she creates a supportive space for transformation, helping audiences unlock their potential and thrive both personally and professionally.

Passionate about holistic growth, Ekaterina is dedicated to inspiring others to live with intention, purpose, and joy.

Boasting over a decade in regional marketing management for corporate giants like Kellogg's and Subway, John Antonios redirected his career in 2010 towards individual empowerment. A trailblazer as a Reach®-Certified Personal Branding Strategist in the MENA region, he's evolved into a multilingual assessor and coach spanning the EMEA region. John has guided professionals in both public and private sectors, excelling in personal development arenas like assessment center design, feedback methodologies, leadership cultivation, and personal branding. With accreditations from Korn Ferry, certifications from Hay Group, and qualifications in psychometrics from TalentQ and Saville, he's also a Licensed NLP Practitioner. Holding a Post Graduate Diploma and a Masters, John fluently delivers transformative client work in Arabic, English, and French.

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.

Andrii is a highly efficient, result-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical business management. He is focused on a comprehensive understanding of business operations and team organization. Andrii is highly skilled in tracking details and interacting with internal and external partners to ensure the timely completion of tasks and assignments. He is dedicated to helping people achieve their goals in business and life.

Also, with the help of coaching, Andrii assists people and businesses in building strategies and achieving their goals.

He has helped more than 100 coaching clients to strip away everything unnecessary, find their purpose, discover their strengths, and accelerate movement toward their goals.

Eugenie Dantung is a Master Certified Coach, Doctor of Philosophy, Gallup-Certified Coach, DISC Practitioner, and Executive, Leadership, and Team Coach with over 2,500 hours of coaching experience. She specializes in positive thinking, effectiveness, and well-being, and holds a Master's in Foreign Policy from the Diplomatic Academy of Austria and Ukraine. With over a decade in the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and three years in international cooperation leadership, she co-founded and managed the Department for International Relations. Eugenie also served in the Parliamentary Assembly and the Council of Europe. Fluent in English, French, Italian, Ukrainian, and Russian, she is proficient in Spanish and German. She empowers individuals to maximize their personal and professional potential.

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.

Eric is a seasoned Behavior & Mental Health Practitioner and Life Coach with 25+ years of experience helping individuals and organizations thrive. Certified in Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience, ACT, CBT, and Agile Leadership, he specializes in resilience, stress management, and burnout prevention—equipping clients with tools to navigate crises and boost performance.

A dynamic speaker and corporate trainer, Eric delivers engaging sessions on leadership, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics. He also explores deeply human themes like rekindling love, sustaining happiness, and nurturing long-term relationships, blending psychology with practical strategies for lasting connection.

Whether through keynotes or workshops, Eric’s science-backed, compassionate approach inspires transformation—helping people build fulfilling careers, resilient mindsets, and meaningful relationships. His expertise bridges personal growth and professional excellence, making him a sought-after guide for those seeking clarity, purpose, and joy in work and life.

Ana Merlino is a psychologist, MCC coach, and founder of The Coaching Fusion School, internationally accredited by ICF. She has been a speaker since 2010, offering training in teambuilding, leadership coaching, and communication skills. Ana’s vision is to spread the concept of UBUNTU, an African philosophy meaning “I am because we are,” within organizations. Her clients include Sanofi, Inditex, BBVA, and Zurich. Ana is passionate about sharing transformative content, both in-person and through her social media and mailing list.

Aru Daswani is an ICF PCC Executive Coach with over 1,000 hours of coaching experience and 20+ years as an entrepreneur and Key Account Manager. She specializes in leadership development, cultural transformation, and conscious leadership, empowering executives and teams to achieve purpose-driven growth and create lasting impact. Through virtual coaching sessions and transformational inner development programs, Aru guides leaders to align their actions with their values, fostering sustainable success. Her expertise enables clients to navigate challenges with clarity, cultivate resilience, and drive meaningful change within their organizations and beyond.