From Insight to Impact – Redefining Leadership for a Modern World

Eleonora Bonacossa

Eleonora Bonacossa is an internationally certified Business & Leadership Coach and the founder of ARETA – New Perspectives for Leaders, a leading European institution providing key competencies and development solutions for leadership in today’s evolving work and business environments.

With a career marked by global and intercultural experience, Eleonora has dedicated herself to transforming how managers and leaders approach their roles. Through tailored coaching, dynamic workshops, and inspiring keynote speeches, she empowers clients to strengthen their leadership confidence, courage, and human connection.

Eleonora holds two prestigious honorary titles:

  • Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies from Azteca University, Mexico (February 2023).
  • Professional Doctorate in Business Leadership from City University of Paris (November 2024), awarded during a distinguished ceremony at the House of Lords in London.

Her academic and professional training reflects a deep commitment to excellence in leadership coaching:

  • Coach Certification (DVCT – Deutscher Verband für Coaching & Training e.V.): Successfully passed the certification exam, reinforcing her coaching expertise.
  • Systemic Business Coaching Training: Completed comprehensive training at the Lohmar Institut für Weiterbildung, Cologne, Germany, earning a Verified Certificate of Achievement.
  • Purpose-Oriented Short Coaching Course: Successfully completed the LOCK Lösungsorientiertes Kurzcoaching program at Asgodom Coach Academy, Munich, Germany, receiving a Verified Certificate of Achievement.

Eleonora’s academic journey also includes:

  • Master of Science in Social Management, SDA Bocconi, Milan (summa cum laude).
  • Diploma in Doctrina Socialis Ecclesiae, Pontifical Lateran University, Rome (summa cum laude).
  • Degree in European Languages and Literature, University of Bologna (110/110).

As the author of “6 Leadership Skills”, Eleonora inspires leaders to remember that they are, above all, human beings, and that true success comes from investing in people.

From Frankfurt to the World: Leadership in Action

Driven by a vision for healthier, more inclusive organizations and equitable societies, Eleonora works tirelessly to empower leaders to become true game changers. Operating from Frankfurt, Germany, she collaborates with clients across Europe, UK, India, Japan and Russia, leaving an indelible mark on the global leadership landscape.

  • Osaka Sakuyahime International Women’s Conference

    Women’s Pavilion by Cartier, Osaka, Japan,
    May 27, 2025

    Eleonora Bonacossa was honored to be invited as a keynote speaker by the distinguished Osaka Sakuyahime SDG Study Group of Osaka University to contribute to the international conference “Achieving a Sustainable Society and Economy through Women’s Leadership.”

    The event was held in one of the most iconic spaces of EXPO OSAKA 2025 — the Women’s Pavilion, an architectural gem designed by renowned Japanese architect Yuko Nagayama and commissioned by Cartier. Conceived as a place of inspiration, the Pavilion celebrates female empowerment, global dialogue, and visionary thinking.

    In her keynote, Eleonora explored the future of leadership through a gender-conscious, systemic lens, emphasizing how women’s leadership can catalyze sustainable transformation — not only within organizations, but across civil society and global governance.

  • IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference

    National Museum of Science and Technology, Milan, Italy
    May 20, 2025

    The International Bar Association invited EB as a keynote speaker at its 69th Global Entrepreneurship Conference, held at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, one of Italy’s most iconic venues.

    Speaking during the highly anticipated Women’s Breakfast session, Eleonora introduced the concept of a Leadership Checkup — a provocative and timely call to assess and realign leadership in times of accelerating global change. With her signature blend of clarity, systemic thinking, and human insight, she presented a Leadership MOT (inspired by the UK’s Ministry of Transport test) — a reflective self-assessment tool designed to help leaders future-proof their impact with courage and self-awareness.

    Held in a space dedicated to innovation, genius, and transformation, her talk resonated deeply with the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci — and with leaders ready to reimagine their role in a world that urgently needs more conscious leadership.

  • Commission on the Status of Women

    United Nations HQ, New York
    March 10, 2025

    At the United Nations in New York, Eleonora Bonacossa was interviewed during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women, marking 30 years since the Beijing Declaration.

    The interview was conducted by Soroptimist International (one of the world’s leading organizations for professional women) to discuss the impact of the Beijing Conference three decades later.

    The Beijing Declaration was one of the greatest milestones in human history—a bold and visionary plan to achieve equal human rights for all women and girls.

    Beyond the specific goals that have been reached, its greatest achievement has been raising global awareness about gender equality.

  • VORAKA Magazine

    VORAKA LITERATURE
    December Issue 2024

    Presenting the issue XXXIX of Voraka Magazine. The December cover features the inspirational Dr. Eleonora Bonacossa, author of 6 Leadership Skills and a visionary business and leadership coach whose work reshapes how we view professional and personal growth.

    Her journey, beautifully captured in this issue, offers invaluable insights into leading with purpose and compassion.

  • Professional Doctorate

    House of Lords, London, UK
    November 29, 2024

    Eleonora Bonacossa has been awarded a prestigious Professional Doctorate in Business Leadership by the esteemed City University of Paris.

    As a dedicated leadership and business coach, as well as the Chief Visionary Officer at ARETA New Perspectives for Leaders, this doctorate recognizes Eleonora’s unwavering commitment to personal and professional development. It also underscores her mission to empower individuals on their unique leadership journeys. This remarkable achievement was celebrated during a prestigious ceremony at the House of Lords, an iconic venue within the UK Parliament in London, adding an extraordinary dimension to this milestone.

    This recognition not only validates Eleonora’s impact in leadership education but also underscores her strategic role in developing and mentoring a new generation of visionary leaders worldwide. Her work transcends borders, equipping professionals across diverse cultures with the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead with purpose, drive meaningful transformation in their organizations and communities, and remain authentically human.

  • World’s Leaders Magazine

    World’s Most Inspiring Personalities to follow in 2024,
    Issue 08, April 2024

    The cover features Dr. Eleonora Bonacossa, a visionary leader renowed for her ability to challenge conventional thinking and inspire transformative change.

    As the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of ARETA, Eleonora is on the mission to revolutionize the landscape of business and leadership coaching, shaping the lives of countless leaders and organisations along the way.

    At the heart of Eleonora’s approach lies a commitment to placing people at the forefront, recognizing them as the most valuable asset in any endeavor. She advocates for a harmonious integration of mind and heart, fostering a culture where decisions are made with empathy and strategic insight. Diversity and multiculturalism are celebrated as essential elements of Eleonora’s philosophy, enriching both her personal and professional spheres. She champions initiatives that empower women, viewing their advancement as integral to societal progress.

  • Digital First Magazine

    „10 Must -Watch Innovative Coaching Service Providers“
    April 2023

    An effective, versatile, and internationally active Management Consultant and Leadership Coach, Eleonora is the founder of ARETA, New Perspectives for Leaders, a consulting firm based in Frankfurt, Germany.

    Through deep awareness and proven methods, she provides clients with tools, frameworks, and exercises that effectively develop their leadership confidence, courage, and inner connection. She is a master at getting to the “heart of the issue” through her pro-active listening skills and well-focused questions. Equally at ease in a one-to-one Leadership Coaching, leading a Dynamic Workshop, or giving a Keynote Speech, Eleonora is also passionate about emboldening women around the globe to become Change-Makers. Her clients value her for her exceptional dedication and overall commitment to excellence.

  • Passion Vista Magazine

    Special Collector’s Edition
    March 8, 2022

    This is the Special Collector’s Edition of Passion Vista Magazine featuring 50 Women Leaders to Look Up To in 2022, published to celebrate the spirit of womanhood on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

    The Passion Vista team travelled far and wide to discover and honor some exceptional women across the world and took the opportunity to highlight some of them – the ones who have dome commendable work in their respective fields and been trailblazers for girls across the globe.

    With an eclectic mix of scientists, doctors, teachers, professionals, etc, we pride ourselves on a spectacular list of awardees.
    These leadings ladies are reigning and breaking barriers across the globe by inspiring millions. Read and get enamoured by their passion journeys

  • Entrepreneurs Herald

    TOP 20 Business Coaches to look out for in 2021
    November 4, 2021

    At the heart of Eleonora Bonacossa’s work lies a vision: leaders who grow with purpose and inspire transformation. As an International Business Coach and Founder of ARETA – new perspectives for leaders in Frankfurt, she focuses on Leadership Development and speaks on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality. Her greatest passion is emboldening women to step into their power as Change Makers in Europe, India, Russia, and Japan.

    After her Certification at DVCT (German Association for Coaching & Training), the pandemic broke out and she began to intensively provide clients through her deep awareness, expertise, and understanding with tools & frameworks to re-build their leadership confidence, courage, and connection which were rapidly decreasing as a consequence and shock of the global situation.

    Her most best-selling Coaching Program bears the encouraging title “YOU CAN DO  IT”. She is now working on her new book that will be out in summer: an ultimate guide to the few but fundamental leadership skills that every leader must manage in order to be able to lead people in the VUCA world.

  • LeadersToday

    Thinking with the heart, feeling with the mind. Hub Siberia – Europe,
    October 2018

    LeadersToday, a Russian magazine published in Novosibirsk, featured Eleonora Bonacossa in its October 2018 issue, highlighting its mission of connecting Siberia and Europe.

    The magazine aims to serve as a hub connecting Siberia with Europe, particularly Italy.

    Her interview, titled „Thinking with the Heart: Feeling with the Mind“, was published in both Russian and Italian and explored the challenges modern leadership faces today.

    The feature preceded Eleonora Bonacossa’s business trip to Novosibirsk in November 2018, where she led a masterclass for a group of women entrepreneurs, delivered a keynote speech at the Novosibirsk Philharmonic, gave a radio interview on Radio Business FM, and participated in other events for women leaders.

„Great leaders aren’t know-it alls who constantly try to outshine everyone. They admit when they are wrong and genuinely want to learn from others.“

Eleonora Bonacossa

Great leaders aren’t know-it alls who constantly try to outshine everyone. They admit when they are wrong and genuinely want to learn from others.

Eleonora Bonacossa