Our accredited coaches
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: bela.stankova@genevva.com
Phone: +31 649089361
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Bela is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Senior Practitioner with EMCC, with over 1,600+ coaching hours. Since 2015, she has worked with senior leaders from 25+ nationalities as a coach, leadership facilitator, and thought partner to executives in major organisations, including Cargill, Facebook, the World Bank, Red Cross, EasyJet, and Palfinger.
She holds a Master’s in Executive Coaching from Hult Business School, a Master’s in Sociology and Social Anthropology from Central European University, and a BA in Political Science and International Relations. Bela has pursued leadership education at Georgetown, Harvard, and Cornell and has also obtained post-graduate diplomas in Human Resources and Executive Management.
Bela is certified in Hogan Assessment Systems, The Global Leadership Profile (GLP), Subject-Object Interview, Leadership Circle and MyWorldView. She is also a Fellow at the Institute of Coaching at McLean, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: cionescu@outlook.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ionescu-cristina-maria
SubStack: TheOneOnLeadfulness - by Cristina Ionescu
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I am gracefully shaping my career moving between two worlds: the concrete world of corporate leadership and the inner world of human growth. 21 years in a Big 4 environment have taught me firsthand how complexity, pressure, and transformation shape us. In parallel, my lifelong curiosity led me to deepen my training in adult development, neuroscience, mindfulness, and energy work. I am a Vertical Development Coach, an EMCC Mentor, a Neuro‑Mindfulness Master Trainer, and 560H Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher — each path chosen not for the credential, but for my own Becoming.
As a coach, I stand for depth, presence, and radical honesty. I hold spaces where leaders slow down enough to hear themselves, expand their inner capacity, and grow beyond old patterns. I work best with people who are ready to explore the edges of who they are becoming — curious minds, conscious leaders, and seekers who sense that their next stage is calling. I coined this inner state: LeadFulness. My work is guided by intuition, awareness, and the belief that transformation is an inner journey first.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: dina@novadirections.com
Website: www.novadirections.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinazm/
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No one ever has a monopoly on wisdom, none of us is as smart as all of us, and all of us can learn from others who see aspects of reality that we do not see.
Guided by this belief, I work with leaders to expand their perspectives, embrace complexity, and lead with intention, confidence, integrity, and purpose. With over 20 years of experience as a leadership coach and learning facilitator, I have worked across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, partnering with multinational corporations and non-profits.
Recognizing that every leader is unique, I tailor coaching experiences to help them unlock potential, navigate challenges, and foster inclusive and socially responsible work cultures. Clients describe my coaching style as both direct and caring, shaped by respect, curiosity, and integrity.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and a BA in Education, along with certifications in Vertical Development, neuroscience, existential, multicultural and other coaching methodologies.
Originally from Croatia, I have spent most of my life in Sydney. A lifelong learner, I love reading novels, walking in the forest, practicing yoga, and spending time with family.
You won’t find me much on social media. When inspired, I share insights on expatriate life and host cultures at www.novadirections.com and contribute thoughts on LinkedIn. I welcome your invitation to connect and can also be reached at dina@novadirections.com.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: jen@jenbrice.com.au
Website: https://jenbrice.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrice/
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Now more than ever, our global community needs great leadership.This is at the heart of what drives Jen to partner with leaders who aspire to thrive in complexity, enable others and deliver the outcomes that matter. A champion of adaptability, inclusion and transparency, Jen guides leaders towards greater curiosity and presence to practice the kind of leadership that makes a difference. A lifelong learner, Jen engages leaders in the discovery of new insight and perspective through executive coaching, facilitation and leadership development.
Jen works across a range of industries including banking, professional services, health, government and the not for profit sector.
25 years of learning and experience inform Jen’s coaching and facilitation work including adult and vertical development principles, narrative practice, presence-based leadership, positive psychology and neuroscience. A deep and curious listener, Jen’s authentic presence creates a unique and safe connection that allows for honesty, exploration and the discovery of new perspectives.
Jen combines an Executive MBA with deep coaching expertise as an ICF Professional Certified Coach, supported by qualifications in business and workplace coaching, training and assessment, integrative development, and developmental coaching. She is accredited in The Leadership Circle 360 and certified in HBDI Whole Brain Thinking, underpinned by a Bachelor of Social Work that grounds her work in emotional intelligence and human-centred practice.
Great leadership requires courage, adaptability, compassion and curiosity. Jen is someone you can count on to foster these qualities in open, insightful spaces designed to explore and craft a progressive path forward.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: info@jenfreycoaching.com
Website: jenfreycoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-frey-coaching/
Podcast: https://thinkonpurpose.buzzsprout.com/
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With over twenty years of experience in leadership roles and a background in human services, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to developmental coaching. From corporate training to healthcare to recreation, I've loved every job I've had—not because they were perfect, but because I always found something to love about each role. I used to think I was just lucky, but I've come to realize that this is a skill anyone can learn!
As a coach, my core values are generosity, belonging, ownership, and authenticity. I help clients uncover hidden beliefs, overcome perfectionism, and prioritize self-care. Through mindset shifts and effective goal-setting, they gain the confidence to execute their visions with clarity and purpose.
My approach is warm and direct, creating a supportive environment where clients feel both challenged and encouraged to grow. If you're ready to unlock your potential and navigate the complexities of leadership with clarity and purpose, I'm here to cheer you on every step of the way.
I'm a proud alumna of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and hold a master’s degree in Recreation Administration from George Williams College of Aurora University. Outside of work, I'm an avid traveller and share my home with my husband and our blended family of six children.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: mariaclaratremblay@yahoo.ca
Website: www.ahimsacoaching.ca
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
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I bring over 20 years of experience at the crossroads of project leadership and human development, with a deep passion for supporting transformation. I hold a Master's degree in Organizational Development, am a certified Integral Development Coach (Convivium), and a graduate of VDI's Vertical Development Practices for Coaches & Leaders. I’m also certified in the Nova profile (individual and team synergy) and continually pursue learning in areas such as conscious communication, Internal Family Systems, and self-compassion.
As a coach, I offer a grounded and attuned presence. I create spaces where clients feel safe to explore the deeper narratives shaping their lives and step into more conscious, meaningful ways of being. I’m especially inspired by those who are curious, self-reflective, and open to growth.
Outside of work, I’m an active soul with a deep love for nature and movement—running, cycling, cross-country skiing and hiking shape my seasons. I also nurture my inner balance and presence through yoga, writing, reading, and meditation.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: martine@mgholistic.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/martine-george-14b7b31
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My aim is to create a space where deep reflection meets clarity and growth, and where curiosity and authenticity thrive. I accompany my clients on their leadership and self-development journeys, whether they seek to navigate career transitions, enhance their impact, or gain new perspectives on complex challenges.
I believe that leadership is a continuous learning process—one that requires both courage and adaptability. Every experience, whether personal or professional, offers an opportunity to grow, refine our thinking, and align more closely with who we truly are.
I know how easy it is to get caught in patterns of overthinking, self-doubt, or the need to control outcomes. I have questioned my own path, wrestled with the tension between confidence and hesitation, and felt the weight of high expectations. I have learned that transformation comes not from having all the answers, but from being willing to step back, challenge assumptions, and explore new perspectives.
As a coach and supervisor, I help my clients move beyond mental barriers by exploring and reshaping the beliefs, habits, and perspectives that may be holding them back. Together, we bring awareness to the patterns that no longer serve them and create new ways of thinking and leading that feel both authentic and energizing. I believe in each person’s ability to unlock new possibilities and direct their energy toward meaningful, sustainable growth.
With a PhD in Physics, a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology from UEL(UK), and credentials as a ICF Master Certified Coach, coach supervisor (ESIA, EMCC), and team coach (ACTC), I combine analytical rigor with human-centered coaching. In addition to my coaching practice, I am a Professor of Management Practice at the University of Brussels and a researcher in coaching and coaching supervision, continuously exploring how reflective practices can enhance leadership and personal transformation.
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Transformational Coach & Leadership Mentor
I’m Patricia Vaz, and I understand what it’s like to reach a crossroads in life and wonder which direction to take. I also know that growth, both personally and professionally, requires a deep understanding of yourself and the courage to step into new possibilities.
With over 15 years of leadership experience across Brazil, the USA, Spain, and Australia, I’ve worked with individuals and organisations to help them transform their futures, align with their values, and step into their full potential. My approach integrates vertical development, helping individuals expand their perspective, shift their mindset, and navigate complexity with greater self-awareness and wisdom. Whether you're seeking a career shift, greater fulfilment, or a way to bring more meaning into your life, I can help you make it happen.
As the Co-Founder of the New World Leaders Institute, I work with leaders and professionals who want to evolve and grow. I also serve as an Advisory Board Member for the Women's Federation for World Peace Australia, a Board Member at Pines Learning, and a mentor for the Neuromindfulness Institute APAC & Infinite Being Academy. In my role as Divisional Manager for Corporate Transformation & Technology at Yarra Valley Water, I lead change and innovation, ensuring people remain at the heart of every transformation.
I believe, as Dr. Joe Dispenza says, that “The brain thinks, but the heart knows.” My coaching approach integrates neuroscience, vertical development, leadership strategy, and heart intelligence to help you gain clarity, tap into your strengths, and create the life and career you truly want.
If you’re feeling uncertain about your next steps, searching for greater purpose, or ready to create meaningful change, let’s work together. You already have what it takes—sometimes, you just need the right guide to help you see it.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: valerie@ghostlightleadership.com
Phone: 1.619.665.5813
Website: Ghost Light Leadership
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Valerie Livesay, PhD, is a distinguished expert in leadership development, human development, and organizational transformation. With an extensive background spanning academia, nonprofit leadership, and corporate consulting, she brings a multifaceted approach to fostering leadership excellence, organizational growth and human development. In her work, Valerie integrates comprehensive research, innovative facilitation methodologies, and a belief in humans’ ability to grow in complexity to empower leaders and organizations to meet their intentions and achieve their fullest potential.
Valerie is the foremost thinker on fallback in adult development, our experiences of being unable to show up with our full capacities to think, feel, and act with the full suite of options that were available to us just moments before. Her work in this field—developed through original research with the leading theorists and practitioners in the vertical development space, as well as deep, longitudinal exploration of the lived experience of fallback—expanded the understanding of how adults grow. Valerie’s research revealed that rather than a stairway to heaven, vertical development is experienced quite frequently as one step back, two steps forward. Indeed, the times when we don’t show up our best can paradoxically be a tremendous catalyst for our growth.
Valerie developed an innovative and playful methodology to accompany individuals and teams as they transform what may often be a vicious cycle of falling back into a virtuous cycle of increased self- and other-awareness and a deep connection to values and intentions. Her Ghost Light framework invites us to come to know the ensemble of characters that makes us up with compassion, honesty, and acceptance while also calling on us to become clearer about our purpose and intentional in the characters we cast in the scenes of our lives.
Valerie’s extensive experience with a multitude of tools and practices in the vertical development, leadership development, and organizational development domains in areas including power and authority, group dynamics, change and adaptation, and systems-thinking allows her to seamlessly and skillfully integrate different approaches to meet the situation, the audience and the moment where they are, creating an environment of both support and challenge.
Valerie employs transformational coaching, dynamic facilitation, and impactful speaking to unlock the full potential of individuals and organizations. She has presented at international conferences and is a frequent invited speaker and collaborator to the leading vertical and leadership development assessment organizations, facilitating experiential explorations on the lived experience, complexities, and opportunities of what is revealed through the assessments we use. Valerie works internationally with a diverse array of clients and constituencies including universities (University of Adelaide’s Transformational Leadership Program); sustainability and development agencies (Inner Development Goals); organizations serving humans in contexts of change, conflict, and crisis (Lead Beyond); and those catalyzing spiritual solutions to social problems (The Fetzer Institute). She has worked extensively with individuals working in government and military agencies as they navigated transitions in role and context.
Valerie is the author of a book, Leaving the Ghost Light Burning: Illuminating Fallback in Embrace of the Fullness of You, and several articles exploring developmental theory and its practical applications in leadership contexts.
Valerie holds a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and earned her Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and a PhD in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. She lives in Southern California with her husband and two children, who serve simultaneously as the most frequent protagonists of and audience to her experiences of fallback and the greatest source of her desire to do better.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: catherine@espacescoaching.com
Website: espacescoaching.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cplasseferland
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Leadership & Organizational Transformation Coach
I’ve always been fascinated by how we transform when faced with challenges—whether in leadership, organizational change, or on a dusty road halfway across the world. My long cycling journeys taught me adaptability, resilience, and the power of human connection—insights that now shape my coaching practice.
With a systemic approach, I help individuals and teams see the bigger picture—how their actions, relationships, and environments are interconnected. I’m particularly drawn to self-managed organizations and new ways of working that foster trust, autonomy, and shared leadership. My background in communication, intercultural mediation, and coaching allows me to blend intuition with strategy, deep listening with thought-provoking questions.
If you’re looking for a space to spark curiosity, explore new possibilities, and navigate change with a touch of adventure, I’d love to connect.
I live in Québec, Canada and coach in French, English and Spanish.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: genevievehawkins@mentallyatwork.com.au
Website: genevievehawkins.com.au
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Genevieve Hawkins is the author of Mentally at Work and Shrinking Elephants. She works with executives navigating transformation—personal, professional, or both—and those experiencing conflict that's blocking their effectiveness.
She brings an unusual combination to coaching: clinical occupational therapy (deep understanding of human behavior and change), 20+ years leading major transformations at Allianz, Wesfarmers, and Coles, and having created, grown, and sold her own business. She has sat in the seats her clients occupy—navigating pressure, conflict, uncertainty, and the gap between who you are and who your role demands you become.
She helps people have the conversations they need to have, including with themselves. She understands both the science of how people develop and the commercial reality executives face. She knows transformation from the inside—as an operator, not just an observer. She has her MBA (Exec) from the AGSM and holds GAICD nominals, alongside post graduate studies in occupational hazard management and change management.
She specialises in coaching executives who are:
In the midst of major transformation (personal or organisational)
Experiencing persistent conflict with colleagues or teams
Ready to evolve how they lead, not just what they do
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CONTACT DETAILS
Linktree: linktr.ee/InReachJPelly
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Hi! I am a developmental coach (ICF Member), narrative therapist (ACA Level 2) and facilitator, based in Melbourne, Australia (AEST).
I came to coaching after a 25-year career in corporate communications and business engagement. Wanting to prepare myself for a path more aligned with my values and beliefs, I completed a Master in Narrative Therapy (University of Melbourne) then Foundational Diploma in Developmental Coaching with VDI.
My initial focus was working with people seeking asylum and has since expanded to focus on women in midlife transition, influenced by my personal experiences of peri-menopause and changing family dynamics.
After decades in roles with a strong directional agenda (advisory, strategy and engagement), the shift into a quieter, more enquiry-based approach was welcome but challenging. It was really powerful to see clarity and confidence emerge in clients once I took my hands off the metaphorical steering wheel.
In 2024, I established InReach Coaching to work primarily with women in mid-life transition. This supports my pro bono practice with people from refugee backgrounds.
My approach is to work alongside clients to set clear intentions and provide scaffolding as they navigate the pathway through change. Narrative therapy is a guiding force in my work because we live multi-storied lives and transitions require a sorting and re-stacking of the stories we tell ourselves.
Beyond coaching, I’m a yoga fan, podcast addict and keen traveller. This year, I’ve resolved to strike up a conversation every day with someone I don’t know, which has opened me up to many new ideas and perspectives.
To make contact, go to linktr.ee/InReachJPelly for my online contacts. I’ll look forward to connecting with you here or there.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: lina@macroleaders.com.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/linambirkou
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Lina is an Executive Coach (ICF PCC), facilitator, and creator of the MACRO Leaders framework, dedicated to supporting senior leaders and teams navigating complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change.
With over 15 years of experience across corporate environments, consulting, leadership development, and facilitation - including work with organisations such as Woolworths, Ampol, and Australia Post - she brings together deep systems awareness, adult development theory, and embodied coaching practice.
Her path has taken her from marketing and communication roles at Cisco Systems and Volkswagen to research, lecturing, and ultimately developmental coaching, an evolution shaped by a deep commitment to understanding how people grow in capacity, not just capability.
As a coach, Lina is grounded in mindfulness, authenticity, courage, resilience, and openness. She works with leaders who sense that their current ways of thinking and operating are no longer enough for the complexity they face. Her work focuses on making the invisible visible. helping clients notice and shift the patterns that shape how they lead under pressure.
She is most drawn to leaders who are willing to question their assumptions, expand their perspective, and engage in deep inner work in service of greater collective impact.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: maria@mariaeliadis.com.au
Website: www.mariaeliadis.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaeliadiskdg/
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I am an executive coach and facilitator of personal and professional leadership development.
My personal leadership and my coaching are driven by curiosity, compassion and commitment. I have championed dozens of teams to realise innovation projects and mastered new sectors and areas of expertise. I am committed to social change, continuous learning and improvement through building personal capacity and self-awareness. I am co-founder of two social enterprises.
I am an alumnus (2011) of the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government program ‘The Art and Practice of Leadership Development’ and specialise in the practices and principles of Adaptive Leadership. I am certified as a Brain-Based Coach with the NeuroLeadership Institute and accredited as a VDI developmental coach with the Vertical Development Institute. I am a member of the ICF.
My approach focuses on supporting people to stop spinning their wheels and get the traction they need to move forward, to grow, to realise their goals. The cornerstones of my approach are generating motivation and self-actualisation, addressing challenges through problem analysis, evidence scanning techniques, strengthening adaptive practices and championing non-presumptive, innovative thinking.
In today’s fast paced and dynamic world we make decisions, respond to people and deal with unexpected situations constantly and at a rapid pace; a pace we don’t often control and can’t predict. Don’t face this world without support, without coaching.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: mark@lazcoaching.com
Website: lazcoaching.com
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
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Surviving a near-fatal jet crash in 1997, earning the call sign "Laz" for Lazarus, wasn't just a dramatic event; it was a profound awakening. That moment, suspended by my harness as my flipped aircraft lay still, forced me to confront the fragility of life and the power of resilience. My initial shame transformed into a deep understanding of human vulnerability and the importance of compassion.
This journey and my perspectives on 30 years of naval leadership fueled my creation of Lazarus Coaching and Consulting in 2023. I believe in the transformative power of facing our "mistakes," recognizing them as stepping stones to growth rather than defining moments of failure. I'm passionate about working with individuals and organizations as an executive coach and leadership development facilitator, guiding them to unlock their extraordinary potential.
I offer a partnership rooted in empathy, perspective-shifting, and unwavering support. I value courage, accountability, and the belief that every challenge holds an opportunity for resurrection. I'm here to help you navigate your journey and discover the strength and wisdom within you, not just reach a destination.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Website: www.evolvingleaders.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-vague-b1384318/
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Developmental Leadership Coach
With a career spanning over three decades, Nicola has fostered the growth of conscious leadership through comprehensive development programs and transformative coaching. Specialising in executive coaching and leadership development, she has empowered leaders and organisations to navigate change adeptly and with renewed perspective.
As a developmental leadership coach, Nicola is driven by a profound curiosity about individuals, how they perceive the world around them and what it takes to grow up! She believes that the journey towards great leadership begins with a deep understanding of oneself. She holds the firm belief that every individual possesses the innate resources and wisdom necessary to navigate life's challenges and foster personal growth.
Nicola's approach to coaching centres on creating a nurturing environment where clients can explore perspectives and surface limiting beliefs. Through insightful questioning and guidance to access somatic (body) awareness, she empowers individuals to challenge assumptions, unlock new possibilities, and take meaningful steps towards desired realities.
Nicola's clients are nationally and internationally based executives and senior leaders who recognize the need for change in their personal or professional lives and are motivated to deepen their self-awareness, cultivate authenticity, and evolve their leadership.
Supported by extensive professional qualifications and experience in organisational development and change, Nicola incorporates formal leadership assessments, where required to facilitate transformative growth journeys for her clients.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Nicola is deeply committed to her own journey of self-discovery and growth, drawing inspiration from diverse disciplines such as the arts, meditation, and mindfulness.
As a mother of three remarkable young women, Nicola understands the importance of balance and nourishment in life. In her leisure time, she finds solace in enriching activities like theatre, literature, music, and nurturing her garden or exploring the great outdoors.
Nicola is the founder and director of Evolving Leaders
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: leontina.biro@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-biro-883aa918b/
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I’m passionate about helping people unlock their potential and step into more fulfilling, aligned lives. My coaching philosophy revolves around connecting deeply with my clients to uncover their unique strengths, clarify their purpose, and remove the obstacles that hold them back. I aim to bring a balance of compassion and challenge, creating a safe yet inspiring space for personal growth and transformation.
My journey into coaching started with a background in psychology and a fascination with what drives human behaviour. I’ve worked across diverse settings—supporting personal transformation in correctional environments, guiding leaders and entrepreneurs through mindset shifts, and facilitating high-performing teams to find their rhythm and thrive. These experiences shaped my belief in the power of resilience and the capacity of humans to grow, even in the face of adversity. As a coach, I thrive on working with individuals who are ready to embrace change and pursue more congruent, meaningful lives. Whether it’s reigniting passion for work, building confidence, or finding clarity in life’s complexities, I bring curiosity, empathy, and thoughtful questions that spark insight and meaningful action.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Website: tieronecoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-jenkins/
With 22+ years of experience leading, developing, and coaching high-performing teams in the U.S. Navy, I bring a grounded, real-world approach to developmental coaching. My work integrates vertical development, purpose-driven leadership, and the belief that leaders grow best through honest reflection and aligned action.
A defining moment in my career came when I realized I needed deeper clarity on my values, passions, skills, purpose, and cause before taking command of a Navy helicopter squadron. Working with a coach changed the trajectory of my leadership.
I partner with growth-minded leaders who want to lead with intention, expand their perspective, and create environments where their teams thrive. My offerings include Blueprint Leadership coaching and Leadership Ready Room, a peer-coaching community for leaders committed to continuous growth.
I am certified in Vertical Development Practices for Coaches and Leaders through VDI, a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and an entrepreneur dedicated to helping leaders align who they are with how they lead.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: Jackie@pointmakercommunications.com
Website: www.pointmakercommunications.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/jackiekellso
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Jackie Kellso, President of PointMaker Communications, Inc., is the "Retrain Your Brain" expert. Applying neuroscience to her coaching and training, Jackie's focus is the optimization of mindset + skillset; a combination which breaks the patterns associated with old beliefs and outdated habits, while helping her clients develop high Emotional Intelligence, effective communication skills and confident leadership skills. Five core developmental areas of Jackie’s work include: 1. Retraining the Brain 2. Leadership 3. Presentations and Public Speaking 4. Communications/People Skills 5. Sales Enablement. This work is a challenging journey of inner development and outer mastery required of high-achievers.
Prior to a career in professional development, Jackie worked 20+ years in media sales and sales management (1982-2005) for such high-profile companies as The New Yorker, New York Magazine, A&E Network, Viacom, iVillage and Hearst Magazines.
Jackie’s next chapter began in 2003 when she became an instructor for Dale Carnegie Training (2003-2016). To add to her skill set, she focused on neuroscience and adult development by certifying in two ICF accredited programs: as a Brain-Based Coach with The NeuroLeadership Institute (2011) and as a Vertical Development Practices Coach via The Vertical Development Institute (2023).
Today, Jackie’s practice focuses on executive coaching and corporate training as President of PointMaker Communications, Inc. and Principle/Co-Owner Crucible Leadership Group™ (a company launching this year with its charter program, Accelerating Team Performance). Additionally, Jackie is currently an Executive Coach and Senior Facilitator with GP Strategies and a Senior Coach with Sayge Coaching.
Jackie is a native New Yorker. She lives in New York City with her husband, Jon-Erik, and their cat, Ezra.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: Lynsey@capepeopledevelopment.co.uk
Website: https://capepeopledevelopment.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynseykitching/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/capepeopledevelopment/
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Lynsey Kitching is a highly skilled ICF PCC coach and facilitator, known for designing and delivering transformative leadership development programs that produce tangible, measurable results. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and management within the utilities sector, Lynsey’s expertise spans corporate property, communications, change management, and business strategy.
As Co-Founder of CAPE People Development, she partners with founders, business owners, and leaders to provide practical, outcome-driven solutions that address their most pressing challenges. Whether it’s creating people strategies, developing leadership teams, or coaching individuals through change, Lynsey helps leaders gain confidence and control as they navigate growth.
Her coaching approach combines empathy, curiosity, and strategic thinking, empowering clients to tackle obstacles and achieve lasting success. With a deep understanding of the balance between scaling businesses and keeping employees engaged, Lynsey’s guidance ensures sustainable growth without losing what makes an organisation unique.
Outside of her work, Lynsey is active on the sidelines of a football pitch cheering for her two daughters, pushing her fitness limits with running and boot camps, and enjoying a well-deserved glass of wine. If you’re facing leadership challenges or want to build a high-performing culture, Lynsey’s here to help you make people your greatest asset.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: marieke@fortiusconsulting.com.au
Website: www.fortiusconsulting.com.au
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Marieke has spent much of her life in high performing environments: from competing for Australia (and winning a world championship) in swimming, to the high-pressure environment of management consulting at McKinsey & Company, Marieke has successfully navigated finding a balance between performance, authenticity and sustainability in various arenas. Now, as a consultant and development coach, Marieke supports clients to do the same: to find their balance and discover how they can thrive in the workplace and in life. Marieke is deeply passionate about the idea of thriving and believes we each have the ability to achieve this peak state, no matter our current challenges or circumstances.
As a VDI-accredited developmental coach, Marieke takes a whole-of-life lens to support clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and broader perspectives of the world. Marieke is especially passionate about working with clients who want to get off the hamster wheel and reinvent a new normal for themselves, their teams and/or their families. In addition to the adult development lens, Marieke draws upon multiple philosophies and practices to support her clients in their journeys, including positive psychology, trauma-informed coaching, somatic connection and mystical principles. As a practicing management consultant serving clients in strategy, culture and organisational design across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, Marieke also brings a deep understanding of today's organisational challenges and realities.
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CONTACT DETAILS
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/monicabrg
Monica Beregszaszi is an experienced IT professional and manager, as well as a coach, mentor, and facilitator with over 20 years in the industry.
She has embraced diverse roles—teacher, consultant, trainer, mentor, leader, and manager—always passionate about guiding transformative journeys and helping people achieve both professional success and personal fulfillment. Her strong foundation in education, teaching, and mentoring enables her to support meaningful growth with empathy and insight.
From her early life in rural communist Romania to studying in Germany on a DAAD scholarship and later embracing motherhood while building a career in a technical field, every chapter has deepened her understanding of adaptability, cultural diversity, and human development.
As a certified Vertical Development coach, mentored by Alis Anagnostakis, Monica creates spaces of trust, curiosity, and creativity—helping clients unlock their potential and navigate change with confidence and kindness. Her guiding principle, “Make the best of what you have” (Romanian: “Fă rai din ce ai”), reflects her belief in living fully and embracing life’s possibilities.
Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/monicabrg
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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: samantha@skleadership.com.au
Website: skleadership.com.au
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-kropff-46ab9b270
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Hi, I’m Samantha, a proud mum, wife, and cat parent who lives in Sydney, Australia. I am privileged to have been able to travel to many countries around the world for both work and pleasure, and I have a second home in the Netherlands where I met my husband. What I love about travelling is seeing the completely different realities people live all over the world and it reminds me life is not fixed.
I also love travelling because I am constantly curious. Curious about how other people live, how they operate, how they think differently, the different meaning they give things and most importantly the different results that gets for them. Most importantly though, I am curious about what gets in peoples way of them creating the outcomes they truly want.
I primarily work with leaders, or aspiring leaders, in support of their growth and development. I am passionate about working with leaders because we desperately need great leaders in this world. Also, the environment in which leaders have to operate is getting more and more complex, so if there is anything I can do to support them I will.
I have worked in Leadership Development for over 5 years, however prior to that I worked as a Forensic Scientist. I loved my job as a Forensic Scientist, I enjoy investigating things and it was the perfect outlet for my curiosity. However, as I matured and changed, I began to realise I had so much more to offer. Towards the end of my career as a Forensic Scientist I started to embark on transformation projects. I could not help myself. I lead culture reform projects for a workforce of 1000 and instigated a nation wide Work Health and Safety transformation project. I was compelled to face the truth head on, and had the courage to do something about it because I knew it would cascade benefits to so many people, and start to limit people’s suffering. I then realised that supporting transformation is what I am meant to do.
I have worked with hundreds of leaders supporting their growth and development. Whether that is through coaching, delivering workshops to address specific capability gaps, or delivering long term programs supporting greater self-awareness and collective transformation.
We all have so much more potential inside that we can tap into if we choose. My life commitment is to continue to nurture more and more of my own potential, and equally support others that want to do the same.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: vickiherrington@onenewthought.com / victoria.l.herrington@gmail.com
Web: www.onenewthought.com / www.drvictoriaherrington.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vlherrington
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My path to developmental coaching grew directly out of a career spent in the heart of institutional leadership. For over two decades, I worked inside large, complex organisations including universities and government agencies, designing and delivering leadership development programs, conducting applied research, and helping institutions navigate complexity and change. I loved that work. But the longer I did it, the more I became convinced that the ‘outside’ work of leadership — the strategy, the systems, the structures — only takes us so far. Genuine leadership requires an equally serious commitment to the inside work: the cultivation of self-knowledge, awareness, and growth.
That conviction led me to VDI and to developmental coaching. In 2025, I completed the Foundation Diploma in Developmental Coaching with the Vertical Development Institute (ICF Level 1 accredited), and it gave me the formal language and rigour for something I had long sensed in practice. Adult development theory, with its attention to how we grow the complexity and depth of our meaning-making over time, sits at the heart of how I now work with clients. I bring to coaching the same curiosity and care I’ve always brought to my work with leaders, now with a focus on who they are becoming, not just what they are doing.
My background is in the social sciences — I hold a PhD from King’s College London and an Executive MBA with Distinction from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. I also hold an undergraduate degree in psychology. I have spent my career at the intersection of research, policy, and practice and am committed to turning academic insights into practical action.
Outside of coaching, I teach and coach executives and intrapreneurs on strategy implementation, public sector innovation, and leadership in complex environments. I am also a prolific applied academic, with over 60 peer-reviewed publications, former co-editorship of the Oxford University Press journal Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice, have a co-authored paper in The Lancet, and a forthcoming book on systems leadership with Springer. In 2017 I received the James Smart Memorial Medal from Police Scotland in recognition of global thought leadership in policing and public safety.
All of this informs my coaching. I understand what it means to lead inside big institutions, to carry significant responsibility, to face wicked problems without easy answers. I know first-hand the gap that can open between the leader you are asked to be and the person you are still becoming. That gap is where I do my best work.
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Vertical Development Coach, AI Transformation & Future-of-Work Strategist
Dr. Yelena Mammadova is a seasoned leader in AI transformation, workforce intelligence, and human-centered organisational growth. With deep expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence, work design, and human development, Yelena brings a unique orientation to coaching leaders and teams through complex change in the digital age.
As a Director of AI Transformation Strategy focusing on work, tasks, and skills intelligence, Yelena guides organisations to reimagine how work gets done and how people can thrive in an AI-augmented world. She has led strategy and transformation initiatives designed to align technology adoption with human potential, adaptive capability, and sustainable organisational impact—shaping future-ready work that is both intelligent and humane. LinkedIn
Yelena’s approach to coaching is grounded in a conviction that transformation requires both strategic clarity and developmental presence. She helps leaders navigate the evolving landscape of work by integrating insights from vertical development, evidence-based practice, and systemic thinking. Her work supports clients in:
Reframing complexity to see beyond conventional talent and skills models toward task- and capability-based architectures.
Cultivating adaptive leadership that can thrive amidst ambiguity, disruption, and exponential technologies.
Bridging human development with technological leverage—ensuring that AI adoption amplifies human judgment, creativity, and wisdom.
In her coaching and advisory practice, Yelena emphasizes transformative growth alongside measurable outcomes. She partners with leaders, teams, and organisations to strengthen their capacity for insight, agility, and systemic action—helping them evolve how they think, decide, and lead, not just what they know. This integration of vertical development principles with real-world transformation work enables lasting change that reflects both individual maturity and organisational readiness.