Leadership and Team Development Partner for Global Organisations
I combine behavioural data with human insight to help global leaders and teams navigate uncertainty, communicate clearly, make better decisions and build trust.
Delivered in person and virtually, with teams and leaders worldwide.
15+
years
200+
organisations
5,000+
professionals trained
50+
countries
The challenge
Change creates uncertainty. Different people respond to it in different ways. When expectations, communication styles and ways of working don't align, even capable teams can struggle to move forward.
Emma's story
Some team members push back directly. Others stay silent, preferring to raise concerns privately. Emma assumes the silence means agreement, but the same concerns surface after the meeting.
Jeff's story
Jeff rarely speaks during team meetings, even when he has valuable insights. He prefers to reflect before sharing his thoughts and doesn't feel comfortable interrupting senior colleagues.
Luis's story
Luis asks his team to prioritise the key tasks for the week. Everyone nods, but by Friday, important work remains unfinished. Clear instructions don't guarantee shared understanding.
Data-driven, human-centred
01
Measure how people communicate and behave, cognitive diversity and gaps in team collaboration. Global DISC explores behavioural preferences and cognitive diversity; Growth Zone measures psychological safety and motivational drive. Together, the findings create a baseline for focused development.
02
Explore what the data means in the context of everyday work. Recognise patterns, question assumptions and find practical ways to work better together.
03
Identify the behaviours that matter most, practise new approaches and build the capabilities needed for lasting improvement.
Start here · Team Map Foundation Session
Establish a baseline by measuring what matters: communication and behaviours, gaps in team collaboration, psychological safety and cognitive diversity. Global DISC and Growth Zone assessments, combined with facilitated discussion, make the invisible visible.
A clearer understanding of your team, a shared starting point for improvement and a more focused development plan.
Experience the work
Practical insights for the challenges leaders and teams face every day. Sessions combine research, behavioural insights and real workplace situations.
Explore workshops & speaking
Go deeper
Build lasting capability inside your organisation. Develop the awareness, skills and habits that support better leadership and collaboration in everyday work.
Explore a partnershipMeet Alena Ipanova
For more than 15 years, I have worked with organisations, leaders and professionals globally. My work combines behavioural science, cultural intelligence, coaching and team development to address the challenges people face in real working environments.
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What people say
Her ability to connect with a diverse audience and translate complex concepts into practical, actionable guidance made her contribution truly impactful.
Lia Ehnberg
Interim Director of Employee Experience at Web Manuals International AB
Alena brought a highly engaging and insightful session, filled with practical information, thoughtful reflection points, and clear development areas. What stood out the most was her strong focus on cultural awareness.
Marco Castaldo
Senior Director – Digital Factories
Alena has a wonderful ability to connect with people and make them feel at ease, which creates an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Anna Engqvist
Global People & Culture Manager
Alena's knowledge, patience, experience and passion make for lively sessions that need concentration and deep reflection. I could not recommend Alena enough. I can't believe what we achieved in only six hours.
Annie Gray
Global Customer Success Leader
Q&A
Your next step
You do not need to have all the answers before starting. You need a clear understanding of the challenge and a useful next step.
In a free 30-minute discovery call, we can discuss your goals, explore what may be getting in the way and decide whether Team Map, a workshop or a longer development partnership is the right fit.