I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Alena for a while. I always found her beliefs & guidance very inspiring and was very happy to join her SHELeads Program a few months ago, with the goal to further develop myself and my leadership style.

Having almost completed the SHELeads journey now, I can confirm that Alena’s program fully fits the purpose and beyond! I have gained more confidence in myself and become more aware of the amazing benefits of the feminine leadership style, that include putting an emphasis on people development, humanity and collaboration. These qualities are very important to me personally and during the program, I found a way to leverage them in the workplace. I have also become more courageous & confident to lean into my feminine. For all the managers and leaders: it is crucial to first understand ourselves because we project our own beliefs and insecurities onto others. This then impacts the quality of our relationships and ultimately our results. Alena’s program pushes you hard to first discover & understand yourself, so that you can then guide the others. If you follow this path, your team will feel the difference sooner or later, and you will feel it too as you will be following a path to a better future. Good leaders love bringing people together and lead them to that better future to accomplish something larger than themselves!

So far I spoke a lot about leadership, as it matters to me personally. However, during the program, you will explore & tap into much more than that. You will start better understanding yourself, your reactions, shadows, emotions. You will receive a lot of useful tips and recommendations, which you can start implementing in your life right away! You will even have the opportunity to dream a bit and to clarify your vision and purpose. Alena will be your helping hand, if additional support is needed. Moreover, it has been a pleasure to be part of a community of female leaders, and have the opportunity to share and be honest with one another and to know that we all face very similar challenges. Encounters like that make us stronger.

Last but not least, Alena is a coaching model, she is pleasant, caring, human, fun, practical and at the same time highly inspirational. I admire her since we first met, feel comfortable around her and am thankful for the opportunity to work with her. If you are still thinking whether or not to join SHELeads, my advice is to go for it now! You won’t regret it and at the end of the journey, you’ll be even more amazing than you already are!

—Zuzana Vodova

Senior Manager, IT Operations, Service & Support, SUSE, Czechia

"I have been following Alena for a while, found her style very convincing and got curious about SHELeads. Having had my company for a while, I am not entirely sure I was looking to better myself. I simply wanted to take a different look at myself, my feelings and behaviours to see where I stand, and also to acquire new tools and resources. Another important aspect was the exchange with other women in similar situations.

Having completed SHELeads, I definitely found powerful resources within myself and learnt new techniques to be more effective at work as well as at home, in particular in the area of communication and emotional intelligence. I learnt how to develop my arguments better. I feel much more confident, responsible and accountable in my communication with others. I find it easier to cope in tough situations, more able to step out of a situation and observe myself rather than acting on impulse. And the course has definitely sensitised me for the theme of self-care, which is even more relevant in difficult times.

Alena’s guidance worked perfectly for me, I found her to be very professional, thorough and totally committed. I would definitely recommend SHELeads to any business woman looking for personal and professional growth. Start now, don’t wait for the “perfect time”, the program worked perfectly in the COVID-19 lockdown period."

—Eva Hurst

Partner at Competitive Drug Development International Ltd., Spain

Before starting the SHELeads Program I was in a challenging situation. Although I had just been promoted with a successful career ahead of me, I lost my self-confidence and was unable to balance work and my personal life. Prior to my promotion, I had been working abroad on international projects for more than 15 years and wanted to settle down. I found maintaining a healthy work-life balance difficult. So much so that I even contemplated leaving my job but I didn’t want to lose all my years of experience and start a new career from scratch. I felt overwhelmed and not sure what to do.

From the moment I enrolled in SHELeads, I realised that I had to get to know myself first and understand what is it I really wanted in my career and my life before making any decisions. I not only improved my self-awareness through the program, but it helped me boost my communication skills and develop my leadership style, opening up opportunities for changes.

Apart from all the knowledge and skills I acquired, individual sessions with Alena helped me see my potential and focus on things that really mattered to me. I also found it invaluable to share my thoughts and perspectives with a fabulous group of women, my colleagues from SHELeads. It was great to be part of a community of female leaders, and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with women who face the same challenges.

Alena is a model of leadership, she knows the balance between being practical and inspirational. I admired her ability to connect with the group and transmit her genuine experience. I really thank Alena and my SHELeads colleagues for these fantastic months. If you are still thinking about joining SHELeads, do it, don´t waste any more time.

—Rocio Diez Zafra

E&P Management System Manager, Repsol, Spain