Alice Bonhomme Biais
About Alice Bonhomme Biais
Alice Bonhomme Biais is a Performance and Leadership Coach with over two decades of experience in technology and academia. She specializes in guiding software engineers and tech professionals to recognize their potential and navigate their growth paths through thoughtful questioning and support.
Role as Performance & Leadership Coach
Alice Bonhomme Biais serves as a Performance and Leadership Coach, focusing on guiding individuals through complex situations. She employs a coaching style that emphasizes asking guiding questions, which helps clients organize their thoughts and feelings. Rather than instructing clients on what to do, she facilitates their journey by gently keeping them on track during coaching sessions.
Coaching Philosophy and Approach
Alice's coaching philosophy centers on empowering software engineers to recognize their full potential. She emphasizes the importance of individual growth and helps clients chart their unique paths. Her approach is characterized by a supportive environment where clients can explore their capabilities and develop their skills without direct instruction.
Professional Certification and Experience
Alice is an ICF-certified professional coach, which signifies her adherence to established coaching standards and ethics. She brings over two decades of technical expertise to her coaching practice, having gained experience in academia, at Google, and through advising startups. This diverse background enriches her coaching sessions, providing valuable insights to her clients.
Specialization in Coaching Software Engineers
Alice specializes in coaching individual contributors, ranging from Junior to Principal levels, as well as Tech Leads and new managers. Her experience as a software engineer coach allows her to understand the unique challenges faced by professionals in the tech industry, enabling her to tailor her coaching strategies effectively.