Saewon L.

Saewon is a certified professional coach specializing in leadership and communication in the global context. A seasoned leader of multinational teams in her executive roles, she holds over two decades of corporate HR experience across Asia, Europe, and the US. Her expertise lies in guiding clients to view challenges from diverse perspectives, thereby expanding their ways of thinking. She places a strong emphasis on the value of unlearning to relearn as a crucial approach for navigating dynamic work environments. Partnering with Saewon means teaming up with a dedicated advocate to drive transformation.

Education & Certifications

Master of Industrial and Labour Relations, Cornell University
B.A., Korea University
Certified Professional Coach from Coach Transformation
Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation

Professional Experience

Learn about Saewon L. professional history.

Head of HR Client Services, OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
Global Change Manager – HR Transformation, British Council
Regional HR Leader – Growth Region, Mercer
Korea HR Leader, Mercer

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.

Operations Talent

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 Government Healthcare

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.

Communication Conflict Management Organizational Development Performance Management Work-Life-Integration

Primary Professionals Coached

VPs at Established Companies Founders and C Level Executives Leaders in Multinational Companies International Client Base Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Saewon’s coaching style is transformational, introspective, and solution-focused. By guiding clients to perceive situations from new angles, clients can recognize their default responses – a vital step to becoming versatile leaders. She believes in bringing one’s whole self to work to create a more sustainable and authentic work life.

Saewon helps you discover new ways of looking at things that you’ve never considered before. She is of true value to me as I navigate my profession in the global arena. She is dedicated and warm, while being transparent and straightforward.