In a context of constant noise, someone with a calm, focused and resilient presence makes the difference.

For over 20 years I worked in tech organisations with executive management and leadership responsibilities, the last 7 at Microsoft. Making decisions with incomplete information, keeping teams together under pressure, and trying to move the business forward on constantly shifting ground was my reality for a long time.

In 2010 I chose a new path. Working with organisations in close collaboration, but from the outside. That brought new challenges, the need to learn new disciplines, to increase my self-awareness, and to let go of old patterns.

Today

I combine executive coaching, Agile practices and a set of tools: facilitation, training, mentoring, which I adapt to the context and maturity of each person and team. The work happens organically and the art lies in knowing what to use at each moment.

Personal and professional development is a constant, through ongoing study, continuous training and peer intervision. It is this commitment to best practices that sustains the quality of the work I do.

In Practice

Activities take different formats:

  • Individual one-hour sessions, on a fortnightly or monthly basis;
  • Thematic workshops for teams or groups of leaders;
  • Professional coaching with structured methodology, individual or team-based;
  • Direct observation in the work context is also an important part, as it makes it easier to identify patterns and give concrete, specific feedback.

The most common themes: communication, leadership, trust, collaboration, feedback, facilitation, Agile practices, emotional management, among others. Everything is defined by the objectives, the context and the maturity of each person and team.


The goal is to help leaders grow, gain maturity and develop the competencies that make their leadership more effective. The same applies to people with potential who are being prepared to take on leadership roles.

Team development is also an important area, because that is where the collaboration fundamental to high performance is built.

What clients say

"During the coaching process with Paulo Neto, a truly urgent personal and professional transformation took place, one I had been putting off. It is a process of continuous improvement, where I am more assertive, more focused on what matters, able to be flexible, to delegate, to review and readjust when necessary, and to do so efficiently.

I feel in tune with myself, which allows for better decisions and a greater ability to manage the decisions I make, in a positive and constructive way."


Bruno Ferreira

Business Lead


"When I started the coaching work with Paulo, the vision I had of myself and the world was very limited. My attitude towards life, towards people and towards my work was closed and restrictive, not allowing me to live with joy and lightness. Paulo helped me see from different angles and allow myself to live. It is a daily effort, but one that makes it possible to free myself from the chains I created myself. An interesting point is that people notice and openly acknowledge my change.


Maria Carreira

General Manager


"Paulo made me a better professional and a better person. He showed me my true potential by helping me see new perspectives on leadership and communication, on real life challenges such as getting to know my team and their needs better.

My biggest concern, self-confidence, was also my greatest obstacle. Paulo made me realise I was undervaluing myself and truly in denial.

Today, I notice a huge difference in my behaviour, in my interactions, and most importantly, in the way I communicate with others. This gave me an enormous boost in my career and I am much happier."


Gustavo Brito

Techlead


"Working with Paulo Neto as a coach means working on leadership in a real, agile context, constantly navigating uncertainty. What stands out most is the way he conducts the conversation, opening new angles and challenging you to rethink without ready-made recipes or obvious solutions. He encourages you to navigate the complexity of day-to-day organisational life, balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders, with greater awareness, collaboration and creativity. The result is a stronger readiness to decide, adapt and move forward, even when the path is far from linear."


Gustavo Leitão

Product Visionary


Credentials and Certifications

The path can start with a 30-minute conversation, with no commitment, where we explore your context to see if it makes sense to work together.
  
  
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Tel: +351 961 624 038


Email: paulo.neto@paulonetocoach.pt

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