The most crucial and vital resource you have as a leader is yourself.

Leadership comes with its shares of challenges

You feel it in the weight of responsibility on your shoulders, the pressure of making tough decisions, and the constant balancing act between various priorities and stakeholders. You juggle multiple responsibilities and demands, from managing your team to effectively addressing organisational goals, while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

There is a lot on your plate and you are already doing an amazing job!

To lead others you have to lead yourself first

Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup. How do you carve out time for self reflection, reset and recharge as a leader? There are numerous approaches, and coaching is one of the most impactful.

If you're seeking to navigate relationships and power dynamics more effectively, transform teamwork, restructure organisations, deliver sustainable results while fostering a great workplace environment, or simply evolve your mindset and behaviours, consider embarking on a leadership coaching journey.

Ways to work together

One-to-One Leadership Coaching

While you may face similar challenges as other leaders, your journey is unique, and so is my One-to-One Leadership Coaching. I tailor this process to meet your specific needs. I will work closely with you to fine-tune your strategies, question your assumptions, uncover blind spots, tackle the dilemmas and conflicts that hold you back, and find those approaches that suit you best. My goal is to support you in succeeding on whatever is next for you!

Although each coaching process is uniquely crafted for every client I work with, it shares some common characteristics.

Our Coaching Journey

Our journey together begins with a 60-minute discovery conversation. This initial meeting is not just a formality; it’s where our story starts. We sit down (virtually or in person) and dive into the heart of your leadership journey. I ask questions like, "Why coaching?" "Why now?" "What are your hopes and expectations?" These questions aren’t just about gathering information—they help me understand your unique context and see if & how I can best support you.

This conversation helps us build a foundation of trust, openness, and commitment—crucial elements for any successful coaching partnership.

The next step involves contracting and starting to build a tailored coaching process. We begin by defining the scope of our coaching engagement, which includes setting specific goals—both short-term and long-term—and success criteria to ensure our coaching efforts are targeted and effective.

Crafting Your Path to Success

Once we’ve laid the groundwork, we start working towards your goals. Your impact as a leader extends beyond individual, influencing and shaping the environment around you. Consequently, our work together will integrate both the “ground level,” addressing your specific individual behaviour patterns, needs and aspirations, and the “balcony,” from where we examine your systems and address your organisational dynamics.

Session by session, we delve into your aspirations, tackle the challenges that hold you back, and reflect on and modify your narrative—your assumptions and beliefs. Together, we uncover new perspectives and possibilities for action, aligning these actions with your deepest values. We work side by side to ensure you succeed while also creating environments around you where people find meaning and enjoy being and working.

What You Can Gain

Clarity and Strategic Action

Increase awareness of yourself and the systems you are part of, opening up new perspectives and possibilities for action.
Fine-tune your goals and the steps needed to achieve them.
Learn to see things less personally and more systemically, enabling you to identify leverage points and take more strategic and effective actions.
Navigate relationships, power dynamics, and complex challenges with confidence and informed decision-making, becoming more effective in what matters to you.

Personal and Professional Growth

Gain a sense of control and calm, allowing you to perform at your best.
Align actions with values, cultivating an authentic leadership style and improving relationships with others.
Explore midlife transitions, reassessing career paths, personal goals, or finding new balance.
Improve your relationship with yourself, leading to better dynamics and collaboration with others, building better teams, and creating meaningful workplaces where people enjoy their work.

Sustainable Success and Future Pathways

Embed new strategies into daily routines to ensure lasting impact.
Gain confidence in dealing with everyday dilemmas and maintain progress through established accountability measures.
Manage existing business challenges or leadership transitions more smoothly.
Find new answers to the question, “What’s next?”

What You Can Loose

Comfort and Stagnation

Stepping out of the familiar, although necessary, is not comfortable. It involves hard work and can sometimes be painful.
By challenging and reassessing your assumptions, your narrative, you’ll lose the sense of stagnation that can come from being stuck in the same patterns

Unrealistic expectations

There are no miraculous cures in the helping professions, and coaching is no exception.
Behaviour change comes with many setbacks and is never linear; it is three steps forward, one step back.

A Dynamic Process

Our coaching journey is not static; it's dynamic and evolves with your needs. We continually adapt our strategies based on your progress and feedback. Any point you can change or redefine your goals. We celebrate your successes and learn from any setbacks, refining our approach to keep you moving forward.

Optional Shadow Coaching

To deepen your development, you can opt for Shadow Coaching. In this very personalised approach, I accompany you in your work environment, observing your interactions during meetings, presentations, and other professional engagements. This firsthand observation allows me to provide real-time feedback and insights, accelerating your growth and helping you address issues that might take longer to surface in traditional coaching.

Shadow coaching significantly saves time in achieving desired results and accelerates new learning. It is for the brave ones and worth the effort!

Reflecting and Growing

As we approach the culmination of our journey, we reflect on your progress and achievements. We assess how well you've met your goals and identify areas for further growth. This reflective process ensures you have a clear understanding of your development and the tools to continue advancing independently.

Exclusive Coaching Experience

As I can work only with a limited number of clients, I carefully select those I coach to ensure a good fit. This exclusivity creates a safe, personalised coaching experience that maximises your growth. You gain a dedicated partner who brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of human nature to support your journey.

I'm not for everyone, but for those I fit with, the journey is truly one of a kind.

Leadership Meetings Redefined

How we meet matters! Whether we like it or not, meetings are a central feature of professional life.

How often do you hear “I can’t wait to meet”, “The time flew by”, "I was totally present“, "We got a lot more done than I expected”, or “I feel clear, seen, and connected with the team”? If the answer is “very often,” maybe there’s no need to read further.

But if your meetings feel more like an obligation than a space people genuinely want to be in

if they’re more about informing than adding meaningful new value, if there are many digressions from both the agenda and the allocated time, or if each team member is more focused on protecting their own turf than serving the whole system, then the following could be of interest.

Common Challenges in Leadership Meetings

Unclear, Intangible Purpose: One of the biggest mistakes I see is a lack of a clear, agreed-upon purpose. The assumption is that the purpose is obvious and shared. Nothing could be further from the truth. The meeting type or an activity is not a purpose.

Unnecessarily Participation: People attend meetings unnecessarily because of unclear purposes; often, not just those who are truly needed show up, resulting in wasted time, less engagement and more frustration.

Lack of Authentic Sharing: Few share what they truly think, often saying what they believe needs to be heard. Despite being well-disguised, fear is one of the most prevalent emotions.

Agendas Built Around Speakers and Functions, not Purpose: The focus often ends up on who speaks and the order of speaking, rather than on the collective goals. This results in discussions that are more about sharing information than creating actionable outcomes with new added value.

Siloed Interests: Team members protect their own areas, putting aside the broader system’s needs and the interdependence.

Lack of Implementation: Decisions made by leaders are smoothly followed through if they don’t conflict with departmental interests.

Time Mismanagement and Unclarity: Meetings that drag on too long can lead to exhaustion and unproductivity. People often leave meetings feeling the need for yet another meeting to clarify issues and reach conclusions.

Distrust and Facades: There’s a lack of trust, with superficial agreements in meetings and different actions taken outside.

Meeting Overload: This broader challenge affects many employees, indicating a culture with too many meetings. It increases frustration, decreases productivity, drains energy, and lowers work quality. Overwhelmed schedules leave people unmotivated and longing for time to tackle meaningful tasks.

Leadership Meetings Redefined addresses these challenges head-on. Here’s how we can transform your meetings:

Initial Assessment:

We start with a 60-minute discovery conversation. Then, I will attend at least three of your meetings to conduct a comprehensive assessment of your current meeting practices. This helps us identify areas for improvement and tailor the makeover to your unique situation.

Customized Makeover Sessions:

Engage in personalised coaching sessions that focus on your specific needs and align with why you’re really gathering. I'll provide you with practical strategies, meetings design options, feedback, and support to transform your meetings.

Implementation and Support:

Put your new skills into practice with ongoing support and facilitation from me. I'll help you implement changes, monitor progress by attending at least one redefined meeting, and make adjustments as needed to ensure lasting success.

Organisational Meeting Culture Transformation:

If the case, after we redefine specific leadership meetings we can go further and work on to transform your organisation meeting culture.

Why Choose Leadership Meetings Redefined?

Imagine a meeting where participants are engaged, every idea is heard, options are explored, innovative solutions emerge, and the best decisions are made. When done correctly, meetings foster collaboration and creativity.

The secret to such meetings lies in the preparation and planning that happen before the meeting even begins. Leading an engaging meeting requires more work upfront but with the right frameworks, methods, and tools, I can I can help you change both the outcomes and the experience of the meetings you lead.

As meeting overload drains energy and leaves little room for meaningful work, we will not only redefine your leadership meetings but also can address and work to transform the broader organisational meeting culture.

Every organisation is unique, and so are its challenges and goals. That's why my program is tailored to your needs. Whether you're leading a team or a large organisation, I'll customise my approach to help you excel in your leadership meetings.

Someone has to put an end to ineffective meetings and start transforming the meeting overload culture. Are you that person?

Coaching Intensive Day for Leaders

There are moments when you face urgent challenges or seek rapid transformation, and time is of the essence. That's where my Coaching Intensive Day for Leaders comes in.

Imagine an immersive coaching experience, spending an entire day dedicated solely to you and your needs. During this time, you'll receive my undivided attention, tailored insights, and personalised guidance, allowing you to quickly address situations such as:

Navigating a Major Organisational Change

Implementing a significant restructuring or managing rapid growth or downsizing tests your leadership and raises the stakes. By working together to expand your awareness and determine the best approaches, you can navigate these transitions more effectively.

Leadership Transition

If you are stepping into a new leadership role, building momentum in your first 90 days is essential. Navigating the complexities of leadership succession planning requires finesse, strategic insight, and thorough preparation. In just one day, we'll craft a plan to avoid transition traps and accelerate your takeover, setting you and your organisation up for lasting success.

Decision-Making Under Pressure

There are moments when you must make high-stakes decisions with limited information. Whether you're choosing between competing strategic initiatives or responding to a sudden crisis, having an excellent sounding board is invaluable. I'll be that partner, guiding you through these crucial decisions with clarity and confidence, ensuring you make the best choices.

Setting Priorities and Course of Action

At the beginning of the year, setting your priorities and course of action is vital. Together, we’ll define clear strategic directions and create a roadmap for success. Mid-year, we’ll review progress, recalibrate strategies, and make necessary adjustments to keep you on track.

Preparing for Annual Strategy Meetings or Big Client Events

As you prepare for annual strategy meetings or significant client events, the pressure to perform and deliver exceptional results can be high. I will work with you to craft a compelling strategy and presentations that highlights your vision and ensures a successful outcome.

Strategic Pivot

In response to market changes, you may need to realign your business strategy or develop a new strategic direction or business model. These shifts require vision and agility. I’ll be your partner to redefine your path and position your organisation for future success.

Performance Turnaround

When facing the challenge of improving the performance of an underachieving department or addressing declining team morale and productivity, you need a targeted approach. I'll support you in identifying the root causes and implementing effective solutions to drive improvement and boost morale.

Managing Conflict

Resolving serious conflicts with/between key team members or addressing toxic behaviour and negative team dynamics is crucial for a healthy workplace. I'll be your partner to define strategies and tactics to foster resolution and better relationships.

Stakeholder Management

Handling critical stakeholder relationships or negotiations can be complex. Balancing competing interests and priorities among stakeholders requires diplomacy and strategic thinking. Together, we'll develop a plan to manage these relationships effectively, ensuring all parties feel heard and valued.

In these moments, when action is essential, a deep dive coaching experience can make all the difference.

A Day of Transformation

During this immersive experience, you'll step away from your regular working environment. We will create a space where you can explore, reflect, and strategies without the usual distractions. By the end of the day, you'll walk away with newfound clarity, confidence, and direction, armed with practical tools and strategies.

What You Can Expect

Focused Attention: Spend an entire day dedicated to you and your needs. Receive my undivided attention, tailored insights, and personalised guidance.

Deep Dive Sessions: Engage in intensive coaching sessions that delve into your specific issues. Uncover and address underlying patterns, blind spots, and power dynamics.

Reflective Breaks: Take time for structured reflection and introspection. Use these moments to consolidate learning and gain deeper insights.

Actionable Strategies: Develop clear, actionable plans to address your challenges and seize opportunities. Equip yourself with practical tools and techniques that you can immediately implement.

The Experience

Preparation: Prior to the Intensive Day, we'll have a preliminary 60 min conversation to understand your current situation and agree on key areas of focus.

The Day: We'll work through a customised agenda, with a mix of coaching sessions, reflection periods, and strategic planning.

Follow-Up: After the Intensive Day, you'll receive a follow-up session to ensure you stay on track and to address any new challenges that arise.

Why Choose This Intensive Day

In just one day, you'll experience focused, high-impact coaching. You'll leave with actionable insights, a clear plan, and the confidence to tackle your most pressing situations. You’ll master complicated situations and produce better results in less time. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a silver bullet, it’s deep work with a partner that brings new perspectives.

Deep work will make you better at what you do and will accelerate your success; deep work is like a superpower. It’s a powerful way to get things done! This isn’t just a day away from the office; it's a day dedicated to fully step into what’s next for you!

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there.

Rumi

Voices of Leadership

“Simona was getting into the issues and coming to the crucial points immediately. Also she helped me to find a viable approach for my team challenges and coached the implementation successfully. She is highly experienced allowing to adopt to changing circumstances very quickly. It was a fun & great experience working with her”

Senior VP, Head of Corporate Structured Finance&Capital, Germany
"I always tease Simona that I have made zero progress. However, I have been working with her for the past seven years, and our coaching process has become essential to me. It keeps me grounded, prevents me from going off track, and moves me forward. What I love most about the process is the authenticity, the magic, and the new perspectives it brings. I would never recommend her to anyone, just to ensure she still finds time for me :-) "

Commercial Director, Romania
“Simona is an extremely effective and inspiring coach. She helped me overcome challenges in role transition. I now have great insight and tools to work with and feel well prepared and confident in my role and in facing any future challenges. I can’t think of anyone I would recommend more highly for those presently in a transition or rethinking their life direction.”

Business Unit Manager, Middle East
“What I value most about working with Simona is her remarkable ability to quickly uncover hidden dynamics and reveal the entire system at play. Our coaching sessions have enabled me to see both myself and the system I am part of, transforming my approach to leadership, my professional life, and beyond. I am deeply grateful for her presence, warmth, and insights.”

Managing Partner, Consultancy Group, London