Samia Kornweibel partners with Director-through-C-suite leaders as they navigate their next level of growth— advancing their careers, strengthening executive presence, or leading through change.
Drawing on 16+ years of executive coaching and a prior career in retained executive search, she reads talent, stakeholders, and organizational dynamics the way search professionals do, then coaches with International Coach Federation-accredited rigor and deep empathy.
Every engagement pairs 1:1 coaching with industry-leading assessments and 360° feedback to build strategic self-awareness, executive presence, and more effective communication. Leaders leave with clarity on who they are, how they lead, and what to do next. Organizations gain a more confident, decisive leader whose ripple effect shows up in team performance, culture, and measurable business results.
"Through coaching with Samia I have gained key skills for leadership and career advancement — resilience, communication, authenticity, and empathy." READ THE FULL STORY +
"Through coaching with Samia I have gained or enhanced several key skills for leadership and career advancement: resilience, prioritization, value optimization, communication, authenticity, and empathy.
I appreciate the agility and flexibility on topics in my coaching sessions based on my professional needs. Samia has been accessible during urgent situations, actively listens, expresses empathy, provides tangible tools, and helps me design action steps.
I also value that we focus on life and wellness priorities so I can better balance all that with my professional ambition."
— Elise Hartley, Product & Portfolio Strategy Leader at a global bio-pharmaceutical firm
"Now I can self-advocate, ask for and accept support, trust in my capabilities, and own my decisions. What a transformation!" READ THE FULL STORY +
"It felt amazing to feel so empowered in my skin by being able to advocate for myself and line up the support and resources I needed to move through one of the most challenging times in my life.
I used every strategy and inner resource you taught me through our coaching sessions to rise to the occasion, negotiate better terms, and align the right resources to create a successful solution—and it worked! I achieved everything I wanted and more!
This experience showcased my strength, resilience, and who I have become as a leader and as a person because I did things I never would have done before. I never would have spoken up; instead, I would have tried to do it all on my own.
Now I can self-advocate, ask for and accept support, trust in my capabilities, and own my decisions. What a transformation! Thanks, Samia!"
— Allison S., Chief Merchandising Officer at DXL Group
"Working with Samia as my coach has provided me with a safe place to create more clarity and action." READ THE FULL STORY +
"Working with Samia as my coach has provided me with a safe place to create more clarity and action. Our sessions give me space to reflect without the noise of my workplace. I have a dedicated place to be open and honest about my work and leadership goals without any restrictions.
I can create plans for what to do from a tactical and strategic perspective. This saves me time and helps me recharge instead of feeling overwhelmed.
I get more 'me' time to think things through and gain professional support with decision-making, preparing for important conversations and presentations, updating my performance reviews, and making career decisions. It's been such an important investment in my career."
— C.B., Senior Leader at a global technology company
