Marianna Bardolle
 

my background

I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with a background in international communication and leadership development within global organisations such as Dentsu and Omnicom.

Over the years, I have worked in multicultural, high-performance environments where success depends not only on strategy and execution, but also on leadership presence, communication, and the ability to navigate complex human dynamics.

Alongside my coaching practice, I have lived in Paris as an expat for over eight years, which has deepened my understanding of identity transitions, cultural adaptation, and the challenges of building a sense of belonging while maintaining professional performance in a new environment.

Today, I work with high-performing individuals, women leaders, and international professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, clarity, and sense of identity in demanding professional and life contexts.

My approach combines structured coaching methodology with a deep focus on identity, relational dynamics, and the internal patterns that influence how we lead, decide, and relate to others.

I believe that sustainable change happens when we align performance with identity — not when we separate them.


 

who i work with

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I work with leaders and senior professionals whose careers unfold across cultures, countries, or international environments.

They are typically operating in roles that require high levels of responsibility, adaptability, and constant decision-making under pressure.

Many are navigating periods of transition — whether through a new role, increased leadership scope, relocation, or a shift in how they want to operate professionally.

What often brings them to coaching is not a lack of capability, but a need to step back from constant execution in order to gain clarity on how they are leading, deciding, and engaging with others in their environment.

My work is particularly relevant for those who are ready to explore the connection between identity, leadership behaviour, and effectiveness in complex, often international environments.

 

my approach

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My coaching is grounded in the Erickson Coaching methodology and in a solution-focused, value-based approach to transformation.

I work with what is already present in the client — their experience, patterns, strengths, and assumptions — and help bring clarity to what is driving their decisions, behaviours, and leadership style.

Change emerges through increased awareness, structured reflection, and practical experimentation, allowing clients to shift not only what they do, but how they understand themselves in action.

My role is to facilitate a process where clients generate their own insights, reconnect with their resources, and translate awareness into real-life behavioural and relational change.

 
 

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

If what you read resonates with your current situation, you are welcome to reach out to explore working together. I offer coaching sessions in person in Paris and online for international clients. The first step is usually a short introductory conversation to understand your context, your needs, and whether this work is the right fit for you at this moment. You can contact me using the form below or by e-mail.

 
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