The LEAD program is a long-term and inspiring leadership development journey for entrepreneurs and business leaders. In a supportive peer group, you will strengthen your leadership capabilities, identify your growth potential as a leader, and gain new tools to lead business growth while engaging and motivating your team. 

Benefits of LEAD Coaching 

  • Stronger leadership – identify your strengths and development areas
  • Practical leadership tools – learn how to lead growth and engage your organization
  • Personal coaching – tailored support for your leadership development
  • Peer learning and support – share experiences with other business leaders
  • Long-term development – systematically strengthen your leadership over time

Who Is LEAD Coaching For? 

This program is ideal if you:

  • Want to develop yourself and strengthen your leadership skills
  • Are committed to growing your business strategically
  • Want to lead your team in the best possible way
  • Have completed Grow, Grow², or Imagoo Future Employer coaching programs
  • Represent a company with annual revenue of approximately €600,000–€10 million

 How LEAD Coaching Works 

LEAD is a 12-month structured leadership development journey where you apply new skills directly in your daily business operations.

The program is delivered in a confidential peer group of business leaders.

  • Group sessions – approximately once per month
  • Personal coaching – tailored leadership support based on your needs
  • Long-term development process – a full year of continuous growth and learning

Price & Participation 

Participation fee: €150 + VAT / company
The program is considered de minimis aid amounting to €1,600.

Participation requires commitment to the full program.
All participants sign a confidentiality agreement covering the entire group.

Apply for LEAD Coaching 

Join one of Business Joensuu’s most respected leadership development programs and strengthen your leadership skills.

The next LEAD program runs from 13 August 2026 to 8 April 2027. For more information and applications, contact Katariina Eskelinen and apply today.

The coaching takes place at Business Joensuu (Tiedepuisto, Building 3B, 4th Floor, Länsikatu 15, Joensuu) 

Contact Us

Katariina Eskelinen
Katariina Eskelinen
Business Coach (Municipal responsibilities: Kitee, Joensuu)
Services, investments, development, growth, financing, acquisitions, social welfare and health care
katariina.eskelinen@businessjoensuu.fi
katariina.eskelinen@businessjoensuu.fi
Ilona Ohvanainen
Ilona Ohvanainen
Business Coach (Joensuu)
 Business growth and development,
Internationalisation 
services for companies in the food and natural products industries
ilona.ohvanainen@businessjoensuu.fi
ilona.ohvanainen@businessjoensuu.fi

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Katariina Eskelinen Business Coach (Municipal responsibilities: Kitee, Joensuu)

Services, investments, development, growth, financing, acquisitions, social welfare and health care

+358 40 140 7505 +358 10 419 8005

Ilona Ohvanainen Business Coach (Joensuu)

 Business growth and development,
Internationalisation 
services for companies in the food and natural products industries

+358 50 526 1253 +358 10 419 8031