Maria Kilina

MBA, MFin (hons.)

Hi! I'm Maria, I'm a business coach, educator and most importantly I'm passionate about helping others achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

When I work with clients, I draw on my experiences as both a university professor and executive business leader. I understand the challenges that come with managing a team, balancing competing priorities, and navigating complex organizational dynamics and also know what it takes to inspire and motivate others, and I bring this energy and enthusiasm to every session, meeting or class. My goal is for my clients to leave our sessions feeling energized, inspired and empowered with the tools, guidance and practical techniques we discuss.

My core principles are based on fostering human connection, practicing mindfulness, and being of service to others. I firmly believe that true change begins from within; with personal transformation. This is why I incorporate elements of spirituality, positivity, balance, and mindfulness into my work and daily life. These values form the foundation of My Approach.

In my personal time, I enjoy singing and playing the piano and I have been studying human psychology as a hobby for 15+ years.

My Approach

Connection

Strong connections build successful (and profitable) businesses. Together we focus on getting you to feel connected to your employees by fostering a sense of community, teamwork and collaboration.

Balance

I’m passionate about creating environments where work-life balance is just as important as securing that next big project. Together we’ll curate a plan that embodies a balanced approach to work and wellness.

Positivity

People thrive when leadership fosters positivity, mentors them through challenges and celebrates wins. My job is to teach you how to cultivate a culture where positivity drives your team forward.

Mindfulness

In order for us to be the best versions of ourselves at work, we must tap into the best versions of ourselves out of work. That's why mindfulness and introspection are so important in the work I do.

Experience

I have over 15 years of experience in business, management, marketing and teaching. Here are a few of the roles I've had in the past that have helped me get to where I am today.

  • I've been working as a seasonal university instructor for the past 4 years. Through these years, I've taught a variety of courses, including business, finance, principles of management, and negotiation skills. I'm currently an active member of several curriculum and course/program development committees and have been teaching both face-to-face and online.

  • From 2011 to 2019, I held several managerial roles at one of my previous employers. I started as a business analyst and quickly moved to senior marketing manager. After a few years, I was the Head of Corporate Development, and my final role was the VP of Strategy and Business Development, where I focused on leading the business development team that achieved a revenue increase of 200% within the first year and tripled the number of leads in the sales funnel throughout my time in the role. I obtained federal and provincial financing of more than $3 million for research and marketing projects. I also developed a motivation system based on a combination of team and individual incentives.

How I Work

Gain further insight into the methods, tools and techniques I use in my work. I've also provided some information on how I structure my training sessions, packages and workshops.

  • I work in accordance with the ICF (International Coaching Federation) standards and code of ethics. I use a variety of tools including EQ-i 2.0 and 360© emotional intelligence assessments as well as coaching models and techniques such as visualization, story-telling, metaphors and many others. I encourage clients to bring their authentic selves and choose methods and techniques that work for their unique way of showing up and processing things.

  • I customize training/coaching packages according to the needs of your organization. It can include the development of emotional intelligence skills for managers, team engagement and empowerment programs for managers, and management team coaching on a variety of topics. Depending on the complexity and the nature of the project, I am bringing other facilitators or coaches to work as a team on it.

Now that you've gotten a better idea of who I am, my values and what sets me apart, it's time to make your team the best it can be! You can book a session directly online or contact me if you'd like to plan group sessions or workshops.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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