Winnie da Silva is a seasoned leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and team effectiveness. She works with Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and innovative enterprises, helping C-Suite executives and emerging leaders navigate transformational change and drive business impact.
Through executive coaching, Winnie helps leaders uncover blind spots, develop tailored strategies, and track measurable progress. She designs leadership development programs that blend cutting-edge insights with interactive learning, ensuring engagement and growth. Additionally, she partners with teams to enhance collaboration, alignment, and effectiveness, particularly in times of organizational change.
Earlier in her career, Winnie was a Manager at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting and the National Director of Learning and Development at Bovis Lend Lease. For the past 20 years, she has led her own practice, advising leaders across industries.
She is also the host of Transformative Leadership Conversations, a podcast featuring insightful discussions with extraordinary leaders and experts on leadership, innovation, and change.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Columbia University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Valparaiso University
Industry Experience
- Management Consulting
- Private Equity
- Finance
- Media, Communications & PR
- Technology
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Higher Education
- Real Estate
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching
- Team Effectiveness
- Leading Through Change
- Building Resiliency
- Relationship Building
- Executive Transitions
- Communicating Effectively
- Leadership Presence
- Promotion Readiness
Certifications
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certified
- Hogan Assessment Certified
- Social Styles Certified