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Niti Afek Dobkies

Niti Afek Dobkies

Senior Career Coach
Haifa

Summary

Dynamic Global Career & Outplacement Coach with a proven track record at Microsoft, specializing in executive coaching and career transitions. Expert in resume strategy and personal branding, I empower clients to navigate workforce changes and achieve their goals, leveraging strong stakeholder engagement and virtual coaching skills to drive impactful outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Global Career & Outplacement Coach

Niti
04.2019 - Current

Present

  • Deliver 1:1 and group career transition and outplacement coaching for professionals, managers, and executives across industries and geographies.
  • Support clients through career clarification, job search strategy, resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and offer negotiation.
  • Coach individuals navigating layoffs, restructures, leadership transitions, and organizational change, providing both strategic guidance and emotional support.
  • Partner with global B2B career transition programs, working within structured milestones, documentation requirements, and service delivery standards.
  • Deliver all coaching virtually, demonstrating strong proficiency with video platforms, scheduling tools, and digital collaboration environments.
  • Build strong rapport quickly, motivate participants toward outcomes, and maintain engagement throughout the transition journey.

VP Sales & Partners Lead – EMEA Growthspace | SaaS

Growthspace
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Led EMEA sales strategy for a global talent development and coaching SaaS platform, working closely with HR leaders and enterprise customers.
  • Built and managed strategic relationships with executives, HR decision-makers, and ecosystem partners.
  • Achieved 112% year-over-year growth in new ARR and maintained a 95% renewal rate.
  • Developed deep exposure to organizational talent challenges, leadership development, and workforce transformation.

Senior Director, Partner Sales Lead SMB Sales Lead

Microsoft
06.2013 - 12.2017
  • Held senior leadership roles within Microsoft’s global, matrix-driven organization, leading managers, individual contributors, and partner-facing teams.
  • Led and coached teams responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives across Azure, Office 365, Dynamics, and CRM solutions.
  • Managed sales quotas ranging from $25M - $50M, consistently achieving and exceeding targets.
  • Built and scaled a cloud partner ecosystem, supporting partners in winning strategic RFPs and enterprise deals.
  • Worked extensively with senior stakeholders, decision-makers, and cross-functional global teams.
  • Developed leaders and high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and structured performance management.
  • Gained deep, first-hand understanding of corporate culture, organizational politics, decision-making processes, and career progression challenges—experience now directly leveraged in executive and career coaching.

Territory Software Sales Director / Territory Mana

IBM
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Led sales teams covering software, services, and hardware across strategic and technology accounts.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets and KPIs, earning multiple awards for performance excellence.

· Developed a collaborative, results-driven leadership style within a global enterprise environment.

Education

ICF Coaching Certification - Coaching

• ICF Certified Business Coach – Technion
Haifa, Israel
04.2001 -

No Degree - Leadership

• Leadership Training – INSEAD |
Fontainebleau, France
04.2001 -

MBA - Business

Tel Aviv University (coursework)
Tel Aviv
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Haifa University
Haifa, Israel
04.2001 -

Skills

CORE EXPERTISE

Global Career Development & Outplacement

Executive & Professional Coaching

Career Transitions & Workforce Change

Resume Strategy & Personal Branding

Interviewing & Salary Negotiation

Job Search Strategy & Networking

Virtual Coaching & Remote Facilitation

Organizational Dynamics & Decision-Making

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

Cross-Cultural Coaching

Timeline

VP Sales & Partners Lead – EMEA Growthspace | SaaS

Growthspace
11.2021 - 04.2024

Global Career & Outplacement Coach

Niti
04.2019 - Current

Senior Director, Partner Sales Lead SMB Sales Lead

Microsoft
06.2013 - 12.2017

Territory Software Sales Director / Territory Mana

IBM
01.2006 - 06.2013

ICF Coaching Certification - Coaching

• ICF Certified Business Coach – Technion
04.2001 -

No Degree - Leadership

• Leadership Training – INSEAD |
04.2001 -

MBA - Business

Tel Aviv University (coursework)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Haifa University
04.2001 -
Niti Afek DobkiesSenior Career Coach