Cécile is a Program Coordinator with extensive experience in event management. She started her professional career as an F&B Manager Assistant in Switzerland, where she honed her skills in food and beverage management and event organization. In 2018, she transitioned to the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), taking on the role of GraduatePrograms Coordinator. At EHL, Cécile was instrumental in managing and overseeing graduate programs, ensuring students received top-notch education and support throughout their studies.

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In 2022, Cécile returned toFrance and took on the role of Program Coordinator for Wine and SpiritsManagement programs at KEDGE Wine School. Her experience and dedication to excellence make her a valuable asset to the team. In March 2024, Cécile joinedSystemically, where she supported administrative duties and project management.

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Cécile’s international experience and passion for program coordination have equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her field. Her commitment to fostering educational excellence and her ability to manage complex projects make her an invaluable resource and a trusted professional in her industry.

Julien Leblan is an experienced ICF Certified coach (ACC), career strategist and consultant with 15+ years of international Talent Acquisition and Development experience within non-profit and private sector including 8 years for the World Economic Forum as Senior Talent Acquisition Lead and People & Culture Business Partner.

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Julien provides coaching and counseling to both private individuals and corporate clients on career, leadership, and development. He also facilitates group career workshops with organizations and business schools. He focuses and helps his clients on creating their unique personal career brand identity.

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Julien is also a Blog writer on critical topics such as internal mobility, navigating challenging conversations, providing effective feedback, job interviews preparation and personal development.

Tim Sandock is an executive leadership coach with over 14 years of experience working with corporate clients in various industries, functions, and locations. After a career in hotel management, he worked at the IMD business school in Lausanne for 10 years where he managed leadership programs and coached both individuals and groups.

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Originally from Berlin, Tim has worked in Germany, USA, England, and Singapore and has been based in Switzerland since 2010. His natural interest and curiosity in people have led him to work in diverse, multicultural environments all over the world.

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He uses different approaches as part of his coaching practice depending on what seems to be best for his clients. It is an approach that has no “one size fits all” plan or checklist. His coaching style has been described as empathetic, warm and yet challenging at times to get his clients out of their comfort zone.

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Tim is especially passionate about group dynamics, and works with assessments, exercises, and experiential activities that help individuals to gain awareness of their contribution to and impact within a particular group. He delivers coaching both face-to-face and virtually in German and English.

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Tim lives with his wife near Vevey at Lake Geneva and enjoys nature, photography and human connections.

Sarah is a coach and global leadership development professional with over 14 years of experience building trusted relationships with senior executives across the private and public sector.  Through her experience at UNITECH International Society and the WEF’s Global Leadership Institute, Sarah has led, developed and nurtured leadership development programs that enable leaders to unleash their full potential, think systemically and build their own leadership identity while navigating the volatile and interconnected global context.  

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Through her coaching, Sarah aims to support her clients’ transformation and connect them with their core values in order to be successful and fulfilled in both their professional and personal lives. Sarah leverages a systems psychodynamic approach to leadership development coaching that empowers clients to better understand themselves, explore hidden assumptions, identify potential blind spots and achieve maximum performance.

Céline is a multilingual Certified Professional Coach passionate about empowering people to grow their self-awareness and self-esteem/confidence in order to build a fulfilling career for themselves as well as become authentic & healthy leaders.

She brings over 20 years of international experience supporting people in their career and leadership journey, first as a recruiter, then as career services professional for famous IMD business school and since 2011 as a freelance coach & consultant. Throughout all this time, Céline has been facilitating the growth of both senior and young leaders, coming from all over the world, and working in different functions.

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In her freelance practice, besides supporting individual clients, Céline has been collaborating with top-ranked schools, IMD and AISTS, supporting respectively their EMBA participants and MAS participants in their professional development to get a more fulfilling career and become better leaders, being more self-aware.

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Previously, Céline also consulted with the Invalidity Insurance in Geneva to support people getting back to work after burnouts and mobbing. Very sensitive to wellbeing, Céline recently embraced the opportunity she was given to speak about how to stay a healthy leader in crisis time.

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French originally, she has lived and worked in the UK, Chile, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates. She is able to work in either English or French and also, speaks German and Spanish.

Gaëlle Devins is an Executive Coach and Customer Success expert, whose global career spans the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Former member of the Executive Committee of Richemont’s IWC Shaffhausen Maison.

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Her own career encompasses sales, marketing, communication, customer experience, and employee experience, within the Luxury, Advertising, and FMCG verticals.

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As a corporate leader, her typical mandate is to help large organizations make the transition to a customer and employee-centric culture, that supports growth and revenue targets. Presently, she leads both the Customer Experience and Coaching/Training departments in a central function. Her discipline covers devising and innovating strategies that create a more communicative, connected workplace to enhance team performance.

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As an executive coach she specializes in “change management” in the workplace. Her approach unifies the needs of the employer and employee within a commercial corporate setting. She coaches and consults on implementing practical team solutions that deconflict and enables change, well-being, and performance.

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Gaelle is the creator of the FLOW4U and FLOW@WORK Programs.

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Originally from Switzerland, she speaks both English and French. Her mission is to plant the seeds to grow a forest of happy humans.

With over 25 years of experience in coaching, corporate communications, global events and community building, Niki is a leadership coach and a communications consultant. As a coach, Niki’s experience lies in working with those in transitions (career, leadership shifts, teams) as well as those recovering from burnout, covid related issues and dealing with workplace loneliness and anxiety. Niki is a holistic coach and draws on many different methodologies in her work, including somatic and mindfulness based practices. Her coaching style is intuitive, empathetic yet challenging and always keeps it real. She works with those who want to address change in a sustainable and resilient way.

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Niki is Swiss and Australian, and understands the complexities of working and living in multicultural environments. She coaches both in English and French. She is a passionate mindfulness practitioner and open water swimmer (both long distance and cold water), enjoys hiking and cares deeply about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda works at the intersection of leadership transformation and career empowerment in organizations. Her research-backed interventions improve team dynamics, strengthen work cultures, and increase employee engagement.

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As an executive coach, trainer and speaker, Helen’s research and practice is steeped in her global perspective and unwavering belief in the joy of working in diverse teams. For over 20 years at the United Nations and in the private sector, Helen has been at the forefront of talent development.

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Born in London, raised in Switzerland and educated in the US, she has extensive facilitation experience in both French and English on four continents. Helen holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, a Master’s in Human Resources Management, and a B. A from Smith College. She is a certified Coach and a licensed Career Counsellor. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company and Hamptons Magazine.

Meet Dr. Achim Schmitt, Dean EHL Hospitality Business School Lausanne and Full Professor of Strategic Management. With nearly 25 years of experience in strategy consulting, Achim brings a wealth of knowledge in strategy formulation, corporate turnarounds, and managing challenging business situations. His expertise shines through his successful involvement in the turnaround of 15 companies, and he currently serves as a trusted strategy advisor in Switzerland and Germany.

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Achim’s passion for research has led to publications in prestigious management journals. He actively contributes to the field as a Scientific International Association of Strategic Management (France) member and serves on the Editorial Board at Long Range Planning.

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Throughout his long-standing academic career, Achim has taught and collaborated with esteemed institutions worldwide, including the University of Geneva (Switzerland), Collège des Ingenieurs (CDI) in Paris (France), China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai (China), Columbia Business School in New York (USA), Universidad de los Andes in Bogota (Colombia), and Audencia Business School in Nantes (France).

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Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Geneva and a Habilitation from the University of Paris-Dauphine in France, Achim's dedication to academia is evident. He serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Geneva, an Associated Researcher at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, and an esteemed academic board member at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). Additionally, he actively participates in two board memberships within the private sector.

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Dr. Achim Schmitt's friendly and approachable demeanour and vast academic and consulting experience make him an invaluable resource and a trusted ally for individuals and organizations seeking strategic guidance and expertise.

Meet Maria Schmitt, a seasoned leadership and learning development expert who brings over 20 years of experience to the table. She has a real passion for helping multinational corporate clients design, develops, and deliver effective learning and development strategies that align perfectly with their business goals.

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Maria has had an incredible career journey so far. She has held key positions such as Cohort Director of the Executive MBA at IMD, Head of Global Leadership Programs at the World Economic Forum, Head of Major Donors at WWF International, and has worked as a Learning and Leadership Consultant for various multinational organizations. Her programs have had a remarkable impact, driving positive change in organizations and cultures through strategic people and talent development initiatives.

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In addition to her extensive expertise, Maria is also an executive coach. She works with a diverse international clientele, including senior managers and C-suite executives who are going through critical moments in their careers. Maria excels at supporting her clients through personal and professional transitions, expanding their management and leadership skills, and helping them navigate the complex dynamics within their respective work environments.

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When it comes to coaching, Maria's approach is rooted in systems psychodynamics, a holistic method that recognizes how the surrounding system influences a client's thoughts and behaviors. She places great emphasis on developing emotional intelligence, as it helps individuals understand the explicit and implicit dynamics that impact their performance across personal, interpersonal, group, and institutional contexts.

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Originally from Guatemala and now based in Europe for over 22 years, Maria is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and German. She holds an Executive Master's in Change with a focus on systems psychodynamics from INSEAD, is a certified executive coach from Columbia University's Coaching Certification Program in NYC, and possesses an M.Sc. in Business Administration from HEC University of Geneva.

With 15+ years of experience in talent, learning, and leadership development, including 12 years specifically dedicated to this field, Alma is a senior learning and leadership development consultant. Her expertise lies in designing, managing, and delivering impactful leadership development programs in collaboration with esteemed faculty, coaches, and learning experts.

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As an Executive Coach and lifelong learning advocate, Alma fosters an environment that encourages reflection, clarity, and expanded perspectives. Her coaching expertise covers career transitions, entrepreneurship, self-leadership, navigating change, leadership resilience, emotional intelligence, workplace well-being, and inclusive leadership. She has also delved into the profound impact of grief on individuals' professional identities, shedding light on its implications for organisations.

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Originally from Mexico and now based in Switzerland, Alma embraces cultural diversity and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French, with a basic understanding of Italian. Her passion extends to crafting and immersing herself in different cultures.

As an internationally active executive coach, Jens draws on 25+ years’ leadership experience in global FMCG / B2C organizations. With a diverse track record in P&L management, finance, strategy and brand marketing, Jens supports his clients with a holistic and hands-on senior leadership expertise.

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Jens was Managing Director and board member of William Hill S.A. in Madrid, Spain, Head of Global Digital Marketing for Marlboro at Philip Morris International in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Senior Corporate Auditor at Mondelez International in London, U.K.

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He is currently partner at Janson Kleis Frederiksen Executive Coaching and Cohort Director at the Executive MBA program of IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. Jens has more than a decade of executive coaching experience, working across cultures with senior management clients and executive teams in global FMCG, hospitality, pharma, manufacturing and professional services organizations, typically focusing on high-performance teams, individual leadership / personal development, interpersonal skills and stepping into leadership / C-suite / board roles.

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Originally from Denmark, he speaks Danish, English, French, Spanish and German.

Alessandro is an Executive Coach and Business Consultant with dual citizenship in Italy and the UK. With an impressive 25-year career as General Manager and top Marketing Executive, he has garnered extensive experience working with renowned multinationals such as Unilever, Benckiser, Danone, and Dyson.

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Throughout his professional journey, Alessandro has had the privilege of living and working in various countries, including Italy, the USA, Mexico, and the UK, where he currently resides with his family.

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Alessandro's expertise stems from his valuable time serving on the executive committees of esteemed organizations like Danone Mexico, Danone Baby Nutrition UK, and Kantar UK. This experience has granted him an in-depth understanding of managing large teams and skillfully influencing the board of directors. He has successfully crafted functional and company-wide strategies and overseen the implementation of comprehensive marketing plans.

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As a specialist in Business Coaching for Start-ups and SMEs, Individual Executive Coaching for Career Transition and Acceleration, and systemic team coaching, Alessandro possesses a unique set of skills to empower individuals and teams to achieve their fullest potential.

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Alessandro's passion for foreign languages allows him to coach proficiently in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, providing a truly global and inclusive approach to his coaching practice.

Marco is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development consultant with 25 years international experience across multiple and varied sectors.

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Before turning to Executive Coaching, Marco held leadership positions in global organizations: Marketing Director in Unilever, Professor of Marketing at SDA Bocconi Business School, Business Unit Leader in GE Healthcare, and finally Learning & Development Leader in GE Renewable Energy.

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Marco believes in the transformational power of coaching and in its unique ability to drive ownership, engagement and ultimately to make things happen, for both the individual and the organization. Having changed careers so many times and having led teams and businesses on the front line for so many years, he can bring a unique perspective to his coaching practice. A lifelong learner, Marco is currently focusing his research on assessment tools and techniques to facilitate the transfer from learning to action.

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Originally from Italy, he has spent the last 20 years working and living abroad, in the UK and France, where he currently lives with his family.

Executive Coach, Facilitator and Development Business Partner, with 25 year-experience as a People & Organization senior executive, member of the executive team of leading international companies (AXA, Euronext, IMS Health, Novo Nordisk).​

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She started her career in Operations and Marketing roles and has gained a deep business acumen and hands-on understanding of organization dynamics, supporting organizations in transformation phases to reach outstanding performance through people engagement around a shared vision, healthy organisational culture and purposeful leadership.​

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Her areas of expertise cover building and development of Executive Teams, Leadership & Management, Cultural Change, shared Vision, People engagement, Organizational Development and Talent management.​

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Brigitte is a French national and has been living in Brazil, Switzerland and Italy. She is fluent in English and French, and has a good knowledge of Italian.

Dr. Carsten Stolz (D/CH, Ph. D) has been Group Chief Financial Officer at Baloise Group (CFO) of Bâloise Holding AG since May 1, 2017. Dr. Stolz manages the Corporate Division Finance with its department Group Accounting & Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, Group Risk Management and Corporate IT as well as the Actuary responsible for Swiss business at Baloise and the Head of Regulatory Affairs.

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After starting his career in consulting, he experienced multiple career transition in a coporate environment. He progressed from team member to team leader to leader of team leaders. He worked in projects as well as line management roles and governance functions. He has practical expertise in agile working methods in team settings as well as on scaled organizational level.

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During his professional journey, Carsten has gathered 25+ years of experience in leading and developing individuals and teams. He coaches others to grow as human beings, to become more effective managers and to expand their range of consciously applied leadership skills.

Alessandra De Carlo is an experienced PCC ICF coach with certifications from INSEAD, as well as extensive business knowledge gained through her 25 years spent in leadership roles in marketing, strategy, commercial operations, and digital transformation. She has overseen teams of up to 100 people, providing expert guidance and direction.

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She provides coaching for her clients who are in various industries, such as healthcare, finance, insurance, transportation, telecommunications, non-profit organizations, luxury goods and media/entertainment. She specializes in individual and team coaching for high-complexity and high-performance contexts, as well as leadership, competencies and skills assessments.