Tailor-Made
Coaching & HR Consulting
Bridging Cultures & Shaping Futures
Tailor-Made
Simplify Your HR Journey
Tailored Strategies for Founders, CEOs, and Professionals alike
Leveraging over 15 years of international HR expertise, I offer tailored, practical support that adapts to your unique needs. Whether you are a founder or CEO seeking HR solutions, or an international professional aiming for change or new opportunities, I am here to Simplify Your HR Journey.
Strategic HR Consulting
Are you a CEO or business leader seeking top talent or Interim/Fractional HR leadership support?
Selecting the right hire transcends skill fit – it is about pinpointing the critical talent gap in your organization, from C-level to individual contributor, ensuring they are not just skilled but a cultural fit for your team.
The Interim/Fractional HR model provides businesses with seasoned HR expertise without the need for a full-time salary, making it a cost-effective solution for companies that require flexible, part-time, or temporary HR support without committing to permanent collaborations.
Career growth
Are you a professional seeking career growth or change?
You are contemplating a career change or pursuing job opportunities nationally or internationally, and need guidance.
Connecting People, Cultures, Business
With over 15 years of international HR experience across sectors such as automotive, aviation (including eVTOL), fintech, and consulting, I bring a global touch to my work.
My curiosity about different cultures has taken me to over 27 countries. Each experience shaped how I understand people, work dynamics, and collaboration – insights I bring into all I do, both professionally and personally.
As a multilingual professional with a psychology background, I work at the intersection of people development and business transformation.
CONSULTING
AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERING
FINTECH
eVTOL
AVIATION
Brands that I worked with
Testimonials
“Cristina Ciodaru, for me, is one of the best HR Experts I ever met during my professional life.
I had the pleasure to work with her during my time at Lilium. She impressed me again and again with her direct, honest and empathic way of working, combined with her exceptional HR competence, which enabled us to achieve our common goals.
But she is not only a great professional, she is also a great person.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Cristina at additiv, where she worked as the HR Director. She streamlined our recruitment and broke down silos between HR and Finance, setting the stage for significant growth. Her decisive approach and ability to drive meaningful change made her an invaluable asset.”
“Never giving up, driving every day towards finding the right experts. Cristina is very innovative and energetic in exploring new sources for recruitment in a very challenging Manufacturing & Supply Chain expert market. Was fun to work with her.”
“Cristina’s practical, down-to-earth coaching style perfectly suits my pragmatic nature. Her ability to connect on a personal level, combined with her humour and sharp insights, has positively impacted my career and personal growth.”
“Avevo bisogno di consigli su come propormi al meglio per cambiare lavoro, per svolgere un’attività completamente differente rispetto alla mia precedente mansione.
Cristina mi ha accompagnata non solo nella fase iniziale di recruiting, ma anche successivamente, nella fase di negoziazione della posizione contrattuale e, infine, nella creazione del mio piano di sviluppo individuale.
Super consigliata!”
“A transformative experience 🔱 Career-therapy of the best kind 🚀 Cristina’s deep knowledge in job research, strategic approaches, and insights into the German AND international job market broadened my horizon and prepared me for global opportunities ⭐️ I absolutely recommend her coaching services if you’re looking to advance, upskill, or redirect your career 🔥🐦🔥”
“Cristina Ciodaru played a crucial role in guiding my career after completing my Ph.D. Her support enabled me to secure a position as Head of Research and Development at an innovative French startup specializing in heat pumps for central heating of buildings. Cristina’s expertise helped me identify key soft skills and effectively present my professional and personal experiences, facilitating my transition from an academic to industry.”
“Cristina has been an amazing help in getting me ready for any kind of interview, whether it’s technical or cultural. She knows exactly how to make you feel prepared and, most importantly, confident! I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to boost their chances of landing their dream job!”
“A truthful and heartful “Thank You” to Cristina for guiding my expat career. Taking my career abroad was a dream, but it came with a mix of excitement and nerves. That’s where her warm and wise coaching made all the difference.
She has this amazing way of making the confusing unknown feel like familiar territory. She showed me the tricks of the local job market and helped me put my best foot forward.”
“Cristina was instrumental in rapidly building a prototype manufacturing organization, expanding the team from 2 to 20 members in less than 6 months. She was spot on in sourcing candidates not just for skill sets, but also for cultural fit. On top of that, she’s a great person and very easy to work with.”
“Collaborating with Cristina has truly elevated our hiring experience. She offers her best support during the recruitment journey.
Whether it’s providing guidance, answering queries, or offering insights, she’s always there, making the process feel effortless.”
“When looking for high quality candidates as a technical leader, the partnership you form with your TA in any organization defines the talent and potential of each member of the team and the contributions towards success.
Having worked with Cristina extensively, whilst she was leading the TA team for Manufacturing, the ability to translate technical needs and the optimal cultural fits into candidates is unsurpassed. The pipeline was always stocked with great levels of talent, and the service levels were some of the highest I’ve experienced over the years in building teams.”
“Her expertise is considerable, and it helped me build and develop my team into the strong and cohesive team they are today. Her contribution was invaluable.”
“I have the great possibility to work with her regarding an assessment in Cartier and she has been able to fully understand my needs and reach our goal. I would wish everyone who is searching for new opportunities to have the chance to collaborate with Cristina.”
“Cristina was the Coordinator of the Italdesign Giugiaro training program I was part of. She is very trustworthy and supportive, winning the trust of her team”
“Thank you so much, Cristina, for our very valuable coaching sessions. As an academic, it was so valuable for me to receive your HR perspecive and input on my CV and possible professional development. Your energy is truly inspiring and made these sessions so much fun.”
“Cristina is an outstanding job coach. She combines empathy with a very realistic perspective, which is especially valuable for expats navigating the German job market. She helped me understand market needs, challenged me to dig deeper into my own strengths, and guided me toward practical next steps. Cristina does not just give answers – she helps you build clarity and confidence in yourself. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for honest, thoughtful, and impactful coaching”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Cristina to anyone seeking expert support in navigating the job market. She is incredibly friendly and understanding, which makes the job search experience less stressful.”
“Her support, insights, and encouragement helped me stay focused and confident throughout the process. ”
“What stood out most about Cristina’s coaching approach was her ability to reflect back patterns I hadn’t fully seen in myself, with both clarity and compassion. She doesn’t try to fix or direct — instead, she listens deeply, names what she sees, and creates a space where you can genuinely understand and value your own way of thinking.”
“What sets Christina apart is her ability to be both direct and engaging. She never hesitates to provide honest feedback, yet delivers it in a way that feels constructive and actionable.”
“She approached my career challenges with remarkable dedication, treating them as if they were her own. Her insights and guidance not only helped me tackle my immediate concerns but also provided fresh perspectives for my future career path.”
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