Ana Lucia Jardim

Ana Lucia is a Portuguese-American leadership coach with 20 years of experience in healthcare, finance, and central banking, including roles as a consultant with BCG, a leader at Genentech and Roche, and a key contributor at the European Central Bank. She has built and led high-performing teams, transformed organizational cultures, and coached executives through complex changes. Ana Lucia played a pivotal role in the launch of the euro, the development of life-saving medicines, and the transformation of traditional hierarchies into agile, innovative organizations, demonstrating a proven track record of driving impactful results.

With an MBA from Stanford and a background in economics, Ana Lucia combines her sharp business acumen with a unique, human-centered approach to leadership. Her diverse training in business, dance, and human development, alongside her multicultural roots, enable her to guide leaders through change with creativity, agility, and grace. Her perspective is deeply enriched by her experience studying at a professional flamenco arts school in Spain and obtaining a postgraduate degree in dance movement therapy.

Now based in Portugal, Ana Lucia runs a leadership coaching practice where she helps leaders discover the artistry within themselves to navigate change with harmony, not control. A dynamic speaker and passionate flamenco dancer, she creates unforgettable experiences that demonstrate how leaders can embody rhythm and flow in the face of complexity, leaving audiences inspired to rethink leadership and transformation.