About
Coaching works.
Neuroscientists confirm that old dogs do learn new tricks. Adults learn most effectively by elaborating new information through the lens of previous experience. As a coach I facilitate and support this process.
Change instead – real and potentially sustained change – begins with insights, those epiphany, light-bulb-over-the-head moments in which small internal shifts take place. Insights must be followed up by hard and consistent work over time, but change starts when you leave your neuron highway for a country road. As a coach, I hold a space for this to happen.
After over 25 years of living and working abroad, with professional experience in international development, international education, global cultural exchange and cross-cultural training, I welcome the opportunity to empower you, your family and your organization to transform your international experience into…whatever you want it to be!
I bring along my background, credentials and commitment to learning:
• Certified Professional Coach (ICF Accredited)
• Masters of Science in Management (M.S.M)
• Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics (B.A.)
• Training as a cross-cultural trainer
• Certification to administer the Polaris Global Leadership Competency Model and 360° Assessment Survey for Global Leaders.
• “Training of Trainers” for the virtual classroom
• Member of the Global Coaches Network (GCN)
• Member of the Society of Intercultural Education Training and Research (SIETAR)
• Member of several coaching associations in Italy
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Browse through the testimonials below of others’ experiences working with me.
Clients have commented on my coaching strengths. (Feedback from clients is optional and cited here with their permission.)
You have a way of making people feel comfortable and respected through your thoughtful speech, non-aggressive nudging and kind listening skills, without ever judging. You bring a lightness and strength, yet softness, to the table.
—M.A.G.
You have a talent for bringing together seemingly unconnected bits and pieces and creating something cohesive of them. I felt the process was very honest and that there was no hype or uncomfortable self-help.
—Estelle
You have an ability to go several levels deeper into an answer to get to the underlying issue / motivation / need.
—Raquel
The particular strengths you bring to the coaching process are: 1. A solution orientation – breaking down problems into small steps that are more manageable and gradually working towards the larger problem. 2. Being engaging – you are enjoyable and easy to talk to and confide in. 3. Being positive – you know how to highlight and praise progress instead of focusing on the things not done.
—Stephanie
Your “shy” way of sharing tools and questions for decision making was very effective for me. Many people, like me, don’t like to receive ready-made solutions when talking about personal choices!
—Emiliano
Your strengths are your liveliness, empathy and smile!
—Beatrice
You always reinforced what we had already accomplished and returned to what I had talked about in the last session. I felt heard and understood, valued and respected.
—Jackie
Your style defines your uniqueness. You are great at helping to see things from a different perspective and above all you speak from your heart……You are a great listener, being able to hear “the unspoken” and to address it in your own way.
—Giuseppe
