Meet Iva Biondić

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT

Iva Biondić is a leadership and communication expert with over 25 years of experience across 50+ countries and 30+ industries.

Ranked among the top three MCE trainers in the EMEA region, she has helped more than 3,000 leaders and teams strengthen their leadership, communication, and resilience.

Combining strategic insight, practical tools, and elements of holistic wellbeing, Iva empowers organizations to achieve lasting, measurable results.

Impact in numbers

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COMPANIES SERVED

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IN GLOBALLY RECOGNISED PSYCHOMETRIC TOOLS
(DISC® & THOMAS-KILMAN)

Approach & Philosophy

Every leader, team, and organization is unique — and so is every program Iva designs. Her work is built on three core principles that ensure results are both impactful and sustainable.

  • TAILORED & PRACTICAL
    No two sessions are the same. Iva takes time to understand each client’s culture, challenges, and goals, then designs programs that address their specific needs. Every exercise, case study, and discussion is relevant and immediately applicable.
  • EVIDENCE-BASED
    Her methods are grounded in global best practices, research-backed strategies, and proven tools and frameworks such as Positive Intelligence from University of Stanford, or Creating We Institute’s Conversational Intelligence as well as psychometric tools like DISC® and the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument. These frameworks provide structure while allowing flexibility for real-world application.
  • HOLISTIC LEADERSHIP
    Leadership isn’t just about technical skills — it’s about sustaining energy, clarity, and focus in demanding environments. By integrating mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing practices, Iva helps leaders thrive without burning out.

Career Highlights

Over the past two decades, Iva has built a career that bridges continents, industries, and disciplines. Her work combines strategic leadership development with practical, hands-on solutions that deliver measurable results.

From shaping academic curriculums to coaching C-suite executives, Iva’s career reflects a deep commitment to helping people and organizations unlock their potential.

SENIOR CONSULTANT AT MANAGEMENT CENTRE EUROPE (MCE)

— designing and delivering leadership programs for global organizations.

DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AT VERN’ UNIVERSITY

— leading innovative projects in higher education and executive learning.

GUIDED PROFESSIONALS ACROSS INDUSTRIES

including media, telecommunications, FMCG, IT, banking, pharma, oil, and government.

DEVELOPED EXECUTIVE, BACHELOR, MASTER, AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING PROGRAMS

adopted by institutions in multiple countries.

PARTNERED WITH GLOBAL BRANDS

such as Medtronic, Ferrero, United Nations, Toyota

MODERATED CONFERENCES, HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS, AND CORPORATE EVENTS

for international audiences.

MBA

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AMA

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EXTENSIVE TRAINING

IEDC SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

in Management and Leadership – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Certified Professional in Management (AMA-CPM) – American Management Association

practitioner of DISC® and Thomas- Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument

in mindfulness, wellbeing, and resilience practices for leadership development

MBA

IEDC SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

CERTIFIED

in Management and Leadership – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

AMA

Certified Professional in Management (AMA-CPM) – American Management Association

CERTIFIED

practitioner of DISC® and Thomas- Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument

EXTENSIVE TRAINING

in mindfulness, wellbeing, and resilience practices for leadership development