Paola B.

Paola is a bilingual leadership coach with a global perspective and a deeply human approach. Since 2016, she has supported professionals across industries and cultures—including engineers and tech leaders with an agile lens—helping them enhance performance, navigate complexity, and lead with clarity. Her clients range from emerging professionals to seasoned executives, entrepreneurs, and expatriates.

With a multidisciplinary background spanning business, banking, risk analysis, marketing, sales, market research, and real estate, Paola brings sharp insight into the challenges leaders face in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Her coaching is grounded in a holistic philosophy that integrates personal values, purpose, and well-being into the journey toward professional success. Paola creates inclusive, culturally attuned spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. With clarity, compassion, and strategic insight, she helps clients unlock their potential and lead with authenticity.

Education & Certifications

Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
M.S., Specialization in Marketing, EAFIT
B.S., Business Administration, Universidad Javeriana
Innovation in Arts Degree, Universidad Gran Canaria/Entrenarte
Executive Coaching, INCAE Business School

Professional Experience

Learn about Paola B. professional history.

President, ICF Costa Rica Chapter
Co-Founder, Anca Partners SA (Family-owned real estate administration firm)
Account Manager, Bancolombia
Risk Analysis, Leasing Colmena

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Administration Finance Information Technology Marketing Sales

Industry Experience

While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.

Consulting Food & Beverage Nonprofit Retail Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Career Planning Communication Emotional Intelligence Executive Presence Strategic Thinking

Primary Professionals Coached

Engineers Building Their Management Experience Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions International Client Base Leaders in Multinational Companies New Managers at High-Growth Startups

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Paola did particularly well creating a space where I feel understood and supported. Asking questions that make me reflect and see things in new ways. Offering helpful ideas, feedback, or resources that expand my perspective.

Paola has done so much that has been helpful during this coaching journey. It has truly been life-changing. I have overcome so many obstacles and have an overall sense of better well-being. Paola has been a guide to a more confident me through an abundance of resources, tools, and active listening. I am beyond grateful to have gone through this coaching journey with her and thank her for everything that she has helped me achieve. Thank you so much, Paola!

She facilitates to identify spaces of growth not only professionally but also personally.