Professional coach Paris - Delphine Joubert
Turn your professional challenges in Paris into growth opportunities.
Individual and team coaching for executives and managers - RNCP & ICF certified
The specific challenges facing executives in Paris
Ultra-competitive environment
The density of the Parisian economic fabric generates intense competitive pressure. Between innovative start-ups in the 2nd arrondissement and major groups in La Défense, executives have to constantly prove their added value and stand out from the crowd in a constantly changing ecosystem.
A frenetic pace
The Parisian tempo demands rapid decision-making, marathon days between strategic meetings and optimised transport journeys. This constant intensity can lead to stress and questions about work-life balance.
Frequent transitions
Mergers, acquisitions, reorganisations, head office relocations... Parisian companies are changing at a rapid pace, creating a constant need for management teams and managers at all levels to adapt.
Multicultural diversity
Managing teams with varied profiles, navigating different corporate cultures, adapting to Parisian business codes and international expectations... these are all managerial challenges specific to the French business capital.
Tight executive job market: support as the new differentiator
executive recruitment in the Paris Region
A rude awakening after a decade of euphoria. For the first time since 2000, executive employment in the Paris region is in massive decline. From 330,000 recruitments in 2023 to 303,400 in 2024: the "party's over" and 2025 promises to be even more difficult.
executives in Île-de-France, i.e. half of all French executives
This concentration is unique in the world, making the region the national driver of executive employment. However, despite this exceptional talent pool, 54% of companies in the Paris Region are still struggling to recruit.
increase in trial period terminations in the industry
The integration of new managers is becoming a critical issue: large companies in the Paris region (+50 employees) have reported +37% in early terminations since 2019. This is a warning sign about the effectiveness of onboarding in the most organised structures.
Delphine Joubert, your partner in success
Nationally and internationally recognised expertise
RNCP and ICF certifications : My expertise is recognised in France with RNCP certification (Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles) and internationally with ICF certification (International Coaching Federation). These two accreditations guarantee the quality and ethics of my coaching.
In-depth training : I've taken two individual and team coaching courses, totalling around 250 hours, and every year I continue to dedicate time to developing my coaching practice and posture.
Continuous supervision : Since launching my business, I have chosen to be supervised by a pair of psychosociologist coaches during group supervision days. This approach guarantees the consistent quality of my work.
Knowledge of the Paris market : My day-to-day work gives me a good understanding of the specificities of the Parisian professional world, its codes, its challenges and its opportunities.
A pragmatic approach adapted to Paris
Geographical flexibility : I can come to your company anywhere in Paris or meet you in one of my Paris offices, depending on your preferences and constraints.
Adapting to your constraints My approach is adapted to the realities of the professional world in Paris.
Absolute confidentiality : Your discussions take place in a totally secure environment, which is essential if you are to address your strategic thinking and sensitive issues.
Measurable results : Together we define clear objectives and a personalised follow-up to measure progress in concrete terms.
My support as a professional coach in Paris
For companies in Paris
Coaching for new recruits and preventing integration failure
Intensive coaching for new executives to help them master the critical first 100 days. Working alongside your HR teams, I take care of the behavioural and political aspects that conventional onboarding processes do not cover. With over 37% trial period terminations in major Parisian companies, this tailor-made approach ensures the security of your strategic recruitments.
Supporting managerial change
Individualised support during mergers, reorganisations or digital pivots to maintain team commitment. While your HR departments are steering the structural and organisational aspects, I can help your managers acquire the new soft skills and interpersonal skills that are essential. In fact, 74% of HR departments in Paris identify these skills as priorities.
High-performance team coaching
Optimising collaboration and collective leadership, taking into account the specific characteristics of Paris: hybrid, multicultural teams, ambitious objectives and a fast pace. My work focuses on collective dynamics, improving modes of cooperation and transforming tensions into drivers of performance.
Benefits for your company
- Secure your recruitment investments by drastically reducing integration failures
- A collaborative approach: working in tandem with your HR teams to ensure shared management and measurable results.
- Funding: Eligible for OPCO and skills development plan funding.
For executives and managers in Paris
Successfully taking up a new post and avoiding integration failure
Master the codes and political issues of your new Parisian environment. Develop your influence strategy for the critical first 100 days in a market where 30% of executives fail due to neglect of their integration.
Steering your managerial transformation
Acquire the new skills of hybrid leadership and change management. Adapting to changes in management in Paris, where 74% of HR managers consider these skills to be essential for success.
Negotiating mobility from a position of strength
Build your career differentiation strategy in a market that has turned (-8% recruitment in 2024). Turn sector tensions into career opportunities despite tougher recruitment conditions.
Benefits for you
- Avoiding failure in the first 100 days Mastering the implicit codes and political issues specific to your new Parisian environment to ensure successful integration
- Negotiate from a position of strength despite the market downturn Develop your differentiation strategy when 54% companies are still struggling to recruit in a tight market
- Steer your managerial transformation Acquire the new hybrid leadership skills (teleworking, cross-functional teams) that 74% of HR managers consider essential
Testimonials
How does your career coaching work?
Where do we meet?
On your company premises : I can travel to any part of Paris and the inner suburbs to suit your business needs.
In my Paris office: There are several coaching spaces available in areas that are easily accessible by public transport.
Hybrid format : Possibility of alternating face-to-face and distance (video) sessions according to your needs and schedule.
Professional coaching process
DIAGNOSIS & SCOPING
First exchange free of charge (30 minutes)
Analysis of your situation, presentation of my method and validation of our compatibility.
Setting measurable objectives
Co-construction of your project with concrete indicators and personalised planning.
ACTIVE SUPPORT
Regular one-to-one sessions (1h to 1h30)
Pace adapted to your needs, with practical tools and exercises between sessions.
Personalised follow-up
Ongoing adjustments according to your progress and changing challenges.
ANCHORING & AUTONOMY
Objectives achieved
Concrete evaluation of results and consolidation of new practices.
Action plan for the future
Empowerment strategy and resources to maintain your progress.
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Professional coaching throughout Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Operations in all Paris arrondissements and the Greater Paris area
Whether you're located in the La Défense business district, in the start-ups of the Sentier (2nd arrondissement), the head offices of the Champs-Élysées (8th arrondissement), the companies of Boulogne-Billancourt or the offices of Neuilly-sur-Seine, I'll be there to support you.
Easy access: All my locations are easily accessible by metro, RER or bus, with parking available for your staff.
Adaptation to Parisian constraints: Flexible timetables to take account of traffic jams and peaks, possibility of early morning or late afternoon sessions.
Proximity and responsiveness: rapid response to your requests and availability for professional emergencies.
Ready to give your career a new lease of life?
The time has come to take action
Whether you're questioning your professional future, preparing to take on a strategic position, or looking to optimise the performance of your teams, coaching can make all the difference.
- No-obligation first appointment
- 24-hour response to your request
- Confidential 30-minute discussion
- Personalised analysis of your situation
- Presentation of the support method
What is the average length of a coaching session?
The duration varies according to your objectives and situation. Start-up coaching generally lasts 3 to 6 months (6 to 12 sessions), while career transition coaching can last 6 to 12 months. We'll work together to define the optimum duration during our first meeting.
How much does business coaching in Paris cost?
For individuals: Individual coaching from €150/hour, depending on your coaching project.
For companies: A personalised quote is provided for each assignment. Many companies finance coaching via the training plan or the OPCO.
What is the difference between coaching and training?
Training imparts knowledge, coaching reveals your potential. In coaching, you remain the expert on your situation, while I bring a method and a questioning approach to help you find your own solutions adapted to the Parisian environment or your mobility needs.
What happens during the first contact?
An initial discussion of 15 to 30 minutes is offered to analyse your situation, present my method and validate our working compatibility. This short format allows you to move quickly into action without taking up too much time in your busy schedule.
How do I make an appointment?
Contact me directly by phone on +33 6 62 50 23 69by email delphine@djoubert.co or via the contact form. I prefer direct contact to fit in with your schedule.
I'm an English speaker. Do you offer coaching in English?
Yes, I am certified bilingual professional coach. I coach in both English and French, using English almost as my mother tongue. This linguistic expertise enables me to provide effective support to expatriates, international teams and executives working in a multicultural environment in Paris.
Yes, I'm a certified bilingual coach and speak English almost as fluently as my native French. I regularly support expats and international executives based in Paris.
Is coaching only face-to-face?
I offer a range of methods to suit your needs: face-to-face in Paris or by videoconference. With my clients operating in different time zones, I have developed expertise in remote support that is just as effective as face-to-face.