Student Spotlight: Your Career Doesn’t Have to Make Sense to Anyone But You with Ilona Brannen

I'm thrilled to share another Student Spotlight with you this week...Meet Ilona Brannen who was part of the first cohort of The Coaching Business Academy last year.Ilona is on a mission to help women in tech break free from the status quo and step into bold, impactful leadership. As a leadership coach, speaker, and consultant, she specialises in guiding ambitious professionals through career transitions, helping them gain clarity, confidence, and influence in their next big move.Her career has been anything but conventional. Ilona has worked across Japan, the Netherlands, Cuba, Italy, the UK, and Argentina, experiencing firsthand what it means to navigate change, embrace uncertainty, and redefine success on your own terms. This global experience fuels her coaching philosophy: your career isn’t a straight line—it’s an adventure you get to design.Through her leadership consultancy, Ilona partners with tech companies and professionals to develop leaders for the digital age who are equipped to thrive in a fast-changing world. She’s passionate about helping women break through barriers, own their ambition, and create careers that align with their values and vision.Connect with Ilona:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilonabrannen/https://www.instagram.com/ilona.f.brannen/The next cohort of The Coaching Business Academy kicks off in July  - we'd love to have you be part of it!www.gillmoakes.com/academy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes.substack.com