Howard O’Donnell

Howard O’Donnell PCC is a dynamic executive coach, leadership consultant, and master facilitator known for igniting “light bulb” moments that inspire transformational learning. Based in France, Howard coaches in both English and French, bringing a multicultural and multilingual lens to his practice. His infectious enthusiasm, creative spirit, and deep expertise make him a trusted partner to global organisations and aspiring leaders alike.

Howard has delivered coaching and leadership development across industries including aerospace, finance, defence, retail, tech, and energy. He has led major initiatives—such as a 160,000-employee leadership development rollout—and worked with C-suite leaders, high-potentials at elite business schools, and emerging entrepreneurs. His approach blends strategic depth with playful energy, fostering genuine engagement and long-lasting growth.

His specialisms include experiential learning design, team and executive coaching, communication and presentation skills, event facilitation, emotional intelligence, and developing coaching cultures within organisations. Howard also supports new ways of working—helping clients implement trust-based, flat structures through practical, people-centric change.

A certified PCC with the ICF, Howard holds multiple qualifications, including certifications in emotional intelligence (TTI), situational leadership, team coaching, and facilitation with Airbus Leadership University. He is also a frequent keynote speaker, guest lecturer, and seminar leader across Europe, the US, and Asia. Howard volunteers his expertise locally with startups and sports teams, applying strategic coaching to drive performance on and off the court.