Leda Karabela

Leda Karabela is a seasoned corporate reputation strategist, leadership coach, and philanthropy expert with over 25 years of experience in global executive management, public affairs, and strategic partnerships. She has worked for Fortune 50 companies like BP and Microsoft, as well as academic/private partnership projects at Stanford Business School, building alliances with institutional stakeholders. Karabela is passionate about leveraging her clients' strengths and shifting their mindsets to become successful, 21st-century leaders. Her deep dive into areas such as emotional intelligence, executive presence, and relational intelligence makes her a versatile coach for many types of leaders. She holds a law degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, corporate communications degree from Boston University, and a marketing excellence diploma from Northwestern University. She also earned a Master's degree in executive coaching and executive coaching diploma from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas, expanding her coaching skills. Karabela was the former Technical Audience Marketing Lead for the Middle East and Africa region at Microsoft, Public Affairs Director and Regional Marketing Director at BP, and the Director of Corporate Relations at Stanford Business School. Her diverse professional background makes her an expert in corporate reputation, digital policy, and strategic philanthropy.