Leadership & Executive Development

Leadership
begins
within.

Empowering executives and teams to lead with clarity, purpose, and lasting human impact.

20+ Years Global Experience
4 Core Programs
NU Faculty, D'Amore-McKim
1:1 Executive Coaching
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Leadership Programs

Tailor-made, experience-based workshops to enhance growth, collaboration, and team cohesion.

02

Women Leaders

Practice how to handle common obstacles on the journey to stand out as a leader.

03

Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching to support leaders in an ever-changing business environment.

04

Mentorship Programs

Building meaningful connections that accelerate professional growth and organizational success.

About Yana

An Accomplished Organizational Development Consultant & Executive Coach

Twenty years of global experience developing world-class leadership and steering organizational change. Recognized for leading innovative talent and leadership programs with strong business impact and culture transformation.

Yana partners with executives and global leaders to unlock human potential — bringing evidence-based methodology, deep listening, and bold thinking to every engagement.

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Part-Time Faculty

Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business — teaching Organizational Behavior to the next generation of leaders.


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Yana Shechterman
Yana Shechterman Leadership & Organizational Consultant
Programs & Services

Transformative programs designed for leaders at every level.

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Management Programs

Transform your managers into exceptional leaders.

The management development program equips managers with the skills, mindset, and tools they need to lead effectively in today's dynamic business environment. Available in-person and virtually, each program is fully customized following a comprehensive assessment of your organization's specific needs.

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Key Topics

  • Managerial role clarity and identity
  • Expanding influence and proactivity
  • Performance management and goal setting
  • Delivering constructive and effective feedback
  • Leading global and hybrid teams
  • Effective self-management practices
  • Building strong cross-functional partnerships
  • Strategic decision-making and prioritization
  • Resolving managerial dilemmas
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Mentorship Programs

Building connections that accelerate growth.

Structured mentorship programs that create powerful developmental relationships, connecting experienced leaders with emerging talent.

  • Customized program design
  • Mentor & mentee matching
  • Training and effective practice frameworks
  • Structured conversation guides
  • Ongoing facilitation & support
  • Progress tracking & impact measurement
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Women in Technology

Empowering women to lead with confidence.

Customized leadership development programs designed specifically for women in technology — creating spaces for growth, peer learning, and strategic skill-building.

  • Expanding influence across the organization
  • Building a strong professional brand
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic networking
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
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Executive Coaching

One-on-one. Confidential. Transformative.

6–8 month coaching engagements delivered through regular one-on-one sessions (in-person or virtual). Grounded in evidence-based practices, tailored to your unique context.


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Women LeaderS

Practice. Navigate. Lead.

A program specifically designed to help women handle common obstacles on the journey to standing out as a leader — with confidence and clarity.

Available as cohort-based programs, workshops, or ongoing facilitation groups, delivered in-person or virtually.


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Professional Brand

Build a strong, authentic professional brand that opens doors and commands respect.

Organizational Influence

Expand your reach and leadership impact across the entire organization.

Leadership Voice

Strengthen how you communicate, inspire, and drive change.

Strategic Networking

Develop partnerships and networks that accelerate your career and organizational success.

Confidence & Imposter Syndrome

Build lasting confidence and overcome the internal barriers that hold even exceptional leaders back.

Executive Coaching

Personalized coaching to unlock your leadership potential.

I partner with executives and senior leaders to navigate complex challenges, accelerate growth, and enhance their leadership effectiveness.

Through a confidential, one-on-one coaching relationship, we work together to clarify goals, overcome obstacles, and develop the capabilities needed to lead with greater impact.


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My Approach

Grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to your unique context. Deep listening, powerful questioning, and practical tools to create lasting behavioral change and measurable results.

Format & Duration

Coaching engagements are customized to your needs, typically delivered through regular one-on-one sessions — in-person or virtual — over 6–8 months.

Measurable Impact

Bold approach, practical tools, and research-based methodologies that deliver real, observable results for you and your organization.

Confidential Partnership

A private, trusted space to explore challenges, think out loud, and grow — without organizational politics or judgment.

"We don't see things as they are.
We see things as we are."

— Talmud
Research-Based Methodologies
Measurable Impact
Bold Approach
Practical Tools
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Client Testimonials

Here's what my clients say.

★★★★★

"Yana's high professional caliber is evident in every encounter. One of her standout strengths is her ability to tailor content and tools personally for each audience — from veteran managers with extensive experience to new team leaders receiving a solid foundation for their work. She impressively integrates current theoretical and research-based content with deep analysis of practical implications, utilizing realistic simulations that enable immediate practice and application."

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Dan Raviv Founder and CTO
★★★★★

"I had the privilege to work with Yana on implementing and launching our global employee engagement survey. Yana led both the design and implementation of the survey, including the analytics and the executive leadership presentation. She did an excellent job."

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Michal Kimeldorfer VP HR
★★★★★

"Yana delivered coaching workshops to our North America leaders. From the very beginning, Yana was a professional partner who brought her experience and listened to our needs to design training at the highest standards."

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Naama Zellner Learning and OD Manager
★★★★★

"The program yielded strong participation and great feedback. Her deep knowledge of organizational development, engaging personality, and outstanding listening abilities led to a re-energized management team, open cross-collaboration, and empowered colleagues."

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Elisabeth Le-Sourne Head of HR
★★★★★

"Yana taught me to focus on the tools I needed to gauge my interactions with different types of people. While building my confidence, she also helped me be more thoughtful about my approach. Following my time with Yana, my colleagues mentioned noticing a difference in our engagement. I am forever grateful."

TG
T.G. Director
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Contact me today to begin your organizational transformation.

Whether you're looking to develop your leaders, transform your culture, or unlock your own executive potential — let's talk.