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Speaking engagements that shape agendas, influence decisions, and unite people around change.
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I cherish the Leaders

When the Right Words Change Decisions
Over the past several years, I have spoken at international conferences, at the United Nations Headquarters, and before governments, international donors, leaders of global organizations, and business executives.

At one closed high-level international meeting, it took just four minutes to draw attention to an issue that had remained largely overlooked for years: only around 1% of international funding was reaching Ukrainian civil society organizations directly.

That message became part of subsequent strategic discussions on humanitarian localization and increasing direct funding for Ukrainian organizations.

This is how I measure the value of public speaking—not by the size of the audience, but by the decisions it helps shape.

Each presentation is based on a combination of practical management experience, gender expertise and a deep understanding of social processes.

The content is tailored to the audience, the context of the event and the outcomes it is intended to help achieve.

My work focuses on gender equality, the localisation of humanitarian aid, leadership and change management, the development of strong teams and organisations, strategic partnerships, international development, social impact, Ukraine’s recovery and modern approaches to management.
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Areas and topics of the presentations

The topics of the presentations are tailored to the format of the event, the audience and their requirements

  • Gender equality in the processes of reconstruction and European integration

  • The development of civil society and the institutional capacity of organisations

  • Leadership and Management of Modern Teams

  • Fundraising and strategic partnerships

  • Advocacy and promoting social change

  • Personal Effectiveness and Leadership Management

Services

  • Coaching

    Individual and group coaching for leaders seeking greater clarity, confident decision-making, and a life aligned with their values.
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  • Training

    Practical training for businesses, NGOs, and teams on leadership, fundraising, strategic partnerships, personal effectiveness, and change management.
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  • Board Membership

    Strategic advisory and governance expertise for supervisory and advisory boards, supporting organizations in strategy development, responsible governance, ESG integration, inclusivity, and long-term organizational resilience.
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Feedback on our collaboration

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  • Yuliya Sporysh’s mentoring support has proved to be extremely valuable to the Mission Kharkiv team. Her approach, which is both structured and lively, has helped us to view team dynamics in a new light. We value her ability to ask precise questions,
    which encourage reflection rather than providing ready-made answers.

    Yuliya has a deep understanding of organisational processes and takes an empathetic, very human approach. It wasn’t just a ‘scheduled mentoring session’ – it was a genuine dialogue, where she listened to our needs, recognised our potential and provided exactly the right support where it was needed. Working with Yuliya was never formal – it was all about genuine engagement and professional respect.

    Yulia Nikishina

    Operations Director of the NGO Mission Kharkiv

  • Mentoring with Yuliya Sporysh has been an incredibly valuable and transformative experience for me, as the head of the non-profit organisation ‘Strength in Unity!’. Yuliya has really helped me to gain a deep understanding of how to improve the organisation’s management effectiveness.

    She generously shared practical and effective methods for monitoring the activities of civil society organisations, tools for motivating the team, approaches to a clear and effective division of roles, as well as her own insights on how to identify, support and sustain motivation within the team.

    What I found particularly valuable was that Yuliya didn’t just offer ‘textbook’ advice, but shared her own genuine, tried-and-tested ‘insider tips’ for effective leadership. Throughout, she consistently kept the focus on preventing burnout – both for the leader and the team as a whole. 

    Thanks to my mentoring with Yuliya, I managed to: clearly set priorities, identify clear and realistic paths for the team’s development, gain a better understanding of my own leadership roles and areas for personal growth, and get answers to hundreds of questions – even the very unusual and ‘strange’ ones. I wholeheartedly and sincerely recommend that every female community leader in Ukraine – and beyond – do everything they can to secure a mentoring placement with Yuliya Sporysh. It’s about support, clarity, strength, development and belief in yourself and your cause. Yuliya is a mentor who truly empowers!

    Nina Mazur

    Head of the non-governmental organisation ‘Strength in Unity!’

  • I gained significant value from Yuliya Sporysh’s Crisis Leadership Program, as it strengthened my ability to make clear, principled decisions under pressure. The modules deepened my understanding of humanitarian standards, coordination systems and donor engagement—knowledge I can now apply directly in my daily work.

    I also gained practical tools for improving project design and ensuring accountability, inclusion and the “do no harm” principle in partnership interventions. The programme increased my confidence and effectiveness as a crisis leader working alongside partners in complex humanitarian contexts.

    Viktor

  • Most of our sessions focused on work and the decisions I had been postponing for a long time or simply did not have the courage to make. I doubted whether I was ready to take on a more senior position, but through our work, I was able to assess the situation calmly and ultimately take the next step in my career. It turned out to be the right choice. In my new role, I can “breathe much more easily”: the work is more interesting, and I have more freedom, even though I previously thought it would be the opposite.

    Importantly, during our sessions, I learned to work with what is happening here and now instead of getting stuck in constant overthinking—which is a particular “talent” of mine. As a result, there is far less anxiety and mental noise, while I have gained a sense of calm, found my own pace and become more confident that I can move forward. It was great to see the impact of our work immediately. For me, our collaboration has been about both professional growth and inner transformation.

    Yuliia

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