As a highly experienced Business Trainer and Educational Consultant with over 20 years experience in designing, developing, and delivering educational programmes for renowned international and regional companies that achieve ROI, Marija is passionate about setting her clients up for success.As the founder of Balance Consulting, and then Balance Broadcast, provider for video program creation and support services for authors, Marija conceptualises and develops business ideas, and helps trainers develop their material into interactive workshops or online learning programs. She also supports and mentors her clients in building a profitable business while transitioning into full-time trainers.For the last 15+ years Marija has been managing a team of 15+ HR consultants/ trainers/ coaches/ psychotherapists as the Founder and Managing Director of Balance Consulting, having conducted more than 1500 training days, 250+ individual sessions, 250+ consulting days, and served more than 45,000 participants from international and domestic clients.As a visionary leader, she aims to motivate and inspire her team but also her clients to achieve growth and profitability while ensuring they operate based on their core talents and values. If you are seeking to elevate your trainer skills and educational content, reach out to Marija directly at marija@balance.rs.
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Founder And Managing DirectorBalance ConsultingSerbia
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Founder & Managing DirectorBalance Consulting May 2008 - Present- leading a team of 15+ HR consultants/trainers/coaches/psychotherapist at Balance Consulting - working with diverse clients in size, location and industry, such as Bosch, Aptiv, Leoni, Comtrade, DonDon, Grundfos, Acolin, DDOR, AlDahra, Banim, Desing, Doming, Endava, Ewe, Oblak, ECD, Hodlmayr, ViceRoy, Mehler, Meter and Control, Nitea, HomeMade, Roaming, RVM, SmallPdf, SmurfitKappa, TetraPak, Unipromet...- responsible for setting the overall direction for the company, motivating team to maximize their strengths and potential towards change and development- continuously developing new business strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and creating plans to achieve the company's goals.- collaborating with stakeholders, and team members to ensure the company is working based on core values.
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Human Resources MentorBalance Consulting May 2008 - PresentKragujevac, Serbia- coaching and developing external and internal staff to improve their skills, knowledge, and performance while sharing with them best practices, policies, procedures related to human resources management,- advising clients on all employee relations issues, such as conflict resolution, performance management, and employee engagement.- supporting clients in handling difficult situations, such as employee terminations, harassment allegations, or discrimination complaints.- training HR staff on various topics related to human resources management, such as recruiting, onboarding, development programs, competency assessment.- creating various train the trainer programs for more than 250 internal trainers and developing more than 50 new leadership programs
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Co-FounderBalance Broadcast Aug 2022 - PresentSerbia- producing, recording and editing educational video programs - mentoring HR, L&D, trainers in preparing video programs- helping HR, L&D, trainers in conceptualizing and developing video educational ideas -
CoachNet Expat May 2011 - May 2022- providing executive coaching for expats board members- assisting expat partners in their job search programs- communicating with clients to understand their goals and ambitions- helping clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals- assessing the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively -
Senior Consultant & Trainer- Leadership DevelopmentMenadžment Centar Beograd (Mcb) Oct 2006 - Oct 2018Belgrade, Serbia- preparing and delivering Communication & presentation skills training (NLP, Assertiveness, Presentation skills, Public Speaking...) for diverse clients - creating custom Leadership skills trainings (Successful Leadership styles, Delegating, Planning, Goal Setting (MBO, KPI, BSC), Manager as a coach, Meetings management, Teamwork & Team-building, Stress & Time mngmt...) - delivering trainings for Human Resources Management (Recruitment and Staffing, Training and Development, Career Development, Talent Management, HR Controlling, Train the trainers, Coaching & Mentoring...)- effectively delivered more than 2000 soft skills trainings in total -
Managing PartnerOne Assessment Feb 2016 - Jan 2018and desirable personality traits.- developing business plans, market strategies, and product roadmaps to achieve growth and profitability.- participating in setting the vision and inspiring team to achieve company's goals and objectives.- building relationships with potential investors, partners, and customers to support company's growth and expansion.- supporting start-up team in networking efforts and their professional development -
TrainerGrupa "Hajde Da..." 2002 - Nov 2012Belgrade, Serbia- designing and delivering training programs in soft skills, intercultural studies, peace education, non-formal education, and project management.- provoking reflection and encouraging authentic activism for inclusion,- challenging individuals, social groups, and institutions to be more aware of social problems and vulnerable groups' position.- encouraging action towards solving social problems and supported vulnerable groups to improve their position in society.- developing and exchanging innovative practices in informal education and inclusion
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Training Centre Manager & Project CoordinatorGrupa "Hajde Da..." Mar 2002 - Jul 2007Belgrade, Serbia- developing training programs and curriculum tailored to organizational needs.- managing a team of 32 trainers, resources, and schedules for efficient program delivery.- evaluating program effectiveness through stakeholder feedback to improve future training offerings.- recruiting and hiring trainers and staff to support training programs and also promoting training programs to potential learners to attract interest and promote the benefits of training.- collaborating with other departments to align training programs with business goals and explore innovative methods.
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Abs Fund, DirectorAbs Holdings Sep 2007 - Jul 2008Belgrade, Serbia- developing and implementing corporate social responsibility strategies aligned with company values and goals.- leading and managing a team of 7 CSR professionals providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure successful delivery of CSR programs and initiatives.- collaborating with other departments to integrate CSR efforts into overall business objectives and evaluating the impact of CSR programs and initiatives to continuously improve future initiatives.- implementing CSR policies, procedures, and practices that ensure the company operates in an ethical and socially responsible manner.- communicating and building positive relationships with stakeholders to raise awareness of the company's CSR efforts and build positive relationships. -
Hr ManagerAbs Holdings Jun 2007 - Jun 2008Belgrade, Serbia- developing HR strategies for a large company with 1500+ employees reporting directly to GM and Board Members- establishing HR policies, procedures, and processes aligned with company objectives and culture- overseeing day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance- coordinating with other departments and managers to align HR activities with overall business goals and objectives, while advising and coaching on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.- evaluating the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives, using data and feedback from employees and other stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
Marija Švigir Education Details
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Faculty Of Organizational SciencesHuman Resources Management -
Ca Controller AkademiePsychology In Controlling
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Eaglod, European Association For Gestalt Leadership & Organisational DevelopmentEducation For Gestalt Business Consultant & Psychotherapist
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Strategic PointGeneral Management Program (Mini Mba)
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Business School For Public Relations
Frequently Asked Questions about Marija Švigir
What company does Marija Švigir work for?
Marija Švigir works for Balance Consulting
What is Marija Švigir's role at the current company?
Marija Švigir's current role is Founder and Managing director.
What schools did Marija Švigir attend?
Marija Švigir attended University Of Belgrade, Faculty Of Organizational Sciences, Ca Controller Akademie, Eaglod, European Association For Gestalt Leadership & Organisational Development, Strategic Point, Business School For Public Relations.
Who are Marija Švigir's colleagues?
Marija Švigir's colleagues are Kristian Scarpellino, Nevena Petkovic, Bojana Sajatovic, Senka Rvović, Kristina Đurđević, Sara Đulčić, Uroš Mitić.
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