Coaching and mentoring for practitioners and executives

With 20+ years in design and leadership, I now coach and mentor practitioners and executives to sustain practice growth in their organisations, empower their teams, reveal untapped talents and deliver meaningful change — one conversation at a time.

I coach online and in-person in the heart of Amsterdam.

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Karine Cardona coaches in Amsterdam in English and French

Who I work with

I work with experience professionals and leaders across roles, sectors, and stages of their careers. They all share the same determination: to become their best selves at work. Some are early in their journey — looking for guidance, confidence, and space to grow into their role. Others are seasoned heads of design, CX managers or executives preparing for greater scope or organisational change.

Coaching for practitioners

  • Grow from designer to design leader
  • Build confidence in communication and presentations
  • Navigate career transitions
  • Develop strategic thinking
  • Get comfortable demonstrating impact

Coaching for executives, senior leaders and managers

  • Lead with clarity in complex environments
  • Communicate effectively 
  • Make better decisions under uncertainty
  • Balance vision with execution
  • Improve leadership presence 
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My coaching approach

My coaching is grounded in the Solutions Focused approach — practical and forward-looking. I offer a space where you can reflect, explore possibilities, and move forward at your own pace.

I combine professional coaching with mentoring when it is useful for you. 

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What people say about my coaching/mentoring

To this day, I have logged over 550 hours of coaching/mentoring with about 80 professionals and leaders – each one shaped around the person in front of me.