Eleonora Bonacossa

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 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. Read as PDF Browse the Magazine Visit Magazine Article

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 [...]

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 [...]

"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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]