Empowering Leaders with Emotional Intelligence & Positive Psychology
Gerardo Tablas
I’m Gerardo Tablas, an executive coach deeply committed to supporting my clients toward achieving their highest potential in both their professional and personal lives.
About
My journey in coaching and leadership development is backed by a robust foundation of academic qualifications, professional certifications, and a passion for emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership effectiveness.
My dedication to understanding the human psyche and its influence on leadership led me to complete a dual master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from ISEP, based in Barcelona, Spain. My thesis work explores the transformative power of positive psychology in enhancing life satisfaction among high-performing individuals. In addition, I hold a master’s degree in Conflict, Peace, and Security, a collaborative effort between the United Nations Institute of Training and Research in Geneva and UOC in Barcelona. This particular background equips me with a nuanced understanding of conflict resolution and the promotion of peace and security within organizational settings.
Certifications & Continuous Education
My coaching style is characterized by a collaborative, empathetic, and strengths-based approach. I prioritize building a trusted partnership with my clients, fostering an open and non-judgmental space where self-discovery, reflection, and growth flourish. At the core of my coaching practice is the belief that every leader has the potential to create significant, positive change within their organizations and beyond.
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Team CoachingBrown University
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Psychology of LeadershipCornell University
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Leadership CoachingACT Coaching
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Search Inside Yourself TeacherSIY Global
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Wellness CounselingCornell University
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Organizational LeadershipNorthwestern University
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Change ManagementCornell University
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Positive PsychologyStanford University
Services
Experience
With over 35 years of international leadership experience, I have cultivated a robust career that spans multiple sectors and geographies. My journey has equipped me with deep insights into strategic planning, cross-cultural collaboration, and transformative leadership.
I have served in high-level advisory roles across the public and private sectors, leading strategic alliances and collaborative initiatives throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. My work has focused on fostering innovation, building cross-sector partnerships, and designing impactful solutions to address complex development and business challenges.
My career also includes pioneering projects in IT and telecommunications, where I played a key role in establishing international call centers in emerging markets. Additionally, I have led international marketing and export promotion strategies, facilitated management workshops in major global cities, and served as a Minister Counselor in Germany and Austria, enhancing my expertise in negotiation and high-level diplomacy.
This diverse background uniquely positions me to support leaders and organizations in achieving their strategic, developmental, and transformational goals with proven, innovative approaches that are both practical and impactful.
Success Stories
Discover how my services have helped clients across 4 different continents find greater fulfillment and success in their personal and professional lives.
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Kezia Dinelt 
Program and Budget Analyst
During a dark time of job loss and life transitions, Gerardo helped me process emotions, take small steps toward progress, and rebuild my ambition. His deep listening was exactly what I needed.
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Raid Haidar 
Project Management Specialist
Gerardo's ability to ask the right questions, be present, and share his experience made a real difference during a difficult time. His support and career guidance have been invaluable.
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Fernando Battle 
Business Development Manager
Gerardo's coaching helped me manage my inner critic, reframe my perspective, and align my personal and professional goals. It was pivotal in redirecting my energy toward success.
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Paola Buendía 
Project Management Specialist
Gerardo's positive psychology-based approach turned my anxiety into action, restored my calm, and helped me embrace a new personal and professional chapter.
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Georges J. Revolus 
Governance & Human Rights Specialist
A true catalyst for growth—Gerardo helped me tap into my strengths, clarify my vision, and take focused action each week.
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Patricia Vargas
Policy + Systems Executive
Gerardo nurtures the soul of leaders—listening deeply, learning intently, and partnering to create meaningful growth.
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Anna Karmandarian 
Development Professional
Even across thousands of miles and cultures, Gerardo understood my values and beliefs. His purposeful conversations make him a coach I would highly recommend to anyone seeking to reach their greatest potential.
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Aimee Scott-Desroches 
Sustainability & Health System Specialist
Gerardo's deep listening and compassion make him an excellent coach. He supported me through a difficult career transition where he gave me practical tools to overcome self doubt and elevate me to be a better, more confident leader.
Education
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Double Master’s Degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Clinical Psychology
Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos (ISEP), Barcelona
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Master’s Degree, Conflict, Peace and Security
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
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Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management
Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado
Common Questions
Senior leaders, founders and executive teams, most often in organizations working across borders, cultures and sectors. I coach individuals one to one and teams as a whole, in English and in Spanish.
We start with a conversation about what you want to change and how you will know it has changed. From there, a typical engagement runs over several months of regular sessions, with the cadence set to fit the goal rather than a fixed package.
Self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy and social skill are the mechanics behind the decisions a leader makes under pressure, and they are learnable. Much of our work together is making those mechanics visible, then practising them where the stakes are real.
Yes. Team engagements cover strategic planning, conflict resolution and team building, and they often run alongside one-to-one coaching for the leaders involved.
Online for most clients, and in person for workshops and offsites. I have worked with clients across four continents, so scheduling across time zones is routine.
Send a note using the form below, or write to gerardo@gerardotablas.com. We will set up an introductory conversation with no obligation and decide together whether coaching is the right fit.
Contact
Ready to start your growth journey? Reach out today.
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