Bianca Mendonca

Executive coach and senior leadership consultant with 20+ years of experience working with leaders, teams and organizations across Portugal, Spain and Africa. My work sits at the intersection of psychology, business and human behavior, helping leaders perform at their best when pressure is real and stakes are high. Known for a style that is both challenging and deeply human, I design transformative experiences that create clarity, accountability and measurable impact. ________________________________________ CORE EXPERTISE • Executive & Leadership Coaching (ICF – ACC) • Leadership Development & High-Performance Teams • Emotional Intelligence & Change Management • Experiential Learning & Horse-Assisted Coaching • Communication, Influence & Personal Leadership Brand ________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Consulting, Coaching & Mentoring | Independent (2013–Present) • Design and delivery of leadership, coaching and emotional intelligence programs • Clients include: BNP Paribas, Siemens, Galp, EDP, Millennium BCP, Jerónimo Martins, Lidl, MediaMarkt, Securitas Direct, VW Digital Solutions Facilitator – Leading & Teambuilding with Horses (2013–Present) • Core workshop within the Leadership Lab of the MSc Program at CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business & Economics (development of leadership presence, decision-making, trust and self-awareness through experiential learning) ________________________________________ EDUCATION • Integrated Master’s Degree in Psychology – Educational & Career Psychology | FPUL • Master’s Degree in Marketing Management | ISEG • Licentiate Degree in Business Administration & Management | Universidade Católica Portuguesa ________________________________________ KEY CERTIFICATIONS • International Coaching Certification – ICF (ACC) • Horse-Assisted Coaching – EICCE & Kiron Method • Behavioral Analysis – DISC • Mindfulness & Emotional Management • Eneacoaching | NLP | Depth Coaching (Jungian Approach) • ICP-CAT 2.0 | Coaching Agile Transformation |The Agile Company ________________________________________ DIFFERENTIATION ✔ Strong results orientation with deep behavioral impact ✔ Integrative approach: psychology, business and experiential learning ✔ Trusted partner for senior leaders and complex environments ✔ Grounded presence, sharp insight and courageous conversations “I don’t coach for comfort. I work with leaders who want clarity, responsibility and the ability to decide when it matters most.”