Developing leaders and teams.
Executive Coaching · Leadership Development · Business Advisory
I develop leaders.
I support organizations through change.
Great leadership begins with understanding.
Management and board-level experience ICF ACC credential International business experience
Explore how we can work together →Supporting organizational transformation.
Collaboration and emotional intelligence.
About
Business. People. Change.
I combine management and international business experience with a passion for developing people and organizations. I work with leaders who seek lasting results built on accountability, trust and purposeful action.
My work brings together strategic perspective, operational experience and coaching tools. I support executive teams, managers and employees in developing capabilities and navigating change.
I have worked in Polish and international environments and speak Polish, English and Spanish.
Areas of collaboration
Challenges I can help you address.
Leadership development
Executive coaching, mentoring, management skills, emotional intelligence and building effective teams.
When should we talk?
When you are stepping into a management role, developing your leadership style or strengthening your team’s ownership and independence.
Strategy and change
Strategic planning, business development, transformation support and organizational process improvement.
When should we talk?
When your company is navigating change, needs stronger alignment or wants to prepare leaders for new challenges.
Communication and training
Workshops for boards, managers and teams on communication, collaboration and leadership.
When should we talk?
When cross-functional collaboration needs improvement and managers want to handle difficult conversations and engage their teams more effectively.
Professional experience
Experience grounded in business practice.
Management, organizational development, strategic advisory, communication and team leadership in Poland and internationally.
Rita Kurpisz Coaching Resources
Business advisory, coaching and leadership training. Supporting organizational transformation, management capability development and teams, including in international settings.
MENTAX S.A.
Supervisory Board member — strategic oversight and support for company development.
Quest Change Managers
Developing the Quest for English brand, managing the project and team, and co-creating an English-language learning program. Communication and sales strategy work and executive training; projects included collaboration with Mitmar, Pamapol, ABC Czepczyński, Orange, WIMED and Max-Fliz.
Electronic Wholesale Trading
Management role: developing the sales network, expanding the organization and improving operations.
Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Work in the department responsible for Polish communities abroad; participation in international initiatives.
Conferences and speaking engagements
Selected speaking engagements
Speaking engagements are listed separately from participation in industry events.
- Speaker: Civil Development Forum conference, attended by Leszek Balcerowicz — developing entrepreneurship among young people.
- Speaker: Project Engineering 2018 — “The impact of emotional intelligence on an engineer’s career”.
- Speaker: Project Engineering 2019 — “Emotional intelligence and NLP in business”.
- Speaker: Toastmasters International conference — 2019.
Other conferences and industry events
- 8th International Scientific Coaching Conference.
- Deutsche Bank “Lessons from Masters” conference.
- Kulczyk Foundation expert forum “I Know. I Feel… I Help! A School with Empathy”.
- 2nd International Scientific Coaching Conference “Coaching as a tool for systemic change”.
- European Economic Congress in Katowice — 2018 and 2019.
- European Business & Investment Summit — 2018.
- “Unleash the Power Within” — five-day Tony Robbins workshop in London.
- International “Inside Trends” conference — Business Insider.
- Conference on modern supervisory boards at the Warsaw Stock Exchange — 2019.
Academic activities
Guest lectures and student workshops
How I work
From challenge to practical action.
Every organization has its own context. That is why I begin by discussing your needs and agree the scope and ways to assess progress together with you.
Understanding the situation
We discuss goals, challenges and expectations. We identify what needs to change and how we will recognize progress.
Tailored support
Depending on your needs, we select coaching, workshops or advisory support that reflects your organization’s reality.
Putting learning into practice
We focus on actions leaders can apply in everyday work and review the changes they observe.
I discuss detailed project examples and potential outcomes individually, respecting client confidentiality.
Education and development
Education and qualifications.
Education and credential
MA in Economics — International Business EnvironmentKozminski University
BA in Political Science — Foreign ServicesUniversity of Wrocław
Postgraduate Coaching StudiesLazarski University
ACC credentialInternational Coaching Federation (ICF)
Selected programs and certificates
Managing as a Coach; Coaching PracticesUniversity of California, Davis
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional IntelligenceCase Western Reserve University
MBA Compendium; MBA Compendium II — Strategic Management; 21st-Century MarketingQuest Change Managers
Coaching Skills for Leaders; Emotional Intelligence in PracticeKozminski University
Strategic Thinking and Mindset; Leadership; Time Management; Strategic Communication & TeamworkSantander Open Academy (2026), including Harvard Business Impact and IE University programs
Explore my background
Experience that supports growth.
My approach to working with leaders and organizations, professional background, education and selected qualifications are summarized in a concise two-page business profile.
Download Executive Business ProfileVoices of people I have worked with
Testimonials and feedback.
Personal feedback from clients, colleagues and people who have accompanied my professional journey. Selected testimonial excerpts; translations are provided where necessary.
Rita’s coaching has been vital in my growth. Her caring approach makes me feel that she is truly invested in my success. Solid coaching knowledge accompanied by a gentle yet guiding presence makes her a great mentor.Arturo WeissPersuasive Communications Expert · Speaker & Narrative Coach · Pilot · Aviation Training Consultant
Rita has outstanding interpersonal skills. [...] She is highly consistent in her commitment to personal growth and goals. A true professional.Piotr RomańczukSustainability and Environment Director; Management Board Member, Grupa Maspex Wadowice
Rita is one of few people I know, who very clearly know what they want to do professionally and consequently go the chosen path to realize own desire. [...] Customers of Rita are today and will be in future in good hands.Wladyslaw P. WojtylaGeneral Manager Nufarm Ukraine @ Nufarm | Managerial Finance, Product Marketing
I can say with confidence that Rita has excellent business instincts. She is an outstanding business coach. She continually invests in her own growth and development.Adrian Duszak
Coaching was a revelation to me. After my very first session with Rita, I discovered the power and effectiveness of the process. I noticed progress after every meeting. [...] Rita is an expert in her field, an excellent coach and advisor.Zoryana SkalychSupply Chain Consulting Manager, Genpact Deutschland
I had the pleasure of working with Rita for over a year. I achieved my initial goals within the first few months, and we extended our work together several times to continue my development. [...] She has strong communication and coaching skills. I recommend working with Rita.Artur CzepczyńskiCEO, ABC-Czepczyński Transport-Spedycja
Working with Rita helped me organize my personal strengths and gave me a greater sense of control over my life. [...] Rita is a very empathetic person who genuinely cares for her clients.KarolinaMaster of Pharmacy
I found Rita Kurpisz to be a competent coach who knows what she is doing, is perceptive and sensitive to others, and offers solutions that deliver results. [...] Her ability to connect business and the emotional dimension was especially valuable to me.Mateusz BrelaSports psychologist · Mental coach
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Contact
Let’s talk about your organization’s challenges.
In our first conversation, we will explore the needs of your leaders or team and identify where my experience may be useful. No obligation and no off-the-shelf solutions.
rita.kurpisz@gmail.com+48 503 110 574