Stefano Paolinelli
Leadership and team coach for executives in Alexandria, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesConflict and difficult conversationsLeadership and team buildingStartups and founders |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | Level 1 Solutions Academy Certified; Certified Life Coach Practitioner, Achology Academy (UK); Positive Psychology studies, University of Oxford; ICF ACC certification in progress; MS |
Stefano Paolinelli is a leadership and team coach in Alexandria, Virginia. He works with senior leaders, executives, high-potential managers, and new business owners. He also coaches whole teams. Before he trained as a coach, he led and mentored teams for more than 30 years in federal and private-sector organizations. He uses a Solution Focused approach built on ICF coaching competencies and Positive Psychology. He is working toward his ICF ACC certification.
What Stefano helps with
Stefano helps leaders who are taking on new responsibility and teams that want to work better together. He focuses on leadership growth, trust, and turning goals into action.
- Stepping into a new leadership role
- Leading through others instead of doing everything yourself
- Working with a demanding board
- Handling difficult stakeholders
- Deciding what kind of leader you want to be remembered as
- Building trust within a team
- Making decisions under pressure
- Turning team goals into shared action
Who Stefano works with
Stefano works with senior leaders, executives, and high-potential managers. He also works with new business owners who are stepping into new responsibility. He coaches teams directly when they want to build trust and act on their goals.
How Stefano works
Stefano uses a Solution Focused approach. It is based on the coaching competencies of the International Coaching Federation and on Positive Psychology. Sessions look at what already works, what the client wants more of, and the smallest next step toward it. He leads with questions and gives advice only when the client asks. Every engagement starts with a conversation with no agenda and no pressure.
Background and qualifications
Stefano led and mentored teams for more than 30 years across federal and private-sector organizations. He used coaching methods with his teams long before he trained as a coach, leading with questions instead of directives. He is Level 1 Solutions Academy Certified and holds a Certified Life Coach Practitioner credential from Achology Academy in the UK. He studied Positive Psychology at the University of Oxford. He is now completing his ICF ACC certification through Solutions Academy.
Stefano Paolinelli pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one leadership coaching
- Team coaching
- Free consultation
Stefano Paolinelli reviews
The CoachVouch take
He brings more than 30 years of leading teams in federal and private-sector organizations to his coaching.
Best for executives and new managers taking on bigger responsibility, and for teams that want to build trust and reach shared goals.
Common questions
How much does Stefano Paolinelli charge?
Coaching with Stefano runs $225 to $300 an hour. Message Stefano from this page for an exact quote.
What does Stefano Paolinelli help with?
Stefano Paolinelli helps with stepping into a new leadership role, leading through others instead of doing everything yourself, working with a demanding board and handling difficult stakeholders.
Is Stefano Paolinelli certified?
Stefano Paolinelli lists: Level 1 Solutions Academy Certified; Certified Life Coach Practitioner, Achology Academy (UK); Positive Psychology studies, University of Oxford; ICF ACC certification in progress; MS.
Does Stefano Paolinelli coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. He works with teams directly to build trust, make decisions under pressure, and turn goals into shared action.
What is Stefano Paolinelli's coaching approach?
He uses a Solution Focused approach based on ICF competencies and Positive Psychology. He focuses on what already works and the smallest next step.
How do I contact Stefano Paolinelli?
Send Stefano a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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