About Mati Kaim
Hello, I'm Mati.
I'm a Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach, and former Dean.
I work with professionals, organisations and business schools to support leadership development, strengthen professional communication, and help people navigate periods of growth, responsibility, and change.
My approach combines practical leadership experience with recognised academic and professional expertise, shaped by a career spanning leadership, coaching, teaching and executive education.
Having worked, studied or travelled across almost 80 countries, I bring an international perspective to my work while recognising that effective leadership is always shaped by context.
Experience & Background
Before establishing my consultancy, I held a range of teaching, leadership and executive education roles, including:
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Dean
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Director of Teaching & Learning
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Head of Teaching & Learning Development
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Executive MBA Communication Lead & Coach
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Academic Lead, Language & Communication
Throughout my career, I have taken on increasing responsibility for people, programmes, budgets and organisational performance while supporting professionals and students from a wide range of cultural and professional backgrounds.
My experience includes leading large multidisciplinary teams, chairing academic boards, overseeing significant organisational initiatives, serving as a trustee, and working with organisations as a Fractional Chief Learning Officer.
Alongside this, I have taught and coached on MBA and Executive MBA programmes, designed and facilitated accredited leadership development programmes, and supported leaders across a range of sectors and international contexts.
Why I Started My Consultancy
People often ask why I left a role as Dean to start my own business.
The answer is quite simple.
I genuinely enjoyed much of the work I was doing. I enjoyed supporting colleagues, developing programmes, working with students and professionals from around the world, and helping people grow in confidence and capability.
What I wanted, however, was greater flexibility to focus on the work I found most meaningful.
I wanted the opportunity to combine executive coaching, leadership development and executive education within a single portfolio, while working with a broader range of individuals and organisations.
In many ways, my work today is a continuation of what I was already doing.
I still spend much of my time helping people navigate change, develop their leadership, strengthen communication, and work through complex professional challenges.
Professional Recognition
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Principal Fellow PFHEA (Advance HE)
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Chartered Manager FCMI (Chartered Management Institute)
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Fellow (Institute of Leadership)
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Certified Management & Business Educator (Chartered Association of Business Schools)
Professional Qualifications
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Level 7 Executive Coaching (ILM)
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Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership (CMI)
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Level 7 Teaching (UCL / Cambridge Assessment)
Academic Qualifications
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Master's Applied Linguistics (University of Oxford, Distinction)
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Master's English & Creative Writing (University of Edinburgh)
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Bachelor's History & Russian (University of Nottingham)
Let's Talk
If you'd like to discuss leadership development, executive coaching, executive education, or organisational development support, I'd be happy to learn more about your goals and explore how I can help.
