Clarity.
Confidence.
Meaningful change.
Irene Contreras
Executive & Change Coach • Medical Educator • Culture & Performance Consultant
I support and guide you — as an individual, leader, or team — in finding clarity to confidently navigate change.
If you care deeply about your growth, your work, and the impact you leave behind, clarity becomes your strategic advantage.
Navigating change for individuals
Our coaching partnership is tailor-made and puts you at the center:
your values, your goals, your growth.
You're a leader or founder ready to grow
You want to strengthen your leadership style and build new skills in communication, delegation, and decision-making.
You’re also looking to improve how you manage your time, energy, and overall well-being.
How will you make space for this growth and turn intention into action?
You are in a phase of personal change
Whether you're changing careers, adapting to a new culture, or aiming to grow professionally, this is a pivotal moment.
You might be a parent returning to work or someone actively seeking new job opportunities.
You’re searching for clarity, direction, and the confidence to step into the unknown.
How do you find the courage, trust your inner guidance, and fully commit
to the change you want?
You lead a team or run a company
To boost performance, you need to foster authentic communication, build trust, and strengthen collaboration.
At the same time, you're facing strategic change—driven by market shifts, internal restructuring, or a shift in leadership roles.
How do you make smart first moves, align your team, and steer the change with clarity and purpose?
The ICON Approach™
A Human-Centered Framework
for Change That Lasts
My work is shaped by the ICON approach™, my simple yet powerful framework that guides every coaching conversation, workshop, and facilitation session.
It stands for:
I — Inclusive Leadership
True leadership invites difference. We explore how to lead with presence, embrace diverse perspectives, and create spaces where every voice has weight.
C — Cultivating Empathy
Empathy is more than understanding, it’s connection in action. Together, we build the skills to listen deeply, hold complexity, and respond with clarity and care.
O — Open Communication
When we communicate with authenticity and courage, relationships shift. You’ll learn to speak your truth with intention, navigate tension with grace, and foster trust.
N — Navigating Change
Change is constant. With the right tools and mindset, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We focus on building resilience, staying aligned with your values, and moving forward with confidence, even in uncertain terrain.
This is more than a method. It’s a mindset. Flexible, compassionate, and designed to support real transformation. Whether you're a seasoned leader or in the midst of redefining your path, the ICON approach meets you where you are and grows with you.
About me
Curious by nature, I’ve followed a path that’s anything but linear: from freelance translator to language teacher, from the halls of the United Nations to the heart of medical education and professional coaching.
Originally from Madrid, Spain, I live in Winterthur, Switzerland, a place I now call home after years of crossing cultures, languages, and disciplines.
I’m a medical educator, an executive and change accredited coach, and a consultant for organizations and hospitals seeking more human-centered ways of working without neglecting performance.
I work with individuals and teams navigating complexity and change. I support them in finding clarity, purpose, confidence and direction. Tansforming challenge into possibility, guiding them toward grounded, meaningful solutions.
I help people and organizations move across borders —cultural, generational, professional—with more empathy and intention.
My approach is shaped by the places I’ve lived, the languages I speak, and the stories I’ve been trusted with.
Beyond work, I’m a mom of two vibrant little girls, a handcrafter, a life-long learner, and a curious traveler.
I find beauty in detail. Meaning in conversation.
And joy in the quiet discoveries of everyday family life.
Certificates & Accreditations
Curious to connect or explore working together?
Speaking with a potential coach is an important step in finding the right partner for your growth.
To see if we match well, I encourage you to schedule a free discovery call here.