Dr. Mary Waceke Thongoh (PhD) is an inspirational leadership and transformation coach with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and organizations thrive through change.
She has held senior executive roles, including HR Director and Transformation Lead at the Central Bank of Kenya, and has supported global institutions such as the United Nations, where she led DEI, leadership, and organizational health initiatives.
Her coaching focuses on empowering leaders to strengthen self-mastery, build inclusive cultures, and lead with impact in complex and dynamic environments. She brings a systems-thinking lens, blending executive coaching with organizational development, DEI, and sustainability expertise.
Mary believes leadership is not a title but the ability to earn trust, inspire others, and create meaningful change.
COACHING STYLE
Mary coaches the whole person through a structured yet flexible approach. She helps clients build self-awareness, clarity, and self-agency, equipping them to achieve sustainable results in both work and life. Her coaching style creates psychological safety, fosters accountability, and supports leaders in navigating complexity with confidence.
Education & Credentials
- Ph.D., Environmental Governance and Management (focus: Climate-Smart Value Chains & Technology Diffusion)
- M.A., Environmental Management (focus: Sustainable Development)
- B.Tech., Production/Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced Management Program, Strathmore Business School & IESE (Spain)
- Leadership & Global Change Program, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Certifications
- Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, Academy of Executive Coaching (UK)
- Certified Master Professional in Balanced Scorecard, George Washington University / Balanced Scorecard Institute (USA)
- Certified Change Management Professional, Prosci (USA)
- Project Management Professional (Prince II–UK)
- Certified Public Secretary (Kenya)
- Pacific Institute Certification (USA)
- Hogan & SHL Talent Assessment Certifications
- Governance, Coaching, and Executive Education Facilitation Certifications