Tatiana Poliakova

Education

  • MBA, Columbia Business School
  • Master in International Economic Relations, State Finance Academy in Russia

Experience

  • Nomura, Managing Director and Head of Loan Sales
  • BNP Paribas, Investment Banker
  • JP Morgan, Investment Banker
  • Dresdner, Investment Banker

Certifications

  • Henley Business School, Professional Coaching Certificate
  • Insightful Edge, Team Coaching Certificate
  • SDS Certificate in CBT Level 1
coaching on demand

After a 20 plus years career in investment banking and trading floor, I decided to step out. In my last couple years in banking I had become quite disillusioned, and really interested in psychology and human behavior: I had a full example evolving right in front of me with traders and sales fighting for that bit of bait, which significantly diminished by tightening in European regulations and political uncertainty.

I decided to start a new journey…

After getting a professional certificate in executive coaching and human behavior from Henley Business school  and much (sometimes quite painful) self-reflection, I now work with teams of high achievers to help them become less dysfunctional and benefit from being a team rather than a bunch of strong egos pulling in different directions. I consult high achievers on how to manage and shift their thinking to achieve the outcomes they strive for while stopping just surviving and starting enjoying life and their journeys!

And I love my new journey, I particularly love working with high impact people who are value driven rather than greed driven and who would like the planet to become a better place!

My expertise has been developed throughout a long career in leadership positions in Investment Banking and Management Consulting across Europe and the US, where I worked with diverse groups of individuals in intense environments.  Having observed, experienced and supported individual development through periods of great change, turmoil and uncertainty, I was inspired to further understand not only what drives people to succeed but how to combine professional success and drive with personal coherence and wellbeing.  Before training as an Executive Coach, I worked as a Managing Director and Head of Loan Sales at Nomura for 10 years, and for the previous 15 years, I was an Investment Banker with BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, and Dresdner in London, New York and Frankfurt and also a Strategic Management Consultant with Booz Allen & Hamilton in New York and London. I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School in NYC and Master in International Economic Relations from the State Finance Academy in Russia.

I am also a Trustee of the SmileTrain UK board, a charity which provides free cleft surgery and comprehensive care to children in need around the world. I am passionate about diversity in the workplace, and have been one of the early members of Women in Nomura Network.

Testimonials

Karmen’s coaching sessions have been productive and eye-opening.  Our coaching sessions have allowed me to not only identify the opportunities to introduce efficiencies but also establish a clearer work-life balance which ultimately has led to even greater productivity in the workplace.

Karina Lopez, Director of Marketing, ONE Sotheby's International Realty

Karina Lopez, Director of Marketing, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Dusty Baker, Sotheby's International Realty

Dusty Baker, Sotheby’s International Realty

Working with Karmen has been amazing! She provides guidance and support backed by research, experience and a cognizance of your specific scenario. Rather than try to fit you in a box or system, Karmen focuses on tailored consultation through strategic decisions and interactions, which lead to increased confidence and success. While it has been a pleasure and honor to work with Karmen, it has also been financially rewarding with my transactions doubling and income growing over 60% year over year within a year of working with her.

Nick Cooper, Compass

Nick Cooper, Compass

Karmen has been amazing and helped me navigate some difficult situations. She has helped me with my business, but also really helped me grow as a person. I still have more to learn on my journey, but I’m happy to be working on it and grateful to have such a good coach.

Matt Dolan, Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Matt Dolan, Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty

Marissa Ghesquiere, Sotheby's International Realty

Marissa Ghesquiere, Sotheby’s International Realty

Testimonials

I’ve had the pleasure to know and work with Liz Bentley for 6 years. During this time, Liz has helped me explore different styles of communication and I now have a portfolio of new techniques to improve my leadership skills and relationships with others.

Diana T. Cecchini, CFO/V.P. of Finance, Korg USA, Inc.

Diana T. Cecchini, CFO/V.P. of Finance, Korg USA, Inc.

“I came into working with Ashley looking for some emotional support as I was going through a challenging time. She was super compassionate, understanding and a great person to lean on for an outside fresh perspective on things. Her deep knowledge about the ego and how it impacts us was very powerful and helpful in my growth as a person. She goes the extra yard, is super genuine and is a special human!”

Myles Bernstein, Alignment Coach

Myles Bernstein, Alignment Coach

“I started working with Ashley when I needed to re-energize my plans and goals. Throughout our work I gained tremendous clarity to confront the

traps that the ego put in my way, and as a result of that awareness, I was able to develop strategies to move forward with new ideas and projects that would strengthen my professional practice. Ashley is very assertive and she has a great understanding of what’s going on beneath the surface. She knows how to ask the right questions at the right time to move the session forward, and to give me the clarity that allowed me to grow throughout the program.”

Ruben Gonzalez, Executive Coach

Ruben Gonzalez, Executive Coach