For companies

Coaching and executive search that builds better leaders and stronger teams.

Leadership · Team · Culture · Talent · Executive search

For HR and executive teams that want practical development for their people and confident hires for their critical roles — with a partner who has sat on all sides of the table.

Alina Iordache — Leadership & Career Coach · Executive Search Consultant

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The people problems that don't solve themselves

New managers stuck between old peers and new expectations. Senior leaders under pressure with no one to think out loud with. Teams misaligned after a restructure. A critical role you can't afford to get wrong. These are the moments where the standard playbook falls short.

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Real conversations. Real outcomes.

Twenty years inside Schindler, Philips, and international executive search — translated into coaching and search work that moves the needle on leadership, performance, culture, and hiring.

Services

Services for companies

Six coaching engagements and executive search, delivered with the same standard: honest, structured, results-driven.

Coaching services

Practical, structured coaching that builds better leaders and stronger teams.

For senior leaders and executives.

Leadership Coaching

Sharpen the skills that matter most at the top: clarity of vision, confident decision-making, and the ability to influence and align others.

  • Executive presence and influence
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Stakeholder and board-level communication
  • Leading through complexity and change

For middle managers and team leaders.

Management & Performance Coaching

Move from doing the work yourself to leading others effectively — with the confidence and structure to manage performance and priorities.

  • Coaching for first-time managers
  • Performance improvement coaching
  • Delegation and accountability skills
  • Time management and prioritization

For small teams and departments.

Team Coaching

Work directly with intact teams to build alignment, improve communication, and resolve the friction that slows down collective performance.

  • Team alignment around shared goals
  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Conflict resolution within teams
  • Cross-functional collaboration

For organizations navigating transformation.

Culture & Change Coaching

Guide leaders and teams through restructuring, mergers, or cultural shifts with less resistance and more resilience.

  • Change readiness and communication
  • Culture alignment workshops
  • Building psychological safety
  • Supporting resilience through transitions

For high-potential employees and succession pipelines.

Talent Development Coaching

Prepare future leaders — identifying strengths, closing gaps, and building the pipeline that keeps your organization future-ready.

  • High-potential coaching programs
  • Succession planning support
  • Targeted skill-gap coaching
  • Mentoring program design

For organizations supporting employees through restructuring or departure.

Outplacement Coaching

Manage restructuring with care — supporting departing employees with a structured, dignified transition into their next role.

  • Career transition coaching
  • CV and LinkedIn profile optimization
  • Interview preparation
  • Emotional support through the transition

Executive search

Finding the right people, at the right time.

Approach

How I work

Solution-Focused Brief Coaching, paired with real corporate experience. Fewer diagnostics, more forward motion.

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Solution-focused

We spend less time analyzing the problem and more time figuring out what's possible and what's already working.

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Grounded in experience

Two decades in HR leadership and executive search inform every conversation — you get strategy, not slogans.

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Honest & practical

No sand castles. We work with what's real, what's yours, and what will actually move you forward.

About Alina

Two decades of practical experience

Regional HR Director at Schindler, Talent Acquisition at Philips, business manager at Simplika Recruitment. I've hired, coached, restructured, and been in every seat you'd bring me into.

Professional experience

  • Real Talk CareersFounder & Principal Consultantsince 2024
  • Schindler GroupRegional HR Director2018 — 2024
  • PhilipsRegional Talent Acquisition Consultant2013 — 2018
  • Simplika RecruitmentBusiness Manager & Recruitment Consultant2006 — 2013

Certifications & coaching education

  • Solutionsurfers®ICF Certified Solution-Focused Brief Coaching (2021)
  • Career ShiftICF Certified Career Coaching (2024)
  • PQ Positive IntelligenceCoaching Education Scholarship (2025)
  • ICFAffiliated member, active in the ICF Romania community (since 2024)
Testimonials

What HR and executive leaders say

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.
Laura · Finance Director · Digital
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.
Marian · Regional Manager · Automation
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.
Marta · Project Manager Transformation · Telecom
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions from HR partners and executive sponsors.

How is coaching scoped and priced?+

Engagements are typically 6–10 sessions over 3–6 months, priced per program with clear deliverables. Executive search is priced as a retained fee based on role level and complexity.

In person, remote, or both?+

Both. Coaching runs remotely by default (Romania and internationally). In-person sessions and team workshops are available in Bucharest and by travel.

What languages do you work in?+

Romanian and English, equally comfortable in both.

Do you sign a confidentiality agreement?+

Yes. Every engagement is covered by an NDA. Coaching conversations are strictly confidential; sponsors receive outcome updates agreed with the coachee.

Which industries do you cover for executive search?+

Engineering, construction, facilities, HVAC, energy, logistics, pharma & medical devices, manufacturing, electronics, industrial automation, agritech, FMCG, retail and retail tech.

How do we start?+

Book a 30-minute discovery call. We'll map the situation, agree whether coaching or search is the right fit, and outline next steps — no obligation.

Let's talk about the role, the team, or the leader.

A 30-minute discovery call, no pressure. If it's a fit, we'll scope the work. If not, you'll leave with a clearer view.