Coaching For

Modern Leaders

Strategic, results - driven coaching for founders, executives, and changemakers
Elevate your leadership with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence
Unlock new perspectives that accelerate your growth

Hi, I am Maria

Maria Belitskaya, Executive Coach, in a black and white sitting portrait

I’m an Executive Coach ICF.

I help leaders elevate how they think, communicate, and perform — so they can drive real results.

My background is in leading Marketing for global brands like Levi’s, and The North Face — shaping strategy, teams, and campaigns across the regions.

As a seasoned expat, I know what it’s like to lead through change and navigate different cultures. That experience, combined with corporate leadership and coaching, inspired me to create AQ — a space where modern leaders grow through clarity, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness.

Feeling stuck?


Not sure how to move forward in your career, define the North Star for your business, navigate tough conversations, or manage diverse team dynamics — all while staying productive and balancing life and work?

Need a thinking partner who’s been there? You’re in the right place.

Coaching helps you build the clarity to make smart decisions, the emotional intelligence to lead people, and the adaptability to grow with your business.It brings you to the next level. Faster.

Here’s how we can work together.

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    For Individuals

    Career and life coaching for professionals who feel stuck at work. Gain career clarity and vision, build confidence, and create a personalized action plan for career change or growth. Improve productivity and develop essential soft skills to move forward with purpose.

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    For Organisations

    Leadership coaching for modern businesses. Support your managers, team leads, and executives with coaching that develops the skills today’s leaders actually need — emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness. Whether it’s a new promotion or leading through change, this coaching helps leaders grow with confidence and clarity — driving performance, trust, and team success.

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    For Entrepreneurs

    Strategic business coaching for founders, CEOs, startup leaders, and entrepreneurs navigating growth, uncertainty, and leadership challenges. Gain clarity on your vision, improve decision-making, and scale your business with confidence and a personalized action plan. Achieve the results and do not burn out.

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    For Expats

    Expat and cross-cultural coaching for professionals building life and career abroad. Gain support, adaptability, and stress-management strategies while navigating relocation, integration, and life in a new culture — for you and your partner.

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    For Emotional Intelligence

    Science-based coaching using the EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 assessments by MHS. Gain self-awareness, improve communication, and build resilience with practical insights for your personal and professional growth. For Individuals, Leaders, Teams.

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    For Fast Strategic Insight

    Strategic coaching sessions for individuals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who need clarity — fast.
    Tackle a specific challenge, define a goal, make a key decision, or pressure-test your next move. These powerful, high-impact 2-hour sessions are designed to go deep and help you move forward with confidence, insight, and direction.

What clients say

  • “I came to coaching feeling lost about my next steps, especially in the face of job uncertainty. Through our sessions, I began to see my career not as my identity, but as a choice I have agency over. It’s still a journey, but I now feel more confident in shaping a path that aligns with my values.” Lauren, Market Research Expert, Oil & Commodities

  • “Transitioning from a regional to a global role brought a unique set of challenges, especially in understanding and navigating interpersonal dynamics across different cultures. Maria supported me through these complexities. Her coaching not only helped me to fine-tune my interpersonal skills but also boosted my confidence and gave me a clear framework for planning and achieving my goals." Alice, Global Digital Marketing, FMCG

  • “I want to send my special gratitude to Maria. It was truly eye-opening and helped me to see things from a new perspective." Jason, Product Manager IT&Music Producer

  • “Thank you so much for helping me reframe my priorities. While answering some of your questions, I caught myself thinking in new ways and exploring unfamiliar approaches. You helped shift my focus away from typical overachievement and toward actually choosing myself.” Kate, Marketing Director Fashion& Beauty, Influencer

Book a session

Get in touch with the short description of your request and we will book a 30 min complimentary discovery call.