May
06, 2026
15:00 - 16:00 CEST
This session introduces the saboteurs concept from the Positive Intelligence framework, which explains how certain habitual thought patterns - such as self criticism, avoidance, over control, or perfectionism - can quietly undermine our confidence, choices, and career progress. These “inner saboteurs” often operate automatically and feel like self protection, yet they can limit visibility, risk taking, and openness to opportunity. In this session, participants will explore the most common saboteur patterns and learn how becoming aware of them can help shift unhelpful mindsets, strengthen decision making, and support more intentional, empowered career development.
Katarina Posa is a career development and transition expert with over 20 years of international experience in the UN system and the private sector. She currently leads career initiatives at IOM and has previously served with IAEA, UNHCR, and UNICEF.
An ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), she is trained in tools such as Motivational Maps®, Everything DiSC®, ICQ Global DISC™, Belbin® Team Roles, LEGO® Serious Play®, and PRINCE2®. Kata specialises in career development and transition, career coaching and counselling, adult learning, and team development, with experience across eight countries including the USA, Germany, Japan, China, Hungary, Austria and Switzerland.
Lucia Carrera is a Talent Management Specialist in the Human Resources Division of the World Food Programme (WFP). She supports global talent initiatives, including the rollout of WFP’s behavioural competencies framework, the design of leadership programmes, and the strengthening of the organizational culture. Lucia also serves as an internal coach, supporting staff through transitions and change. With over 16 years of experience across the UN system and private sector, she brings strong expertise in culture change, learning design, and people analytics. She holds a Specialization in Positive Psychology frLom the University of Pennsylvania, a Strategic HR Management Certificate from Cornell University, and a BA in Economics.
Mirka is an Organisational Development psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in talent and leadership development, organisational design, DEI, and culture change in multinational corporate sectors and the UN. Mirka has a deep curiosity about people and systems and is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams and embedding lasting shifts in organisational behaviour, performance, and culture. She currently leads Organisational Development for IMO and co-chairs the UN Community of Practice on Performance Management and Development. Mirka holds an MA in Consulting and Change in Organisations: Psychodynamic and Systemic Approaches, an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology and a BSc in Psychology. Mirka is a certified Executive Coach, she holds Chief HR Officer Certificate from Cambridge University Judge Business School and is certified in Occupational Testing (MBTI, 16 PF, EQ)
