Executive coach, trainer and facilitator, Sophie Aballain partners with senior leaders and executive teams to drive individual and organisational transformation. She supports leaders in embodying conscious, courageous and forward-moving leadership, aligned with both performance and meaning. She is trained in systemic approaches, organisational coaching, and collective and relational intelligence tools, including Transactional Analysis, Nonviolent Communication, MBTI® and DISC, as well as Positive Psychology. With over 30 years of experience in business—as Director of Communication, Sales Director and Chief of Staff—she has spent more than a decade supporting C-suite executives, leadership teams and organisations in strengthening leadership effectiveness, influence and strategic alignment. Her industry background spans professional media and trade exhibitions, commercial real estate and construction. She has held executive committee positions and has lived and worked internationally, including five years in Hong Kong. Her client portfolio includes major players in the automotive sector (VW, Audi, Renault, Emil Frey), industry (Vinci, IBA, Hewlett Packard, CMA CGM) and services (Generali, Labocéa, Big Mamma, Agorize Hong Kong, AFP Hong Kong, Arpilabe, French Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong). She also works with non-profit organisations focused on social impact and wellbeing. An experienced facilitator, Sophie designs and leads strategic offsites and leadership workshops for executive teams and professional coaches. Her areas of expertise include executive engagement and performance, tension and conflict management, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness as key drivers of collective effectiveness. Her approach combines clarity, care and high standards, enabling leaders and organisations to unlock potential and achieve sustainable performance aligned with their values and long-term vitality.

Become a true visionary leader with authenticity and foster deep connections for global impact! Achieve your goals faster and easier by being your best self and dialing up your unique strengths. Lead high-performing teams, influence across cultures and business areas, and accelerate your career - all while keeping personal fulfillment and balance. I’ve coached 700+ leaders and executives in over 45 countries, from Fortune 500 enterprises to founders in fast-growing startups, with over 2000 coaching hours. Through coaching, you will: • Develop executive presence that commands respect and inspires action • Build a global brand and reputation that precedes you • Make strategic decisions with confidence, even in uncertainty • Influence and manage stakeholders across cultures effortlessly • Communicate vision in ways that move people • Effectively navigate change, digitalization, and AI transformation • Navigate difficult conversations with ease and authenticity • Transform your team's performance through delegation and ownership • Drive innovation while maintaining a thriving, purpose-driven culture • Transition smoothly into bigger roles and new industries • Clear promotion readiness and succession planning • Entrepreneurial mindset, business acumen, foster innovation • Scale your business from idea to revenue • Work-life balance and productivity without sacrificing ambition • Live with purpose and passion, and enhance wellbeing • Be true to yourself while achieving your biggest goals *Client Results* • 200% team performance increase at Fortune 500 entertainment company • Leaders promoted within one quarter • Global teams building trust and collaboration fast • 317% ROI across Fortune 1000 engagements • Successful organizational mergers post-acquisition • Founders scaling to revenue in under 90 days *Who I Work With* • Leaders at every level: C-suite executives, VPs, directors, managers, high-potentials, emerging leaders, and individual contributors. • Founders and Entrepreneurs: Building, scaling, or transforming organizations. • Industries: technology, manufacturing, retail, entertainment, media, pharmaceuticals, finance, energy, consulting, consumer goods, automotive, hospitality, logistics, construction and more. • Global professionals: Leading global remote teams and businesses and navigating cross-cultural dynamics. *Coaching Credentials* I am a PCC-accredited Executive Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading global coaching authority, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Master of Science in Molecular Biology. *Cultural Expertise* With 2000+ coaching hours, coaching global leaders in 8 languages and 45 countries, and living in 24+ countries, I bring a truly global perspective to your leadership journey. *Availability*
 I work globally across all time zones, North America (PST, MST, CST, EST, AST), Europe (CET, GMT, EET), South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia, with flexible hours to fit your needs. Languages: English - fluent, main language, slovenčina a čeština - úroveň pokročilá,日本語 - 基本レベル, srpski i hrvatski - tečno, español - nivel conversacional, norsk – grunnleggende nivå, dansk - grundlæggende niveau, svenska - grundläggande nivå, Deutsch - Konversationsniveau *Coaching Approach* You will unlock fresh perspectives and get powerful insights, practical strategies, and unwavering support in the space for deep reflection with actionable plans. My coaching principles are curiosity, compassion, and unwavering belief in my clients. “The impact Irene had over my personal and professional development was massive and it was achieved in a very short time. I have never thought working with a professional coach could be as useful as it has been!” "Irene has that real power to unlock you through her laser-focused and powerful questions. Each session with her has been incredibly powerful, she has a genuine willingness to support you in getting back on your tracks by uncovering your potential. I really can't recommend Irene enough." "Irene is an amazing coach! She is open-minded, empathetic, and engaged – with the ability to ask just the right questions to challenge rigid thinking and enable innovative solutions. Irene is also fantastic if you want to identify your strengths, define your purpose, and increase self-motivation. I strongly recommend her to future coaching clients!" “I had the pleasure of an excellent coach, Irene, at Warner Bros. Discovery. She was an absolute rockstar as a mentor and coach, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to get work advice.”

As a Certified Executive and Career Coach (PCC, CPCC), Mary Beth partners with individuals and teams to unlock greater success, meaning, balance, and fulfillment in their work and lives. Drawing on her own extensive and diverse experience, she helps clients strengthen their leadership capabilities, navigate competing priorities, overcome challenges, improve performance and impact, and elevate their self-confidence and communication skills (all while needing very little context from clients, because she has experienced these leadership scenarios first-hand). Through thought-provoking, transformative conversations, Mary Beth empowers clients to embrace new perspectives, deepen self-awareness, build on their strengths, and align their work with core values and purpose. Areas of Expertise: • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development • Strategic Thinking & Visioning • Goal Setting & Accountability • Stress Resilience & Burnout Prevention • Conflict Resolution & Effective Communication • Delegation & Time Management • Executive Presence & Influence • Presentation & Facilitation • Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing • Confidence Building & Decision Making • Leading Through Change & Uncertainty • Career Advancement & Transition Support Mary Beth’s experience spans more than 25 years of leadership across a wide range of industries, including technology, education, telecommunications, real estate, healthcare, consulting, and nonprofits. She has held roles from individual contributor to senior leader, has led large-scale transformations, and has been a key influencer in shaping executive strategies and driving enterprise-wide initiatives. Her cross-functional background spans IT, project management, training, finance, sales, and business operations within organizations from startups to global Fortune 50 corporations. Mary Beth has developed and facilitated numerous training programs throughout her career, and mentored and coached senior staff using a variety of tools, assessments, and evidence-based techniques. She is honored to offer support at all levels from executives to middle managers to aspiring leaders in embracing new insights, building inner capacity, and achieving meaningful success on their own terms. Mary Beth’s coaching style is holistic, intuitive, and anchored in curiosity. She creates a trusted space where clients feel seen and supported, while also being challenged toward thoughtful action. Her approach blends proven frameworks with deep listening, tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, personality, and goals.

＞ ACC (Associate Certified Coach) by ICF ＞ Certified Professional Coach by ISTOK ＞ Certified Organizational Coach by IECL ＞ Global Executive of Business Administration by Shanghai JiaoTong University ＞ Master’s degree in Economy and IT ＞ Bachelor’s degree in Business and IT Since moving to China in summer of 2018, Katarina became interested in communication, especially Cross-Cultural Communication and continued developing her skills in that area. Katarina has been living in Shanghai for more than 5 years. She’s working as a Professional Coach, Trainer & Facilitator. She believes personal development maximizes professional development - this belief encouraged her to open her own business in Shanghai, back in 2020. In the past 2-3 years, some of her business went online/hybrid, which enriched her experience even more. Before taking on the challenge of becoming a Professional Coach, Trainer & Facilitator, Katarina worked in a private Chinese-owned company located in Shanghai - in fields of Sales, Marketing & Training. Her job was to build bridges between Chinese and Western service providers/customers: enhance communication, facilitate better understanding of cultural differences & train local staff on problem-solving, shifting perspectives, proactivity and other Soft Skills. Prior to moving to China, Katarina worked in Education for almost a decade - as a University Teacher - where she got interested in Trainings. Working at a private University gave her freedom to design courses creatively and she did exactly that, turning lectures into workshops! She is a Toastmaster [an International club where members improve their Public Speaking & Leadership Skills, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado]. Finally, she’s a Founder of elm Coaching & Training, her Cross-Cultural consulting company. She speaks English & Serbian fluently, working up on her Mandarin & Spanish.

Life is hard but we can all ease our suffering with a bit of guidance. Are you feeling stuck at work or in life? Do you wish for better relationships or to live the life you dream of? Are you facing one of life's major transitions such as a new job, redundancy or retirement? All of these challenges create stress and suffering but there are ways to manoeuvre through these moments with calm and poise. Having worked through my my own growth journey decades ago, I discovered that my purpose was to help others. I feel that it is now my turn to support others and guide people like you to live the life you choose. I believe my training and background in psychology, neuroscience and leadership maturity offers a distinctive experience to people so they can find ways to soothe their suffering and discover their own path in life. We are all individual beings with our own unique blend of experiences, influences and cultures but I firmly believe that everyone can find their way to fulfilment with a little bit of guidance. To give you some background, I have almost 25 years' experience setting up, partnering and leading teams across Europe and Asia in both industrial corporates and early-stage companies, I am passionate about what makes people succeed and grow. I began my career as a mechanical engineer at Ford Motor Company after completing my degree at Oxford University and I quickly saw that all leaders are not the same. I was motivated to become one of the people-focused leaders and so I left after 6 years to complete my MBA at London Business School and explore what leadership meant. This started my journey of exploring what makes people tick and, most importantly, how to help others, including myself, live a healthier and happier life. We don't have to stay stuck in automatic mode and watch life pass us by helplessly and nor do we have to let uncertainty and complexity overwhelm us. With self-reflection, evidence-based techniques and exercises, you too can learn to embrace change as an ally rather than a threat. We all deserve to live our best life and none of us can do it alone.

Emmanuella is a professional Singer, Speaker, and Trainer of confident voices in business. Her training blends decades of teaching and peak performance experience on international stages (Royal Albert Hall, Barbican, Sydney Opera House) with training in psychology (Grad. Dip Psych.) and music (B. Mus. Hon., M. Mus. Perf. Teach.). Emmanuellas empowers individuals, teams, and leaders to find their authentic voice and speak with clarity and conviction. Through a journey utilizing research-based professional performance methods, participants gain confidence by understanding their voice, their body, and themselves. QUALIFICATIONS ＞ Bachelor of Music Honors (Kingston University London) ＞ Masters Performance Teaching (Melbourne University) ＞ Graduate Diploma Psychology (University of New England) TESTAMONIALS: 'Emmanuella is the most effective coach I’ve ever worked with. She changed the way I saw myself and how I was telling my story as the result of that. Through her “Find your Voice” coaching program, I got the opportunity to see beyond all the limitations I faced throughout my life and found the courage to show up as someone I loved and felt proud of. First, she helped me see how I’m holding myself back. Next, she provided me with a safe space to practice being who I desired to be. Then, she gave me the tools I needed to feel empowered and keep showing up as that person every day. Emmanuella not only helped me change my life, but she also gave me knowledge, tools, and more importantly courage to change the world around me.' Mahsa Hajjari Business Development Leader, WIRE 'Set apart from the norm in workplace training, Emmanuella’s warm personality made me comfortable and at ease. Her course was relatable and practical, she taught us skills we can easily apply to our everyday lives. I would highly recommend this course to other workplaces for a team bonding session.’ Stacey Kipouridis Physiotherapist Performance Medicine ‘Imagine holding people in the palm of your hand when you’re talking across a pixelated screen. Emmanuella Grace does. Emmanuella runs the most compelling interactive online training and coaching programmes. That sounds like a lazy superlative, but she activates the theory she teaches for the most impactful hour. Delivering ideas and leading with authority, understanding your personal motivations, mindfulness for impact, and projecting for influence are all skills I’m learning to master as a result of the coaching sessions Emmanuella has run for Slade Group’ Anita Ziemer Executive Director, Slade Recruitment

As an Indo-Canadian Organizational Psychologist and PCC coach accredited by the International Coach Federation, I bring a unique blend of expertise to support your organization's growth and development. With a background in executive education from the prestigious University of Michigan- Ross School of Business and certification in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International, I am committed to fostering holistic wellness within your company. My journey as the Founder of Aevitas, Corporate Maternity Wellness, UAE underscores my dedication to enhancing workplace environments, particularly for women navigating the challenges of motherhood. I understand the importance of retaining talent post-maternity leave and offer tailored solutions to support both employees and organizations through this transition. Beyond maternity wellness, I specialize in post-appraisal, performance, and leadership coaching, assisting in the identification and development of future leaders crucial for succession planning. I advocate for workplace pregnancy support as a cornerstone of social sustainability, championing initiatives that raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by pregnant individuals and new mothers. My approach is rooted in sincerity and trust, working closely with individuals and partnering with organizations to craft customized wellness coaching programs. Through Maternity Mentoring, Coaching, and HR-Perinatal Consulting, I aim to foster a supportive, inclusive, and thriving workplace culture where every individual can flourish. Let's collaborate to create a workplace where both talent and compassion thrive.

I am an ICF-certified Professional Life and Leadership Coach with over a decade of experience across financial services, retail, food distribution, real estate, and IT. Having built and operated businesses across diverse industries and cultures, I understand firsthand the complexity of leadership, decision-making, and growth in high-pressure environments. My coaching sits at the intersection of internal transformation and external performance. With a strong foundation in neuroscience and human behavior, I help leaders and high performers develop the self-awareness required to elevate how they think, decide, and lead. When leaders gain clarity about their values, patterns, and drivers, they make sharper decisions, navigate high-stakes situations with greater composure, and align their teams with confidence and intention. For managers, this translates into stronger executive presence, clearer communication, and the ability to lead with both empathy and assertiveness. For entrepreneurs and senior leaders, it means moving from reactive decision-making to strategic clarity, especially in moments that require courage, resilience, and vision. For high performers, coaching becomes the space to recalibrate; preventing burnout, strengthening boundaries, and creating sustainable success without compromising wellbeing. Having lived and worked across cultures, I have seen that many capable professionals drift into careers and leadership styles that are misaligned with their values, which often translates to internal conflict, poor decisions, strained relationships, and exhaustion. My mission is to help individuals reconnect with who they truly are so that what they do aligns with how they lead. I believe every perceived weakness holds an underlying strength, and by leveraging these strengths, we unlock both performance and fulfillment. True harmony happens when competence meets self-awareness, and ambition is supported by inner stability. Through structured yet practical coaching conversations, I help my clients move: • From uncertainty to decisive leadership • From overwhelm to strategic clarity • From burnout to sustainable performance • From misalignment to authentic influence When internal clarity meets external action, performance is intentional and success becomes sustainable.

I help senior leaders and professionals unlock new insights, shift mindsets, and move forward with courage to achieve what truly matters to them. With over 30 years of international HR leadership experience across Banking, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Technology, and public sectors, I bring a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and human potential. Clients describe me as insightful and inspiring; someone they can trust to help them see possibilities they had not imagined before. Since founding my coaching practice in 2015, I have partnered with Multi-National Corporations, public healthcare groups, and not-for-profit organizations to deliver leadership development and executive coaching programs. My reflective coaching style enables leaders to gain self-awareness, embrace innovative thinking, and build sustainable performance. As a service to the community, I am currently serving as the First Vice President of the Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches (APAC), whose mission is to be the coaching voice of Asia Pacific. I contribute to pro-bono initiatives with APAC and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I also facilitate training for aspiring coaches and mentor them. Passionate about continuous growth, I am pursuing a Diploma in Coaching Supervision to further sharpen my practice.

Having been General Manager in P&G and Mentholatum, Terence had over 20 years experience leading & coaching international multi-functional teams. He has lived and worked in multiple regions of Asia including Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Singapore. Leaders with regional responsibilities managing cultural diversity and distant leadership teams will benefit significantly from his coaching. Terence adopts a purpose-centered and strengths-based approach to his coaching, helping clients reflect their core values and behavior patterns, and leverage the strengths inherent within them to succeed. Terence has earned a reputation for his ability to create authentic, trustworthy connection with clients quickly and to help clients connect the dots to synthesize new insightful learning leading to transformation in mindsets and behaviors at workplace. Terence has 22 years of sales & marketing experience building market leadership brands and delivering impressive P&L results in the consumer products industry. Prior becoming a full-time coach, Terence was the General Manager for the Hong Kong & Singapore markets for the Mentholatum Asia Pacific Company. He led the total transformation of brand innovation strategy and digital transformation, resulting in a successful turnaround for profit and revenues. Terence’s other experiences include senior leadership positions with P&G, which have equipped him with a deep understanding of the nuances required to lead effectively in a complex global organization. While based in China, he was the General Manager for Asia Haircare Marketing, leading culturally diverse regional teams to develop successful brand-building strategies for two market leadership brands. He was also previously the Head of Marketing for P&G Hong Kong and Taiwan, leading the digital transformation and top talent development for more than 3 years.

Education - Master of Engineering at Kookmin University Graduate School - Honorary Doctor of Psychological Counseling, International Christian University Career - Strategic Planning @ Robert Bosch KoreaLean Consultant / R&D Center @ Korea Robert Bosch Limited - R&D Center of Doowon Precision Co., Ltd. - Chairman of the Korea Coach Association Business Committee Present Positions - President of KECA - Representative of Y2R Solutions - Adjunct Professor of KookMin University - Director of Lifelong Education - Partner Coach of Korea FT Coaching Institute - Chairman of the International Coaching Federation Korea Chapter Member Management Committee - Director of Lifelong Education at the Korea Institute of Lifelong Learning - International Coach Training Institute - Senior Researcher at the Korea Couples' Happy Coaching Center - Education Director of WITHCEM

Tom is an experienced Executive Coach and Global Sales Leader with over 10 years coaching C-Suite and senior leaders in global organizations. He has been directly involved in program development, strategy creation, managing, hiring, training, and enabling leaders to expand their impact around the country. His ability to build relationships with stakeholders, coaches, and leaders at all levels has allowed him to impact both the progress of individuals and influence the growth of organizations.

With almost 20 years of experience guiding hundreds of leaders and shaping team cultures at companies like Facebook and TikTok, Jessica partners with organizations to support their leaders to create cultures where trust, clarity, and connection drive results. Where talent burns bright without burning out. Jessica started her career in advertising, focused on digital and social strategy, helping brands connect with audiences in meaningful ways. But the human side of work, how people learn, lead, and collaborate, pulled her in. At Facebook, she shifted into learning and enablement, partnering with global sales and sales support teams to build the skills and confidence to perform at a high level. At TikTok, she built a global learning team from scratch, making leadership development accessible to teams that had never before had support. Whether defining leadership expectations, designing learning roadmaps, or scaling programs, her focus remains: helping people show up with clarity, purpose, and impact. Throughout her career, Jessica has worked closely with executives, helping leaders sharpen their instincts, make clearer decisions, and create team cultures that balance ambition with sustainability. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in curiosity, adaptability, and deep human connection—helping leaders find their authentic voice while navigating the ever-changing realities of leadership. Today, as the founder of Little Torch Leadership, Jessica partners with leaders across industries to create workplaces where people feel inspired, supported, and capable of their best work. With deep expertise in leadership strategy, team dynamics, and culture development, she helps leaders stay grounded, adaptable, and impactful. She has specialized training in change management and leadership strategy, is a trained Co-Active Coach and Soma+IQ Breathwork Practioner. Jessica’s services include: Executive Coaching, Leadership Development & Strategy, and Team Workshops, Offsites and Culture Building

An ICF PCC with +1700 client hours and a seasoned Org.Development, HR, and Talent Management executive with 15 years of global experience. Certified in embodiment coaching, Alexandra specializes in working with leaders and expats across a range of sectors including start-ups, NGOs, and international corporations. Her expertise spans across Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, India, and Russia. Specializing in strategic clarity and tactical precision, Alexandra crafts tailored solutions aligned with business KPIs. Collaborating directly with C-suite executives, she translates vision into actionable steps for tangible results across the organization. Demonstrating a track record of success, she drives career progression, mentors high-potential employees, and supports first-time leaders to ensure seamless onboarding and success. Alexandra spearheads Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, passionately advocating for women's empowerment. She provides guidance and support to female leaders, ensuring their success in traditionally male-dominated environments. Certified as an embodiment coach, Alexandra's focus extends to supporting expats and leaders as they navigate cultural adaptation and personal growth journeys. Leveraging her firsthand experience living in 5 countries and working with clients from +30 countries, she offers tailored guidance to help clients thrive in new environments, smoothly adapting to a new cultural context without feeling that they are losing themselves. As a facilitator and talent consultant, Alexandra has a proven track record of bringing teams together and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Her expertise lies in leading cultural transformations, designing and executing talent and learning solutions, including preparing quality leadership pipelines for sustainable business growth, designing successful performance evaluation frameworks, and implementing data-driven instructional design to provide holistic learning solutions tailored to organizational and individual needs. Alexandra thrives in innovation and a ‘start- up environment’ regardless of the organization's size or role specifics. Known for her ability to tackle the unknown, she is always called upon when something needs to be done but nobody knows what nor how. _____________________________________________ Certifications & Accreditations: Master Intelligent Leadership® Coach | John Mattone Inc., 2025 Member | International Coaching Federation, 2025 Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | International Coaching Federation, 2024 Certification of Embodiment Coaching | Embodiment Unlimited, 2023 Education: - International Level Professional Coach - ICF ACTP (International Coaching Federation Accredited Coach Training Program) | Coaching Up - International University of Coaching Development, 2021-2022 - Post-graduate diploma in Coaching, Human Resources | Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Spain, 2017-2018 Courses: - Mentor-Coach Certification | Coaching Up - International University of Coaching Development, 2024-2025 - Foundations of Cross-Cultural Coaching | Dancing Between Cultures, 2023 - Coaching for Strategic Selling with Perspective | Korn Ferry, 2023 - Beyond Women's Trauma | Embodiment Unlimited, 2022 - I Am Remarkable | Google, 2020 - Internal Mental Wellness Partner Certification | Concentrix, 2020 - Internal Leadership Coach Certification | Concentrix, 2019 - Conscious Leadership and Strategic Self- Management Level I and II | Centro Del Líder, 2017 - Search Inside Yourself | Google, 2017 - Conscious Leadership Training | Centro Del Líder, 2016 - Introduction to Presence-Based Coaching | Centro Del Líder, 2016 - Coaching for Development | Centro Del Líder, 2015 - Coaching for Family-owned Organizations | Centro Del Líder, 2015

I am a Taiwanese business executive turned coach with 16 years of experience in coaching executives in leading organizations in Taiwan and China. My clients include multinational companies such as IBM, HP, Dell, L’Oreal, Pfizer, and Bayer; and leading Taiwanese companies such as: TSMC, ASUS, and 104 Corporation, and numerous Small and Medium Enterprises across the region. My 20 years of management experience are mostly gained from IBM where prior to becoming a freelance coach and consultant I was General Manager of Telecommunications and Media Industries, IBM Greater China Group.  What's unique about me is that I combine my management experience with a deep understanding of human psychological processes in practicing coaching. Those who receive coaching from me learn not only how to do things differently, but also how to think differently to produce the results they truly desire.  Many of them have experienced a fundamental shift in their perspectives, values and future life course, which has enabled them to live passionately at work and home. I have obtained a BA Economics degree from National Taiwan University in 1977, an MBA degree from University of Houston in 1980, and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from National Taipei Education University in 2008. I served as the 2010-2011 President of Taiwan Chapter, International Coach Federation (ICF), and I have published a book “The Satir Coaching Model” in Taiwan in November 2015. I am fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese and English.

I'm passionate about supporting individuals, leaders, teams, organisations to find their purpose & values: unlock what brings them alive and fulfilment as well as tap into their heart and humanness. As an ICF MCC certified executive, leadership & life coach and coach trainer, I'm also a coach and mentor for coaches (coaches seeking ACC, PCC, MCC certification & renewal) and coach supervisor. I became a certified coach in 2009 in Australia and set-up my coaching business in the Middle East at the same time Empower People. In 2012 I started Empower World with my business partner Marie Quigley (based in Doha, Qatar). In 2015, my husband and I moved to Melbourne (my home town) and since then I frequently travel back to Qatar and New Zealand (from Melbourne) to provide coach training and leadership programs. My specialities are: - Open & in-house ICF approved and non certified coach training programmes - Executive, leadership & life coaching - Coach supervision & mentoring - Leadership development - Organisational development support - Extended DISC  - Workshop facilitation including teamwork, communication, strategic direction Certifications: - ICF MCC - Certified Coach Supervisor via Goldvarg Consulting - C-IQ Enhanced Skills Practitioner - Extended DISC accredited - Accredited Appreciative Inquiry facilitator - Hearthmath Coach & Mentor - NLP Practitioner and hypnotherapist Studying certified Daring Way (Brene Brown) As as coach and facilitator, I truly believe people are naturally, creative, resourceful and whole and support people on this premise. I also believe in the mind, body, heart, spirit connection and support the people I work with to understand the links between these and their experiences/beliefs. While working with clients to support them to develop their Emotional Intelligence, expand their awareness and gain new empowering perspectives, I also assist them to understand what is truly important to them - purpose, values, legacy - to create professional and personal life of fulfilment. Executive/leadership coaching & workshop facilitation clients include Vodafone, Qatar Gas, Siemens, Ooredoo, Hamad Hospital, Mowasalat, University of Calgary, HEC Paris, Texas A&M University, Georgetown University, VCU, Qatar Foundation, Shell, University of Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon University, Msheireb, Aramax.  Delivered ICF approved & non certified coach training for Qatar Foundation, Msheireb, Aramax, Vodafone, Qatar Foundation.  Workshop topics: leadership, success principles, self-mastery, goal setting, building rapport, communication, personal mastery, team building, mindfulness, stress management, strategic development www.empower-world.com Director & Co-Founder of Empower World (executive coaching, ICF approved coach training, mentoring, supervision) & Empower People (life coaching) with 20+ years commercial experience in the finance, recruitment, communication industries in marketing, business development, communication & coaching roles.  AKA/misspellings Janine Bailey

Embarking on my professional coaching career in 2005, I have since specialised as an executive and leadership coach (PCC). Prior to this, I established a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicating 12 years to Sales and Marketing. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of working closely with managers and leaders, facilitating improvements in confidence, communication, and overall performance. My approach integrates the latest advancements in neuroscience to assist clients to rewire their brains and change old behaviour patterns that had them stuck. In fact most clients at first don't recognise the unhelpful thinking patterns that are running their brains. My passion lies in empowering others to unlock their highest performance potential propelling them to achieve their goals in business, sports, and personal pursuits.

Sunita is an accomplished leadership coach (PCC) and Talent Consultant with a significant experience in Global Leadership positions in North America, Europe and APAC. With over 20 years of experience as an Organisational Strategist, she has worked successfully with companies globally to develop individuals and teams realise their optimum potential to meet and deliver on business goals. Drawing from her rich experience in Business Operations Management and the Talent Function she has built a strong evidence based and research backed coaching practice with a focus on neuroscience, cognitive behavioural therapy wellbeing and positive psychology methods and tools. Her outcome based approach helps her clients realise tangible outcomes in their success journey.

With a background in economics, mathematics, political science, and communication, I held various management positions in multinational corporations within the financial sector from 1999 to 2012. Since 2012, I transitioned to entrepreneurship in coaching. My aim is to facilitate quick results with deep insight so that leaders can see immediate changes in their behavior, decision-making, and team dynamics. My motto is: "Awareness + Action = Transformation". SHORT PROFESSIONAL BIO: ＞ One of the 1,700 International Coaching Federation Master Certified Coaches in the world ＞ Certified also as a Master Practitioner NLP Coach ＞ Graduate of Cornell University’s Continuing Executive Education program with a focus on leadership psychology ＞ Professional coach since 2010 ＞ 13 Years of managerial expertise in banking ＞ International Coaching Federation assessor and mentor coach ＞ Author of The Leadership Spark: The New Integral Technique To Ignite Your Creative, Innovative, And Strategic Leadership (https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Spark-Technique-Innovative-Strategic-ebook/dp/B01MFFW35X) COACHING SPECIALIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS: ＞ Business Coaching (Performance Consultants International, 2010-2012) ＞ Psychotherapeutic-Based Coaching (Mindmaster Academy, 2013-2016) ＞ Integral Coaching (Integral Coaching Canada, 2014-2016) ＞ Values-Centered Coaching (Richard Barrett Values Center, 2019) ＞ Leadership Coaching (Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching, 2020) ＞ Systemic Team Coaching (Academy of Executive Coaching, 2020) ＞ Existential Coaching (Animas Coaching Center, 2020) ＞ Logotherapy and Attitudinal Change Coaching (Viktor Frankl Logotherapy Institute, 2021) ＞ Management Team Coaching (6 Team Conditions, 2024)

With a deep commitment to continuous improvement, I focus on my clients' goals, awareness and personal development. I believe that by supporting people with personalised coaching solutions I can have a multiplied impact on the individual, and on their environment as well. I like to bring out the contradictions and limiting beliefs, making the invisible visible. I'm not afraid of silence, when clients reflect on their own functioning, because silence is often a space for the deepest insights. I love the aha moments, the co-creation, as my client and I connect with each other's thinking and new realisations and solutions emerge from that. My goal is to accomplish long-term, positive change and sustainable development. By the end of the coaching process, my clients are able to tackle their tasks more easily, more effectively and more successfully and by means of simplification they will be able to live their life with ease and with less stress. Creating a safe space for my clients to pause and reflect, self-reflect. Slowing down thoughts like snowflakes on a quiet winter day to observe them, and to discover what emerges. Work in partnership, inspire each other, and co-create new paths, roads, and avenues to move forward. This is my world as a coach.

I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and leadership development specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting executives, managers, and aspiring leaders across sectors including law, banking, higher education, and recruitment. My career spans business consulting, organisational change, leadership coaching, and programme design, with a consistent focus on unlocking mindset shifts, building skills, and helping individuals thrive in complex environments. I began my career at Baker Tilly, later RSM, where I spent 14 years as a Business Solutions Consultant. In that role, I partnered with senior leaders to design and implement firm-wide and department-specific solutions, focusing on technology, skill development, and change management. I became adept at delivering workshops that combined systems training with behavioural and interpersonal development, often in challenging contexts such as restructures, redundancies, and strategic change. In 2016, I joined Sport and Beyond as Company Director, where I designed and delivered leadership programmes for both athletes and business leaders. It was during this time that I built a lasting client relationship with a legal recruitment company, a partnership that continued when I launched my own business, Kinetic People Development, in 2019. I continue to provide bi-monthly coaching for this client, delivering one-to-one and group sessions, assessments, and managing a wider team of coaches. Since founding Kinetic People Development, I have worked with clients ranging from international banks and law firms to universities and recruitment companies. My coaching consistently delivers measurable outcomes: 84% of my clients achieve a promotion or implement a significant strategic change within 12 months. I combine one-to-one coaching, group facilitation, and psychometric assessments to support leaders at every stage, focusing particularly on mindset and behaviour change. My programme design and facilitation experience is extensive. Notable examples include the Sentinel Programme at Leeds University, where I worked with international scientists and PhD students across Europe to build leadership capacity through online group sessions, one-to-one coaching, and assessments. I also designed an Aspiring Leaders Programme, a six-topic blended pathway for new managers delivered both in-person and virtually. Another highlight has been my partnership with a major UK law firm, which grew from an initial three training sessions into a two-year programme of 76 online workshops delivered to staff at all levels. My qualifications reinforce my practice. I became a Thomas International Certified Practitioner in 2014, accredited to deliver DISC personality assessments, emotional intelligence assessments, general intelligence assessments, and 360 feedback. I qualified as an ICF coach in 2022 and completed my PCC accreditation in 2025. These certifications, together with my practical experience, ensure that my coaching is both rigorous and tailored. Beyond delivery, I lead business development and marketing at Kinetic People Development, including publishing regular blogs on leadership and management at kineticpd.co.uk/blog. This enables me to share insights more widely and position coaching as a tool for long-term professional and organisational growth. Across my career, I have helped leaders and organisations navigate challenges such as mergers, redundancies, strategic change, and the Covid-19 pandemic. My role has consistently been to create safe but challenging environments where individuals can confront limiting beliefs, build resilience, and achieve sustainable growth. I bring a unique blend of business acumen, emotional intelligence, and facilitation expertise to every engagement, enabling both measurable business results and personal transformation. As I look ahead, I am motivated to continue broadening my impact through affiliate coaching opportunities. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute my experience and energy to help individuals and organisations realise their potential.

Vivek is a seasoned Business Leader who has seamlessly transitioned into a role that empowers individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. An IIT Madras alumnus, Vivek has developed robust business acumen by working his way through the full circle of business operations from supply chain planning, sales and distribution to marketing strategy, ultimately bringing this ground-level understanding to boardroom decisions as a founding CEO. This comprehensive experience was forged through progressively challenging roles across leading organizations including Almarai Company (KSA), Cavin Kare, and MARS Inc. In his most recent assignment, Vivek served as the founding CEO of Heritage Novandie Foods Pvt Ltd, a distinguished 50:50 joint venture between Heritage Foods Ltd, India, and Andros, France. His profound understanding of the intricate components of the business world allows him to be remarkably flexible and adaptable. What sets Vivek apart as a Transformational Leadership Coach is his ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Having collaborated with associates from 20 different nationalities, he has honed the art of empathetic thinking, become a trusted collaborator and thinking partner for businesses and leaders navigating complex challenges. As a discerning Knowledge worker, Vivek draws inspiration from ancient Indian scriptures, making him uniquely qualified to facilitate meaningful growth journeys for his clients. Based in the vibrant city of Dubai, Vivek currently offers advisory services and consulting to startups, guiding them in crafting effective Go-to-Market strategies, managing growth cycles and navigating complex transitions. He is a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching (MG-SCC) certified Executive Coach and International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC). He is an Adjunct Professor and Visiting Professor at B-schools where he teaches Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Sales and Distribution Management. He is also on the Board of Studies for the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning at SRM University. Vivek's client base includes visionary startup founders, dynamic SMEs, and forward-thinking Mid- Level Managers in India, the Middle East Asia, and Africa. He is open and enthusiastic about partnering with Senior Leadership teams in emerging businesses to spearhead key strategic initiatives, offering his expertise as a consultant, a trusted sounding board, and a Transformational Leadership Coach.

Bernard is an experienced leadership coach having helped hundreds of leaders from Fortune 500 and global organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, energy, and entertainment. Whether it’s building leadership presence, sharpening communication, or navigating uncertainty, Bernard helps leaders, teams, and organizations uncover what matters most and take the steps to move forward. “Thank you to Bernard and his wise coaching and direction. My team and organization are benefitting from this program." - Alyce, The Walt Disney Company "Participating in coaching was one of the greatest experiences that I have encountered in my 25 years. I gained trust in Bernard very quickly. His demeanor was very approachable and non-judgmental. Assignments between sessions were very realistic (not overly time consuming and value adding). Coaching sessions were flexible in discussing the challenges that I was currently facing.” -Bob, Chevron “Working with Bernard helped me gain insights about myself that I would not have gained without his help.” -Alejandro, Hilton “I look forward to my sessions every other week. Bernard provides an insight through a lens that I normally wouldn't see. His ability to help me name my obstacle and propose a map to navigate the journey has been a game changer for me. The tools that he has provided have made a difference in the way that I view my working relationships, and I believe will help me continue to improve as a leader.” -Kim, Salesforce “Coaching felt personalized and relevant to my needs. Bernard was focused, observant, and responsive.” -Alison, Wells Fargo

María partners clients to explore their values and beliefs to enable them to take control of their careers and feel aligned with their choices. She creates a safe space for leaders to honestly uncover and challenge long-held assumptions, gain deeper self-awareness, and develop strategies to perform at their best. Clients value her unique blend of challenge and warmth that enables them to grow, enhance and sustain performance, support work-life balance and lead fulfilling working lives. María is originally from Argentina and has lived in the UK for over 30 years. Before transitioning into coaching, she held executive and leadership positions in the commercial and non-profit sectors. She's led global teams to expand their reach, designed and implemented organisational restructures and worked with large communities of voluneteers. As a consultant and facilitator she's supported for-pupose organisations to define their strategic vision and then establish operational systems to make it happen. “María created a supportive environment that allowed me to explore my challenges openly and honestly. Her ability to adapt her approach to my specific needs made every session both productive and engaging. She helped me bring more structure and focus to my work, allowing me to create clearer boundaries and helping me improve the quality of my work”. CEO, design business. “María had a really engaging way of challenging my beliefs. Her supportive and positive approach encouraged me to make changes in my attitudes and behaviours. This allowed me to correct some misconceptions regarding my ability to change and grow.” Head of Research in a global business consultancy. ＞ Associate Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation) ＞ Transactional Analysis 101, Coaching Development ＞ Working with Conflict and Confrontation in Groups & Teams, The Gestalt Centre ＞ Time to Think Foundation Course, Conscious Innovation ＞ Neurodiversity Deep Dive for Coaches, Katie Friedman & Associates