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.

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