About
Toba Hellerstein
A 20-year career spanning continents and cultures, Toba brings a unique blend of experience in strategy, targeted communications & messaging, multi-layered quantitative and qualitative research & analysis, negotiations, stakeholder engagement, multi-layered research, and project design from concept to execution. She has served in prominent intelligence and diplomatic roles, leading and advising on diverse projects across industries.
Fluent in multiple languages, and having navigated the intricacies of international relations at the highest echelons across continents, she offers unparalleled expertise in strategic consulting and coaching ranging from change management to crisis management to leadership coaching. She specializes in crafting bespoke solutions tailored to your unique challenges, architecting strategies rooted in the power of attunement.
Throughout her career, Toba has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, from Fortune 500 companies to NGOS, international organizations to government agencies. Her approach is rooted in adaptability and cultural fluency, ensuring tailored solutions that resonate across borders. From board rooms to war rooms, she has used her renowned insight and attunement to create strategic wins.
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She has lived and worked in dozens of countries, and was educated at the French diplomacy school Sciences Po Paris, holding both Bachelors and Masters degrees centered on global strategy.
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Specializing in:
Analytical expertise
Gathering, synthesizing, and interpreting information from diverse sources. This analytical acumen enables me to assess complex organizational dynamics, identify patterns, and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities during change initiatives.
Strategic thinking
Communication & Influence
Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-Cultural Competence
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Discretion & Confidentiality
Adaptive Leadership
Results-Oriented Approach
Research
Align change initiatives with broader organizational goals, anticipate the long-term implications of change, and develop comprehensive strategies for achieving desired outcomes.
Communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills to build consensus, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. 1) Communicate objectives clearly, engage stakeholders empathetically, and navigate resistance. 2) Craft compelling narratives and messaging strategies to drive support.
Managing relationships with various and disparate stakeholders both internal and external to build trust, and cultivate partnerships to support goals.
Fluency in multicultural environments, navigating diverse cultural norms, values, and perspectives. Understand and respect the cultural diversity within organizations, adapt communication style accordingly, and bridge cultural gaps to facilitate change effectively.
Implementing effective mediation techniques to mitigate conflicts and foster constructive dialogue in high-pressure environments. Manage interpersonal conflicts, address resistance to change, and facilitate constructive dialogue to resolve differences and promote consensus.
Navigate complex emotional landscapes with introspection, self awareness, and empathize with others' perspectives to build rapport and trust. Connecting with stakeholders on a deeper level, understand their concerns and motivations, and address their emotional needs.
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct, and accustomed to handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. Your organizational challenges and vulnerabilities will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
Navigate uncertainty, ambiguity, and change effectively while leading with agility, resilience, and innovation. Adapt approach to ever-changing circumstances, inspire confidence in stakeholders, and drive change initiatives forward in dynamic environments.
Achieving concrete results and advancing strategic objectives. Results-oriented mindset drives focus on delivering tangible outcomes, measuring the impact of change initiatives, and continuously refining strategies to maximize organizational effectiveness and resilience.
Information gathering through interviews, focus groups, quantitative studies, as well as trend research from existing data sets.