About Spirals of Change
CoacHING SERVICES
Helping purpose-driven leaders and teams thrive in uncertain times
About Me
Hi, I am Elisa. I offer an integrated approach which combines coaching and creative expression facilitation with in-depth global expertise in the area of sustainable, inclusive and resilient development. I am a Gestalt Professional Certified Coach (GPCC™) and I hold the International Coaching Federation (ICF)’s Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. I completed the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland’s coaching training program in April 2023, SIPEA’s certificate program in Creative Expression and Art Therapy (Italy) in 2021 and Leadership That Works’ Coaching for Transformation certificate program in 2017. I have over 15 years of experience leading programs and teams to support more sustainable, inclusive and resilient development pathways for our society, economy and the planet.
My vision
My vision is to co-create a future where we collectively care for humanity and the planet. I do so by creating collaborative and safe spaces where individuals and teams can connect with their creative power to engender deep, transformative change in service of society as a whole and the planet.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
I weave together my professional experience as a sustainable development professional, Gestalt Professional Certified Coach (GPCC™) and creative expression facilitator. I bring to coaching my in-depth experience leading collaborative programs in the international development space. I am a lifelong learner with a wide breadth of academic interests and extensive publications on sustainability & inclusion. I have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by purpose-driven organizations and on-the-ground experience leading teams across diverse geographies in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa.
Coaching & Facilitation
- Gestalt Professional Certified Coach (GPCC™) with the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland
- ICF Associate Certified Coach
- Certificate in Coaching for Personal, Community and Organizational Transformation with Leadership That Works
- Certificate in Creative Expression and Art Therapy with SIPEA
Sustainability & Inclusion
- Sustainable, inclusive and resilient communities
- Strategy formulation
- Participatory planning
- Social impact measurement
- Vulnerability assessment
- Sustainable financing strategies
Purposeful Leadership
- Leading multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
- Leading multi-sectoral development programs
- Co-creating impactful partnerships
- Facilitating change management
Sustainability & Inclusion
You can find below a sample of the publications I led on sustainable and inclusive development. These publications are the outcome of collaborative efforts and multi-stakeholder dialogue. The full list of publications is available on my LinkedIn profile.
Community Resilience
From Community Vulnerability to Resilience
This publication fosters dialogue among city practitioners in European countries on
ways to strengthen resilience and address vulnerability factors in city neighbourhoods and their communities.
Sustainable & Inclusive Cities
Leveraging the Potential of Argentine Cities
The book deepens the empirical understanding of prosperity and livability in Argentine cities and provides a framework for policy action.
Sustainable & Inclusive Cities
Urban Growth and Spatial Transition in Nepal
This book provides an empirical assessment of Nepal’s journey toward becoming a predominantly urban economy and identifies areas for policy action.
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