Coaches

As an ICF ACC, with an extensive international experience, I support mid-career professionals who would like to make changes in their careers due to various reasons, e.g. not feeling challenged, not learning and growing as they wish, lack of deeper meaning in their work, in a dilemma about what direction to take. My background is in business management and an MBA in Coaching, Mentoring and Leadership.

Former UNOPS, UNMISS, UNDP.

ICF Credential ACC

Offer: Individual Coaching sessions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kokebg/

Yobdar has a rich international background, is based in Nairobi and works with clients in East Africa, and around the world. She is a certified professional coach who designs and leads human capacity development programs to increase self-awareness, learning agility, communication, decision-making, resilience and influence.

Following the 4A Coaching Model, her coaching approach comprises providing a safe space in which an individual is able to make a commitment, gain perspective, act to change, be supported and held accountable.  She coaches managers, teams and women leaders, and helps organizations to redefine the role and function of HR departments by providing them coaching tools to empower their people.

Senior Certified Professional Coach CTA

Offer: Individual coaching

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yobdar-bakri/

Nevena is a certified coach and a psychotherapy counselor. With a background in corporations like Johnson Controls and Amazon, she has observed the behavioral trends of successful teams and now, through her company, she leverages insights in high performance and leadership to create strategies that prioritize emotional intelligence. Her focus is on helping teams and individuals unlock their full potential by combining corporate experience, psychotherapy education, and coaching expertise.

ICF Credential: ACC

Webinar on 15 May, at 18:00: Courageous Conversations: Transforming Dialogue into Action

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevena-buzek-83301b137/

I am passionate about supporting individuals and teams to enhance their potential by tapping into their inner resources; to develop and grow their knowledge, skills and competencies to excel in their performance and feel fulfilled and empowered. I have over 20 years’ experience in Global Talent Management and Development within international and multicultural organizational environments.

Certified ICF coach and career counselor with a specialization in Emotional Intelligence assessment and development.

Interview: Coaching in an International Organization, 15 May, 12:00

As an ACC with ICF and certified Coach and Trainer in Process Communication Model®, Monica Cretu brings a wealth of industry knowledge spanning multiple sectors. With over 25 years experience highly-skilled Senior Marketing and Business Development professional, dedicated to helping leaders to take action, live authentically and align their values with their actions. 

Her coaching approach focuses on personal transformation, empowering leaders to prioritize well-being, understand the impact of personality on performance.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Inidividual Coaching sessions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicacretuaccicfcoach/

As an ICF professional certified coach and licensed career coach, I bring nearly 30 years of experience in multicultural and international environments. 

My passion lies in guiding individuals towards their best selves, blending empathy, insight, and practical strategies. I am committed to supporting people through career transitions, leadership development, and personal growth journeys, helping them thrive in today’s diverse world.

I coach in Italian, English and French.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Individual Coaching sessions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverio-damiani-8a4a721/

I specialize in developing “Intercultural Intelligence” in managers, leaders, teams, and collaborators. This fosters understanding and appreciation of cultural differences, enabling stronger relationships in multicultural environments. I bridge intercultural competence and coaching competencies through the "Coaching with Intercultural Intelligence" program accredited by ICF delivery to coaches who work in international settings.

ICF Credential: PCC

Offer: Individual Coaching 

Webinar on 16 May at 12:00: Exploring Cultural Differences: Understanding Intercultural Sensitivity in Individuals, Teams, and Organizations

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicadelafuentecoach/

I am an experienced HR professional with over 20+ years in various industries, both profit and non-profit. My journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, followed by a Diploma in Human Resources Management from Copenhagen Business School. My passion for human resources led me to earn a Master's Degree in Global Human Resources Management from the University of Liverpool. I've had the privilege of working with organizations like NATO C3 Agency and Blue Lynx group, honing my skills in recruitment, learning and development, coaching, mentoring and talent management. For the past 12 years, I've been with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), where I've used my expertise to make a difference. I work in talent management and learning & development. My key focuses are career development, leadership development, mentoring and coaching. 

EMCC Certified Coach

Live Interview on 14 May, at 12:00:  Leading with a coaching approach

Beate has extensive organizational experience having worked for more than 30 years in the multicultural environment of an international organization. A passionate ambassador of the coaching approach, she has been accompanying managers and leaders, as well as individuals and teams on their journey to more job satisfaction, improved communication and leadership. Her vision is to humanize the workplace with the help of coaching by empowering staff at all levels, helping them connect to their inner resources and find their intrinsic motivation. 

Former WIPO.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Individual coaching sessions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beate-giffo-schmitt-162b176b/

My journey took an exciting turn as a certified Career & Executive Coach. 

I specialize in empowering talented Leaders in career transitions. 

Whether it's stepping into a new managerial role, resolving conflicts, or navigating career transitions, my mission is to provide tailored guidance during times of ambiguity and change, unlocking untapped potential. Coaching is a reflective process, revealing blind spots and focusing on what truly matters.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Individual coaching

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinaillecareercoachpharma/

Executive Coach, Trainer, TEDx Speaker. Professional Coach for 18 years, ICF Member since 2006. I focus developing international leaders and fostering collaboration in multicultural workplaces. Founder & CEO of Leaders Today a Swiss coaching and consulting firm. Former lecturer on leadership and international careers at EMLyon, EDHEC Nice, and HEG Geneva. Former Head of HR in the Standards Bureau of ITU (UN). ICF Member since 2006. Passionate about coaching my clients to personal and professional fulfilment, I view coaching as a driver for peace and progress. Former ITU.

ICF Credential: PCC

Offer: Individual Coaching

Webinar on 14 May at 11:15 and Live in-person Talk on 17 May at 11:15: 

Why a coaching mindset improves worklife

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabaimru/

Lizzie has been dedicated to her work in an international organization for over two decades, serving as a translator, terminologist, and project manager. Her passion lies in connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, immersing herself in their cultures, and fostering unity within the organization. 

She is part of the Internal Coaching Team of the organisation and enjoys creating coaching workshops and  giving personal coaching sessions.

For the past five years, she has taken the lead in organizing social activities for her division for improved team cohesion, such as a project led during the challenges of the pandemic called "the Friday cooking hour".  This initiative saw colleagues from around the globe preparing and sharing traditional dishes from their respective countries virtually, bringing them together in a shared culinary experience.

Certified professional coach Wakan

Coaching en Résonance

Offer: Individual coaching sessions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-josa-01ba403/

Katie has a long career as senior exectuive and is current HR Director of IRU. Her career bridges private sector an NGOs, where she has led complex organizational change initiatives, including creating a coaching culture.

Coaching is a partnership. It is a moment of exchange and exploration around an objective to discover options and possibilities in a safe and secure environment. The result of rich discussion leads to action plans and a level of commitment that gives the coachee the confidence to move forward. The coachee drives the process, the coach holds the banner.

Now I am pleased to offer executive coaching support to anyone who is interested in exploring leadership posture and development.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Individual Coaching

Webinar on 14 May at 13:00: Creating a coaching culture

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-klein-95946716/

Sabine is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to perform at their best and turn challenges into opportunities. Her coaching practice within a variety of international organizations focuses on individuals’ strengths, emotional awareness and building effective teams. She offers leadership coaching combined with performance facilitation, building on over 15 years of leading change initiatives, talent management and business performance. 

Former Global Fund.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Individual Coaching

Webinar on 15 May at 18:00 : Positive Intelligence - the impact of our "Saboteurs" and how to overcome them.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinemccarthy/

I am an ICF certified coach in personal and professional development with over 10 years of experience in the field of coaching, training and mediation.

With a previous diverse career in business and in development, I've gained a deep understanding of interpersonal dynamics and developmental needs.

I am certified in multiple assessment tools including MBTI, Insights, Agility, and Emotional Quotient.

My holistic approach aims to empower individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals through both individual and group coaching. 

I am committed to accompanying individuals with curiosity, empathy, and humor so that they find their path to lasting transformation.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Individual coaching

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mancheronhelene/

Over 20 years of international Human Resources management in the humanitarian and no-profit sector.

I am on a life mission to unlock people and organisations' potential. As a Pedagogue, Career Coach and Professional Counsellor passionate about behavioural sciences and job market, I work with organisations and individuals to go from good to great, achieving their mandates and professional purpose through talent strategies and career coaching.

CEO & Founder of Talentum Consulting. Former SITA, ITU, WHO.

Certified Career Coach

Certified IDC Coach

In-person workshop: Resilient Leadership 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuela-morelli/

Fiorina Mugione is a Senior Consultant and Master Coach certified at the International Coaching Institute, Geneva.  Fiorina has a long international experience in development cooperation at managerial level in investment and entrepreneurship development. 

She has trained, mentored and coached entrepreneurs, women leaders and young diplomats. Her expertise extends across gender mainstreaming and women’s equality.

Fiorina has designed several coaching programmes for women, diplomats, and entrepreneurs to start and accelerate their professional and personal growth. She is currently an Ambassador for the European Union Capacity4Dev platform and serves on the Board of several non-governmental organisations.

Former UNCTAD.

Offer: Individual coaching sessions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorinamugione/

Since 7 years in transformative coaching, Thelan has supported change makers and experienced professionals from over 18 nationalities in meaningful career/life transition, embracing vulnerability, emotional fluency and building relationship. 

With three decades of multidisciplinary experience across North America, Europe, Asia, he has thrived after undergoing a life/career change himself. 

Now, the perpetual expat identity inspires his focus of diversity & inclusion, social impact and sustainability. He is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

Offer: Individual coaching

ICF credential: PCC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelan

Isa Prieto has 15 years experience as an HR professional. Over the past 10 years she he has specialized in Career Coaching and helped more than 300 clients from 35 different nationalities in finding more purpose in their careers. 

Her experience in international work environments and MBA programs as coach and lecturer, places her in a unique position to accompany individuals in career and life transitions.  Former IATA.

Isa believes that we all have the power to materialize what our mind is capable of visualizing. 

ICF Credential: ACC

Certified Ontological Coaching

Certified Co-Active Coaching

Leadership & Team Mastery Coach 

Offer: Individual coaching sessions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaprieto/

President of International Coaching Federation Switzerland (ICFS). Accomplished Public Affairs executive with international experience in complex business environments and company transformation. 

Diego is an ICF certified professional Coach skilled in lean start-ups, cross-cultural work, and transitions. 

He is dedicated to leveraging his experience and network to drive sustainable change for a better future that combines prosperity, people and planet.

ICF Credential: ACC

Offer: Individual Coaching

Webinar on 15 May at 13:00 : Empowering Sustainability Leadership with Coaching

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegoraiteri/

Theresia Redigolo is a Leadership, Mindset & Career Coach for high-achieving professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond feelings of stuckness, overwhelm, and uncertainty to work on purpose and feel better. She has an international career spanning three continents and two decades, serving the United Nations in New York and Geneva, the Proctor Gallagher and the Napoleon Hill  institutes. She has a wealth of experience in Human Resources, training, mentoring and coaching, and is passionate about helping leaders live on purpose. 

Former UNHR, UNOG.

Certified Leadership Coach, Academy of Executive Coaching.

Offer: Individual coaching sessions

Webinar on 16 May at 11: Step into your Power and Purpose 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresia-redigolo/

Ruth Sembajwe, CEO of Pathway Coaching International, has a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master's in Management and Organizational Development, ICF PCC and contributor to ICF Diversity Council and Philanthropy, Giving, and Charity Subcommittee. 

Ruth has Extensive experience in coaching, organizational development and cultural diversity. Her career spans executive, group, team and mentorship coaching, significantly impacting professional growth across the private sector, NGOs, and the United Nations. 

Former UNOV.

ICF Credential: PCC

Offer: Individual coaching

Webinar on 16 May at 13:00: Creating an internal coaching program

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-sembajwe-514086a5/

Melanie is a globally recognized Transformational Leadership Coach, Partner of the Management Drives methodology, mountaineer, and author, with experience across continents and diverse industries, from government entities to NGOs and healthcare leadership. 

By blending extensive coaching methodologies with a global perspective, Melanie guides people and leadership teams through growth, motivation, and performance by overcoming challenges such as changes, stress, behavior, decision-making, and communication barriers. Melanie co-creates transformative personal and professional leadership outcomes with a solution-focused approach that strengthens resilience.

Leadership Coach & Consultant

ICF Credential:ACC

Offer: Individual coaching session

Webinar on 14 May at 18:00: Breaking Boundaries: Embracing Growth Zones for Resilience and Confidence

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-shudofsky-1345b397/

With a background in Clinical Psychology (education) and Higher Management Education (work experience), I work simultaneously in teaching, coaching, and training. 

"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds." - Carl Rogers 

I have believed in progress over perfection, that life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful, and in making changes in our lives from a place of compassion for self & others. I try to assist people in managing their 'inner world' of 'emotional stability through coaching.

ICF Credential:PCC

Offer: Individual coaching

Webinar on 15 May at 11:00 : Improve communication with coaching and transactional analysis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarchanatyagi/

Working with an appreciative approach, Dana’s primary areas of specialization include leadership (at all levels of the organization), emotional and social intelligence, and VIA character strengths. 

She partners with professionals, leaders, and organizations to facilitate change - individual or organizational - by leveraging what's best in people.

ICF Credential: PCC

Offer: Individual Coaching

Webinar: Resourcing for Resilience with Your Character Strengths

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danawaldencoachicfpcc/

Executive Coach, Mindfulness Mentor, Strategy & Leadership Catalyst | provider of Peaceful Productivity® Executive Coaching with 7,500+ hours coaching.

As Executive Leadership Coach and Learning Facilitator, my promise is to accompany leaders and teams to gain clarity, structure and motivation to achieve their goals and to produce sustainable value and thriving human environments.

Former corporate executive with extensive international experience in sales and people management, human resources and transformation management in highly competitive industries.

Board President of International Coaching Federation Switzerland (ICFS) 2006-2011.

ICF Credential: PCC

Interview on ICF Switzerland Podcast:  A coaching journey through books, travels and self-discovery

https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiawilliams/