Founder of Bessern – helping organizations enhance Learning, Performance & Well-Being through Technology and Neuroscience. Ivan comes with over 18 years of corporate experience – in his most recent role having led as a Commercial Strategy Director for the Middle East in a multinational corporation – he now brings his negotiation and sales background to work in his delivery of programs.
In addition, he has hands-on experience in Corporate Transformation & People’s Development: Accountable for a global talent accelerator program aiming to transform an international corporation with more than 60’000 employees.
Ivan is a co-founder of 3 startups: 2 in technology and one in eco-clothing. He has lived in Switzerland, Peru, Spain and the UAE.
Areas of Expertise: Negotiation, managing sales teams, NLP coaching, learning content design and facilitation, corporate innovation, digital development, neuroscience applied to learning and development, habit building coaching. Check out his LinkedIn.
Certifications: Master of Science Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne – Switzerland in Biotechnology, Startup School by Y Combinator, Advanced Digital Transformation by Avado, NLP Coach.
An engaging skilled trainer and talent development specialist, as well as a TEDx Speaker, with 12 years of experience, credited with combining operations, education, and international expertise to design and deliver programs for diverse audiences. Elena has a strong passion for L&D, promoting creative and engaging workplaces and all about optimizing performance through the development of others with a keen interest in neuroscience. Delivered sessions in more than 15 countries on topics of leadership and soft skills development.
An experienced career and business coach, currently working with mid-level to senior level managers in various industries, supporting them in achieving their professional and personal goals.
Areas of Expertise: emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, coaching, training content design and execution, corporate engagement, business development. Check out her LinkedIn for media engagement and publications. Contributor to Forbes Middle East: Click Here.
Certifications: Master’s in Higher Education Leadership from Old Dominion University, VA, USA. Certified ATD Trainer, Certified Career Coach and Mentor (ILM); Coaching Course via Columbia Business School (Executive Program on Neuroscience).
Program Details
Date: Wednesday, 1/20/2021
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM CST
Participants: Open to anyone
Participation fee: Free with a recommended donation of $5
