Meet Maja Caplette transformational coach based in Paris, France.
Maja is known for her high-energy and dedication to empowering ambitious entrepreneurs and their teams to overcome any barriers and achieve unprecedented success.
Her unique blend of neuroscience based approach, battle-tested strategies and humor, is transforming the landscape of leadership and team development.
Early Beginnings: A Foundation for Growth
Born and raised in Poland, Maja exhibited a natural curiosity and passion for learning from an early age. She began her educational journey at Gdańsk University of Technology, followed by Engineering degree in IMT Atlantique in France, earning a Double Master of Science diploma that laid the groundwork for her future endeavors.
Venturing Into the World: Pursuing Ambitions
With her engineering background, Maja sought to expand her skills and experiences. in business. She pursued an MBA at INSEAD, delving deeper into advanced aspects of business management, organizational behavior and development of the entrepreneurial potential.
This marked the beginning of Maja’s transformation from a technical expert to a multifaceted leader with a strategic vision.
Navigating the Tech Landscape: Early Career Challenges
Fresh out of INSEAD, Maja dove headfirst into the dynamic world of technology. Her tenure as a Product Manager at Level 3 Communications (now Century Link) in London provided invaluable experience in cross-functional leadership during a period of European expansion and growth.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Carving a Path in Startup Culture
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Maja transitioned to the startup scene. As the VP of International Business Development at QUICKSIGN, a SaaS fintech vendor, Maja played a pivotal role in launching digitalized consumer credit subscriptions into new EU territories.
Mentoring the Next Generation: Giving Back to the Community
Throughout her career, Maja has remained committed to nurturing talent and fostering growth within the industry.
Her role as a Startup Business Mentor at NUMA and Cartier Women Initiative exemplifies her understanding and dedication to supporting early-stage entrepreneurs.
Empowering Transformation: The Evolution of a Coach
Driven by a passion for personal development and a desire to open up the world of opportunities to others, Maja embarked on a transformative journey into the world of high impact coaching. Drawing upon her diverse background, training and experiences, Maja has emerged as a team and leadership coach working with ambitious entrepreneurs and their teams to achieve breakthroughs and leverage their differences in achieving their challenging goals.
A Legacy of Leadership: Impacting Lives and Shaping Futures
As Maja reflects on her journey thus far, she is grateful for the opportunities she created for herself and challenges she overcame that have shaped her into the person she is today.
With each new challenge and opportunity, Maja continues to inspire those around her, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership and empowerment in her wake.
Leadership Lessons
Embrace continuous learning: First get to know yourself and discover your zone of genius. Stay open to new knowledge and experiences to adapt in a healthy way and thrive in a changing world, especially in the AI era.
Foster resilience: Overcome obstacles with grit and grace, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
Build on trust and collaboration: Cultivate strong relationships within teams, recognizing and leveraging diverse strengths for collective success.
Lead with empathy and humor: Connect with others on a human level, using understanding and laughter to inspire and motivate.
Practice self-reflection: Regularly assess your own journey, recognizing achievements and areas we can transform in ourselves to become authentic and leader that creates positive, real life impact.
Editorial Notes
Maja Caplette’s journey exemplifies the power of resilience, innovation, and leadership in transforming challenges into opportunities. Her story serves as an inspiration to all aspiring entrepreneurs but also to expats, people from underprivileged backgrounds and career changers showcasing the impact of embracing our own journey and fostering growth through leaning into our own essence, and the essence of others. We invite other executives to share their unique stories and insights on Executives Diary. Share your journey with us at executivesdiary.com/blog/submit-biography. Join this vibrant community of leaders, and remember, sharing your story is completely free of cost. Let’s inspire and learn from each other.
