EXPERTISE
Strategic Advisory & Executive Coaching for Senior Leaders
Three areas where I create the most impact – grounded in decades of doing the work, not just coaching it.
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Strategic Clarity & Alignment
Every leader reaches a point where the clarity that once came naturally starts to feel out of reach. The decisions are bigger. The stakes are higher. And the playbook that got you here is not the one that will get you there.
For leaders sensing that what got them here won't get them there.
When your business is growing but decisions feel heavier, when your team appears aligned but execution keeps drifting, when the systems that once worked are now creating friction – that's where I step in.
I help you cut through complexity, realign your team around what actually matters, and make high-stakes decisions with confidence. Informed by frameworks like EOS and Scaling Up – adapted to your specific context, not applied from a textbook.
This isn't theory. I've used these systems to build and run my own company across 160+ countries for 25 years. I know what works when it's your money, your team, and your reputation on the line.
Typical outcomes
- Leadership team aligned on vision, priorities, and accountability
- Clear quarterly execution rhythm replacing ad-hoc decision making
- Founder freed from day-to-day firefighting to focus on strategic growth
Typical outcomes
- Scalable systems that reduce dependency on any single person (including you)
- Compliance readiness without the paralysis of over-engineering
- Assessment frameworks your team can run independently
02
Operational Excellence & Systems
Designing and implementing the systems, processes, and accountability structures that let organisations scale without breaking.
Most coaches talk about systems. I build them. I wrote bestselling certification guides on these frameworks. And right now – not five years ago, right now – I'm actively leading two major programs for international enterprise clients: an operational excellence certification program and a structured enterprise assessment program. This is live, in-the-field work, not retrospective case studies.
My certifications aren't decorative: ITIL Expert, ISO 20000 Expert, PRINCE2 Practitioner, EXIN Expert Panel member. I hold expert-level credentials in the same frameworks I help organisations implement.
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Executive Coaching & Mentoring
Confidential, one-on-one sessions for senior leaders who need a genuine thinking partner – not a cheerleader, not a framework, not a motivational speech.
I ask the hard questions with empathy. I reflect without judgement. I help you see clearly when the answers that used to work no longer do.
My coaching is grounded in 25+ years of lived entrepreneurial experience, nearly two decades mentoring leaders through Entrepreneurs' Organization, and the personal transformation that comes from building a global company while raising a family across continents.
I've sat where you sit. The isolation of leadership, the guilt of competing priorities, the quiet question of whether what you're building is worth what it costs. I don't pretend to have all the answers – but I know how to help you find yours.
Who this is for
- Founders and CEOs navigating growth beyond their current capacity
- Senior leaders in transition – new roles, new markets, new complexity
- Experienced professionals who don’t need inspiration, they need clarity
- Leaders who value depth over speed and honesty over comfort
Who this is NOT for
- People looking for generic coaching or productivity hacks
- Anyone expecting a quick fix or a scripted program
- Leaders who want validation rather than truth
MY PHILOSOPHY
How I really coach
Your story is unique. Your challenges are specific to you, your industry, your stage of growth, and the particular human beings on your team. I do not believe in cookie-cutter programs or one-size-fits-all frameworks applied without context.
I believe coaching is a mirror. My job is to reflect back to you what I see – clearly, honestly, and without judgement. Sometimes what you need is a framework. Sometimes what you need is someone to sit with you in the discomfort of not knowing the answer yet.
I think of it like this: imagine you are drowning. You do not need someone standing on the shore shouting instructions. You need someone who has been in the water before, who knows the current, and who can throw you a rope while staying calm enough to pull you in. That is the kind of coach I am.
I will never pretend to have all the answers. But I will ask the questions that help you find yours. And I will stay in the conversation long after the easy advice has run out.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions about working together
Who do you typically work with?
I work with founders, CEOs, and senior leaders navigating growth, complexity, and high-stakes decisions. Most of my clients run businesses generating $1M–$50M+ in revenue and operate across multiple markets or teams.
What is the difference between your coaching and your strategic advisory?
Executive coaching focuses on you as a leader – your thinking, decision-making, and personal growth. Strategic advisory focuses on your business – aligning teams, building systems, and making high-stakes decisions with clarity. Many clients engage both.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes. I have worked with professionals and organisations across 160+ countries. Sessions are conducted via video call, and I regularly work across time zones.
How is your approach different from other executive coaches?
I am not a retired executive turned coach. I am an active practitioner – currently leading operational programs for international enterprise clients. My advice comes from what I am doing this month, not what I did a decade ago.
What frameworks do you use?
My work is informed by frameworks like EOS and Scaling Up, combined with deep expertise in ITIL, ISO 20000, and operational excellence methodologies. I adapt these to your specific context rather than applying them from a textbook.
Ready to think more clearly about what comes next?
Book a confidential conversation. No obligation, no sales pitch – just an honest exchange.
Or email directly: ivanka@ivankamenken.com