Trusted Experts in Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, High Performing Teams, DEI, Executive Coaching & Business Consultancy — all through a Human-Centric Lens.
Based in Dubai, UAE.
Transforming Leaders & Organizations for a Better World
We empower organizations to lead with purpose, grow with confidence, and perform with impact
measurable results increased profits meaningful transformation a more purposeful future
Why? So leaders grow, teams thrive, and organizations elevate their impact in the world.
Our strengths-based, solution-focused approach is data-driven and designed to deliver:
Testimonials
Lucy Miller
Managing Director at Hogarth Worldwide
We had a brilliant WPP Stella MENA session with Olga Cassidy who was coaching a great group of women to unleash our strengths. Thank you so much Olga for a wonderful inspiring session with lots of energy, laughter and fun.
Hussam Swaidan
Head of Operations at Chef Middle East
Olga is an excellent executive coach who brings a wealth of knowledge in leadership development, organizational behaviour, and personal effectiveness. She deeply understands the challenges leaders face, from navigating corporate politics to fostering high-performing teams.
Ciara Cunningham
PMO and Commercialization Lead - Middle East, Türkiye and Pakistan at Kerry
We had great sessions with Olga Cassidy and Gill Whitty-Collins as part of our Women in Kerry initiative in the Middle East. Their experience ans insights made for an honest and thought-provoking discussion. A big thank you to them.
Fernanda C. Chagas Avila
RD&A - Senior Scientist at Kerry
I had the privilege to attend Courageous Conversations Workshop led by Gill and Olga. It was a great opportunity to share experiences and learn from/ with the colleagues. After the session, I felt more empowered and equipped with right tools to apply during tough conversations. One of the highlights was the topic about Inappropriateness, where Gill and Olga gave us important tips on how to behave in awkward situations. I definitely would recommend this workshop to all my female fellows.
Suzanna Kalendzhian
Executive Board Member at Legal Advice Middle East
Working with Olga has been an incredibly transformative experience for me. Her insightful guidance and warm approach helped me uncover my core strengths and align my career with my true values. The exercises and goal-setting sessions we had were not just practical, but deeply impactful in shaping my professional journey. Through her coaching, I gained a clearer understanding of what I should focus on to thrive. If you’re looking for a coach who genuinely invests in your growth, I can’t recommend Olga enough. She’s not just a coach, she’s a true partner in your professional journey.
Vikram Najran
Finance Director at Chef Middle East
Olga brings a strong depth of knowledge to her coaching, combined with a straightforward and approachable style. She knows how to guide conversations that challenge assumptions and prompt growth, all while making the process feel natural and engaging. Her strengths-based approach has been particularly helpful in recognising and utilising core abilities more effectively.
Parmiss Borchers
Client Director | Google EMEA
A year ago, I committed to discovering and developing my leadership style through personal coaching sessions. The journey began with identifying my unique strengths. Taking the Gallup StrengthsFinder test, guided by executive coach Olga Cassidy I uncovered my top 10 strengths from a list of 34. While I always knew relationship building was one of my natural strengths, our deep dive revealed how to leverage it more effectively. What truly struck me was realizing that focusing on my unique strengths and knowing how to use it, instead of dwelling on weaknesses, can drive even better success. I really think, if everyone harnessed their strengths in both professional and personal lives, we could foster healthier and happier environments whilst knowing that we are doing what we love.
Silvia Prandelli
Senior Principal at Populous
I have had the privilege of working with Olga as a coach, and I can confidently say she brings exceptional value to anyone seeking professional growth. Working with her has been a transformative experience. Her deep expertise in people's strength and ability to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable strategies make my coaching journey really valuable. What impressed me most was her personalized approach-tailoring guidance to my goals, providing insights that were immediately applicable, and fostering confidence to tackle challenges head-on. If you're looking for a coach who combines knowledge on personal strengths with genuine commitment to your success, Olga is the person to connect with.
Sigrid Abdo
Regional Head of Marketing at Kerry - Food & Beverages
I have had the pleasure of working with Olga over the past few months and she has guided me in developing the confidence and clarity needed to lead my team more effectively. Her insights have been instrumental in helping me set key rituals that keep me focused and performing at my best. I highly recommend her coaching to anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills and professional impact!
Alexandra Suvorova
Talent Acquisition Lead at Health Co
My initial request to Olga for a coaching session was to receive support as I started a new job. During our sessions, I gained a deeper understanding of my top talents through the Gallup personality assessment, which Olga explained with clarity and real-life examples. Her passion for the subject was evident, and she provided both theoretical insights and practical exercises. We also focused on building trust in a new workplace and navigating relationships and connections from the start. Overall, the sessions helped me better understand myself and significantly boosted my confidence.
Si Mohammed Benmbarek
Human Resources Director at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, CHRP, CHRM
I recently had the privilege of embarking on a coaching experience that has profoundly impacted my personal and professional life. Working with Olga has been nothing short of transformative, and I'd like to share my thoughts and insights about this incredible journey. From the very first session, it was clear that Olga possesses a unique ability to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where I felt comfortable exploring my goals, fears, and aspirations. Her deep listening skills and empathetic approach made me feel heard, valued, and understood. One of the most significant aspects of this coaching experience was the clarity it brought to me. Olga guided me in defining my goals and breaking them down into actionable steps. This process helped me regain a sense of direction and purpose, and I began to see my goals as achievable milestones rather than distant dreams. Olga has a knack for asking the right questions that challenged my thinking and encouraged me to explore new perspectives. Through these thought-provoking conversations, I gained a deeper understanding of myself and my values. It was like a journey of self-discovery that I didn't know I needed. I highly recommend Olga to anyone seeking personal or professional growth. her coaching goes beyond mere guidance; it's a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and achieving your fullest potential.
Dora Ke
Founder of MindLight AI
Olga is one of the most talented coaches I have encountered. She has the capacity to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for me to share my concerns. I feel truly heard and understood in her coaching sessions. Her listening and asking powerful questions have really helped evoked deeper insights in me. I have a better understanding of myself and feel more motivated to take actions after coaching with her. I highly recommend Olga as a coach for anyone seeking transformative personal and professional development.
Women are 50% of the world’s population, intelligence & capability – but they hold fewer than 10% of the leadership positions in the world.
That means companies aren’t leveraging half of the talent they could be. This is a significant business opportunity – the companies with stronger gender equality at leadership levels deliver 25% stronger performance.
That’s because diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time: diversity brings better input, better discussion, better decisions, better strategies & plans - and so stronger results.
How to seize this business opportunity? We need to understand all the invisible, unconscious forces in the workplace culture that are holding women back – and we need to work on them one-by-one. As women, as men, as women & men together.
That’s what the TRANSFORM WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM does.
The program is designed and delivered by Olga Cassidy and Gill Whitty-Collins, Cambridge educated Senior Executive with 30 years experience in business & organizational leadership, an Author of WHY MEN WIN AT WORK… and how we can make inequality history on the subject of gender equality, endorsed by multiple business & thought leaders, including Paul Polman, NED & Trustee for 50:50 Parliament – Advisor to UK Parliament on driving representation of women in government. (https://gillwhittycollins.com)
TRANSFORMing Leadership Impact
A variety of workshops are available to elevate leaders from competent to truly influential. Through a dynamic blend of experiential learning, reflection, and practical tools, leaders develop the mindset and capabilities to inspire trust, lead with agility, and drive meaningful performance. This journey enables them to lead with clarity, connection, and confidence—creating a ripple effect of positive impact across their teams and organizations.
TRANSFORMing Teams for High Performance
A series of impactful workshops designed to unlock the full potential of teams. By focusing on individual and collective strengths, fostering collaboration across boundaries, and reigniting a sense of ownership and purpose, teams are empowered to perform at their best—more aligned, agile, and energized to deliver lasting results.
TRANSFORMing Culture & Strategy
This transformative experience helps organizations align culture and strategy to drive sustainable growth. By grounding in purpose, vision, mission, and shared values—and applying a strengths-based approach—we equip leaders to align their teams, spark real behavioral change, and foster a shared mindset. The result is a thriving culture that fuels engagement, loyalty, and high performance—where people and business grow together.
TRANSFORMing Wellbeing at Work
A holistic approach to creating healthier, more resilient workplaces. This experience empowers leaders and teams to prioritize mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing—building habits, cultures, and systems that support sustained performance, connection, and fulfillment at work.
1:1 TRANSFORMational Executive Coaching
A personalized coaching journey designed to unlock clarity, confidence, and lasting impact. Through deep reflection, honest conversations, and strategic support, leaders strengthen their self-awareness, elevate their decision-making, and lead with greater authenticity, influence, and purpose.
TRANSFORMing SME Growth through Consultancy & Mentorship
Tailored support for ambitious founders and growing businesses. By combining strategic consultancy with hands-on mentorship, this experience helps SMEs clarify their vision, scale with intention, and overcome key challenges—building the foundations for sustainable growth, stronger teams, and long-term success.
Ciara Cunningham
PMO and Commercialization Lead - Kerry Middle East
It was a privilege to welcome Gill to Dubai to run a series of workshops on Gender Equality for our Middle East team. Her clear and insightful approach made complex topics easy to understand and address. These sessions brought great awareness and a deeper understanding of gender equality to the team, highlighting how to support and drive change in an organization. Gill's extensive experience in business and gender equality research provided invaluable insights and practical approaches for advancing our DIB agenda. Gill is passionate and thought provoking, and we look forward to continuing this journey with her support.
Gill Whitty-Collins
Gill Whitty-Collins is a Cambridge-educated senior executive with three decades of leadership experience. As a former Senior Vice President at Procter & Gamble, she led billion-dollar global businesses and managed teams of thousands across the world. She is the author of WHY MEN WIN AT WORK…and how we can make inequality history — a groundbreaking book on gender equality endorsed by global leaders including Paul Polman.
An advisor to UK Parliament and Non-Executive Director for 50:50 Parliament, Gill is a respected voice on representation and leadership. She is also a Gallup Strengths Certified executive coach, keynote speaker, and consultant who has delivered transformational work with top-tier companies such as Microsoft, Unilever, EY, GE, SAP, and many more.
Our Expert Partners
Ciaran McBreen
Ciarán McBreen is the Managing Director of CMB Coaching and Training, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. He holds a master’s degree in Coaching and Leadership and is dedicated to helping individuals and organisations thrive.
As the published author of LISTEN! and host of the Let’s LISTEN! podcast, Ciarán provides a powerful platform for individuals to share their stories, offering inspiration and valuable insights to others.
Through his transformative work with corporate organizations, elite athletes, and schools, Ciarán has empowered thousands to cultivate self-belief, flourish, and achieve their full potential. His unwavering passion and commitment continue to bring positive change to countless lives.
Paul McLean
IGNITE Performance’s Founder, Paul McLean, has crafted a powerful, differentiated recipe for Human Performance success. This recipe is built upon a unique blend of Human Engagement, Leadership & Sales Mastery, via a data-driven strategic human development approach. Paul's extensive skills, including Executive Coaching and numerous certifications including EQ (EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360), are leveraged to provide clients with crucial insights and data on their human capital. The result is direct, measurable value: a significant reduction in attrition and the strategic development and growth of hidden talent within the organisation. Paul’s further expertise in learning design, micro learning strategy, and master facilitation ensures this value is embedded, driving guaranteed customer business value and growth outcomes far superior to the traditional status quo.
Every leader and organization is unique, so we tailor our programs to address specific challenges, goals, and growth opportunities - leveraging our partner network where needed.
Being ICF-accredited, we uphold the highest standards in professional development and leadership coaching.
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From Dubai to Switzerland to Singapore — together with our partners, we bring decades of global experience and cross-cultural expertise to every organization we work with.
We blend evidence-based coaching techniques with real-world business experience to deliver practical, measurable outcomes.
At OC Coaching, Training & Consultancy, we are passionate about helping businesses create workplaces that inspire, empower, and deliver results. Whether you are a founder, an executive leader, or an HR professional looking to enhance your team’s performance, we are here to support your journey.
Get in touch today to explore how we can help you unlock potential, elevate leadership, and transform your organization for a better future.