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Jonathan G.

Executives consultant| Management & Strategy consultant

Sao Domingos de Rana, Portugal
$200 per hour
14 jobs
$30K+ total earnings

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Hi there, Iโ€™m Jonathan, a seasoned Executives Coach, Senior consultant, entrepreneur, and executive with over 20 years of experience driving results for businesses across diverse industries. Whether youโ€™re refining your strategy, seeking expert project management or looking for effective Executive Coaching, I bring the skills and insights to help you succeed. I specialize in helping businesses achieve their goals through strategic planning, business development, and expert project management. My career includes leading complex, multidisciplinary projects, managing teams across multiple domains, and delivering innovative solutions from concept to commercialization. Iโ€™ve also implemented quality and ERP systems, and Iโ€™m experienced in navigating the challenges of regulated industries. I Empower executives to strengthen leadership presence, improve decision-making, and navigate complexity with confidence. Provide personalized coaching to enhance: โ€ข Executive Presence & Influence โ€“ Strengthen leadership authority, communication, and personal brand. โ€ข Decision-Making Under Uncertainty โ€“ Equip leaders with structured frameworks to navigate risk and complexity. โ€ข High-Performance Leadership โ€“ Optimize team dynamics, resilience, and strategic execution. โ€ข Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Agility โ€“ Develop self-awareness, adaptability, and relationship management. ๐Ÿ’ช ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ž: โœ… " Jonathan has a knack for cutting through the noise and getting to the heart of the matter. He helped us translate our vision into a concrete strategy with clear priorities and measurable outcomes. โœ… " Jonathan's project management expertise was a lifesaver. He not only helped us navigate a challenging project but also empowered our team and facilitated clear communication with our board of directors. His ability to bring clarity and structure to chaos is invaluable." My consulting experience spans industries including medical devices, biotech, healthcare AI, real estate AI, HR and compensation, administrative services, and climate-tech. This diverse background enables me to craft tailored strategies and deliver actionable solutions that meet your specific needs. Here are the areas in which I can add the most value: โ€ข Executives Coaching : Trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and senior executives, providing high-impact executive coaching and strategic consulting to drive leadership excellence, organizational growth, and business success. โ€ข Strategy Consulting: Developing business and market strategies to align with your goals. โ€ข Project Management: Managing multidisciplinary projects to ensure smooth execution and impactful results. โ€ข Startup Consulting: Supporting entrepreneurs through concept development, fundraising, and scaling. โ€ข Decision-Making Expertise: Providing actionable insights under uncertainty. โ€ข Risk Analysis & Mitigation: Identifying challenges and implementing solutions to overcome them. โ€ข Fundraising Support: Assisting with investor pitches, roadshow preparation, and due-diligence readiness. โ€ข Business Plan & Financial Planning: Crafting detailed and effective business and financial strategies. ๐Ÿค Collaboration is at the heart of what I do. Clients value my ability to align strategic goals with practical solutions, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and mentor teams to deliver results. My hands-on and success-oriented approach ensures Iโ€™m invested in your success every step of the way. ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ: โœ… "Our initial pitch was falling flat with investors. Jonathan helped us completely revamp our approach, focusing on the key benefits and market potential of our technology. He helped us tell a compelling story that captured investor interestโ€ Looking forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals . ๐Ÿ˜Š

Joao S.

I help founders raise, go viral and build B2B pipeline on LinkedIn.

Estoril, Portugal
$250 per hour
4 jobs
$9K+ total earnings

My team and I raised a 45 million EUR VC fund in Europe, MSM.vc, to invest in startups changing the world for the better. In 2023, I challenged myself to go viral and reached 10 million views on LinkedIn in 3 months. Now I'm the founder of Crafted - we built software and an elite 3-month mentoring program to turn senior talent into LinkedIn personal brands that attract clients and talent. Former Head of Growth at Handprint, a climate-change tech startup in Singapore. Former early hire at Zalora, an IPO'd Rocket Internet e-commerce platform. 14 years in startups, venture capital and impact investing.

Jacqueline C.

Ex-Bain Strategy l Product, & Operations Consultant

Lisbon, Portugal
$90 per hour
36 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

Jackie is a former Bain & Company consultant and experienced strategy leader who has spent the past five years as an independent consultant. She has delivered projects for Fortune 500s, PE-backed companies, and high-growth ventures, with a focus on large-scale transformations, growth strategy, pricing, market entry, and M&A due diligence. At WeWork, she launched the transformation to close a $1B EBITDA gap, led entity restructuring that delivered $100M in savings, built new revenue streams, and developed the companyโ€™s first enterprise data strategy. Her recent work spans: Transformation & Turnaround โ€“ enterprise restructuring, KPI standardization, planning, and QBR design. M&A & Due Diligence โ€“ commercial and operational diligence, post-merger integration, and portfolio strategy. Growth Strategy โ€“ market sizing, new business models, GTM strategy, and pricing/packaging optimization. AI & Emerging Tech Impact โ€“ financial modeling of AIโ€™s market and internal effects, including market sizing, competitive mapping, GTM opportunities, and ROI-driven business cases. Jackie holds an MBA from Columbia University.

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