Meaningful Growth.
Tangible Results.
Let's get you from where you are to where you want to be.
You know you can perform at a higher level, deliver better results, create stronger relationships and live a happier, sustainable life.
Whether you are looking to improve your skills for a promotion, considering new avenues for professional growth or rethinking your career plan, I will help you create and execute a roadmap to make it happen.
For many years I have been helping my clients - from young professionals to CEOs – to create futures they are happy in by defining a clear vision of what it looks like and what is required to get there.
Sometimes it is about understanding which port we should sail to. Sometimes it is about understanding the tactics and habits we should acquire to get to a destination we always knew we wanted to get to. Often it is about taking a step back to evaluate what is working well and what can be improved, learn from feedback and best practices, and build a growth plan that can be executed consistently.
With experience in strategy consulting, deep study in leadership and behavioural science, and a practical coaching approach, I help clients gain clarity, explore challenges openly, and build the mindsets and tools they need to grow — both during and long after our coaching work together.
I work with clients who are ambitious, driven to make a positive impact – in their organisations, their teams and the world - and who are committed to continuous learning.
“Back when coaching didn't do very much, it didn't matter who got it and who didn't. But coaching is clearly getting better and better, and spreading into more areas of life, which means it matters a great deal who gets it and who does not.”
Executive Coaching
Executive coaching offers a unique and valuable perspective for individuals in leadership roles, helping them to identify and leverage their strengths while addressing areas for improvement.
From an outside perspective, I act as an objective observer, providing unbiased feedback and insight that can be difficult to obtain from within the organization. This external viewpoint allows leaders to gain new insights into their behaviour and decision-making processes, fostering a deeper understanding of their impact on the team and the organization.
By focusing on both personal and professional development, executive coaching can lead to increased self-awareness, improved communication skills, and enhanced emotional intelligence, all of which are critical for effective leadership.
Adopting a pragmatic approach, my coaching style is centred on actionable strategies and visible outcomes. I work with leaders to set clear, achievable goals and develop a plan to attain them.
This often involves constructive feedback, practical exercises to develop skills, real-world scenarios, and ongoing evaluation to track progress and make necessary adjustments. Through this process, leaders can develop new competencies, refine their leadership style, and build resilience to navigate challenges more effectively.
Career Coaching
Finding a role that is right for you is possibly one of the most effective ways to increase your happiness levels.
Waking up to do something you love, that you are good at and feel recognized for not only changes your wellbeing but also benefits your health and relationships outside the office.
Whether you are looking to change careers, are searching for a new role within your area or want to create a medium-short term plan to fulfil your ambitions, we can work together to bring new insights and strategies to help you achieve your goals.
I have worked with over a hundred clients, and each engagement is unique and tailored to each client's needs.
Clarity and Direction
- Help you define clear, achievable career goals and develop a strategic plan
- Better understand your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values
- Ensure your career path aligns with your personal values and interests
Personalized Guidance
- Sessions customized to your specific needs and career aspirations
- Non-judgmental space to discuss concerns, aspirations, and challenges
- Address workplace issues and conflicts effectively
Skill Development
- Develop necessary skills for career advancement
- Focus on improving essential soft skills like communication and leadership
- Enhance negotiation and decision-making abilities
Effective Job Search Strategies
- Guidance on crafting effective resumes and cover letters
- Prepare for interviews with confidence
- Build and maintain a professional network
Additional Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Time management skills and stress management strategies
Career Transition Support
Guidance for career changes and return to work planning
Accountability
Goal tracking and continuous motivation
Long-Term Planning
Develop a career vision and roadmap for the future
Client Testimonials
Hear from professionals who have transformed their careers through coaching
“I started working with Luisa during a career transition and have since maintained regular sessions to help me continuously improve my position for medium/long-term success. Luisa's style is highly adaptable to my needs: first, she can understand me, challenge my beliefs and perspectives, and get to the right questions. Second, she often shares resources (e.g. books or articles) relevant to our discussions and my concerns. Third, she is a great accountability partner as we agree on actions in between sessions to ensure I continue working on the long-term. Finally, working with Luisa is to me a smart investment for career development.”
Strategy Director
Global Professional Services Organisation, UK
“We brought Luisa to support an outstanding Senior Manager that needed to improve some skills to continue to progress in her firm. For 5 months they had bi-weekly sessions which were very effective, and achieved transformative results, noted by leadership as well as her clients and teams. Her confidence and leadership effectiveness improved, and she was able to progress successfully to Director.”
Partner
Big 4 Accounting Firm, UK
“I started working with Luisa when I closed my business in which I worked for 14 years and was unsure where to go next. Luisa was by far the most helpful person in that transition period. My conversations with her helped me understand better my unique strengths and my priorities, as well as where I should focus my attention to. As a result, I could draw and put in practice a good, realistic plan. She seemed to always know when to be kind and understanding, and when to be fierce and push me harder. In a few months I landed a job that met my career and personal ambitions and that I am incredibly happy with.”
CFO
Oil & Gas, Top 500 company in Brazil
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About Luisa
Luisa works with individuals and organisations who recognise there is always room for personal and professional growth and helps them succeed in what matters most to them. She supports her clients to advance in their careers by increasing awareness of themselves, their goals and environment, enhancing leadership capabilities, reframing problems, reaching out to the right resources and dealing with uncertainty.
Taking from behavioural science and leading coaching approaches and tools, Luisa can help you improve behaviours, skills and mindset so you can maintain better relationships, have more impact and deliver superior results. Maintaining a challenging and supportive atmosphere, she uses proven techniques to support you envision the future you want for yourself and make that future a reality.
Luisa is a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), by Academy of Executive Coaching and by Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching.
She has an engineering degree from PUC-Rio (Brazil) and a London Business School MBA, as well as experience in consulting and in-house work in some of the world's top organisations like PepsiCo, Costa Coffee and Shell.
Before working as a coach, Luisa started her career working with system implementations, including SAP and Cognos and an in-house system to measure all functions of a company according to the Malcolm Baldrige Award. Metrics come to her very naturally and she finds it particularly important to define the right metrics before starting measuring them.
After completing her MBA, Luisa worked as a marketing strategy consultant, supporting FT 500 companies to generate growth by creating new products, entering new markets, and creating new brand messages, among others. In 2010 Luisa became a Senior Strategy Manager at PepsiCo where she worked closely with the leadership team to produce the Innovation and Growth Plan for Latin America Beverages to the PepsiCo CEO.
For over two decades Luisa has been researching evidence-based studies in psychology, leadership, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, motivation and habit change. She has worked in 3 continents, almost always with multinational teams. Her work as a coach combines her strong experience supporting senior leadership to achieve their growth goals as well as years long of training and helping clients to achieve their professional ambitions.
A Visiting Coach for the London Business School Alumni Career Centre, she works with clients that are driven, authentic and committed to continuous learning. Her pragmatic approach to coaching allows her to achieve transformational results in a short time, with sessions that are practical and relevant.
Professional Certifications
As a certified member of the following organisations, Luisa is committed to the highest standards of coaching, processes and code of ethics:
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) - Associate Certified Coach
- Academy of Executive Coaching
- Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching
Get in Touch
Interested in coaching for yourself or your organisation? Book a free 15-minute intro call.
Phone
+44 7593 020710Why Book an Intro Call?
- • Discuss your goals and challenges
- • Learn about my coaching approach
- • Determine if we're a good fit
- • Get answers to your questions