ABOUT ME
Born in 1985.
I am a dynamic, curious and independent thinker. I naturally tend to look at reality from different perspectives, ask questions and challenge what is commonly taken for granted.
Over the years, I have built a multifaceted personal and professional journey, guided by continuous learning, research and engagement with different experiences, people and contexts.
Today, I work with businesses, professionals and individuals who want to evolve, make more informed decisions and turn ideas, resources and potential into clear, practical directions.
The common thread connecting my different areas of work is development: the development of businesses, individuals and their ability to act with greater clarity, autonomy and responsibility.
-As a Business Development Consultant, I work alongside companies, entrepreneurs and professionals to define strategies and design new growth opportunities. My work may involve the development of projects, services and business models, marketing, grants and public funding, and EU project design.
-As a Business & Life Coach, I support individuals, professionals and entrepreneurs in defining their goals and identifying the resources, choices and actions needed to achieve them. Coaching does not provide ready-made solutions. Instead, it creates a space for reflection and constructive dialogue in which people can develop self-awareness, independent decision-making and personal responsibility. I am trained in accordance with ICF standards and am a Member of ICF Italy and ICF Global.
As part of coaching and professional development programmes, when relevant to the goals of an individual or team, I may integrate the LUXXprofile. This tool helps explore individual motivations and develop a deeper understanding of what influences behaviour, decisions, relationships and workplace dynamics.
-As a Yoga Teacher, I lead both in-person and online classes. I offer a practice that is gradual and attentive to the individual, where movement, breath, and listening to the body become tools for developing presence and body awareness.
Outside my professional life, I continue to nurture everything that broadens my perspective on the world. I love travelling, discovering different cultures, immersing myself in nature, reading, training and allowing myself to be inspired by art in its many forms.
Writing is another space for exploration and sharing. On my blog, I bring together reflections, experiences, travel stories and interviews with people who offer original perspectives on life, work and change.
“I believe in an approach to business development that combines analysis, method and attention to people, turning goals and resources into choices and projects that are aligned with the context.”
Giovanna Maria Depriori
Business Development Consultant
I built my professional career in the field of business services.
For over fifteen years, I worked within national consortia, focusing on marketing, communication and the development of projects for leading companies in the Italian market. I gained experience in complex and highly regulated environments, where activities were subject to reporting, monitoring and control by regional, national and European institutions.
I have an academic background in economics, which I have complemented over time with master’s programmes, specialist training and professional development courses in marketing and communication, service design, project management, business development and internationalisation, quality management systems, public funding and business incentives, EU project development, management and financial reporting.
I have also pursued further training in Business Coaching, broadening my approach to business development with skills focused on the role of entrepreneurs, goal setting, decision-making processes and change management.
This multidisciplinary background, combined with extensive hands-on experience, enables me to approach business development by bringing together strategic vision, operational feasibility, financial sustainability, funding opportunities and the characteristics of the people involved.
My curiosity has led me to work across different sectors and contexts, including unconventional ones. I have always combined this curiosity with the method, commitment and consistency required to understand their dynamics, constraints and potential.
Today, I work as an independent consultant, supporting companies, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations throughout their development journeys.
Business & Life Coach
(ICF Member)
For me, coaching is a professional relationship built on trust, active listening and a practical approach. I create a confidential, non-judgmental space where clients can gain clarity, explore new possibilities and turn their decisions into actions aligned with the goals they have defined.
My sessions are dynamic, engaging and focused on practical progress. Some clients describe them as genuine “workouts”, in which targeted questions help them organise their thoughts, recognise resources and obstacles, and identify the next steps.
I came to coaching after experiencing its value first-hand as a coachee. I trained in accordance with the standards of the International Coaching Federation and am a Member of ICF Italy and ICF Global. I conduct my work in line with ICF principles and its Code of Ethics, with particular attention to confidentiality, clear agreements and the professional boundaries of coaching.
As a Business & Life Coach, I offer individual coaching programmes for individuals, professionals and entrepreneurs.
In Life Coaching, I support people who want to define personal and professional goals, navigate a period of change, regain a sense of direction and strengthen their autonomy.
In Business Coaching, I work on topics related to professional roles, priorities, decision-making processes, business development and change management.
When relevant to the agreed goals, I may integrate the LUXXprofile, a tool designed to explore individual motivations and deepen the understanding of what may influence behaviour, decisions, relationships and professional dynamics.
My approach is reflective and pragmatic, with a constant focus on self-awareness, responsibility and action.
Sessions are held exclusively online.
“I believe that every person has unique resources, motivations and possibilities that need the right space to emerge, be developed and evolve into authentic choices aligned with who they are and what they want to achieve.”
Giovanna Maria Depriori
“In my classes, movement, breath and self-awareness become tools for exploring ourselves with curiosity, respecting our own pace and developing a more conscious, personal and authentic practice.”
Giovanna Maria Depriori
Yoga Teacher
Yoga first became part of my personal experience and later developed into a professional path.
During the pandemic, the sudden change in my daily routine encouraged me to pay greater attention to myself, my body and my breath. I began exploring Hatha Yoga through personal study and practice, gradually discovering a discipline that brings together movement, self-awareness and mindful attention.
This experience inspired me to undertake professional training. I completed a 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training, focused on both the practice and teaching of Yoga, and obtained the qualification of National Level 1 Yoga Gymnastics Instructor, 250 hours, with a national diploma and CSEN technical membership card.
My training included the practice of āsana, Prāṇāyāma, meditation, mudrā, bandha and mantra, together with teaching techniques, communication, anatomy, and the historical and philosophical foundations of the Yoga tradition.
Today, I teach Yoga in person and online, working with small groups. My approach integrates Hatha Yoga and Prāṇāyāma techniques through a gradual practice adapted to individual characteristics and experience. Movement and breathing become tools for developing body awareness, presence and a greater capacity to listen to oneself.
Continuous learning remains an important part of my journey. I continue to explore meditation, Yoga philosophy and teaching methods that are increasingly gradual, adaptable and respectful of each individual.