For professionals

Career and leadership coaching for the moments that matter.

Career transition · Development · Leadership · First-time leaders

For professionals at a crossroads — changing careers, aiming for the next step, or growing into a leadership role. Honest, structured coaching that turns thinking into action.

Alina Iordache — Leadership & Career Coach · Executive Search Consultant

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You know something needs to shift

Maybe you've been in the same role too long. Maybe the promotion didn't come — or it did, and now you're not sure how to lead. You've read the books, taken the courses, talked it through with friends. What's missing isn't more information.

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Better questions. Clearer next steps.

Coaching that starts with your actual situation and moves toward a concrete plan. No scripts, no generic frameworks — just focused work with someone who has spent 20 years helping people navigate careers from both sides of the table.

Fit

This is for you if…

  • You're considering a career or industry change and need clarity before you move.
  • You're aiming for a promotion or the next big step and want a real strategy, not a wish.
  • You've just been promoted into your first management role and want to start it well.
  • You're an experienced leader navigating something harder than expected.
  • You want an honest thinking partner — not a cheerleader, not a critic.
Services

Coaching for individuals

Four one-to-one programs, tailored to where you are in your career.

For professionals navigating a career change or industry shift.

Career Transition Coaching

Move from stagnation and confusion to a clear, confident plan for what's next.

  • Clarity on your next career direction
  • Confidence rebuilding after setbacks
  • Candidate branding and communication
  • A structured, targeted job / industry search strategy
  • Interview preparation
  • Offer negotiation support

For professionals seeking their next promotion or growth opportunity.

Career Development Coaching

Position yourself wisely for the next step — with a clear strategy, stronger visibility, and the confidence to ask for what you deserve.

  • Personal branding and visibility at work
  • Next-step readiness
  • A clear roadmap for career growth
  • Offer negotiation support

For professionals growing into or expanding a leadership role.

Leadership Development Coaching

Build the mindset and skills needed to lead with confidence — whether you're preparing for a leadership role or growing into one.

  • Leadership style and self-awareness
  • Influence and communication skills
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Building executive presence
  • Leading in complex environments (remote teams, matrix organizations)

For professionals newly promoted into a management role.

First-Time Leader Coaching

A focused program for the first — often hardest — leadership transition: moving from individual contributor to manager.

  • Transitioning from peer to leader
  • Setting expectations and boundaries
  • Giving feedback and having difficult conversations
  • Building confidence in the new role
Approach

How I coach

Solution-Focused Brief Coaching — forward-looking, energizing, and honest. We work with what's real and what's yours.

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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

Coached by someone who's been in the seat

Two decades in HR leadership and international recruitment mean I understand hiring, promotions, and leadership decisions from the inside. Every session is grounded in that experience.

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 professionals 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 professionals considering coaching.

How many sessions do I need?+

Most engagements are 6–8 sessions over 2–4 months. We'll agree the shape after the discovery call, based on what you want to move.

How much does it cost?+

Pricing is per program and shared transparently after the discovery call, once we know what you need. Packages are designed for working professionals.

Remote or in person?+

Sessions run remotely by default (video, 60–75 minutes). In-person sessions are available in Bucharest by request.

What language do we work in?+

Romanian or English — whichever you prefer.

Is it confidential?+

Absolutely. Nothing you say leaves the conversation. Coaching is a private space by design.

What if I'm not sure coaching is right for me?+

That's exactly what the discovery call is for. Thirty minutes, no pressure. If it's not a fit, I'll say so and, where I can, point you toward what is.

Ready for the real conversation?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll map where you are, where you want to be, and whether coaching is the right way to close the gap.