ABOUT US
Thinking with leaders who carry responsibility
A Space for Leadership Thinking
Leadership decisions shape people, cultures, and organizations, often in ways that only become visible over time.
About Bright Talents
Bright Talents is an executive coaching practice focused on supporting CEOs, board members, and senior leaders in navigating complexity, responsibility, and long-term organisational impact.
Our work is grounded in the belief that leadership at senior levels is less about acquiring new techniques and more about clarifying judgment, examining assumptions, and engaging consciously with the human and systemic dimensions of leadership.
We do not offer formulas, motivational interventions, or predefined solutions. Instead, we create a confidential, ethically grounded thinking partnership where leaders can slow down their thinking, explore dilemmas, and reflect deeply on the choices they face.
Our approach is informed by:
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experience in executive and board-level contexts
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systemic and psychological perspectives
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an eclectic coaching practice adapted to each leader’s context
What remains constant is respect for the leader’s autonomy, responsibility, and capacity for judgment.
Confidentiality and professional ethics are non-negotiable. Bright Talents operates under strict ethical standards, providing a discreet and trusted space for leaders to engage with complex leadership challenges.
We work in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, both in person (primarily in Lisbon) and online.
If a thoughtful, pressure-free conversation would be useful, we are open to exploratory conversations, informal and without obligation.
Meet the coach
João Virott da Costa is a Senior Executive Coach working with CEOs, board members, and senior leaders who carry significant responsibility and operate in complex organisational contexts.
His work is grounded in the belief that leadership at senior levels requires space for reflection, disciplined thinking, and attention to the human and systemic dimensions of decision-making. João does not offer prescriptive solutions or motivational interventions. Instead, he works as a thinking partner, supporting leaders in clarifying judgment, examining assumptions, and engaging more consciously with their role, relationships, and context.
With a professional background spanning engineering, entrepreneurship, executive leadership, and consulting, João brings a pragmatic and experience-based perspective to his coaching practice. This allows him to engage with both the analytical and human aspects of leadership, creating a confidential and trusted space where leaders can reflect openly on complex challenges.
João is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and an EMCC-accredited Senior Practitioner. He holds the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School and is completing a Master’s degree in Coaching and Behavioural Change at Henley Business School. His practice is informed by systemic and psychological perspectives and is continuously shaped through supervision and ongoing professional development.
João works in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, both in person (primarily in Lisbon) and online.
He adheres strictly to the ICF Code of Ethics, with confidentiality and professional integrity as non-negotiable foundations of his work.
Credentials and Certifications
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) - Senior Practitioner Level
- PCEC - Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching
by Henley Business School - University of Reading
- Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
- Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI ®)
- Hogan Assessments
- CCL 360 Assessments
Qualifications
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MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change
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Postgraduate degree in Neuroscience and Psychology
- Postgraduate degrees in Management and in Finance
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 35+ years of experience in leadership, consulting and executive coaching
- Coaching in English, Spanish and Portuguese
If a thoughtful, pressure-free conversation would be useful, you are welcome to schedule one.