
Edita Kirkby, MSc., MBA
with Empathy & Edge
Your people, your culture, your edge — I'm here to support it every step of the way. I help leaders and organizations bring clarity, courage, and humanity into the way they work.
With 20+ years of leadership and HR experience across the UK and Czech Republic, I know both sides of the table: running businesses and supporting the people who make them thrive. I’ve led teams in healthcare, tourism, and HR services, and today I focus on what matters most — helping people and organizations grow without losing their human touch.
What I do:
• Leadership Development & Workshops – from Difficult Conversations to Value-based Leadership and Motivation Without Burnout.
• Coaching & Mentoring – nearly 700 hours guiding leaders, managers, and professionals through transitions, challenges, and growth.
• Career Transition Support – helping people redesign their careers with clarity and confidence.
• HR Consulting & Advisory – building smart, sustainable HR practices that support people and results.
My approach is simple: no off-the-shelf solutions. I combine strategic HR thinking, neuroscience-backed coaching, and lived leadership experience to deliver real, relevant, and human outcomes.
I believe humanity and performance are not opposites — together, they create your edge.
Primary Interests:
Education
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MBA, HR Management
EDU Business School
2024
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MSc., Management
EDU Business School
2024
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HNC, Business Administration
City College London
2004
Work Experience
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Owner | Coach | Mentor | Consultant
Employer: ek consulting
July 2015 - present
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Snr Consultant - freelance
Employer: LHH - Lee Hecht Harrison
July 2020 - present
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Candidate & Service Management Director
Employer: Adecco
January 2019 - June 2020
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Regional Manager
Employer: ManpowerGroup
April 2015 - November 2018
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CEO
Employer: RegioJet
September 2013 - March 2015
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Head of Business Services
Employer: Four Seasons Health Care
July 2010 - August 2013
Membership in Professional Organizations
- European Mentoring and Coaching Council - EMCC Global
- Social Psychology Network - SPN
Languages Spoken
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English
Native speaker
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Czech
Native speaker
Edita Kirkby, MSc., MBA
Czech Republic
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