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Executive and Leadership Coaching Package — $1,800

Do you wish to explore and develop your leadership skills for
effective organizational performance and improved career development?
Then this intensive coaching program is for you.

What's included?

  • One introduction session (20 minutes) to determine coach-client fit and programme goals
  • Six coaching sessions (45 minutes) over Skype
  • The coach remains available between sessions

Program Description

Do you wish to be a more authentic leader with purpose? Are you looking to enhance your skills in motivating your team to succeed? Do your communication skills need sharpening? A successful leader leads with emotional intelligence to drive change and performance. A globally successful leader knows when and how to adapt to local cultures to drive performance.

Our leadership coaching program provides individually tailored coaching working towards your goals. Leadership coaching is a partnership where the coach through deep questioning and an action oriented process helps you understand and develop both your strengths and fill identified gaps, find solutions to your challenges while empowering you to succeed through deeper insights, self-awareness and skills enhancement. Topics can vary, based on needs identified. Examples are: developing leadership skills, motivating others to perform, communication, interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence, leading for performance.

Our coaches

Our coaches are skilled in working with senior leaders, middle managers and rising leaders and have experience working within the United Nations System, International Development and Corporate. Most are also graduates of International Coach Federation certified programs with extensive experience as coaches.

Structure and cost

A package includes 6 sessions of 45 minutes each, and a 20 minute initial introductory discussion to determine coach-client fit. In addition to the actual coaching sessions, the client is expected to work towards agreed upon goals and assignments between the coaching sessions. The coach is available for brief in-the-moment support between sessions when needs arise (usually via email and limited to brief questions).

You will start to define the overarching goals of the program in the intro session. In each session you will define the goal of the session, check in with assignments (if given during previous session) and summarize learning, goals accomplished and assignments agreed upon. The coaching sessions are normally scheduled every two weeks, allowing the client to implement goals and complete assignments between meetings. It is important to try to stay on this schedule to maintain momentum and optimize the benefits of the coaching.

Program fee: USD 1,800

FAQ

What is leadership or executive coaching?

Leadership/Executive coaching concentrates on the leadership aspects of a professional career. It invites you to look inside and discover your values, innate wisdom, strengths, passion, purpose. The more you understand about yourself the better your decisions will be and the more effectively you will be able to implement those decisions and motivate others to perform.

What is the difference between Leadership/Executive coaching and career coaching?

While career coaching focuses more on the professional development, leadership/executive coaching focuses on the leadership aspects of a career, often but not always within a certain organizational context. However, in all coaching the whole person is in the center of the coach's attention with his/her uniqueness.

Will I be an executive leader by the end of the program?

The program will increase your self awareness, effectiveness and connection with yourself. Your learning journey is applicable to both personal and organizational leadership. It will provide you with meaningful insights through consistent self exploration and thus will help you find new ways to act in different situations and go forward in life with purpose.

I am not in a leadership role right now, is this program for me?

Knowing about and developing your leadership skills and gaps does not only benefit you when you are in a leadership role. Leadership permeates through life and comes into play whenever you take responsibility for your actions or non actions.

Why should I engage in leadership coaching?

Coaching as well as leadership coaching is about personal growth and development of latent potential. If you are interested in challenging yourself, your limitations and what is possible, then leadership coaching is for you.

Can the organization which I’m employed by pay for this coaching? Can the fee be paid in installments?

Yes! Contact us on how to invoice your organization, or to split your payment in installments.

What will happen now?

Book your coach

You select a coach among those listed below. We recommend you to select a coach that speaks a language you are comfortable with, and who is located in a timezone close to yours.

Tell the coach about yourself

You provide some information about yourself, such as your location and preferred language, and upload a copy of your resume.

Pay the coach

You pay the coaching fee.

The coach gets in touch with you

The coach confirms the booking and contacts you directly.

The coaching session takes place

The coaching session takes place at the date and time agreed upon between you and the coach.

Send us feedback

Once the coaching session is completed, we will ask you to provide some optional feedback about your learning experience.

Available coaches

  • Veronika Ambertson

     Stockholm, Sweden
     Swedish, English

    Veronika has extensive experience with recruitment, career transitions, and international moves, having spent her 20+ years in HR working in the private staffing industry, as a staff member with UNDP, and served as an HR Consultant to a range of UN entities and other international organizations.

     

    Being an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Veronika has coached clients from all continents on life and career matters, with a particular focus on career coaching and guidance for UN personnel and those who aspire to join the impact sector.

     

    Pulling from her varied professional and coaching experience, as well as her interest in human nature, Veronika combines her in-depth understanding of policy, processes, and systems, with how we function as human beings, to inform her broader knowledge sharing and her individual coaching, which is aimed to be strategic and action-oriented, direct and kind, and suits seasoned as well as early-stage professionals.

     

    Veronika holds an MBA in Management and a Professional Certificate in Organizational Development. She engages in ongoing capacity building activities to hone her skills and keep abreast of the latest developments in the Coaching profession as well as trends and best practices in talent management.

     

    Having lived and worked abroad for many years, Veronika now lives in, and coaches from, her native Sweden (Central European Time zone).

  • Matanat Rahimova

     Vienna, Austria
     Azerbaijani, Russian, English, German

    I am a coach and consultant with 20 years’ international managerial experience in IT, HR and institutional development in the United Nations system and international organizations (UN Secretariat, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNDP, UNFPA, UNWFP, UNESCO, WB, OSCE and CTBTO). It means that I hired and developed staff and teams, delivered capacity building programmes that helped thousands of experts, managers, and diplomats to enhance their personal and professional development in local and international contexts. My international career has taken me around the world, to numerous field offices and Headquarters in Europe, Asia, and North America. I gained an MBA from Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Austria, and Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, USA. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), an ICF member and a certified EQ i2.0 Practitioner.

  • Amaya Gillespie

     Amman, Jordan
     English

    Amaya has lived and worked overseas for more than 20 years working with a number of UN agencies. She has a PhD in public health and behavioural science and has worked directly in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East  in emergencies and development contexts.

    As a career coach with particular expertise in executive coaching, she has diverse clientel and is attuned to cross-cultural issues. Her approach is practical, focussing on taking steps to move forward while deepening understanding of unhelpful patterns and how to manage or interrupt them. Part of her secret to success is her direct experience in the UN and international settings which means a shorter intro period, less explaining and more action. She is also good at converting the latest evidence into practical actions that build the skills and confidence so many people are seeking in their personal and professional lives. And she knows the tricks of the UN, how it can be simultaneously the best and worst place to be, what it feels like to burn out, and how to refresh and reinvent yourself.

    Amaya is currently not available. 

  • Michele Damone

     Vienna, Austria
     English, Italian, Spanish

    Michele is an incurable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. He collaborates with Executives, Senior UN leaders, and professionals to amplify their influence and harness their innate abilities for unprecedented growth.

    With a foundation built on founding two thriving companies and more than 12 years of diverse experience in global organizations, including the United Nations, Michele brings a wealth of insight. His journey spans various sectors, from nuclear energy and banking to government and law enforcement, and encompasses extensive international living experiences, notably in developing countries.

    Michele's extensive background in talent acquisition, talent development, and organizational development within these organizations and sectors deeply informs his coaching philosophy. His coaching is guided by practical, real-world knowledge and an acute understanding of the challenges leaders face in these complex environments.

    Michele holds a PostGraduate in Executive Coaching from the University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, and a master's degree in Profiling from the University of Bologna. He is a chartered expert in Psychometrics recognized by the British Psychological Society. Additionally, he is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach, boasting over 1000 registered coaching hours. His core competencies revolve around conscious leadership development and career enhancement. In addition, Michele is a nominated member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a frequent contributor to Forbes's articles, relating to Leadership and Career development.

    As a fervent advocate for embracing one's inherent potential, Michele concentrates on individuals' natural talents and characteristics. He guides them in making mindful leadership choices and taking actionable steps aligned with their authentic selves. In today's dynamic and intricate world, new work methodologies are essential. Michele believes that the most effective leaders operate consciously, leveraging creative intelligence and leadership prowess for greater impact.

    Michele's coaching approach is pragmatic and compassionately straightforward. He is both thought-provoking and authentic, with a guiding principle encapsulated in the mantra: "Where your energy goes, your energy flows."

    Please note that Michele is not available for coaching clients seeking positions at the OSCE.

  • Linda Bawazir-Davin

     Stockholm, Sweden
     English, Arabic, French

    Passionate about unlocking the boundless potential of individuals, Linda is a seasoned Leadership and Career Coach specializing in guiding humanitarian and development professionals and leaders on their journey to creating meaningful impact in the world. With a profound commitment to empowerment and inspiration, she serves as a motivational catalyst and change partner for her clients as they navigate through crucial transitions. 

     

    Her holistic, collaborative, and empathetic coaching approach is rooted in the belief of co-creation, recognizing her clients as rich repositories of resources.

     

    Boasting an extensive career spanning over 20 years, Linda has honed her expertise as a Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Partner at prominent organizations such as the US Department of State, UNICEF, UNRWA, and WFP (World Food Program) across diverse regions including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Her in-depth understanding of the intricacies of the United Nations recruitment and career framework has enabled her to assist professionals and leaders from various backgrounds in revitalizing their career trajectories and gaining a competitive edge in their professional pursuits.

     

    Hailing from a multicultural background, Linda is fluent in French, Arabic, and English, allowing her to effectively engage with a global clientele. 

     

    She holds certifications as a Professional Career Coach accredited by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC), a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) recognized by the International Coaching Federation, an Emotional Intelligence and Master NLP practitioner, and a Cross-Cultural Coach.

     

  • Katarina Holm-Didio

     New York City, USA
     English, Swedish, Finnish

    Kat is a leadership coach with over 20 years of international experience in human resources, learning, and as a consultant, coach and trainer both in the multilateral and corporate sectors. She provides global leadership, career and performance management, and cross-cultural competence coaching and training.  She also serves with Seton Hall University Buccino Leadership Institute as a leadership coach. She has worked as a coach and trainer with UNFPA and UNDP, and a Staff Development Officer with the UN Secretariat in HR - Career and Performance Management Section. Early in her career she worked in academia and adult education. She is ICF Certified in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance; has a diploma from the Academy of Executive Coaching in International Systemic Team Coaching and a Certificate in Accelerating Role Transitions from the Connected Commons. From Finland she lives in New Jersey, USA. She has dual Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Social Science.

  • Anna Cope

     Sweden
     English, Italian, Swedish

    Anna has 20+ years experience in the UN (UNICEF & WFP) and International Organisations, in progressively responsible roles within Human Resources Management in field and HQ duty stations. This includes experience as a Recruiter, Young Professionals Coordinator, and HR Operations Manager. Anna thrives in multicultural environments as a 3rd generation global nomad, and knows how international life opportunities can challenge and impact work/life choices.

    Anna now works as a Solutions Focused Coach, HR Consultant, Blogger, and Small Business Owner. Proud to be one of the first coaches on Impactpool since 2016. Anna is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and an accredited Senior Practitioner by the  European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

     

  • Wolfgang Weiszegger

     Manama, Bahrain
     English

    Wolfgang has some 38 years of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping and special political missions experience, both in the field and at UN headquarters in New York. He knows what it takes to get hired by the UN, having served as chairperson and member in hundreds of expert and regular recruitment panels interviewing and selecting candidates up-to the D-2 level. He is trained in the competency based interview technique of the UN, its core values, core competencies and managerial competencies including its indicators required to pass interviews.  He also knows what it takes to advance careers in the UN having himself started at the lowest FS-2/1 level and progressed through the ranks up to the highest Director D-2/6 level. Human Resources and Training were Sections under his direct leadership and management. 

    After retirement from the UN in August 2018 he continued to be involved with UN peacekeeping, serving as a mentor at the UN’s Senior Mission Administration and Resources Training (SMART) programme held in Brindisi, Italy for Middle and Senior UN Managers, as well as reviewing the implementation of the UN’s Management Reform and it’s impact on UN Peace Operations as an independent consultant with the International Peace Institute (IPInst.org). He is currently engaged as an Independent Consultant, Mentor, Coach and International Guest Speaker. Member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).


    Wolfgang is currently not available. You are welcome to contact careercoach@impactpool.org. 

  • Carmen de los Rios

     Madrid, Spain
     English, Spanish, French

    Carmen is a passionate person who strongly believes in the power of individuals supporting each other and the fact that when you support others, you get much more than what you give, a motto that has guided her life and she translates into her Coaching practice.

    Carmen´s international career in Human Resources where she has occupied positions up to Chief HR, has taken her to live in 6 countries over 3 continents. After 10 years in the engineering private sector, she spent 20 years working for several International Organizations, including the European Space Agency (ESA), the UN System (UNFPA, UNICTR, UNMIL and the UN Secretariat), both in headquarters and hardship locations, as well as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). She has a master’s in Psychology and Coaching certification by ICF. With a practical and action-oriented approach, she accompanies clients in identifying and focusing on what is needed to grow personally and professionally while developing the competences required to successfully fulfil their goals. She offers a full array of Coaching services for personal, professional, and cross-cultural matters, whether you want to develop your career up to executive level or successfully transition to, from or within International Organizations.

  • Beate Pawlikowski

     Munich, Germany
     English, German

    Beate looks back at a successful career in Human Resources, having worked twenty-five years in HR at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in New York and Copenhagen where she was instrumental in the relocation and build-up of the JPO Service Center.  Beate also worked several years in the private sector in Germany.  She has experience in the various HR areas with emphasis on recruitment, staffing, learning, talent management and leadership development.  In 2010/2011 she trained at the leading Coaches Training Institute (CTI), accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), to become a Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC).  In 2013/14 she graduated from a ten month Leadership Development Program with CTI. In 2019, Beate also certified as a coach in the Process Communication Model® (PCM).

    Since her retirement from UNDP in 2014, Beate works as a professional coach at the national and international level. Beate shares the conviction that we are all naturally creative, resourceful and whole. She is committed and grateful to support others in developing their full potential. She is particularly passionate about individuals seeking professional transformation and helps them on their journey to realize the envisioned change. Beate holds a M.Sc. in Human Resources Management from the New School For Social Research, New York, USA, with a Certificate in Organizational Development; a M.A. in Translation French and Spanish from the University of the Saarland, Germany and a M.A. in Linguistics/Terminology from the Université Laval, Québec, Canada.


    For RC/RCAC requests, kindly email careercoach@impactpool.org for support

    Beate will be not available from 3 December 2024 to 16 January 2025.

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