Biography
Helen Krug von Nidda is an Executive Coach, facilitator and seasoned trainer with over 20 years of international experience in Human Resources Management. She is also a motivational speaker and presenter, focusing on topics around career development, inclusion and belonging and well being. Helen has worked with KITE since its inception, particularly on engagements that require bi-lingual English/French and with a lens of inclusion, engagement, and staff well being.
Her expertise encompasses leadership development and coaching, training and facilitation for organizations in the international development field and the private sector. Helen has extensive facilitation experience and has delivered trainings on four continents in both English and French. She is also committed to, and has worked with senior leaders around the globe engaged in improving team dynamics and effectiveness.
Helen’s particular passion is supporting women’s professional and personal growth through Rise Collective, her private coaching and training practice. She was the HR Strategic Partner at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly Director of Talent Management at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and prior to that worked for UNICEF, the United Nations, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) and in the private sector, for Reuters, Sotheby’s, Teneo and Seagram’s.
Helen holds a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia Teacher’s College, USA. She holds an M.A in HR Management from Webster University, USA and a B.A in Theatre from Smith College, USA.
She is a certified coach (CPCC) and licensed career counselor and a certified in the Team Diagnostic Survey (TDS)’s Six Conditions Framework for Team Effectiveness. Bilingual English/French. Helen has lived and worked in France, Germany and Switzerland and currently resides between New York and London, UK.
