Shani Ospina helps her clients become world class leaders who successfully drive their organizations to succeed. She works with leaders of startups, scaleups, and established global brands to help them:
Improve their ability to manage the pressure of being at the top
Improve the speed and quality of decisions
Build, grow and lead their teams more effectively
Identify and shift their own unhelpful behaviours
What Shani’s clients say about her coaching:
Managing pressure of being at the top. Shani started coaching me when I first became a CEO, and I couldn't have asked for a better coach. Shani's coaching style is unique - she doesn't shy away from calling me out when I am stuck in a victim mentality. Instead, she challenges me to take responsibility for my actions and empowers me to make effective decisions. We also brainstorm ideas together, and she shares her valuable insights from her vast experience coaching other executives. With Shani by my side, I am a more confident and effective leader, and I am grateful for her positive impact on my personal and professional growth." Dhakhil Al-Dakhil, CEO Rasameel
Decision making. “Without Shani, I can comfortably say that I would have made critical decisions either more slowly or less thoughtfully or may have made a different decision that may have proved to be wrong all together.” – Ario Keshani, Co-founder and former CEO Split, serial entrepreneur and investor
Building a cohesive leadership team and a personal legacy. "Shani has been pivotal in my growth as an executive. With exceptional listening skills and insightful questioning, she has helped me gain clarity on my goals and challenges. Her coaching was particularly helpful during my journey as a CEO towards building a stronger, more cohesive executive team and strengthening our company culture. Beyond work, Shani really helped me balance personal and professional priorities and navigate my post-CEO transition. She provides candid feedback, creative ideas, and provides the right balance of challenge and support. I can unequivocally recommend her as an executive coach." – David Li, investor and philanthropist, former CEO CMC Materials
Leading self and team more effectively. "Shani knows better than anyone how to ask the questions that will naturally lead you to the conclusion you have been searching for in vain for months. She helped me to be more assertive and to realize that my difference was actually my greatest strength. Feeling legitimate was key to preparing for my next career move. She also pushed me to change my perspective on many aspects such as values, impact and team dynamics, which led me to make significant changes in the way I lead my team and prioritize my time." – Veronique Athané, COO SIG
Shifting unhelpful behaviours. “What distinguishes Shani from all other coaches I have come across is efficiency and impact. She cuts through the noise, helps me quickly name the real issues and holds me accountable to fix them.” – Alexander Osterwalder, Founder and CEO Strategyzer, Best-selling author, ranked #4 on Thinkers 50
Shani has had stints in strategy consulting, M&A, and private equity, giving her an in-depth grasp of business challenges. Since 2008, she has co-led a boutique leadership consulting firm where she and her team have helped grow senior leaders and teams across multiple industries and all six inhabited continents, giving her a deep understanding of leadership challenges across roles, industries and cultures.
Shani’s extensive international background and experience means she often works with clients in their own language.