Dr. Ivonne – The Founder
Ivonne is an experienced negotiator with deep cross-industry experience and a passion for helping people get the best possible outcomes. Having worked across sectors including Logistics and Supply Chain, FMCG, Property and NFP, she has developed a rich understanding of what drives successful negotiation—no matter the context.
Over the course of her career, Ivonne has coached and advised hundreds of executives from leading corporations, equipping them with the tools, strategies, and confidence to negotiate more effectively. Her practical, insight-driven approach is grounded in real-world experience and best practices gathered from years of hands-on work in high-stakes environments.
Beyond the corporate negotiation setting, Ivonne brings her love of negotiation into daily life—whether she’s making a big purchase or navigating everyday deals, she believes that everything is negotiable and often has just as much fun negotiating for herself as she does helping others. Approachable yet results-focused, Ivonne is driven by one clear goal: to create better negotiators!
What our clients say:
“Dr Ivonne has given me guidance and tools to strengthen my approach to negotiation. The training day was very enjoyable and engaging! I am already seeing the benefits of her training in my work. Thank you again for your support! ” Kate Bool, UNICEF
“I have recently attended Ivonne’s 2 day Octalo Negotiation Workshop, and I could not recommend it enough. Dr. Ivonne helps you break through those everyday barriers both in your personal life and professionally. She makes you work with real life scenarios, and negotiate your way through to obtain a better end result. You are provided with resources to help you not just to become a better negotiator but to help you gain a better understanding of the psychology behind every deal. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to increase their level of confidence and in turn better their success rate when negotiating.” Michael Ferreira, Head of Sales
“I attended Ivonne’s negotiation workshop that completely shifted the way I approach high-stakes conversations. Ivonne combined practical tools with real-world scenarios, making the sessions both engaging and immediately applicable. I walked away feeling more confident, strategic, and equipped to achieve better outcomes in every negotiation”.
Matthew Ferguson, Head of Brand, Uniting