Being Coached with Me

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, leadership isn't just about making decisions—it's about understanding why we make them. As an executive coach, I've discovered that the most profound leadership transformations occur when we recognize that decisions stem not from logical analysis alone, but from the complex interplay of emotion, intuition, and strategic thinking.

The Foundation: Understanding the Dual Nature of Leadership

My approach to coaching is grounded in the recognition that effective leadership operates through two fundamental channels. The first is transactional: the practical realm of deals, negotiations, and immediate outcomes. The second is strategic: the ability to anticipate others' thoughts and future scenarios. Success requires fluidity between these modes, and my role is to help leaders recognize when and how to shift between them.

Through decades of experience—as a business journalist, PwC consultant, editor of a major business magazine, and certified AI auditor for the European Union AI Act—I've observed how organizational structures that seem insignificant from the outside often prove crucial from within. This insight forms the cornerstone of my coaching practice.

Beyond Traditional Coaching: A Synthesis of Proven Methodologies

My approach integrates several powerful frameworks:

Marshall Goldsmith's stakeholder-centered coaching, which views leadership as a team sport and emphasizes "feedforward"—focusing on future improvement rather than past criticism
Richard Schwartz's concept of parts and wholes, which helps leaders understand and integrate different aspects of themselves and their organizations
Bill Isaacs's dialogue techniques for creating effective containers for organizational change
Amy Edmondson's work on psychological safety
David Kantor's insights into organizational dynamics and authority structures

This synthesis allows me to help leaders navigate the complex intersection of personal growth and organizational change.

The Human Side of Technology

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping business landscapes, I specialize in helping organizations maintain their human core while embracing technological advancement. As a certified AI auditor, I understand both the technical and human implications of AI integration. This expertise is particularly valuable as companies grapple with responsible AI implementation and compliance with regulations like the EU AI Act.

My experience has taught me that AI can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, opening new horizons of possibility. However, leaders must develop the discernment to distinguish between AI's genuine insights and potential deceptions—much like learning to navigate their own internal dialogue.

The Coaching Partnership

My coaching relationship with clients is built on several key principles:

Authentic Listening: Drawing on my journalistic background, I listen between the lines to help leaders identify underlying dynamics and opportunities for meaningful change.
Practical Implementation: I focus on developing sustainable habits and practices that align with each leader's natural strengths and working style.
Cultural Navigation: I help leaders maintain organizational loyalty while fostering necessary evolution and change.
Psychological Safety: Creating an environment where leaders can explore vulnerabilities, including common experiences like impostor syndrome, without judgment.

Value-Driven Engagement

I believe in results-oriented coaching that delivers tangible value. My approach typically begins with a focused one or two-session engagement, allowing both parties to assess fit and potential. I stand behind my work with a satisfaction guarantee—if a session doesn't provide value, it's refunded.

A Personal Note

Having led teams and navigated complex organizational dynamics myself, I understand the challenges leaders face. I've dealt with my own reactive tendencies and learned to transform them into leadership strengths. This personal experience, combined with my professional background in organizational learning and scenario planning, allows me to offer practical, empathetic guidance to leaders at all levels.

Looking Forward

In today's business environment, leaders face unprecedented challenges: maintaining human connections in an increasingly digital world, navigating rapid technological change, and building resilient organizations. My role is to help them not just cope with these challenges, but to thrive—developing the awareness, skills, and intuition needed for sustainable success.

Whether you're leading a startup, managing technological transformation, or seeking to enhance your leadership impact, I offer a partnership focused on practical growth and meaningful results. Together, we can work to unlock your full potential as a leader and create positive change in your organization.