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Developing confident leaders and future-ready executive teams

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Preparing the next generation of executives

Strong results don’t always mean someone is ready to lead.

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Many future executives are promoted because they excel in their role. But leading people, making decisions through others, and carrying wider responsibility require different skills  and they’re often learned too late.

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I’m Valeria. I coach rising executive talent as they move from expert to leader. I work with senior leaders and organisations to prepare their future executives early  helping high-potential leaders step into bigger roles with confidence and judgement.​​

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The outcome is capable, confident leaders  and an executive bench ready for the future.

Who I work with

Rising leaders

I coach high-potential professionals stepping into or preparing for their first significant leadership role.

 

This work is right for those who want to:

  • Move from doing the work themselves to leading through others

  • Build influence across their organisation

  • Develop their teams and lead with confidence and authenticity

  • Strengthen both self-awareness and practical leadership skills

Organisations & senior leaders

I partner with executives and leadership teams to develop their next-generation leaders and support smooth transitions during change.

 

This includes:

  • Preparing high-potential leaders for executive roles

  • Supporting senior leaders in managing and developing rising talent

  • Helping teams build trust, alignment, and momentum during organisational change

Let's work together

Find your P.A.T.H.

I have designed this coaching program to help high-achieving professionals master the critical transition from technical expert to exceptional leader. My framework will take you through 4 key stages: Pinpoint your optimal leadership opportunity; Align your transition strategy with your strengths and values; Take action with confidence and clarity; Hold steady as you establish yourself in your new role.​

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Whether you're stepping into your first management role, eyeing senior leadership, or looking to elevate your current impact, this program is for those who want to ensure their leadership success. We'll identify what's holding you back, align your leadership path with your strengths and values, and equip you with the strategic clarity and practical skills to excel from day one.

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What is included

6 months of coaching following my signature P.A.T.H. framework​​

Unlimited access to email support for the duration of the programme​

A comprehensive pre-coaching questionnaire to tailor the experience to your needs​

Strengthscope® assessment and debrief to help you identify your strenghts and blind spots​

Upon request, lifetime access to session recordings​

Bespoke 1:1 coaching package

If you're an established senior professional seeking strategic guidance on complex career or leadership challenges, this fully customised coaching experience is designed for you. You'll enter a confidential, high-level thinking partnership where we can tackle your most pressing dilemmas with complete discretion.

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You may be navigating a critical career or leadership transition, elevating your executive presence, balancing significant responsibilities with wellbeing priorities, or managing difficult stakeholders while building high-performing teams in demanding environments.

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Together, we will design a completely bespoke journey that addresses your unique context, leveraging my cross-sector experience and proven coaching methodology to accelerate your executive impact.

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What is included

3, 4 or 6 months of coaching, fully bespoke to your goals and needs

Unlimited access to email support for the duration of the programme​

A comprehensive pre-coaching questionnaire to tailor the experience to your needs​

Upon request, lifetime access to session recordings​

Intensive 1:1 coaching session

This is for you if you already have clarity around a discrete issue or goal and are ready to resolve it in one focused, transformative session.

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Whether it is about overcoming a barrier, making a key decision, gaining the momentum you need to achieve a specific goal, preparing for a critical interview, or crafting a resume that truly showcases your expertise, this immersive session is designed to bring clarity, confidence, and results in one sitting.

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What is included

90 minutes of coaching to resolve your career or leadership challenge
Access to my extensive tools and techniques, tailored to your needs
Option to add a Strengthscope® assessment and debrief

Upon request, lifetime access to session recording​

Team coaching and facilitation

For teams navigating a leadership transition, seeking to build stronger cohesion, or ready to address dynamics that are holding them back from high performance.

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In this tailored engagement, we will work together to create the conditions for trust, clarity, and collaborative momentum. Whether it is about accelerating integration and impact, establishing clear communication and expectations, building psychological safety and trust, or aligning around shared goals and ways of working, these sessions are designed to strengthen relationships and establish the core foundations of high performing teams.

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What is included

Customised team coaching and facilitation sessions, designed to your specific needs

Onboarding diagnostics to identify priorities and opportunities

Access to proven frameworks and tools for team development

Optional follow-up sessions to embed new practices and support ongoing development

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Hello, I’m Valeria!

Coaching next-generation executives and the leaders who develop them

I’m a Leadership Coach with 10+ years in financial services across investment banking, private equity, and regulation. This experience gives me a clear view of the challenges leaders face across different organisations.

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I help rising executives step confidently into leadership roles and support organisations in preparing the next generation of leaders. Having navigated this transition myself – moving from specialist roles to leading diverse, cross-functional teams  I understand what it takes to succeed.

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As an accredited EMCC coach and Strengthscope® practitioner, I combine real-world experience with practical coaching tools to help leaders develop the skills that matter most: leading people effectively, influencing across the organisation, and building high-performing teams.

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My purpose is simple: to help rising leaders thrive from day one, with the skills to lead people, influence across the organisation, and build high-performing teams – while ensuring organisations get the highest return on the talent they’ve invested in.

Credentials

2024 - 2025

2022 - 2023

2012 - 2015

2009 - 2012
Group and Team Coaching, In Good Company

Coaching Professional – Level 5, BPP

 
​MSc Finance, Stockholm School of Economics
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BSc Business Administration and Management, Bocconi University
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Professional experience

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What people are saying

Exactly what I was looking for. Talking with Valeria was very easy and I found it very helpful. Indeed, I 100% reached my goal to clarify what to look for in my career and what motivates me the most.

Marco, Chief Executive Officer

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