Violetta P.

Leadership Development Expert | Transformational Trainer | PhD in Cross-Cultural Project Management

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 years
South Africa

Co-Founder, Marketing Director & Coach

The Firepower Group

  • Co-built the brand and oversaw marketing, communication strategy, and community expansion.

  • Developed proprietary coaching methodologies and co-facilitated programs for high-profile corporate clients and teams, including Miss South Africa Organisation and Gautrain.

Jan 2015 - Present
11 years

CEO

Violetta Pleshakova Leadership

  • International leadership development and strategic consulting brand serving purpose-driven female entrepreneurs and emerging leaders.

  • Served 250+ clients globally, including founders, CEOs, and senior entrepreneurs.

  • Created and delivered 40+ proprietary leadership programs, masterclasses, and multi-module training experiences.

  • Guided clients through sustainable personal and professional growth using a highly experiential, trauma-informed, results-focused methodology.

  • Facilitated group programs on leadership mindset, communication skills, emotional intelligence, personal mastery, and business strategy.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 years
Germany

Director of Training & Co-Founder

Creative Consciousness Germany

  • Established German operations and built the community from 0 to 400+ graduates through organic lead generation and direct outreach.

  • Designed training formats, workshops, and events tailored to the German market.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2019
8 years

Lead Trainer

Creative Consciousness International (CCI)

  • Delivered ICF-accredited coach training programs and personal development seminars across Europe, Russia, India, and South Africa.

  • Completed 10,000+ training hours and served 700+ students (typical group size: 10–40; 90% student satisfaction).

  • Facilitated train-the-trainer programs, led teams of 5–12 facilitators, and served as an ICF-accredited examiner for coach certification.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years

Head of Director of Training Office

Creative Consciousness International

  • Managed trainer–student communication, coordinated daily training operations, and supported program delivery and internal projects.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 year
Germany

Intern

Systemic Excellence Group

  • Conducted research and gained hands-on experience in systemic business consulting and organizational change.

Summary

Leadership development expert with 14 years of international experience in coaching, group facilitation, curriculum development, and entrepreneurship. With a PhD in cross-cultural project management and extensive experience in designing and delivering transformational learning programs across Europe and South Africa, I bring a distinctive blend of strategic thinking, facilitation mastery, intercultural intelligence, and a proven track record of guiding visionary leaders through sustainable growth.

Languages

Russian
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

University of Erfurt

Master of Public Policy, magna cum laude · Public Policy · Erfurt, Germany

Sep 2002 - Jun 2007

Moscow State M.V. Lomonosov University

Public Policy & Political Analysis, summa cum laude · Public Policy & Political Analysis · Moscow, Russian Federation

Olga Berg Institute

Psychotherapy Postgraduate Diploma · Psychotherapy · Russian Federation

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Certifications & licenses

Professional Trainer (ICF accredited)

Consciousness Coaching Academy

Professional Coach (ICF accredited)

Consciousness Coaching Academy

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