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CARMEN ROTILIO
From Corporate Explorer to Leadership Architect
I spent 20 years in the corporate world, and it gave me extraordinary gifts. I travelled across four continents and worked in dozens of countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA. I grew immensely – both as a person and as a professional. It was a fascinating, formative chapter of my life.
But not everyone had that experience. And that is what started to weigh on me.
I watched talented colleagues get chewed up by the system. I saw people enter with spark and leave diminished. I deeply respect what large organisations can achieve – and at the same time, we all know the human cost when leadership gets it wrong.
What haunted me most was not just witnessing it – it was the fear of becoming one of them without realising it. I needed to stick my head outside, to reconnect with the world beyond corporate walls.
So, while still working full-time, I enrolled in Sociology at the University of Urbino. Studying became my bridge back to fresh thinking, to dreaming again, to remembering that work could be different.
That is when I discovered coaching. And in it, I saw the possibility of creating workplaces where people do not just survive – they thrive.
Carmen Rotilio
Executive Coach | Leadership Development Specialist | Dubai
founder bio
Meet
CARMEN ROTILIO
I spent 20 years in the corporate world, and it gave me extraordinary gifts. I travelled across four continents and worked in dozens of countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA. I grew immensely – both as a person and as a professional. It was a fascinating, formative chapter of my life.
But not everyone had that experience. And that is what started to weigh on me.
I watched talented colleagues get chewed up by the system. I saw people enter with spark and leave diminished. I deeply respect what large organisations can achieve – and at the same time, we all know the human cost when leadership gets it wrong.
What haunted me most was not just witnessing it – it was the fear of becoming one of them without realising it. I needed to stick my head outside, to reconnect with the world beyond corporate walls.
So, while still working full-time, I enrolled in Sociology at the University of Urbino. Studying became my bridge back to fresh thinking, to dreaming again, to remembering that work could be different.
That is when I discovered coaching. And in it, I saw the possibility of creating workplaces where people do not just survive – they thrive.
Carmen Rotilio
Executive Coach | Leadership Development Specialist | Dubai
“Work does not have to be a people grinder.
It can be a place where you build human relationships that nourish, stimulate and sustain.”
What Frustrates Me Most About Corporate Leadership Today
Today’s younger generations – the workforce of both the present and the future – expect both meaningful work and fair rewards. They want quality of life, strong relationships and purpose alongside career growth and financial recognition. Organisations that fail to challenge their status quo and adapt to this reality are losing the war for talent.
And this is no longer just an HR issue.
It directly impacts retention, engagement and long-term performance.
Companies that do not create environments where people can grow, contribute and preserve their humanity will not remain competitive in the years ahead.
What Frustrates Me Most About Corporate Leadership Today
Today’s younger generations – the workforce of both the present and the future – expect both meaningful work and fair rewards. They want quality of life, strong relationships and purpose alongside career growth and financial recognition. Organisations that fail to challenge their status quo and adapt to this reality are losing the war for talent.
And this is no longer just an HR issue.
It directly impacts retention, engagement and long-term performance.
Companies that do not create environments where people can grow, contribute and preserve their humanity will not remain competitive in the years ahead.
Who I Work With and What Changes
Since 2006, I have advised and developed managers and executives at all levels of large multinational corporations.
They operate in complex, international environments in what we now call a BANI world – brittle, anxious, nonlinear and incomprehensible. They are expected to give clear direction without micromanaging, empower their people without losing control, and create the conditions where genuine cooperation and contribution can flourish.
When leaders work with me, something shifts.
They rediscover the deep satisfaction that comes from helping their teams work well and with clarity. They fall back in love with leadership. They realise that leadership is not about who you are – it is about what you do. And that there are proven, effective ways to do it well.
Together, we dismantle limiting beliefs.
We retune mindsets toward the idea that success together is possible.
The frameworks and tools I bring help sharpen vision, improve know-how and restore optimism and energy for the work ahead.
Who I Work With and What Changes
They operate in complex, international environments in what we now call a BANI world – brittle, anxious, nonlinear and incomprehensible. They are expected to give clear direction without micromanaging, empower their people without losing control, and create the conditions where genuine cooperation and contribution can flourish.
When leaders work with me, something shifts.
They rediscover the deep satisfaction that comes from helping their teams work well and with clarity. They fall back in love with leadership. They realise that leadership is not about who you are – it is about what you do. And that there are proven, effective ways to do it well.
Together, we dismantle limiting beliefs.
We retune mindsets toward the idea that success together is possible.
The frameworks and tools I bring help sharpen vision, improve know-how and restore optimism and energy for the work ahead.
what i do
I work in Italian, English and French, bringing a multicultural lens shaped by decades of international experience across industries and geographies.
I partner with organisations and their HR teams to build leaders who do not just drive performance – they create environments where people want to stay, grow and contribute their best work.
what i do
Through Leave Your Mark, I design cooperative and transformative leadership development programmes that are genuinely passionate about both people and business results.
I work in Italian, English and French, bringing a multicultural lens shaped by decades of international experience across industries and geographies.
I partner with organisations and their HR teams to build leaders who do not just drive performance – they create environments where people want to stay, grow and contribute their best work.
It builds capabilities and helps people and organisations leave the right mark.”
12 SENIOR PRACTITIONERS WITH PROVEN CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
Leave Your Mark is led by Carmen Rotilio and operates through a curated team of senior executive coaches and leadership development specialists.
All team members bring:
→ 15+ years of corporate leadership experience
→ ICF or EMCC or equivalent professional coaching credentials 6
→ Multilingual delivery (English, Italian, French, German, Arabic, Spanish)
→ Industry expertise across energy, manufacturing, tech, and pharma.
We are based in Dubai and work globally across Europe,
Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
KEY PORTFOLIO
LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM – 6 days (remotely & on-site)
Facilitation for Managers
Content: Since 2016, facilitating a training program for Managers on leadership development, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, change management, people development, team management, and CODEV.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
ONBOARDING TRAINING – 1,5 days (remotely)
Facilitation for Sales Professionals
Content: Since 2019, onboarding program for newly hired employees of the Sales and CRM department.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
- ENERGY -
leaders trained
- ENERGY -
leaders trained
LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM – 6 days (remotely & on-site)
Facilitation for Managers
Content: Since 2016, facilitating a training program for Managers on leadership development, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, change management, people development, team management, and CODEV.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
ONBOARDING TRAINING – 1,5 days (remotely)
Content: Since 2019, onboarding program for newly hired employees of the Sales and CRM department.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
MOTIVATIONAL MANAGEMENT - 3 days
Facilitation for Managers and Executives
Content: Exploring the fundamentals of motivation and delving into leadership practices to promote both motivation and engagement.
PERFORMANCE & WELLBEING - 4 days
Design and facilitation for Employees
Content: A vibrant and dynamic training designed to boost energy and foster collaboration among employees within the company.
PROGRAMME MANAGER MICHELIN
(PMM & PMM advanced) – 2 days
Facilitation for Managers
Content: WW facilitation of management training covering effective communication, teamwork fundamentals, conflict management, and the application of MBTI in a managerial context.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT – 1,5 days
Co-design and facilitation for Employees.
Content: Training aimed at increasing awareness of the origins of interpersonal conflicts and providing tools to effectively manage ‘battle-like’ situations that may arise within one’s team. Game-based teaching method.
MENTORING TRAINING - 2 days
Co-design and facilitation for Managers
Content: Equipped the most experienced individuals in the company with the skills needed to share their knowledge, fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual support.
COACHING SKILLS - 2 days
Design & Facilitation for Euromaster Consultants
Content: Developing coaching and motivational communication skills to assist various stakeholders in the Franchising Service Centers with the goal of implementing the ‘Euromaster Sales and Operating Process’.
COACHING & CONSULTING
For Executive Team
Providing coaching on public speaking and consulting to organize the annual convention, aiming to engage the audience and cultivate a sense of pride and belonging.
COACHING 1to1
For Managers and Executives
Provided individual coaching to improve both soft and organizational skills, aiming to optimize employees’ performance.
TAILORED WORKSHOPS
Design & Facilitation for the Board of Directors, Managers, and employees
Content: Tailored workshops on different topics, such as the reengineering of activities, rethinking cooperation practices, and redefining mission and goals.
These workshops incorporate Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats and the Lencioni theory on dysfunctional teams.
- TYRE industry -
leaders trained
- TYRE industry -
leaders trained
MOTIVATIONAL MANAGEMENT - 3 days
Facilitation for Managers and Executives
Content: Exploring the fundamentals of motivation and delving into leadership practices to promote both motivation and engagement.
PERFORMANCE & WELLBEING - 4 days
Design and facilitation for Employees
Content: A vibrant and dynamic training designed to boost energy and foster collaboration among employees within the company.
PROGRAMME MANAGER MICHELIN
(PMM & PMM advanced) – 2 days
Facilitation for Managers
Content: WW facilitation of management training covering effective communication, teamwork fundamentals, conflict management, and the application of MBTI in a managerial context.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT – 1,5 days
Co-design and facilitation for Employees.
Content: Training aimed at increasing awareness of the origins of interpersonal conflicts and providing tools to effectively manage ‘battle-like’ situations that may arise within one’s team. Game-based teaching method.
MENTORING TRAINING - 2 days
Co-design and facilitation for Managers
Content: Equipped the most experienced individuals in the company with the skills needed to share their knowledge, fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual support.
COACHING SKILLS - 2 days
Design & Facilitation for Euromaster Consultants
Content: Developing coaching and motivational communication skills to assist various stakeholders in the Franchising Service Centers with the goal of implementing the ‘Euromaster Sales and Operating Process’.
COACHING & CONSULTING
For Executive Team
Providing coaching on public speaking and consulting to organize the annual convention, aiming to engage the audience and cultivate a sense of pride and belonging.
COACHING 1to1
For Managers and Executives
Provided individual coaching to improve both soft and organizational skills, aiming to optimize employees’ performance.
TAILORED WORKSHOPS
Design & Facilitation for the Board of Directors, Managers, and employees
Content: Tailored workshops on different topics, such as the reengineering of activities, rethinking cooperation practices, and redefining mission and goals.
These workshops incorporate Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats and the Lencioni theory on dysfunctional teams.
LEADERSHIP and MENTORINS TRAINING – 3 days + 1to1 coaching
Design and facilitation for Managers and Executives
Content: Leadership skills development, people and team management.
SELF-EMPOWERMENT TRAINING – 3 days
Design and facilitation for Employees and blue-collars workers
Content: Foster a “make the difference” attitude, embody company values, and enhance communication and cooperation skills.
TEAMBUILDING – 1 day
Design and facilitation for blue collars
Content: A playful day to promote cooperation and creativity among blue-collar workers from various departments.
- INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS -
- INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS -
A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT of the company’s needs has been followed by a tailored design of training programs, including:
LEADERSHIP and MENTORINS TRAINING – 3 days + 1to1 coaching
Design and facilitation for Managers and Executives
Content: Leadership skills development, people and team management.
SELF-EMPOWERMENT TRAINING – 3 days
Design and facilitation for Employees and blue-collars workers
Content: Foster a “make the difference” attitude, embody company values, and enhance communication and cooperation skills.
TEAMBUILDING – 1 day
Design and facilitation for blue collars
Content: A playful day to promote cooperation and creativity among blue-collar workers from various departments.
SELLING FROM REMOTE – 4 workshops of 3 hours each (remotely)
Content: Enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of the sales force while working remotely. Topics include proper usage of Teams, communication skills in a remote environment, and tips and hints for being effective in front of a camera.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
TEAM UP IN REMOTE – 3 workshops of 3 hours each (remotely)
Design and Facilitation for back-office workforce
Content: Optimize time management and activities in a smart working environment and exploring strategies to enhance communication and foster cooperation in a remote work setting.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
- INDUSTRIAL – F&B -
- INDUSTRIAL – F&B -
SELLING FROM REMOTE – 4 workshops of 3 hours each (remotely)
Content: Enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of the sales force while working remotely. Topics include proper usage of Teams, communication skills in a remote environment, and tips and hints for being effective in front of a camera.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
TEAM UP IN REMOTE – 3 workshops of 3 hours each (remotely)
Design and Facilitation for back-office workforce
Content: Optimize time management and activities in a smart working environment and exploring strategies to enhance communication and foster cooperation in a remote work setting.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT of the company’s needs, has been followed by a tailored design of training programs, including:
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION – 2 days
Design and Facilitation for Executives
Content: Enhancing competencies such as a WIN-WIN approach, active listening, questioning, and positive communication, along with skills like rapport building and body language.
TEAMWORK WORKSHOP – 1 day
Design and Facilitation for Executives
Content: Workshop to assess the team and creation of a team chart and action plan to foster a positive team culture and more efficient cooperation.
TED TALK STYLE PUBLIC SPEAKING – 1 day
Design and Facilitation for Executives
Content: Training in public speaking, in the engaging style of TED talks.
- SATELLITE COMMUNICATION -
- SATELLITE COMMUNICATION -
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION – 2 days
Design and Facilitation for Executives
Content: Enhancing competencies such as a WIN-WIN approach, active listening, questioning, and positive communication, along with skills like rapport building and body language.
TEAMWORK WORKSHOP – 1 day
Design and Facilitation for Executives
Content: Workshop to assess the team and creation of a team chart and action plan to foster a positive team culture and more efficient cooperation.
TED TALK STYLE PUBLIC SPEAKING – 1 day
Design and Facilitation for Executives
Content: Training in public speaking, in the engaging style of TED talks.
MANAGERS TRAINING PROGRAM – 2 days (remotely)
Facilitation for Newly appointed Managers
Content: Facilitating a training program for Managers on leadership development, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, change management, people, and team management.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
- INSURANCE -
- INSURANCE -
MANAGERS TRAINING PROGRAM – 2 days (remotely)
Facilitation for Newly appointed Managers
Content: Facilitating a training program for Managers on leadership development, MBTI, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, change management, people, and team management.
In partnership with Julhiet-Sterwen
CONSULTING & ONGOING TRAINING FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS (Remotely and on-site)
Design and Facilitation for Real Estate Consultant
Content: Since 2017, designing and facilitating ongoing training programs for Customer Consultants on effective communication, emotional intelligence, coping with objections and difficult situations, and personal leadership development.
- REAL ESTATE -
- REAL ESTATE -
CONSULTING & ONGOING TRAINING FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS (Remotely and on-site)
Design and Facilitation for Real Estate Consultant
Content: Since 2017, designing and facilitating ongoing training programs for Customer Consultants on effective communication, emotional intelligence, coping with objections and difficult situations, and personal leadership development.
COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE TRAINING – 2 workshops of 3 hrs each (remotely)
Facilitation for Managers and Senior Managers
Content: The training covered key aspects, including recognizing the power of emotional intelligence, adopting active listening, mastering feedback delivery, considering collective intelligence in decision-making, being aware of cognitive biases, applying influence triggers, and creating influence maps.
- CSR ASSESSMENT -
- CSR ASSESSMENT -
COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE TRAINING – 2 workshops of 3 hrs each (remotely)
Facilitation for Managers and Senior Managers
Content: The training covered key aspects, including recognizing the power of emotional intelligence, adopting active listening, mastering feedback delivery, considering collective intelligence in decision-making, being aware of cognitive biases, applying influence triggers, and creating influence maps.
