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About Gilda Bonanno

GILDA BONANNO helps high-performing leaders and organizations communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and deliver results.  An executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitator and trusted advisor, Gilda is known for her ability to blend sharp strategic insight with practical tools and an engaging, high-energy style. Her work is grounded in the belief that with the right guidance and deliberate practice, anyone can become a more effective leader and communicator.​
Global Impact, Real-World Results

Gilda has partnered with clients across North America, Europe, South America and Asia, delivering executive coaching, keynote speeches, strategic facilitation and leadership development programs for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, trade associations, nonprofits, and academic institutions.

 

Her client list includes respected names like Linde, Baldor, JP Morgan Chase, International Seaways, Henkel, and Yale University, with engagements from Chicago to Shanghai and Rio to Rome.

 

Since establishing her boutique firm in 2006, Gilda has:

  • Delivered thousands of virtual and in-person programs around the world

  • Reached over 1 million viewers on her YouTube channel

  • Grown a digital newsletter community with subscribers in over 45 countries

 

Trusted by Leaders at Every Level

Gilda is known for her ability to partner across all organizational levels — from C-suite executives to frontline managers. Her clients value her global perspective, real-world experience and sharp focus on driving business outcomes. She works exclusively with a select number of coaching clients to ensure each engagement receives her full attention and energy, and is trusted by leaders navigating new roles, increased visibility, strategic change and high-stakes communication.

 

What Gilda Offers
  • Keynote Speaking: Engaging, interactive keynotes and breakout sessions on leadership, motivation, networking and communication

  • Executive Coaching: Customized, one-on-one coaching in leadership,  communication, strategy, decision making, presentations and influence

  • Strategic Facilitation: Designing and leading sessions that help teams align, ideate and move forward with clarity

  • High-Energy Workshops & Training Programs: Results-focused workshops that blend insight, interaction and immediate applicability

 

A Unique Perspective

Gilda’s background spans corporate, academic, government, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial environments. She brings a powerful combination of:

  • Real-world experience

  • Business and performance acumen

  • A deep commitment to helping people grow and succeed

 

She connects quickly, challenges thoughtfully and delivers lasting value — whether she’s coaching a global executive, leading a workshop or stepping onto the keynote stage.

 

Gilda holds a Master’s degree from Fordham University and an Advanced Business Certificate in Management from the University of Connecticut School of Business.

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