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Meet Eva Bottai

Eva Bottai

Chair, EGN

Biography 

Eva Bottai, MBA, is a highly regarded leader in the industry with a wealth of experience in career development, leadership, and business strategy. Transitioning from an extensive career in international corporate banking to a thriving role as a career strategist and business coach, Eva is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve meaningful success. Her work enables professionals to unlock their potential, build fulfilling careers, and enjoy the quality of life they aspire to. 

Professional Experience 

  • Corporate Banking Leadership: Held senior roles in leading financial institutions, managing corporate banking, wealth management, and structured finance across Europe. 
  • Career Strategist and Business Coach: Founder of Bottai Consulting, providing personalized career coaching, business strategy advice, and leadership development to clients across industries. 
  • Workshops and Organizational Development: Designed and delivered innovative workshops using tools such as LEGO® Serious Play® to drive organizational breakthroughs in strategy, innovation, and leadership. 
  • External Mentor: Acted as an external mentor for the Swiss Unemployment Agency (RAV), offering career guidance to job seekers and career changers. 
  • Consulting for Business Growth: Advises startups and established companies on developing strategies that support growth, transformation, and organizational development. 

Expertise and Approach 

  • Guides individuals in exploring their aspirations, identifying their strengths, and creating actionable plans to achieve career success. 
  • Supports startups and established businesses in crafting strategies that drive sustainable growth and innovation. 
  • Empowers leaders to navigate transitions, foster resilience, and implement transformative strategies within their teams and organizations. 
  • Leverages unique tools such as LEGO® Serious Play® to facilitate breakthroughs in leadership, strategy, and organizational development. 
  • Provides honest, candid feedback and uncovers opportunities others might overlook to help clients excel. 
  • Delivers personalized guidance to ensure clients achieve happiness and fulfillment in their work and lives. 

Notable Achievements 

  • Guided hundreds of job seekers and career changers to achieve their goals, with 85% securing new roles within 5-6 months, including a record placement in just two weeks. 
  • Designed and delivered innovative workshops recognized as transformative tools for organizational development, leadership, and business innovation. 
  • Earned recognition as an external mentor for the Swiss Unemployment Agency (RAV), helping individuals navigate career transitions effectively. 
  • Established a widely respected consulting practice focused on driving personal and professional transformation. 

Impact as an EGN Chair 

As an EGN Chair, Eva Bottai fosters dynamic professional networks that enable leaders to share insights, explore innovative solutions, and tackle complex challenges. Her ability to inspire meaningful dialogue and collaboration, combined with her extensive experience and strategic mindset, ensures that EGN members grow as professionals and achieve exceptional results.