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Credentials
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Professional Certified Coach - PCC (ICF - International Coaching federation)
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Master in Management (Solvay Business School, Brussels)
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Certified Executive Coach CEC - ICF level 2 (Center for Executive Coaching, US)
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Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (Transformation Academy, US)
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Certified Professional Behavioural Analyst (TTI Success Insights, Netherlands)
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Certified Driving Forces Analyst (TTI Success Insights, Netherlands)
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Author of Find Your Voice Abroad
Main expertise domains
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Executive Coaching
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Leadership Development
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Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
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Female Leadership
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Leadership During Change
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International Workforce Development
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Leadership Transitions
Meet Ina Saltanava
Helping Organizations Develop Leaders Who Thrive Across Cultures
Leadership today requires far more than technical expertise. Organizations need leaders who can navigate complexity, inspire diverse teams, lead through change, and create trust across cultures.
I partner with international organizations to develop leaders who combine strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and cultural agility to achieve lasting business impact.
As an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and Founder of Global Leader Edge, I help organizations strengthen leadership capability through executive coaching, leadership development programmes, and tailored learning experiences that support both people and business performance.
International Experience. Business Perspective. Human-Centred Leadership.
For more than 20 years, I've worked in international business environments, collaborating with professionals from different cultures, industries, and organizational settings.
Having built my own international career and experienced the realities of working across borders, I understand the challenges leaders face—from managing multicultural teams and leading organizational change to building confidence in high-pressure environments.
My approach combines business insight with evidence-based coaching, enabling leaders to develop practical skills they can immediately apply in their roles.
Leadership Frameworks
My work is built around practical, research-informed frameworks that create structured and measurable leadership development journeys.
Global Leader Edge™
Developing globally effective leaders who inspire trust, collaboration, and performance across cultures.
Sustainable Success™
Helping leaders achieve sustainable high performance by balancing ambition, resilience, and well-being.
ABROAD™
Supporting internationally mobile professionals and leaders to adapt, integrate, and succeed in new cultural environments.
Strategic Leadership Economics™
Connecting leadership behaviours with business performance, organizational value, and long-term growth.
What I Bring to Every Partnership
✔ 20 years of international business experience
✔ Executive coaching grounded in business realities
✔ Expertise in developing leaders across cultures
✔ Tailored programmes designed around organizational goals
✔ Practical tools that create lasting behavioural change
My Leadership Philosophy
I believe leadership is not about authority—it's about influence.
The most effective leaders create environments where people feel trusted, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.
Leadership development should never be about ticking a training box. It should equip people with the mindset, skills, and confidence to navigate complexity, inspire others, and deliver meaningful results.
That belief shapes every coaching conversation, workshop, and leadership programme I design.
Let's Build Stronger Leaders Together
Whether you're developing emerging leaders, supporting senior executives, or strengthening leadership across multicultural teams, I would be delighted to explore how we can work together.
