Meet The Coach
Hi, I’m Alessandra
WHY I CREATED MATCHA COACHING
Years ago, I was going through a role transition and my company offered me professional Coaching sessions. I was intrigued: what value could Coaching possibly add for me? I decided to carve some time out of my hectic schedule and seize the opportunity
Looking back, that experience changed my life. I discovered unexpected aspects about myself as a person, as well as a professional. For example, I realised what kind of leader I wanted to be for my team, and that helped me immensely in the following years, especially at times of crises.
Many of us lead busy lives, juggling personal and professional responsibilities. Operating at that pace, it can be hard to get in the right headspace and think strategically about where we want to go.
I created Matcha Coaching to help people make a positive change in their life and career, so that they can live a happier life, whatever ‘happy’ means to them. I’ve been there, and I know that changes that seemed only remotely possible become reality when we reclaim a leading role in our life and align our actions with our own authentic objectives. There is a great ‘creation’ energy in each one of us, and I am here to help my clients unleash theirs.
MY EXPERIENCE AS A COACH
My informal Coaching, mentoring and training practice goes back several years. After receiving formal Coaching training, I have broadened my experience by working 1:1 with a diverse range of clients, helping them clarify what they want and supporting them as they align their desires with their actions. Scroll down to read testimonials from some of my clients.
The majority of my clients are based in Europe. Professionally speaking, they are entrepreneurs, professionals working in large blue-chip corporations and in small-medium companies alike; in some cases they are in between jobs, or are thinking about starting a new project.
I am fully committed to providing each of my clients with the attention and focus that they deserve. This is why I choose to work with a select number of clients and projects at any one time.
MY COACHING EDUCATION
A Coach’s education is a continuous responsibility that should be fulfilled through structured education (courses, seminars and books) as well as through discovery-based education (articles and discussions with peers and mentors). As a Coach, I see myself as an ever-evolving professional who constantly learns both through in-the-field work and through continuous, high quality education.
I am certified in Life & Executive Coaching by the Rayner Institute, a Canadian school accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). In 2021 and 2022 they trained, mentored and tested me. In 2022 I obtained my Associate Certified Coach certification from the ICF. I am also trained in relevant topics, spanning from the neuroscience of learning to positive psychology. See my LinkedIn profile for a more detailed description of my education.
WHAT I WAS DOING BEFORE BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL COACH
I bring to the table over 20 years of working experience. In my last role as an employee at Facebook (now Meta), I worked in a strategic operations role serving Europe, the Middle East and Africa. I was in the business of influencing senior stakeholders to drive functional excellence and productivity initiatives. I worked at Facebook for over 10 years, both as an individual contributor and people manager, focussing primarily on strategic operations, sales & marketing solutions. This gave me a deep understanding of corporate dynamics in a fast-paced, ever-changing organisation.
During my time at Facebook, I had the opportunity not only to receive Coaching, but also to coach, mentor and train many amazing colleagues. This experience strengthened my passion for people development.
Before Facebook, I worked in different industries and roles, primarily for SMEs both in Ireland and in my home country of Italy. That exposure to the reality of both larger and smaller enterprises has been a valuable asset, allowing me to better understand my clients’ professional challenges and opportunities.
TESTIMONIALS
Grazie Alessandra!