Irina Cozma, Ph.D.
I believe we have more possibilities than we see.
You always have the possibility to become better at who you are and what you do.
That belief sits at the heart of my work as a coach, speaker, and consultant. I help leaders and professionals expand how they see themselves, their work, and what’s possible so they can think differently, make more intentional choices, and take action.
For more than 20 years, I’ve coached, trained, and advised C-suite executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs across industries worldwide.
My experience spans executive coaching, leadership, talent management, learning and development, career strategy, and talent acquisition. I’ve held leadership roles at Salesforce and Wells Fargo and spent a decade in global talent management consulting at DDI.
I’ve lived, studied, and worked in four countries, bringing a global perspective to my work. I hold a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from the U.S., an M.A. in Strategic HR Management from Spain, and an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Romania.
I write for Harvard Business Review and teach at Purdue University. I’m also Hogan Advanced Certified and an ICF-certified coach.
My Journey
When I was younger, my father had big plans for me. First, he wanted me to become a professional volleyball player, since I had already made it to Romania’s junior national team. Then he decided I should become an accountant.
Neither option was mine.
One day, I told him I wanted to be a psychologist. I still remember the room we were in and the stubbornness on both sides. There were tears. Mine.
Choosing psychology meant going against expectations. But I knew there was another possibility for my life, and I was willing to pursue it.
Years later, I realized something else: we spend an enormous part of our lives at work, yet too many people feel stuck, frustrated, or dread their workdays.
I found that unacceptable.
So I became an organizational psychologist and coach to help people see more possibilities at work and become better at who they are and what they do.
That is still what drives my work today.
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