Daria Rudnik
Team Architect & Executive Leadership CoachDaria Rudnik Coaching & Consulting
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Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption. A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of international executive experience in tech and telecom. Having lived in three countries and worked with clients across six continents, Daria has helped leaders and organizations navigate global financial crises, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past five years, she has focused on helping organizations drive business performance by shaping teams and leaders fit for an AI-driven world. She does this through a mix of team and leadership coaching, organizational consulting, assessments, and an AI-powered coach she developed (Aidra.AI). Over the last 15 years, Daria has built self-sufficient teams in the tech industry for mid-sized international companies and has a track record of supporting successful transformation in both hybrid and remote environments. Today she focuses on improving leadership and team effectiveness in similar contexts, helping organizations manage significant shifts while strengthening performance and growth. Representative highlights of her work include: 1. Supporting a global tech scale-up in building a multi-country commercial team and integrating a new CEO, which drove measurable sales uplift. 2. Helping a telecom organization achieve 4× growth without hiring more staff by improving operating rhythms, clarity, and team communication. 3. Guiding a technology company through organizational redesign that repositioned them as a market leader in their category. Partnering with Daria, organizations aim to: • Build teams that can navigate transformation smoothly while accelerating business results • Increase engagement and retention during periods of strategic change • Strengthen a culture of innovation, agility, and accountability • Develop leadership strategies that enable people to think better—not just work harder If you are looking for a partner to elevate your team’s performance and lead transformation effectively, Daria brings depth, global experience, and a results-driven perspective, supported by hands-on work with executive teams across the world.
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As enterprises scale their use of artificial intelligence, a subtle but potent risk is emerging: employees increasingly turning to external AI tools without oversight. According to a 2025 report by 1Password, around one in four employees is using unapproved AI technology at work. This kind of “shadow AI” challenges traditional governance, security and alignment frameworks. But should this kind of AI use be banned outright? Or can its use be harnessed to spur innovation and encourage creativity and experimentation? The Senior Executive AI Think Tank—a curated group of senior leaders specializing in machine learning, generative AI and enterprise AI applications—has pooled its collective wisdom to help organizations transform unmanaged AI usage from a hidden threat into a structured lever of innovation, enhancing speed, agility and enterprise alignment.
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The web is no longer just a destination—it’s becoming an intelligent partner. OpenAI’s introduction of Atlas, an “agentic browser” that can see, reason about and act directly on web pages, represents a paradigm shift in how people and organizations interact with information. Instead of manually searching, clicking and compiling data, users will soon be able to instruct AI to handle these tasks autonomously—transforming the browser from a viewing window into a dynamic workspace. The shift comes amid accelerating enterprise adoption of AI assistants. A 2025 report by Prialto found that 64% of executives believe AI has positively impacted their productivity. However, only 26% fully trust the AI tools they use, indicating a reliance on human oversight. Atlas promises to eliminate that friction by merging reasoning and execution directly within the browser. To understand how this evolution could redefine the digital workplace, we turned to the Senior Executive AI Think Tank—a curated group of leaders shaping machine learning, generative AI and enterprise AI adoption. Their insights reveal not just how Atlas may transform software expectations, but also how organizations can prepare for a world where browsers act as autonomous partners rather than passive tools.
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As AI-generated content floods every platform, how can businesses preserve authenticity and build trust? Members of the Senior Executive AI Think Tank share how they’re staying human in a sea of automation.
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AI hallucinations aren’t just technical glitches—they’re business risks. From brand damage to legal trouble, members of the Senior Executive AI Think Tank share what every executive needs to know about the real-world fallout of trusting unverified AI outputs.
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AI adoption is accelerating—but some of its most game-changing applications are still being underestimated. Members of the Senior Executive AI Think Tank reveal which underhyped use cases deserve executive attention right now—and why they could define the future of smart business.
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The AI talent shortage is a critical issue for the tech industry. Members of the AI Think Tank share innovative and actionable strategies—from fostering academia-industry collaboration to leveraging global talent—to help organizations overcome this challenge and build a sustainable workforce.
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Daria Rudnik Coaching & Consulting
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At Daria Rudnik Coaching and Consulting, we specialize in enhancing organizational performance through leadership and team development. With a focus on the future of work, we guide teams and leaders in various industries to navigate and thrive in changing work environments. Our Services: Leadership Coaching: We provide personalized coaching to help leaders develop their unique strengths, improve their decision-making skills, and increase their impact. This tailored approach supports leaders in becoming more effective in their roles and driving organizational success. Team Coaching: By fostering stronger communication and collaboration within teams, our coaching helps groups achieve greater alignment and productivity. We address common challenges such as conflict resolution and role clarity to enhance team dynamics and performance. Future of Work Consultant: As consultants, we assist organizations in adapting to new work models and technologies. We provide insights and strategies for managing remote teams, integrating hybrid work solutions, and utilizing new tech to stay competitive. Client Industries: ◉ Technology & Software Development ◉ Financial Services ◉ Media & Internet ◉Consumer Goods ◉ Non-Profit Organizations Our Certifications: ➤ ICF PCC (International Coach Federation - Professional Certified Coach) ➤ ITCA EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council - Individual Team Coaching Accreditation) ➤ Certified Reinvention Practitioner ➤ Integral Spiral Dynamics, Level 1 ➤ Training for Trainers ➤ Transformational Coaching by Peter Wrycza ➤ Hypnotherapeutic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. ➤ NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner Certificate ➤ Integral Consulting by Dana Carman and Jesse McKey We are committed to providing high-quality coaching and consulting services that foster sustainable growth and transformation. Let’s work together to enhance your leadership capabilities and prepare your organization for the future of work.