Stefano Paolinelli
Executive and innovation coach for leaders and teams in Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesStrategy and decision makingCareer changePromotions and advancementCareer clarity and purposeConfidence and self-esteemLife transitionsRetirement and midlife |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Certified Life Coach, Achology Academy of Applied Psychology, UK; Skilled Helper Methodology Certification, Achology Academy, UK; Level 1 Solutions Academy Certified; Studies in Positive Psychology, University of Oxford, UK |
Stefano Paolinelli is an executive and innovation coach in Virginia. He helps leaders, managers and teams with new roles, leadership style and career changes. He also coaches on retirement, relocation and life changes. Before he trained as a coach, he spent more than 30 years leading and mentoring teams in federal and private-sector organizations. He uses a Solution Focused approach built on ICF coaching competencies and Positive Psychology. Every engagement starts with a free 15-minute conversation.
What Stefano helps with
Stefano works with leaders and professionals who face big changes at work and in life. He also works with teams that want to build trust and act on shared goals.
- Stepping into a new leadership role and finding your footing
- Learning to lead through others instead of doing everything yourself
- Handling a demanding board or difficult stakeholders
- Leading an organization through AI changes
- Getting passed over for a promotion
- Feeling stuck or undervalued at work
- Worry about layoffs or workplace uncertainty
- Reimagining life after a long career
Who Stefano works with
Stefano works with leaders who are new to a role, want to grow their management style, or deal with a tough board. He also works with managers learning to release control. He coaches professionals who feel stuck, face career transitions, or want a promotion. He coaches people rethinking life after a long career, and teams building trust.
How Stefano works
Stefano uses a Solution Focused approach. It rests on the coaching competencies of the International Coaching Federation and the research base of Positive Psychology. He spends time on what already works, what the client wants more of, what stands in the way, and the smallest next step forward. He does not use formulas. Sessions are structured conversations that help clients find their own answers. Each engagement begins with a complimentary 15-minute conversation.
Background and qualifications
Stefano led and mentored teams for more than 30 years in federal and private-sector organizations. He used coaching to earn his teams' trust and reach strong results before he had formal training. He later became a Certified Life Coach through Achology Academy of Applied Psychology in the UK and earned its Skilled Helper Methodology Certification. He holds the ICF Associate Certified Coach credential and is Level 1 Solutions Academy Certified. He has also studied Positive Psychology at the University of Oxford.
Stefano Paolinelli pricing
Programs and services
- Free 15-minute intro conversation
- Leadership coaching
- Team coaching
Stefano Paolinelli reviews
The CoachVouch take
He coaches leaders with more than 30 years of experience leading teams in federal and private-sector organizations.
Best for leaders and managers who are stepping into new roles or want to lead through others.
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 and finding your footing, learning to lead through others instead of doing everything yourself, handling a demanding board or difficult stakeholders and leading an organization through AI changes.
Is Stefano Paolinelli certified?
Stefano Paolinelli lists: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Certified Life Coach, Achology Academy of Applied Psychology, UK; Skilled Helper Methodology Certification, Achology Academy, UK; Level 1 Solutions Academy Certified; Studies in Positive Psychology, University of Oxford, UK.
Does Stefano Paolinelli coach teams?
Yes. He works with teams on building trust, making decisions under pressure, and turning shared goals into action.
How does Stefano start with new clients?
Every engagement begins with a complimentary 15-minute conversation about where the client's leadership is now and where they want it to go.
How do I contact Stefano Paolinelli?
Send Stefano a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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