Clara Musama
Leadership and career coach for new leaders in Lusaka
| Rate | $100 to $220 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentEmotional intelligenceTransitions and new rolesAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Career changeCareer clarity and purpose |
| Works with | Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Performance coach |
| Based in | Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia |
| Credentials | Certified Leadership Coach; Certified Transformative Coach; Certified JMT Speaker, Trainer, Coach; Licensed Firework Career Coach; BA in Economics; MSc in Finance & Financial Law |
Clara Musama is a leadership and career coach in Lusaka, Zambia. She helps new leaders and people changing careers build clarity, confidence and practical skills. Before coaching, she spent 25+ years in the African energy sector, including 10 years in executive leadership in investor relations, business development and change management. She has coached leaders and teams across Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. She runs a program for leaders in a new role.
What Clara helps with
Clara works with people moving into their first leadership role and with professionals who feel stuck in their careers. She helps them set goals, build skills and make a plan.
- Moving from individual contributor to manager
- Leading others for the first time
- Building trust quickly in a new role
- Communicating with impact as a leader
- Delivering early wins in the first 90 to 180 days
- Feeling stuck at a career crossroads
- Finding strengths and new career directions
- Choosing a career path that fits your values
Who Clara works with
Clara works with emerging leaders who are stepping into leadership for the first time. She also works with professionals in career transition who feel stuck, unfulfilled or unsure of their next step. She has coached leaders and teams in organizations going through complex transitions.
How Clara works
Clara uses a structured approach. Clients define goals, strengthen key skills and build an action plan. Her tools include the DISC Personality Assessment, 360° Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Assessments, and the Firework Career Coaching framework. New leaders can join her Success in a New Role program, which covers mindset, tools and leadership behaviors for the first 90 to 180 days.
Background and qualifications
Clara spent 25+ years in corporate roles in the African energy sector. Ten of those years were in executive leadership across investor relations, business development and change management. She has coached leaders and teams in Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. She holds a BA in Economics and an MSc in Finance & Financial Law. Her training includes The John Maxwell Team, Coach Masters Academy, Coach Transformation Academy and Career Thought Leaders.
Clara Musama pricing
Programs and services
- Success in a New Role program
- One-on-one leadership coaching
- Career change coaching
- Free consultation
Clara Musama reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines 25+ years in the African energy sector, with 10 in executive leadership, with a licensed career coaching framework.
Best for new managers and professionals changing careers who want a structured plan.
Clara's rate sits within the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $238 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Clara Musama charge?
Clara Musama's rate is $100 to $220 per hour.
What does Clara Musama help with?
Clara Musama helps with moving from individual contributor to manager, leading others for the first time, building trust quickly in a new role and communicating with impact as a leader.
Is Clara Musama certified?
Clara Musama lists: Certified Leadership Coach; Certified Transformative Coach; Certified JMT Speaker, Trainer, Coach; Licensed Firework Career Coach; BA in Economics; MSc in Finance & Financial Law.
What is Clara Musama's Success in a New Role program?
It is a program for new leaders covering the first 90 to 180 days. It focuses on mindset, tools and leadership behaviors such as building trust and delivering early wins.
Which assessments does Clara use with clients?
She uses the DISC Personality Assessment and 360° Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Assessments. She also uses the Firework Career Coaching framework.
How do I contact Clara Musama?
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