Vanda Dash
Vanda Dash is an ICF-certified coach, project manager at Broadridge, and Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) Practitioner, with over a decade of experience bridging coaching, and project management. She specializes in helping professionals and organizations achieve clarity, alignment, and sustainable results by integrating ambition with emotional intelligence and well-being. Vanda’s approach emphasizes presence, self-awareness, and grounded leadership, enabling teams and individuals to navigate complexity while cultivating fulfillment and resilience. Born and raised in Hungary, Vanda pursued her academic journey in England, earning an honors degree and a Master of Science in International Business from Aston University. Her professional path spans business consultancy, project management across diverse industries, and coaching, with over ten years dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations. She is designing and contributing to internal coaching initiatives at her company, supporting employee growth, performance, and emotional well-being. In addition to her corporate work, Vanda is a Psych-K® facilitator and active member of coaching communities, including the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and NYC FinTech Women. She volunteers with the ICF Foundation and the United Nations, applying her expertise to empower leaders, nonprofit professionals, and communities. Guided by the belief that lasting transformation begins from within, Vanda creates a safe and reflective space for deep awareness, alignment, and purposeful action, empowering others to realize their potential and achieve meaningful growth in both their personal and professional journeys.
• Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
• ICF Certified Coach
• Aston University - MSc
• University of Birmingham - BA
• Events Management
• NYC Fintech Women
• ICFLA
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to presence, curiosity, and consistency. Being present allows me to stay grounded, truly listen, and make intentional decisions that align with my values and goals. Curiosity motivates me to continually learn from diverse people, cultures, and ways of working, which broadens my perspective and strengthens my impact as a coach and project manager. Consistency, especially during periods of transition, has helped me build trust, credibility, and sustained results over time.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
That former employer and mentor taught me to work smart, not just hard, and to stay present rather than forcing a path. They showed me that meaningful impact comes from clarity, prioritization, and thoughtful effort, not constant overexertion. Their guidance helped me slow down, focus on what truly matters, and allow my career to unfold with greater intention and alignment.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to seek out mentorship, embrace vulnerability as a strength, and pursue leadership opportunities that align with your values. You don’t have to choose between ambition and inner peace; it is possible to lead in a way that is both highly effective and deeply grounded in humanity.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Relentless complexity, shifting priorities, cross-functional dependencies, tight deadlines, and constant disruption are challenges that drive burnout and disconnects leaders from their purpose. PMs face delivery risks and stakeholder pressure without enough space to breathe, while leaders grapple with endless pivots that leave them reacting rather than leading intentionally.
The opportunity lies in human-centered leadership that bridges execution with inner alignment. In PM, this means structured processes balancing speed and sustainability; in coaching, it’s creating space for clarity, resilience, and values-driven decisions. As a woman navigating fintech’s high-stakes world, I see huge potential in inclusive cultures where people deliver exceptional results without losing themselves, leading from wholeness for truly sustainable impact.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Presence, integrity, and wholeness are the values that guide me most. Presence allows me to meet life and work as they are and creates clarity. Integrity keeps my actions aligned with what I believe. Wholeness reminds me that meaningful impact comes from integration honoring both the human and professional sides of who we are.
Locations
Wholeness by Vanda & Broadridge
Santa Monica, California 22031