Meet Ana and Filipa, proud co-founders of ICE Coaching. We are certified coaches accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and our partnership thrives on our commitment and dedication to our clients. With a collective experience of nearly 50 years within corporate multinationals, training and coaching, we bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
As bilingual coaches, in English and Portuguese, who also offer the convenience of online sessions, we can work with you wherever you are in the world.
ANA ANTUNES DA SILVA
Co-founder & ICE Coach
I’m Ana, co-founder of ICE Coaching, I bring over 20 years of international corporate experience in coaching, training, management and recruitment. As a results-driven coach, I have successfully partnered with leading institutions worldwide, including in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Mozambique, Angola, East Timor, and Vietnam.
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During my early career in senior roles within multinational corporations in financial services and recruitment, I gained invaluable insights into managing diverse teams, building talent pipelines, and navigating complex business landscapes. This experience has shaped my deep understanding of diverse cultures and client needs, which I now bring into every coaching engagement.
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My educational and professional credentials include a coaching certification by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, The BluePrint Toolset Accreditation, Belbin Team Role Accredited Associate, and a Joint Honours Degree in Business and Economics from The University of Edinburgh. These qualifications also allow me to deliver exceptional value to clients, grounded in proven methodologies and best practices.
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With a coaching approach that is highly personalised and designed to meet each client's unique requirements, I prioritise mutual trust and respect. I am dedicated to helping organisations and individuals achieve measurable, tangible goals and remarkable outcomes by creating a supportive and transformative coaching environment.
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Whether you're aiming to enhance leadership skills, improve team dynamics, or overcome complex challenges, I am dedicated to guiding you toward achieving lasting success.
FILIPA SÁ CARNEIRO
Co-founder & ICE Coach
I'm Filipa, co-founder of ICE Coaching, a business dedicated to making coaching accessible to both individuals and companies. I hold an MA with honours in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and have completed executive leadership programmes at renowned institutions, including London Business School, IMD, and Universidade Nova de Lisboa. With over two decades of corporate experience in senior management positions at leading companies, I have successfully led teams of varying sizes, skills and dynamics, consistently achieving business results. Additionally, I have trained over 1000 employees across various companies, leveraging a passion for sharing knowledge for growth.
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Another big passion of mine lies in fostering personal and professional growth within my teams and colleagues. Whether talent-spotting, mentoring, planning successions, or advocating for promotions and salary raises, these moments have always been a true source of inspiration.
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My educational background and professional experience, combined with my coaching training certified by the prestigious International Coaching Federation (ICF), enable me to deliver coaching that produces tangible results.
My coaching is infused with energy, pragmatism, and an unwavering work ethic, focusing on dismantling limiting beliefs, uncovering blind spots, setting and achieving goals, and nurturing personal and professional development. This approach builds solid partnerships with my clients, addressing corporate challenges while also fostering individual growth.
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I firmly believe that growth starts with the individual, and that a company, a collection of individuals, will thrive when people invest in growing towards their best version.