About Yolanda
Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational
Portuguese
Fluent
Experience
- Independent Practice (Freelance)Leadership & Learning Development AdvisorCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 6 months)Calpe, SpainStrategic advisor to founders and senior leaders, designing and delivering personalised development interventions for teams in high-pressure environments.• • Designed and facilitated bespoke leadership coaching programmes for business owners and their teams, addressing performance blockers, misaligned incentives and interpersonal conflict.• • Led conflict mediation processes in teams experiencing internal friction — resulting in restructured dynamics, improved collaboration and restored trust.• • Coached 30+ leaders and team members individually on decision-making, self-awareness and people management; clients reported measurable improvements in clarity and execution.• • Developed and delivered training on leadership, motivation and team communication — adapting content and style to each organisation's culture and maturity level.• • Acted as a trusted thought partner during organisational transitions, helping leaders navigate uncertainty while maintaining team cohesion.
- Dellait – Animal Nutrition and HealthInternational Business Developer & Internal L&D ContributorJune 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)Spain and McDonald Clinic, Birmingham, AL, USAFormal role combining international market development with people development responsibilities — the first position where leadership coaching was explicitly recognised and compensated.• • Recruited, onboarded and managed local personnel in Mexico, including performance coaching and skills development.• • Delivered informal leadership and motivation training to sales team members, helping them overcome performance blockers and re-engage with commercial targets.• • Facilitated cross-cultural communication between headquarters and distributed teams across Spain and Latin America.
- Lely Center Los CorralesManagement Advisor & Training CoordinatorJune 2018 - December 2021 (3 years and 6 months)Spain• • Coordinated and delivered staff training programmes for cross-functional technical teams on the adoption of robotic milking systems — a significant change management challenge.• • Acted as internal coach for team members navigating new technology and workflow disruption, maintaining engagement and reducing resistance to change.• • Designed and delivered marketing support and client-facing communication, requiring strong facilitation and stakeholder alignment skills.
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Education
- Bachelor's DegreeFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, USC2010Bachelor's Degree
- PhDUniversity of Santiago de Compostela & UC Davis2016PhD