Tanja Bogataj

Executive, Leadership, Team & Live Coach | HRD Educator

Europe/Ljubljana (UTC+2)

English

5.0 (6)

Tanja Bogataj

Executive, Leadership, Team & Live Coach | HRD Educator

Europe/Ljubljana (UTC+2)

English

5.0 (6)

About

Tanja Bogataj, M. SC. M.Sc. is a certified coach for leadership and visionary leadership at the AMORA LEADERSHIP, Founder and Executive Director of the Power for Change Institute, Creator of #bepowerfulandfree®, ITD World Representative for Slovenia & European Countries, and a Lecturer of Leadership Development, and Human Resource Management and Development in the global environment. Tanja has more than 25 years of professional experience in designing, developing, and leading teams and complex national, European, and international projects. She has a background in law, public policy, and management. With broad experience and skillset from her previous almost 20 years long successful career in the top leadership roles within public administration, more than 10 years of coaching and leadership consulting experiences, and diverse global volunteering experience, Tanja today helps organizations from private and public sector to unleash their potential, become visionary leaders in their industry, and make a positive difference in their communities. Working with Tanja, visionaries, leaders, change catalysts, and their teams equip themselves to Develop a Visionary Blueprint and Roadmap to lead successfully into the future; Align their vision, action, behaviour and habits for the desired impact and results; Unleash their inner power, boost creativity, and leverage collaboration; Enhance learning capability and coaching culture for constant improvement, growth, and reinvention. Become empowered for the desired impact in any given situation. With 25+ years of experience in leadership, coaching, and public service, I bring a strategic yet intuitive approach that blends deep insight, visionary thinking, and practical execution. My proprietary #bepowerfulandfree® method empowers clients to create meaningful change and impact, without sacrificing what matters most.

Key Skills

Experience

ITD WORLD Representative Slovenia & European Countries | ITD World

Jan 2025 - Present

Remote ITD World is the ︎1 Global Coaching and Leadership Partner. Learning, Coaching and Mentoring Platform for transforming and equipping Leaders to change the World for the better. Enabler of Innovative Results Based Solutions. Choose among Cutting Edge Solutions: Talent & Leadership Development Solutions Global Centre of Coaching Excellence E-Solutions and Let’s Coach App In-house Learning Solutions Professional Certification Executive Coaching & Mentoring Global Events and Online programs such as CCMC - Certified Chief Master Coach Program Global Elite Senior Leadership Development Program

Founder & CEO | Power for Change | Moc za spremembo

Nov 2021 - Present

Global Power for Change institute - PFCI is a global sustainable leader, change catalyst and partner for positive changes, established in 2021, with headquarters in Slovenia, international team of impactful experts and professionals, and global partnerships and collaborations. Our Vision and Mission: We believe that every individual and organization can be a leader and catalyst for positive change today, tomorrow and generations to come. We help organisations and individuals to transform their ideas, aspirations and resources into actual results and build coalitions for sustainable impact. We do this by providing a platform to bring together leaders, experts and stakeholders from the public and private sector to actively exchange knowledge and resources to create solutions, no matter how big or small. In this process, we act as a change catalyst by providing guidance, training, and tools for meaningful outcomes in line with the SDGs. Our Programs: - Empowered for Change - Sustainable Development - Governance, Implementation, Impact - Sustainable Leadership and Change - Youth Empowerment Our Services: - Consulting & Reporting - Speaking & Facilitation Let's connect and partner up to lead into a better future and co-create positive changes. Website: https://powerforchange.world E-mail: info@powerforchange.world

Leadership & Team Coach and Consultant | AMORA LEADERSHIP Tanja Bogataj Coaching

Nov 2017 - Present

Worldwide We provide a LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR, specializing in Visionary Leadership, to help you Elevate your Vision & Fast-track your Success. You can choose among 3 ways to work with us: I. Leadership Coaching & Consulting Packages: Gain the tools to lead with a strong vision, clarity, purpose, and impact. Become an exceptional decision-maker. Create your own success story. Choose Visionary Leadership Coaching and Consulting Package. 2) Fast-track your Success Experience Ready to fast-track your success? Let’s co-create your unique journey together. Your topic, your format, your level of ambition. Enjoy the benefits of your success in a creative and fulfilling way. 3) ONLINE & IN-PERSON COURSES Accelerate your leadership impact and multiply success with our programs: - Visionary Accelerator: Fast-track your Success with Storytelling - LIFT UP Your Vision - Create the Desired Impact In November 2024 we've launched our NEW program for Visionaries, Leaders and Change Catalysts - VISIONARY ACCELERATOR: Fast-Track to your Success with Storytelling. Welcome to connect to get a boost for your successful visionary launch and thrive before end of 2025. With Visionary Accelerator, you’ll: - Gain your 7 module Step-by-step guided process and coaching experience from idea to success of your visionary launch. - Develop your Visionary Blueprint and get the Roadmap to successfully lead into the desired Future. - Ignite your Visionary Potential, Gifts and Opportunities. Master the Art of Storytelling to ignite your vision, powerfully lead with a vision and storytelling, and make a lasting desired impact. Craft compelling Vision and Visionary Leadership Stories that resonate with your team, co-owners of your vision, and target audience. - Elevate Your Leadership by inspiring and navigating your team with authentic and impactful leadership, using the power of your vision and stories. - Connect with a supportive community of aspiring, creative and impactful individuals.

Founder and Facilitator of ︎bepowerfulandfree® Platform | Tanja Bogataj Coaching ︎bepowerfulandfree

Apr 2017 - Present

Worldwide Welcome to ︎bepowerfulandfree® Platform (https://bepowerfulandfree.com) – an empowerment platform for visionaries, leaders, and other change-, impact-, and success-makers. The future requires us to be courageous enough to take responsibility. The responsibility to be true to ourselves and to the world, and the responsibility to let the world see and feel our hearts and hear our voices. Let’s do it by empowering and inspiring each other. This Platform offers three ways of empowerment and inspiration to take action and create the desired impact: - Blog on Leadership, Empowered to Impact, and Personal Mastery. - Power and Leadership Stories by amazing people from different walks of life and parts of the world. - Open invite and space for you to tap into your powerful and free uniqueness and share your Power/Leadership story with the world. In a world where you can be anything, I invite you to be powerful and free, give the world the best of you, and make a difference that you are here to be and do. Wish you lots of love on your journey, Tanja

Executive Contributor | Brainz Magazine

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

Slovenia As a Leadership Coach and Consultant, and ︎bepowerfulandfree Founder, I've created and contributed 11 articles, offering self-coaching and coaching exercises and experience on empowerment, self-leadership, leadership, personal and professional development, success, and change management. I was featured on the Brainz Crea Global Award List of 2022. All published articles are available online at https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive- contributor/Tanja-bogataj

Co-creator, teacher and mentor at BoldlyBecoming Leadership Program | Boldly Becoming

Apr 2021 - May 2022

South Africa BoldlyBecoming program is a Transformational Leadership Program for young leaders to become an audacious, authentic, and impactful leaders. Program has been co-created by three teachers and mentors Yvonne Busisiwe Kgame, Mmahlapa Mkandawire and Tanja Bogataj, who met and connected within Female Wave of Change to support the first BoldlyBecoming group of young leaders in South Africa. Program will be further led by Yvonne Busisiwe Kgame and Mmahlapa Mkandawire. Ministry of Public Administration, Republic of Slovenia

Counsellor Directorate for Public Sector | 2 years 6 months

Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

State Secretary | Slovenia

Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

Slovenia Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Republic of Slovenia

State Secretary for Environment and Green Economy | 3 years 4 months

Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

Slovenia

Housing | Director General for Spatial Planning, Urban development, Building and

Dec 2012 - Oct 2014

Slovenia Ministry of the Infrastructure and Spatial Planning, Republic of

Deputy Director General&Apline Convention Contact Point | Slovenia

Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

Slovenia Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Republic of Slovenia

Deputy Director General&Alpine Convention contat point | 11 years 7 months

Feb 2009 - Apr 2012

Slovenia

Legal and Public Policy on Territorial Cohesion, Urban Development and Housing | Ministry of Enivronment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia

Nov 2006 - Feb 2009

Public policy expert, Project management

Legal Expert | Slovenia

Oct 2000 - Oct 2006

Slovenia

Education & Certificates

Master's degree, Management and Organizational Sciences

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics

Jul 2010

Master of Political Sciences, Public Policy Analysis - European Aspects

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences

Jun 2004

Bachelor of Arts of Legal Sciences, International Law and Legal Studies

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law

Sep 2000

Testimonials
5.0 (6)

Victoria Kyalo

6 days ago

I’ve had the privilege of walking with Tanja for almost a year now, and I can confidently say she is one of the most inspiring coaches I’ve ever met. Her deep passion for bringing out the best in young people is truly remarkable. Through my interactions with her, I’ve grown in confidence and productivity, driven by her unwavering trust, motivation, and belief in me. I still remember moments when I doubted myself, but that has completely changed. One of the most transformative experiences was a session where she guided me to envision my life ten years from now. As I visualized that future, I saw possibilities I had never considered. By the time I came back from that mental journey, I was filled with renewed purpose, I realized I could do it, that I had so much to contribute, and that I have a place in this world to make a real impact, especially among the youth. Am convinced that something great is about to break out!! Yes! It is happening!!

Robert McKenzie

1 week ago

Tanja is simply the most skilled, empathetic, drill-down-to-the-core, problem-solving professional you will ever hire. Her experience and intelligence make your next must-call!