adina dinu

Executive & Leadership Coaching

Empathy-Driven Executive & Leadership Coaching for Clarity, Confidence, and Sustainable Performance

Adina Dinu executive & life coach

About me

“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily ” Zig Ziglar.

My journey into coaching began several years ago, first as a mentee and later as a coachee. Through these experiences, I discovered that motivation alone is not enough — what truly sustains growth is clarity, inspiration, and intentional leadership practiced every day.

Alongside this personal journey, I bring nearly 18 years of FMCG experience, spanning Supply Chain, Sales, and Regional Marketing across Europe. I progressed from Junior Key Account Manager to Sales Director for Romania & Moldova, where I led the integration of two business units following a merger. I later moved into a European role as Senior Brand Manager, shaping brand strategy and driving business performance across multiple markets.

I am deeply passionate about building high-performing teams and developing people. My leadership style is strategic and results-driven, while remaining strongly people-centered. I believe that sustainable performance is built through trust, empathy, and clarity — not pressure alone.

As a certified coach and trainer, I support leaders and teams in translating strategy into measurable impact, while fostering a values-driven culture.

Beyond roles and titles, I am a daughter, a wife, and a mother. These roles continually shape my perspective on leadership, responsibility, and balance — and reinforce my belief that empathy is not a soft skill, but a leadership strength.

My services

#1. Executive & Leadership Coaching

Supporting senior leaders in strengthening clarity, decision-making, and leadership impact in complex, high-pressure environments.

#2. Career & Life Coaching

Helping professionals navigate transitions, gain direction, and align ambition with personal values.

#3. Team Coaching

Building trust, alignment, and accountability to enable teams to collaborate effectively and perform sustainably.

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What My Coachees Say

Rated 5 out of 5
"Working with Adina has been a truly valuable experience. Our sessions helped me gain more clarity and confidence , especially in my role as a leader, not just in myself, but also in how I relate to others at work. She supported me in understanding how to lead with empathy and how to create space where people feel that they matter. That mindset shift made a real difference in the way I work with teams. Adina has a calm, insightful presence and knows how to ask the right questions , ones that gently challenge you while still making you feel fully supported. Beyond that, I always felt seen, understood, and that I genuinely mattered to her. Every session became a safe space for both sharing and learning. She’s truly a people-person , in the most meaningful way. Looking back, I can say that coaching with her gave me both clarity and courage, and I carry those lessons with me every day. I would wholeheartedly recommend working with her!"
Ana Diana Negoita
Ana Diana Negoita,
Deputy Team Lead Finance OTC Romania/ Greece /Cyprus OTC – Accounts Receivables Management
Rated 5 out of 5
"I had an incredibly positive experience with Adina. She created a safe, trusting environment where I felt comfortable sharing my challenges. Her personal insights, based on her own experiences, were invaluable and made our conversations feel authentic and meaningful. Adina was always available and supportive, offering guidance beyond our scheduled sessions. Her approach is both ambitious and positive, constantly encouraging me to push beyond my limits. She fosters confidentiality and trust, ensuring a safe space for open dialogue. Moreover, I really appreciated interactive exercises that Adina offered with every session."
Kamila Artykova
Manager CMI Beauty Care EU
Rated 5 out of 5
''Am lucrat cu Adina din aprilie până în octombrie 2025, iar experiența alături de ea a avut un rol semnificativ în dezvoltarea mea ca agent de vânzări și în îmbunătățirea relației cu fostul meu șef. Am primit resurse valoroase, răspunsuri la toate întrebările pe care le aveam — și chiar la unele esențiale, pe care nici nu știam că ar trebui să mi le pun. Adina a fost mereu acolo pentru mine, „la un click distanță”, cum îi place ei să spună. Chiar și în perioadele în care viața s-a întâmplat pentru mine și nu am putut fi foarte eficientă sau proactivă, ea a rămas prezentă, constantă și susținătoare. Știu că relația noastră va continua și mai departe. Recomand cu încredere colaborarea cu Adina Dinu tuturor celor care își doresc soluții practice, ușor de aplicat și o viață care devine vizibil mai bună — măcar cu 20% 😉"
Ana Maria Toader
Ana Maria Toader,
Sommelier si expert in vinuri
Rated 5 out of 5
"Working with Adina has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my professional journey. She is an exceptional mentor — empathetic, honest, and always truly present. Adina creates a safe and trusting space for open reflection, where every conversation feels both supportive and thought-provoking. She guided me with thoughtful questions that helped me find my own way in a challenging period of my career. Her balance of heart and professionalism makes every session inspiring and impactful. Through our mentoring journey, I have learned to view situations more objectively, rebuild my self-confidence, and communicate with greater clarity and composure. Adina helped me find my voice again — and for that, I will always be deeply grateful."
Judit Dancsok
Judit Dancsok,
EU Commercial Excellence Manager at Henkel Consumer Brands
Rated 5 out of 5
“Adina, your business experience and feeling of people helps to get clear answer on every difficult situation; It was very useful to get to know tips how to behave during tough negotiations and with manipulations; Every mentoring session I feel so comfortable, I thought that I know you all me live and can share with you everything – you always find way how to support and find solution”
Ludmila Kobzar
Ludmila Kobzar
Rated 5 out of 5
“În întâlnirile cu Adina, am primit spațiul de care aveam nevoie pentru a-mi identifica strategia de soluționare a obiectivului ales. Chiar acum mă uitam la un obicei pe care l-am implementat în primele sesiuni, și sunt 300 de zile in care lucrez la versiunea mea mai bună. Dacă vrei și tu să lucrezi cu tine într-un mod profesionist, apelează la Adina”
Mihai Cazan
Mihai Cazan,
Trainer & consultant la BLINKteach
Rated 5 out of 5
''Adina m-a ajutat sa ma descopăr mai bine, sa îmi dau seama unde și de ce nu progresam, iar răspunsul era aproape de mine și l-am conștientizat cu ajutorul și răbdarea ei.''
Daiana
Daiana
Rated 5 out of 5
''Adina este un mentor/coach ce s-a aliniat perfect la ceea ce vrem noi si chiar daca eram intr-o ceata la acest capitol, faptul ca am discutat cu ea si am vazut punctul ei de vedere asupra situatiei noastre, ne-a ajutat sa gasim un drum mai clar si sa schimbam usor usor abordarea noastra la capitolul business si munca in echipa. Astept cu nerabdarea urmatoarea sedinta. :)"
Claudiu Brotea,
Co-Founder of Revup & Identity System Designer

Let’s Start with a Conversation

Leadership growth begins with clarity — and clarity often begins with a conversation.

If you’re navigating a leadership challenge, career transition, or team dynamic, I invite you to get in touch and explore how empathy-driven coaching can support you.

How We Can Connect?