CARMEN PETER

Brussels’ #1 recommended EPSO coach
25+ years of executive coaching

Mission statement 

Carmen’s goal is to support, encourage and guide your personal and professional development. Working in partnership together, she will help you find and become your best self – an inspiration to family, friends, colleagues, organisation and society.

Career overview

Carmen is an executive coach and trainer living in Brussels and working internationally. Specialising in the human side of management, she delivers person-centred services that drive performance based on healthy personal and professional development.

Degrees:

  • Master in Mathematics, University of Bucharest.
  • Master in International Relations, University of Brussels.
  • 1st and 2nd Degree in Pedagogical Sciences from the Universities of Bucharest and Brussels.

Certifications:

  • Transactional Analysis, Process Communication, Neurocognitivism in Belgium.
  • Certified MOZAIK coach (Ecole Coaching Mozaik, France).
  • MBTI, FIRO-B, MSCEIT, NEO PI-R, Master Practitioner
    in NLP, SHL assessor from the UK.

Professional experience:

  • London Business School
    Member of the team of coaches.
  • International Coach Federation
    Member of the ‘Leadership and Coaching’ committee.
  • European Commission
    Accredited coach and trainer.

Clients

Having lived in different countries and worked with 30+ nationalities, Carmen offers services in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Romanian.

Recent clients include:

Arcelor–Mittal, Ferring Pharma, London Business School, European Parliament, Lilly, Mobistar, Proximus, Schindler, UCB, Unilever

When it comes to European Institutions, Carmen has worked with 7 Commissioners, 13 Directors General, 60 Directors, 70 Heads of Unit, 150+ senior/middle managers and 1000+ administrators, assistants and secretaries!

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Expertise

Carmen offers specialist coaching and training for:

  • Personal and professional assessment
    (EPSO, EU careers, international companies and organisations).
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Emotional intelligence, its practical influence and impact on professional life.
  • Leadership and management coaching.
  • Selection, appraisal and interview techniques.
  • Personal branding.
  • The training of trainers, coaches, mentors and mentees.
  • Group facilitation (team work, executive boards, task forces, brainstorming and decision-making exercises).

Testimonials

Interviews

”Carmen has been important for the preparation of my job interviews with both the Recruiting Panel and the Director General, enabling me to perform at my best and successfully get offered the new position.” (EPSO 14/12/2017)

Group exercise

”Thank you for the innovative Group Exercise! It increased my level of self-awareness, confidence to interact without documents, and encouraged my creativity! I see these skills so useful in any meetings in the future!” (EPSO Training 14/12/2019)

Coaching

”Carmen is a highly qualified and experienced professional coach, with broad expertise and mastery in both the Private and Public/EU context.” (EPSO Training 7/12/2019)

Case study

”Very good training and preparation. I have appreciated the method for dealing with the Case Study.” (EPSO Training 19/08/2017)

Oral presentation

”Carmen was my personal coach for the Oral Examination. She helped me to prepare a suitable presentation in order to highlight in an appropriate way my experience, personality aspects and knowledge.” (EPSO Training 12/1/2009)

Carmen Peter provides high-end EPSO coaching that empowers professionals to navigate the complexities of European selection procedures and elevate their EU careers. With over 25 years of experience, Carmen specialises in supporting candidates through EPSO competitions—covering computer‑based reasoning tests, assessment centres, case studies, and competency‑based interviews.

Her executive coaching approach brings a unique blend of personal insight and structured methodology. Carmen works one‑on‑one with professionals at various stages—from first-time applicants hoping to launch an EU career to senior leaders preparing for high‑stakes internal selection panels or board presentations. Whether facing pre-selection tests, interviews, or simulation exercises with EU institutions, her tailored sessions boost clarity, confidence, and performance under pressure.

Clients benefit from a comprehensive range of services: strategic feedback on application forms, support with structured competency responses, mock interview practice, and real‑time case study simulations. The focus is on enhancing communication, critical thinking, and presentation skills—core competencies for success in EPSO and beyond.

By combining deep knowledge of the EPSO selection framework with a supportive, person-centred coaching style, Carmen creates bespoke strategies that help each candidate stand out. If you’re serious about advancing your EU career, Carmen’s EPSO coaching offers the skills and confidence to change your trajectory.

Don’t wait any longer.

Start forging your own path!