Brenda Raffaelli
Leadership & Performance Coach · ICF ACC
I work with women leaders, executives and accomplished professionals who have already invested deeply in their own growth, and who find themselves at an important decision, challenge or transition.
My role is to create a space for honest reflection, real insight and deliberate action. Not to tell you what to do, but to help you see your situation clearly enough to decide for yourself.
Background
My background is in international relations, diplomacy, education and cross-cultural communication. I’ve lived, studied and worked across different countries and cultures, so I understand from the inside what transitions ask of a person: questions of identity, of growth, of starting over somewhere new.
How I work
Our work is a partnership built on trust, curiosity and honest conversation. I believe most people already have more wisdom, resilience and insight than they realize. Through careful questions, reflection and accountability, I help you find perspective, identify what matters most, and turn it into a plan.
I pay attention to more than what you say. Sometimes the most useful information is what you notice in your body when a subject comes up. For some clients, that’s where the real shift happens.
Training and credentials
- ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
- ACT Leadership & Performance Coaching Certification, Brown University School of Professional Studies
- Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness Coaching Program, Harvard Medical School
- Master’s degree in International Relations and Economics, Sorbonne Université
- Postgraduate studies in European and Latin American relations
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations
Languages
You can work with me in English, Spanish, French or Italian, or move between them. Sometimes the clearest thinking happens in the language you grew up with.
Let’s talk
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