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AS FEATURED IN THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Sunday 8th November 2020

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ABOUT ME

When it comes to creating a truly happy and fulfilled life, I firmly believe that the answer lies within us all.

​I was nominated as the UK Business Hero by the British Chamber of Commerce in 2020 and have been featured in The Sunday Telegraph and The Times but what really drives me is enabling people and organisations reach their potential.

​As a coach, my focus is on innovation and leadership development.  I’m passionate about aligning personal values with professional goals and supporting women’s advancement in the workplace.  My work takes me across the UK and Europe and I particularly thrive in challenging environments.  
 
Here are a few highlights from my recent work:

•    Designing a “Leadership Development” workshop for the EFPIA’s Director General and Senior Team in Brussels, representing the biopharmaceutical industry
•    Leading an online “Women Leadership Development” programme for GSK
•    Facilitating a two-day workshop for Saatchi & Saatchi London

With over a decade of experience in the corporate energy sector and another 20 years in coaching, I’ve developed effective change management and performance strategies that help organisations improve efficiency and tackle challenges.  I work with a wide range of clients and take pride in my ability to drive transformative leadership.

Coaching, as defined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), is "partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential."  My approach centres on the idea that everyone is inherently creative, resourceful and whole.  I’m here to support you in discovering your own answers.

Strada Innovation is my initiative aimed at guiding you through your journey of self-discovery.  Together, we’ll navigate your path, explore new opportunities, and help you step into your potential with confidence.

With over 25 years of experience in effecting change, I’ve collaborated with various organisations, business leaders and owners.  My expertise covers:
•    Business Transformation and Change
•    Performance Management
•    Coach-Skills Training
•    Leadership Coaching
•    Individual Professionals
•    Business Owners
•    Career-change Coaching

I look forward to hearing from you and working together to see what we can achieve!

BUSINESS OWNERS

Business owners are often experts in their field and dedicated to day-to-day operations,

but this can leave little time for growth.

Coaching enables leaders to overcome obstacles, helping business owners focus on

prioritising their strategic and operational actions.

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STEP INTO YOUR POTENTIAL

Coaching will set you on the path to finding out what you truly want and how to achieve your best self.

LEADERSHIP COACHING

Leadership coaching is one of the most effective tools available to take your leadership development to a deeper and more sustainable level – whether focused on the individual or your entire organisation.

From personalised executive coaching to building a coaching culture across an organisation, Leadership Coaching can help equip managers in your organisation to develop the coaching skills that lead to effective conversations.


All of our Leadership Development Coaching Services can be delivered virtually allowing for flexibility to meet your needs.

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VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP COACHING

Virtual leadership coaching can help leaders prepare mentally, emotionally, and professionally to manage difficult circumstances.

Executives at Work

EXECUTIVE VIRTUAL COACHING

Just as the world’s best athletes benefit from continual coaching, so do business leaders.

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COACHING SKILLS

Develop Coaching Skills to Create a Better Culture

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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

I give each client an opportunity to re-examine their path in life. Clients who finish one of my sessions come away satisfied and with an improved mindset in managing challenges and pursuing goals. I take pride in reading my clients’ testimonials and learning how I’ve helped to change their outlook on life. Check out some of their experiences below and contact me to add yours!

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I have known Maria over 13 years and she has always delivered fantastic programmes for me and my clients. Her workshops and programmes are insightful, highly practical and hugely motivating. I highly recommend Maria for her professionalism, personalised support and bespoke programmes. Always going above and beyond my expectations. A great example was one of the delegates on a programme Maria developed and ran for me attributed getting her dream job in the EU in Brussels to the confidence she gained from attending Maria’s programme.

Toni Eastwood OBE, MBA

SCHEDULE A SESSION

+44 7775 508 999

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"If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room."

Anita Roddick

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