Education / Training / Certifications

  • Graduated cum laude in Physics from Milano University

  • Studied Science and Philosophy

  • Certified GRID Instructor (Blake & Mouton leadership model)

  • Certified Raytheon Trainer

  • Master Advanced Certificate in NLP (Bandler & Grinder, IANLP Italy)

  • Certified member of the International Coach Federation

  • Member of the Coaching Network of Gordon Collins

  • Member of the International Coach-Source Network

  • Certified member of ICMC (International Certified Management Consultants)

  • Certified Hogan Assessment practitioner

  • Certified member of IAT (Italian Association of Trainers)

 

Languages

  • English, French, Spanish, Italian

Giorgio Carnesecchi

Location: Italy

Giorgio Carnesecchi is an executive and intercultural coach with over two decades of global experience supporting senior leaders, VPs, and CEOs across industries. Since 2000, he has coached hundreds of professionals in areas such as leadership, communication, team development, and international business growth. Giorgio is also a seasoned trainer, having taught hundreds of coaches worldwide and delivered internal coaching programs for client organizations. His coaching draws on a wide toolkit including MBTI, Firo-B, NLP, Emotional Intelligence, and leadership models like Blake-Mouton and Situational Leadership.

With a background in physics (cum laude), philosophy of science, and public communications, Giorgio transitioned from scientific research and corporate leadership—serving as European Director of Marketing Communications at Cray Research—to founding Aria Studio in 1996. Fluent in Italian, English, and French, he works internationally with clients in Europe and the U.S., facilitating programs in leadership, cross-cultural management, and work-life balance. His client list includes Airbus, Johnson & Johnson, GE, Cisco, Glaxo, and American Express.

 

Notable Engagements

  • Airbus Senior Leaders – Coached 40 senior leaders individually to help them drive organizational change and achieve sustainable results for both their teams and the wider company.

  • Engineering C-Level Conflict Resolution – Worked with two C-level managers from the same engineering firm—first individually, then together—to resolve interpersonal conflict and improve collaboration.

  • Strategic Alignment for Manufacturing Board – Supported C-board members of a manufacturing company in aligning their strategic priorities, working with them individually and jointly to foster cohesion.

  • CEO Work-Life Balance – Coached the CEO of a healthcare company to improve work-life balance, enhancing both personal well-being and leadership effectiveness.

  • Johnson & Johnson First-Line Managers – Guided 100+ first-line managers on diverse topics including career planning, leadership challenges, and conflict resolution.

  • CFO Leadership Brand – Conducted feedback interviews with direct reports, increased the coachee’s self-awareness, and supported the development of a stronger, more intentional leadership brand.

Specialties

  • Career Development
  • Communication Skills
  • Customer Focus
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Self-Development / Self-Insight
  • Teambuilding
  • Time Management / Work-Life Balance
  • Vision and Strategy

Client List

As a coach, trainer, and consultant, Giorgio has partnered with a wide range of organizations across multiple industries, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. His client portfolio includes global leaders such as Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, EMC, Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Glaxo, ExxonMobil, British Petroleum, GE Capital, American Express, and Deutsche Bank. He has also worked with prominent European brands like Generali Insurances, EADS, Canon, Media Market, Mondadori, Timberland, Citroen, Peugeot, Opel, Illy Caffe, and Lavazza, among many others, supporting them in leadership development, organizational change, and performance improvement initiatives.