Hello, I'm Alina.
Honest conversations. Bold decisions. Lasting results.
Leadership & Career Coach · Executive Search Consultant
Good coaching is about honest conversations. That's where I start. No scripts, no generic frameworks — just focused work on what will actually move things forward.
“Real conversations, real outcomes — from leaders, teams, and professionals I've worked with.”
Alina Iordache
“Most people I work with aren't struggling because they lack ability. They're at a crossroads, knowing something needs to shift, not yet sure how. You don't need more advice — you need better questions.”
Why Real Talk Careers
You've probably read the books and taken the courses. And yet, here you are. What's missing isn't more knowledge — it's a practical, honest approach grounded in your actual situation.
Twenty years in corporate HR leadership at Schindler and Philips, and in international executive search, mean I've sat on all sides of the table. When we work together, nothing gets left out of the picture.
Two paths. One approach.
I work with two distinct audiences — organizations that want to develop their people, and individuals ready to grow, transition, or lead with more clarity.
My approach
Grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Coaching — forward-looking, energizing, and paired with real experience from inside organizations.
Solution-focused
We spend less time analyzing the problem and more time figuring out what's possible and what's already working.
Grounded in experience
Two decades in HR leadership and executive search inform every conversation — you get strategy, not slogans.
Honest & practical
No sand castles. We work with what's real, what's yours, and what will actually move you forward.
What people say
Real conversations, real outcomes — from leaders, teams, and professionals I've worked with.
“I had the pleasure of working with Alina during an important stage of my professional journey. Her strategic perspective, strong coaching skills, and ability to quickly understand both professional and personal challenges made our collaboration extremely valuable. Our discussions helped me gain more clarity and confidence regarding my career direction and leadership approach. I highly recommend Alina to any professional seeking career guidance, leadership coaching, or support during important career transitions.”
“I had the chance to work with Alina while preparing for a major change in my career. She helped me develop a new perspective on my professional past, and together we built a clear interview structure. Alina is a good listener, and she has vast experience in coaching/recruiting, which brings value in such discussions. She guided me to find my own voice and form a quality speech.”
“I'm ending this program with a lot of gratitude and with the feeling that I've gained more than I set out to at the beginning. I started with the desire to strengthen my communication and leadership skills, and along the way I came to understand that change begins, first and foremost, with how I relate to myself.”
Insights
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Let's talk.
Whether you're a company looking to develop your people or hire your next great fit, or an individual ready for a real conversation about your career — reach out.