Gabriela Quesada - Economist, Business & Life Coach Joyfulness Coach Life Mentor

Bio

Professional background Gabriela is a professional with over 35 years of experience. As an economist and consultant, she possesses extensive expertise across various areas, including government and the private sector. She specializes in designing effective strategies and has actively contributed to diverse fields, including healthcare, finance, consumer goods, new product development, science and technology, governmental initiatives, and the petrochemical industries, among others. As a consultant, her focus is on directing Public-Private Partnership Projects in Infrastructure.

Why coaching? A dedicated advocate for people and minorities, as well as success and happiness, I am a Certified Executive Leadership. Coach with a special focus on igniting greatness and nurturing potential. My deep commitment lies in fostering leaders and guiding experienced professionals toward realizing their aspirations. I developed the Joyfulness Coaching Program.

I am a Board member, as Research Director, for the Mexico Chapter of the International Coaching Federation.

I coach in English and Spanish, and my average rate on international platforms is 4.98 out of 5.

Experience

Leverage this experience to help clients.

With a diverse professional background encompassing economics, business, finance, project management, and coaching, Gabriela draws on over 35 years of dynamic leadership experience. As a Coach, her approach involves guiding clients through wellness, successful transitions into new roles, securing promotions, or steering toward desired career trajectories. Moreover, she helps prepare for increased job responsibilities and challenges. Using probing inquiries and applying practical, real-world wisdom, Gabriela assumes the role of a trusted "thought partner," assisting clients in gaining clarity, reshaping their perspectives, and crafting precise strategies crucial for fostering positive and measurable transformations in their behavior, organizations, and teams. Her greatest strength lies in her empathetic and focused approach, which fosters not only professional growth but also facilitates the achievement of personal equilibrium and happiness.

Coaching approach and communication I communicate in an empathetic but direct manner, often infusing humor to foster a warm and approachable atmosphere. My coaching style is results-oriented, with a strong sense of self-awareness, practicality, and a nurturing approach. I promote mindful awareness and use emotional management techniques.

Industries & organizations I have worked with

Government, Multilateral Organizations, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, financial services, transport, legal, financial services, nonprofit organizations, consumer products, marketing, consulting companies, and education, among others.

Focus areas worked with clients.

Her coaching agendas include enhancing leadership skills, emotional intelligence development, fostering business growth, negotiation, conflict resolution, and influential abilities. Additionally, this involves preparing leaders for increased responsibilities, facilitating smooth role transitions, and ensuring success during periods of change. Cultivating efficient team management, career changes and trajectory acceleration, leadership among women and minorities, and fostering mindfulness and life balance.

Qualifications

Asociated Certified Coach, ACC, International Coaching Federation, ICF. Team Coaching (ICF competences, Certification in Process) B.A. in Economics (Instituto Tecnologico Autónomo de Mexico, ITAM) M. A in Economics (University of Toronto) Compasión Key Practitioner