Are You Setting Sail For New Horizons?
From Uncertainty to Insight to Action: Embrace the Adventure
Change is unsettling.
Whether you’re starting a new project, entering an unfamiliar market, taking on your first leadership role, or trying to elevate your team to the next level, the transition can feel overwhelming. How can you continue to excel when faced with so much uncertainty? It’s natural to feel confused, fearful, or even stuck at such a time.
Lost at sea…
Lacking the clarity you need is like being in unfamiliar waters. Your trusty old map, which served you so well in the past, is of no help here. You don’t know where to go – or how to get there. Your boat is either drifting aimlessly, or being tossed about by strong winds and currents.
“We are all diamonds, waiting to be polished, so we can shine brighter than ever.”
Nadia Merdassi
How can I help?
Let me start by saying: I’ve been where you are. And let me assure you, it gets better – much better! By increasing awareness, building clarity, and creating a practical action map, you can embark on your new journey with a sense of optimism and joy. Both as coach and consultant, my main objective is to empower you and help you maximize your outcomes at work.
Reflect, discover, implement.
How do you perceive your new environment – and your place in it? Are you fully utilizing all your resources? Which roadblocks are hindering your progress? What are the relevant actions you can take to keep moving forward? These are some of the questions we will explore in order to uncover actionable insights. Together, we will make our way through choppy seas until you feel confident and self-assured as the captain of your boat.
Four Keys For Smooth Sailing
Awareness
Find a safe space to ask the big questions. Identifying your beliefs, values and priorities is crucial to moving ahead in a meaningful way
Courage
Like any other skill, courage takes practice. Learning to let go of fear and doubt is instrumental in succeeding at new challenges.
Patience
Transitions are a process, and results don’t appear overnight. Nurturing a longer-term outlook can help you cultivate the patience you need.
Support
As you work on the above three keys, having an experienced guide by your side can be tremendously helpful.
Personalised Services
for Your Success
COACHING
Led by Purpose, Anchored in Empathy
As a coach, I use empathetic inquiry and mirroring techniques to raise awareness, clarify objectives, and encourage growth, thus enabling my clients to thrive through big changes.
My coaching services are instrumental for:
First-time leaders and managers
Professionals facing intercultural/diversity issues
Professionals starting a challenging new position/project
Managers who wish to leverage metrics and KPIs
Clients seeking to set SMART goals and priorities
Clients seeking to level up performance through Global DISCTM
CONSULTING
Grounded in Expertise, Primed for Solutions
As a consultant, I help companies assess vital issues, highlight roadblocks, and co-create practical solutions. My specialization lies in markets across Western Europe, Africa, India, the Middle East, and the USA.
My consulting services include:
Creating a marketing & communication strategy
Building an action plan, timetable, and budget
Providing strategic advice on product/project launch
Enhancing project management, including Agile
Clients seeking to set SMART goals and priorities
Preparing teams for change
“I don’t really have a problem.
Are your services still relevant for me?”
Even if you (or your team) don’t have a problem per se, coaching or consulting can still be a very helpful resource. My focus would be to help you optimize performance and bring your game to the next level by building self-awareness, overcoming blind spots, and maximizing your leadership trajectory.
As we sail along, we will play with sea-winds and currents to increase speed and effectiveness, as well as your enjoyment of the voyage. Not only will you reach your next destination ahead of time but also feel more enriched and happier along the way!
Meet Nadia Merdassi
Born to a Tunisian father and French mother, Nadia Merdassi grew up straddling two very different worlds. Embracing her multifaceted upbringing, she went on to master a wide variety of disciplines, including management, marketing, communications, project management, and leadership coaching. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.
Nadia has over 25 years of real-world experience across the corporate, nonprofit, and multilateral sectors. Most recently, she was a Program Officer at the World Bank. An empathetic listener with a deeply calming presence, Nadia is the ideal guide to have by your side on a challenging voyage.
The Tale of the Sailboat
As you may have noticed, my logo is a sailboat moving forward – a symbol of what my services bring to individuals and organizations. I believe life is an adventure, meant to be embraced. There is no single destination on this journey; rather, we cruise from one sea to another, visiting several beautiful places along the way.
Like an abrupt shift in the sea-wind, change can come suddenly and pull you into unfamiliar waters. At such a time, having an experienced co-captain in your boat makes all the difference! I cannot change the winds, but I can certainly help you navigate strange seas and cross turbulent patches. Together, we shall visit a safe harbor to rest, reflect, and recharge so you can sail smoothly into the future.
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Assess Your Needs with Free Resources
Are you on the cusp of a big change? Is it a good time to take stock and create a plan for the journey ahead? Could a seasoned professional perspective help you move forward more effectively? Use my free resources to reflect on your current needs and understand whether you could benefit from my support.
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