Having worked on both sides of leadership selection and development, I understand what organisations look for in senior leaders, and the challenges people face once they take on those responsibilities.
Experience and perspective
I have always been interested in what makes people effective, both individually and together, and in how organisations work. That interest led me to write my master’s thesis on recruitment and selection and to start in executive search while still a student. Understanding people’s strengths and how they can use them effectively remains the most rewarding part of my work.
My career began in executive search and strategic HR consulting before I founded my own practice. I have helped international organisations select leaders for regional, country and functional leadership roles, including General Managers and Plant Directors.
Today, my work includes executive and leadership coaching, leadership assessment, team development and career transitions. My search background brings a practical understanding of selection decisions, career progression and establishing credibility in a new role. My coaching experience brings insight into the personal and organisational challenges behind those transitions.
I work in English and Polish, supporting senior executives and emerging leaders across country, regional and global contexts.
I have lived and worked in Poland, Switzerland and England, where I have been based for 20 years. Building a life and career across cultures has given me a personal understanding of what it takes to adapt to a new environment, a new role or a new set of expectations.
How I work
My approach is strengths-based and grounded in your circumstances. We explore your goals alongside the relationships, expectations and organisational pressures that influence how you lead. We also examine the beliefs, emotions and assumptions that may be helping you or holding you back.
I combine questions with observations and constructive challenge, adapting to what you need. Together, we turn insight into decisions, experiments and habits you can apply in your work: navigating conflict, influencing stakeholders, developing your team or deciding what comes next.
Team development
I work with leadership and project teams that are newly formed, navigating change or looking to improve how they work together. Starting with the team’s context and business priorities, I use facilitated conversations and, where appropriate, CliftonStrengths to explore individual contributions, address friction and agree practical changes. Team workshops can be supported by individual coaching and follow-up sessions to help put those agreements into practice.
Assessment and development
I have delivered close to 1,000 assessment debriefs across CliftonStrengths, Hogan and emotional intelligence tools. I have also supported around 200 leaders with 360-degree feedback, helping them identify development priorities and put their learning into practice.
I use assessments to support thoughtful conversations, connecting the findings to each person’s role, goals and organisational context.
Experience across organisations
I have worked with leaders in manufacturing, supply chain, technology, pharmaceuticals, financial services, professional services and FMCG.
My experience combines long-standing executive search relationships with coaching and leadership development delivered through direct engagements and partnerships with international coaching providers. This gives me insight into different organisational cultures and the demands leaders face across functions and geographies.
Qualifications and professional practice
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
- Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School
- Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching for Behavioural Change, Henley Business School
- Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
- Certified in Hogan assessments
- Certified in EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-360
- Leadership Circle Profile Certified
- Master’s degree in Management, specialising in Human Resources, Wrocław University of Economics
I undertake ongoing professional development and monthly coaching supervision to reflect on my practice and maintain the quality of my work.
