COACH
IMPACT
Gain clarity. Make sound decisions.
Executive coach
Blandine Kouyaté - Coach Impact
People have always been at the heart of my life and work.
Throughout my career, I’ve naturally been drawn to human resources—and I consistently sought out opportunities to develop an authentic leadership style by immersing myself in a wide range of environments.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, I’ve especially valued working alongside founders and startups in international roles, where the mindset was often to take the work seriously—without taking ourselves too seriously. Over time, my expertise as a CHRO has expanded through a broad spectrum of high-impact assignments: from cultural transformation to IPO readiness, from hypergrowth to restructuring, from bankruptcy to post-merger integration.
These demanding professional experiences reflect my personal drive: a willingness to step into the unknown and embrace cultures different from my own has, from an early age, been a powerful force for growth. Having grown up in France, I later chose to live in Mali, Switzerland, and the UK—and today my family life is rooted between Senegal and France. This multicultural richness has taught me a great deal. Among other things, that diversity begins with the willingness to accept what others think and believe— or that through deliberate action, it is always possible to bounce back, grow and move forward, no matter where you start.
Finally, people have been at the heart of my life since childhood, growing up as one of nine siblings. I experienced firsthand the power of a group grounded in stable values—and its vulnerability when individual needs diverge and some struggle more than others to find their place.
As a result, I naturally developed an observer’s stance that, with experience, evolved into the capacity for discernment, active listening and genuine support—essential qualities in my work as a coach.
They continue to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration:
my loved ones, Kerguelen Beach, the forest of my childhood, people searching for meaning, leaders who reflect deeply, an artist bringing their (co)creation to life, and multicultural environments striving to reconcile the challenges of transformation with human potential.
The common denominator of my personal and professional commitment: contributing to creating lasting impact.
Photo by Sonia Lorec
Our Values
Coach Impact was founded to help generate impact—to transform, harmonize, and bounce back stronger— and is grounded in four core foundations :
Healthy
Ambition
Ambition is part of a leader’s reality—it drives them to go further, to bring people together, to inspire, and to make possible what once seemed out of reach. When grounded and healthy, ambition becomes a powerful force—fostering accountability, cohesion, and leading by example. Coach Impact was founded on that kind of healthy ambition: one that is principled, courageous, and generous—committed to serving what is truly beneficial and creates value for all, and to contributing, through collective cooperation, to unlocking each individual’s potential.
Realistic
Trust
Trust is like a living substance that evolves from what each person brings to the relationship—it is a matter of give and take. Relationships based on trust are essential for healthy and sustainable growth. Unlike blind trust, it must be realistic: initially granted by default at the start of a relationship, it stays grounded in what actually happens throughout, without judgment but with discernment. Because reality always has the final say.
Benevolent
Power
To successfully achieve my ambitions, accessing my full power with humility is essential—while remaining fully aware of its impact and the purpose it serves. For I know that every decision and every daily action shapes and sustains relationships, experiences, and a story that will define my projects and my business. This intention of benevolence and care is therefore fundamental—it is like wrapping my engine of power in a protective, secure, and reassuring layer.
Fulfilling
Discipline
What I have been able to achieve is the result of strategic, effective action, channeling all my energy toward my objectives. Learning to organize and cultivate the right kind of discipline—to define and uphold a clear vision, recognize my own limits, and express my positions with clarity and respect—has been essential. Discipline is therefore a core value in my journey, and it can only be sustainable when it is harmonious, human-centered, and coherent. This allows me to maximize the fulfillment that fuels the inner cycles of my personal power engine while preserving my balance.
Our Commitments
We are committed to:
💎 Providing coaching without any discrimination based on appearance, gender, beliefs, or any other grounds.
💎 Providing a range of resources and tools that we believe will be useful to our clients.
💎 Adopting a professional, neutral, and mature coaching approach that encourages accountability and autonomy.
💎 Guarantee complete confidentiality before, during, and after coaching.
💎 Create a caring, respectful and uncomplacent space for dialogue.
💎 Establish a secure framework through a written contract and clear communication throughout all stages.
💎 Express or reiterate the limits of our involvement when necessary.
Testimomonials
Vincent L., Paris
Working with Blandine has been a transformative experience. She has come to know my character in such a way that our conversations force me to think out of the box. She helped me get perspective and allowed me to see the power I have beyond the limitations I gave to myself. During our 4-month coaching period, she was altogether very encouraging and helpful as a coach, with practical ideas to improve my management performance. She has the unique ability to let me wander just enough to express my creativity and then bring me back to reality and to very pragmatic considerations. What I appreciated the most was certainly the format of our monthly meetings, starting with a short walk to evacuate all the tensions of the week, before we sat down to review our objectives for our very session, followed by a very constructive exchange, that was punctuated with challenges and closed with an expectation for the next meeting. She suggested original coaching locations and brought unexpected materials that help feed and broaden my thinking; our session at the Musée Maillol was certainly the most memorable. Thank you for helping me in reaching my goals this year and making me see even further. I would absolutely recommend Blandine. She is an extremely capable coach and genuine person.
Céline C., Paris
This coaching experience was transformative for me, opening many inner doors—including those of self-confidence and a calm sense of ambition: a real achievement! Blandine’s greatest strengths are her empathy and depth of thought, which enable her to provide valuable and lasting support, as well as a methodology that allows the coachee to reap the benefits of the sessions over the medium term. She equips the coachee with the tools needed to empower themselves. I tried to identify an area for improvement to balance my feedback, but honestly, I don’t see any room for development.
Nathalie L., Vannes
Blandine provided me with excellent support throughout this coaching process; I felt heard, understood, and reassured. She has a remarkable ability to synthesize a situation within a complex and specific environment, and a natural ease in making connections. Blandine also helped me uncover strengths I may no longer have been aware of and provided very insightful guidance on how to put them into action. She is an authentic, sensitive, and open-minded coach who masterfully uses the mirror effect.
Luc P-B, Grenoble & San Francisco
When I reached out to Blandine, I was at a turning point: the way I approached my professional life had helped me grow, but it was no longer enough to take me to the next level. I needed to change, without knowing exactly what or how. Blandine was able to combine a deep spiritual dimension with a pragmatism firmly rooted in my professional reality. Together, we identified what was holding me back and worked to resolve it step by step, with concrete and immediate actions. Five years later, I still feel the impact of that work. Beyond the immediate results, Blandine planted seeds that continue to sprout today. That’s what makes her coaching so unique: it produces effects that extend far beyond the sessions.
Miguel D., London & Barcelona
Before starting coaching with Blandine, I had just begun working with a new senior manager whose working and communication style differed significantly from what I was used to. I found myself second-guessing how I was showing up, feeling insecure about whether I was supporting her effectively, and unsure how to manage upwards effectively. Coaching gave me a safe space to openly talk through those concerns. Blandine was an excellent sounding board and helped me reflect on how I communicate, especially in high-stakes situations. Through our sessions, I strengthened my executive communication, became more proactive in addressing difficult conversations, and learned to show up with greater calm and clarity. As a result, I was able to close the gap between what I assumed my manager thought about my performance and what she actually thought. Letting go of those self-imposed doubts made a huge difference—I felt calmer, more confident, and able to have a much bigger impact in my role. What I appreciated most about Blandine is her combination of thoughtful listening, strong business understanding, and the ability to ask the right questions so that you arrive at the answers yourself. So much so, that I found myself connecting back to her after our coaching journey ended to discuss a personal setback I needed someone to support me with.