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Petra Nemeth

Advisor & Coach

About

Petra is a transformative Executive Coach and Human Capital Expert who bridges advanced coaching methodologies with extensive C-Suite experience to catalyze profound organizational change. Previously as Executive Director at Columbia Business School-affiliated leadership boutique Mentora Institute and as Founder of her own leadership enterprise, Coachience, she has architected breakthrough transformations for senior executives and their teams across media, finance, education, retail and hospitality for over 15 years.

Petra’s coaching insights are deeply informed by her own C-Suite leadership experience.  As President of a Time Inc. business unit, she masterfully integrated brand platforms into a cohesive portfolio. As EVP of Bertelsmann, Petra orchestrated a transformative, multi-year-year change initiative in preparation for a planned IPO. Earlier, she headed up Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Television division, steering international expansion and IPO execution. Her multifaceted expertise extends beyond corporate leadership, encompassing roles as a BCG strategy consultant and investigative reporter for one of Germany’s top TV networks.
As a dual-culture leader with deep roots in both Europe and the United States, Petra brings a global perspective that resonates with today’s interconnected business environment. Her journalistic background has honed her exceptional ability for deep inquiry and quick identification of underlying storylines within complex organizational dynamics.

What sets Petra apart is her unique ability to bridge strategic thinking with profound inner work. Her coaching methodology weaves together advanced leadership theories including Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Systemic Team Coaching. Combined with a deep dedication to meditation and martial arts, this creates a unique coaching presence. Petra’s coaching practice is grounded in rigorous academic and professional credentials, including affiliations with Harvard-affiliated Institute of Coaching (IOC). Petra holds an MBA from Wharton Business School.

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Credentials

Fellow of the Institute of Coaching, McClean/Harvard Medical School

"I have found Petra's insight and guidance a personal transformation into a more enlightened and intentional leader. Our biweekly calls were both challenging and compelling as she provided methods to deal with the inevitable challenges of leading major change in a big organization. She is empathetic, candid, and firm. She is Socratic while helping you discover your vulnerabilities.”

Senior executive, Top-ranked Technology Co.

“Petra's coaching has helped myself and several other leaders collaborate more effectively and communicate more honestly leading to improved results and relationships. Her insights and tools have greatly improved my skill and patience for handling challenging situations, and the candid feedback has become an integral part of improving relationships both in my personal and professional life. It has made me bolder, better equipped and able to contribute at a higher level.”

SVP, Omnichannel Top Retail Chain