A powerhouse duo
of expert coaches serving transformation dynamics

We, Claire and Alexia. We support leaders and managers, as well as executive committees and leadership teams, - in French or in English- through phases of growth, crisis and/or transformation.

We define clear success indicators that serve as a compass and support forward momentum. By working simultaneously on the soft aspects (relational dynamics) and the hard aspects (operational challenges), we help create a calm and trusting environment that strengthens collective effectiveness and performance.

Working together creates a richness of analysis, perspective, and overview that interact and build on each other, resulting in guidance that is more precise, nuanced, and deeply rooted in reality.

Our duo operates as a system facing your system, like a mirror held up to your organization. We capture the subtle dynamics at play and guide leaders through complexity.

Ongoing support and concrete deliverables for long-lasting changes

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Team coaching
Individual coaching
Co-development workshops
Professional Networking

Team coaching

(in French or English)

For whom?

Executive Committees, Leadership Teams, Operational Committees, Functional Teams, International Teams.

This support is relevant when the team:

  • Is experiencing a shift in direction, strategy, or organization.
  • Is facing an internal or external crisis.
  • Is welcoming and/or seeing the departure of key talents or team members.

For what purpose?

  • Support transformation dynamics: expansion, reorganization, restructuring…
  • ​​Identify and leverage collective success drivers: vision, corporate culture, implementation methodology…
  • Identify and address obstacles: team cohesion, decision-making, unclear roles…

How do we work?

We work in an emergent, tailor-made way, grounded in real human dynamics.

  • We establish an initial diagnosis and define a strategy.
  • The intervention framework is co-designed with the client.
  • The support adapts in real time to internal and external challenges, combining relational, operational, and concrete action plans.
  • Particular attention is given to group energy and pacing.
  • A follow-up session is offered six months after the end of the support.

Individual coaching

(as a duo or solo)

For whom?

C-suite, senior managers, middle managers, business leaders.

For what purpose?

  • Succeed new or expanded responsibilities., élargissement de périmètre.
  • Improve leadership posture, communication skills, expand delegation, operational management…
  • Lead and navigate through uncertainty.

How does it work?

  • We start with an exploratory session (before any commitment) to clarify needs, objectives, and key success indicators.
  • A personalized coaching plan :
    • Estimated number of sessions
    • Frequency
    • Session location
    • Regular assessment of the coaching plan when needed
  • In corporate settings, an opening and closing tripartite meeting is usually included.
  • When appropriate, we also leverage our professional network to connect clients with trusted peers, if we are not the most relevant facilitators
  • For corporate coaching, a kick-off session (with the manager and/or HR) and a closing session are included.

Co-development workshops

For whom?

Managers and executives, project or cross-functional teams, HR and support functions, professionals in transition or development.

For what purpose?

Co-development is a peer-learning approach that stimulates collective intelligence, develops skills, and strengthens collaboration around real situations such as:

  • Relational or managerial challenges.
  • Organizational or leadership questions.
  • Self-confidence, assertiveness, perspective-taking, prioritization…

How does it work?

  • The “client” (one participant) presents a real situation.
  • The “consultants” (the other participants) contribute through questions, insights, and suggestions.
  • The facilitator ensures a safe framework, supports learning, and provides theoretical input when needed.

Typical format:

  • One session per participant (e.g., 6 participants = 6 sessions).
  • Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours depending on group size (maximum: 8 participants).
  • Roles rotate to encourage engagement and collective learning.

Professional Networking

For whom?

Our clients and our professional network, as we enjoy connecting the right people at the right time.

It is relevant for a client when he wants to :

  • Hire a CEO, HR Director, or other senior leader.
  • Strengthen expertise on a specific topic, such as AI, innovation, or succession planning.
  • Meet a technical or domain expert.
  • Share and learn with peers through exchanges of best practices within the same sector or profession.

For what purpose?

To create bridges, foster meetings, and activate synergies: this is another way for us to support transformation.

How does it work?

We start from expressed (and sometimes implicit) needs to facilitate meaningful and relevant connections. We act as trusted intermediaries.

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Who we are?

Both professionals bring over 20 years of experience, giving them a deep understanding of organizations and the often delicate balance between business and people.

Alexia Honig, cofondatrice d’AvaPartners, coach en entreprise

Alexia Honig

lived in Africa, Asia, and Europe, which nurtured her deep curiosity for others and honed her strong listening and adaptability skills. Her career as a Marketing executive in diverse Cosmetics companies (Clarins, Dior, Ioma…) drove her conviction that people’s energy and engagement are the organization’s greatest assets. She values diversity of perspectives and reveals each person’s genuine potential. She has a unique talent for identifying key levers for transformation and for connecting people.

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Claire de Procé-Blanchard, cofondatrice d’AvaPartners, coach en entreprise

Claire de Procé-Blanchard

has had a career as a journalist in print and digital media as a department head and editor-in-chief (Prisma Presse, M6…). She believes that human connection heals and has turned it into a practical lever in complex organizations, guiding leaders and teams to rebuild alignment for well-being and collective dynamics. Her strengths lie in her sensitive intelligence, rigorous approach, and keen insight into human behavior, always finding the right words to articulate what is at play.

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Our certifications : Certified Coach (RNCP, French National Professional Certification) ; Coach & Team - Transformance Pro Certification ; DISC & Motivational Forces Practioner ; Transactional Analysis101 ;
The Human Element by Will Schutz - Level 1&2 ; Systematic Analysis ; Narrative Practices ; Organizational Coaching ; Co-development Facilitation

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Our values

Designed for sustainable change, they are embodied by our duo and dedicated to our clients:

Authenticity

fuels trust and openness.

Energy

boosts motivation and creativity.

Humility

enlighten clients’ expertise and know-how.

Abundance

In the sense of sharing, connecting, and collaborating.

Commitment

drives performance, with attention to details.

Manifesto

• We believe in the power of our duo, which enables a deeper and more nuanced exploration of our clients' challenges.

• We believe in mutual commitment, built over time and tailored to each need. True transformation requires consistency, milestones, and pauses.

• We believe in the systemic approach, enabling us to navigate both emotional and rational needs, balance the “soft” and the “hard” in our guidance.

• We cultivate openness, creating a space where a living, fertile collective can emerge. Where questions, constructive confrontation, and authentic connections take root, strengthening the capacity to adapt, evolve, and face change.

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Our clients testimonials

Working with Alexia and Claire during the onboarding of the Dior Backstage Pros team was an exceptional experience. Their guidance played a key role in uniting the group around a shared purpose, fostering trust, and creating a strong sense of cohesion. Through their insightful approach, the team embraced its new mission with clarity and enthusiasm, laying the foundation for impactful collaboration and creative synergy.

Sharon Zarfati - international head of Retail education DIOR Make up

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Working with Alexia and Claire during the onboarding of the Dior Backstage Pros team was an exceptional experience. Their guidance played a key role in uniting the group around a shared purpose, fostering trust, and creating a strong sense of cohesion. Through their insightful approach, the team embraced its new mission with clarity and enthusiasm, laying the foundation for impactful collaboration and creative synergy.

Sharon Zarfati - international head of Retail education DIOR Make up 

DIOR
Claire made a valuable contribution to our Group by facilitating co-development sessions for our managers. Through this peer-learning approach, she helped participants strengthen their managerial mindset and consolidate their professional identity. The feedback was unanimously positive, emphasizing Claire’s ability to inspire growth and transformation among managers.

Isabelle LOVETT, HR Director – Foresight and Skills Development, AG2R

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Claire made a valuable contribution to our Group by facilitating co-development sessions for our managers. Through this peer-learning approach, she helped participants strengthen their managerial mindset and consolidate their professional identity. The feedback was unanimously positive, emphasizing Claire’s ability to inspire growth and transformation among managers.  

Isabelle LOVETT, HR Director – Foresight and Skills Development, AG2R 

AG2R
Claire is incredibly perceptive and sensitive. She quickly grasped my challenges and managed to challenge me — always with kindness. Her non-judgmental approach helped me move forward, make strategic decisions, and, most importantly, face reality head-on.
I also became aware of how emotionally attached I was to my collaborators — and how that sometimes weakened my leadership posture. A powerful, insightful, and profoundly human coaching experience.

Nathalie Serfaty, Founder, Votre Assistant Personnel

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Claire is incredibly perceptive and sensitive. She quickly grasped my challenges and managed to challenge me — always with kindness. Her non-judgmental approach helped me move forward, make strategic decisions, and, most importantly, face reality head-on.
I also became aware of how emotionally attached I was to my collaborators — and how that sometimes weakened my leadership posture. A powerful, insightful, and profoundly human coaching experience.

Nathalie Serfaty, Founder, Votre Assistant Personnel 

Votre Assistant Personnel
Alexia’s individual coaching helped me approach my new role with clarity, confidence, and calm. When joining the family business, I learned to assert my position while leaving my own mark with the existing teams. The team coaching that followed strengthened cohesion and improved communication among close collaborators. Today, we continue moving forward with renewed collective momentum.

Mélanie Viquel, Development Director, Viquel

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L’accompagnement d’Alexia en coaching individuel m’a permis d’aborder ma prise de poste avec clarté, confiance et sérénité. En rejoignant l’entreprise familiale, j’ai su affirmer ma place tout en marquant mon empreinte auprès des équipes en place. Le coaching de mon équipe rapprochée, mené par la suite, a renforcé la cohésion et amélioré la communication entre les collaborateurs. Aujourd’hui, nous poursuivons notre chemin avec une dynamique collective renouvelée.

Mélanie Viquel, Development Director, Viquel 

Développement Viquel
Thanks to Alexia’s coaching, I was able to take a major step forward — gaining perspective and strategic clarity to realign my priorities in a demanding transformation context. Her pragmatic and caring approach helped me strengthen my impact as a leader.

Mohamed Benkhodja, People Experience Leader, Onepoint

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Thanks to Alexia’s coaching, I was able to take a major step forward — gaining perspective and strategic clarity to realign my priorities in a demanding transformation context. Her pragmatic and caring approach helped me strengthen my impact as a leader.

Mohamed Benkhodja, People Experience Leader, Onepoint 

People Experience One Point
I had the opportunity to work twice with Alexia and Claire, when I was Regional HR Director at Clarins. The complementarity and professionalism of their duo were key strengths in both experiences, which I would describe as true team “metamorphoses.” From the very start, the dynamic between the three of us — a real squad — became a solid anchor for the success of these projects. Mutual trust, authentic exchange, and their deep care for the human side of the team were essential. Thank you, AVA Partners, for your generous, thoughtful, and effective support.

Ilaria Gigou, Founder & Managing Director, Workescape (formerly HR Director, Clarins)

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J’ai eu l’opportunité de travailler à deux reprises avec Alexia  et Claire, en tant que DRH de Région au sein de Clarins, dans mon ancien poste. The complementarity and professionalism of their duo were key strengths in both experiences, which I would describe as true team “metamorphoses.” From the very start, the dynamic between the three of us — a real squad — became a solid anchor for the success of these projects. Mutual trust, authentic exchange, and their deep care for the human side of the team were essential. Thank you, AVA Partners, for your generous, thoughtful, and effective support. 

Ilaria Gigou, Founder & Managing Director, Workescape (formerly HR Director, Clarins)

Workespace
Working with Ava helped me clarify how our organization operates and better activate the development resources it reveals. It’s deep, transformative work, and also a valuable support in identifying and prioritizing our key management levers.

Arnaud Gastelu, Co-owner Alisea Corporate Finance

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Le travail avec Ava me permet de clarifier ma compréhension des modes de fonctionnement de notre organisation et de pouvoir mieux activer les ressources de développement qu’elle révèle.  C’est pour nous un travail en profondeur et aussi un soutien pertinent dans le choix des leviers de management à prioriser.

Arnaud Gastelu, Co-owner Alisea Corporate Finance

Alisea Corporate Finance
The Claire & Alexia duo works beautifully together. Their complementaritybrings rhythm, clarity, and depth. Through their seamless and caring two-voice approach, they managed to rebuild connection within ourexecutive committee, break down post-Covid silos, and open up a new space for constructive dialogue. Their posture is both facilitative and accessible, and the seminars they led — as well as our one-on-one discussions — were handled with great precision and balance. A true tandem serving collective intelligence. And on top of that, when a link is missing or there’s a “gap in the net” on the management side, they know exactly how to connect you with the right experts — targeted, effective, and always relevant.

Rose-Marie Farrugia, CEO, Cercle des Vacances

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The Claire & Alexia duo works beautifully together. Their complementaritybrings rhythm, clarity, and depth. Through their seamless and caring two-voice approach, they managed to rebuild connection within ourexecutive committee, break down post-Covid silos, and open up a new space for constructive dialogue. Their posture is both facilitative and accessible, and the seminars they led — as well as our one-on-one discussions — were handled with great precision and balance. A true tandem serving collective intelligence. Et en prime, quand un maillon manque ou qu’il y a un “trou dans la raquette” côté management, elles savent proposer les bonnes mises en relation, avec des expertes ciblées et efficaces.

Rose-Marie Farrugia, CEO, Cercle des Vacances

Cercle des Vacances
Alexia and Claire are driven by deep kindness and genuine authenticity. They know how to create a safe space where everyone feels free to express themselves. Their powerful complementarity, combined with a grounded and engaged presence, enables them to guide a group with gentleness — while daring to name what holds it back: unspoken tensions, friction points, or dysfunctions. Without judgment, they offer a sincere mirror that stimulates both individual and collective awareness: What’s at play for me? For my colleagues? What’s my share of responsibility? In doing so, they open the path toward stronger cohesion, a healthier dynamic, and a collective that rebuilds itself through trust, accountability, and clarity.

Patrick Chavanne, Managing Director, Clarins Switzerland

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Alexia et Claire sont animées par une bienveillance profonde et une authenticité sans détour. Elles savent créer un espace sûr, où chacun peut exprimer son monde en toute confiance. Leur complémentarité puissante, alliée à une présence juste et engagée, leur permet d’accompagner le groupe avec douceur tout en osant nommer ce qui entrave : les non-dits, les tensions, les dysfonctionnements. Sans jamais juger, elles offrent un miroir sincère, stimulant la prise de conscience individuelle et collective : Qu’est-ce qui se joue pour moi ? Qu’est-ce qui se joue pour mes collègues ? Quelle est ma part de responsabilité ? Ce faisant, elles ouvrent le chemin vers une cohésion plus forte, une dynamique plus saine, où le collectif se (re)construit dans la confiance, la responsabilité et la clarté.

Patrick Chavanne, Managing Director, Clarins Switzerland

Clarins Suisse
This team coaching was highly beneficial for our group of CFOs. The complementary approach of the two coaches helped create an environment of trust, encouraging open exchange and effective communication. The framework — serious and professional, yet lighthearted when needed — strengthened bonds and fostered cooperation. Today, conversations are more harmonious, best practices are shared more naturally, and we feel part of a supportive network. A stimulating and productive experience that I would wholeheartedly recommend.

Cherif R., CFO, EIFFAGE Concessions

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This team coaching was highly beneficial for our group of CFOs. The complementary approach of the two coaches helped create an environment of trust, encouraging open exchange and effective communication. The framework — serious and professional, yet lighthearted when needed — strengthened bonds and fostered cooperation. Today, conversations are more harmonious, best practices are shared more naturally, and we feel part of a supportive network. A stimulating and productive experience that I would wholeheartedly recommend.

Cherif R., CFO, EIFFAGE Concessions

Cherif Rebai
Alexia and Claire joined us at a pivotal moment of deep transformation — the introduction of a new governance model, a strategic repositioning, and the evolution of our offer — all within a demanding human and business context, after 15 years of existence. A complex playing field, which they navigated with remarkable finesse. They stood out through the accuracy of their analysis, their deep understanding of our company culture, and their subtle reading of the existing dynamics. Their guidance proved to be both structuring and inspiring. We especially appreciated their ability to coach us as a duo of leaders — recognizing our strengths and complementarities. They helped us nurture our strategic thinking while cultivating a genuine space for dialogue. Alexia and Claire know how to guide a group with empathy yet without complacency — a rare and precious quality in coaching. We truly hope to work with them again, for the human and professional richness they brought to us.

Beatrice Pierrard & Fanny Ponsot, DG & DGA de l’Agence Chic

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Alexia et Claire sont intervenues au sein de notre structure à un moment de transformation profonde : mise en place d'une nouvelle gouvernance, repositionnement stratégique, évolution de l'offre, le tout dans un contexte humain et business exigeant, après 15 ans d'existence. Un terrain de jeu complexe, qu'elles ont su appréhender avec une grande finesse. Elles se sont distinguées par la justesse de leur analyse, une excellente compréhension de notre culture d'entreprise et une lecture subtile des équilibres en place. Leur accompagnement s'est révélé aussi structurant que stimulant. Nous avons particulièrement valorisé leur capacité à nous coacher en tant que binôme de dirigeantes, avec ses forces et ses complémentarités. Elles ont su nourrir notre réflexion stratégique tout en cultivant un espace de dialogue authentique. Alexia et Claire savent guider le collectif avec empathie mais sans complaisance, ce qui est précieux et rare dans le cadre d'un coaching. Nous espérons avoir l'occasion de retravailler ensemble, pour la richesse humaine et professionnelle qu'elles ont su nous apporter.

Beatrice Pierrard & Fanny Ponsot, DG & DGA de l’Agence Chic

Agence Chic
I’ve had the great pleasure of working several times with the wonderful duo formed by Alexia and Claire. I’ve always believed that two minds are better than one — and once again, they’ve proven it! They have a rare ability to bring out the essence of collective work with intelligence and finesse. Working with them is pure joy: curious, lively, open-minded, and efficient, they show exceptional adaptability. Even when facing groups that were distracted — and often very creative, as was the case with my teams — they always found the right tone and the right method to channel that energy and produce tangible results. The outcome is always there — and I truly hope to collaborate with them again in the future.

Nathalie Klochendler, Artist Agent & former Brand and Communication Director, Cultura

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I’ve had the great pleasure of working several times with the wonderful duo formed by Alexia and Claire. I’ve always believed that two minds are better than one — and once again, they’ve proven it! They have a rare ability to bring out the essence of collective work with intelligence and finesse. Working with them is pure joy: curious, lively, open-minded, and efficient, they show exceptional adaptability. Even when facing groups that were distracted — and often very creative, as was the case with my teams — they always found the right tone and the right method to channel that energy and produce tangible results. The outcome is always there — and I truly hope to collaborate with them again in the future.

Nathalie Klochendler, Artist Agent & former Brand and Communication Director, Cultura

Cultura
What I appreciated most about Alexia and Claire was their commitment to truly listening. They spent a great deal of time getting to know each member of our executive committee and understanding our group dynamics before suggesting any plan of action. I always felt the program was tailored and perfectly adapted to our needs. Throughout the process, they provided precise feedback, and we regularly took time to analyze and adjust when necessary. But beyond that, what matters most are the results. My executive committee has transformed — from a group of cautious, somewhat unmotivated individuals into a true team that shares a clear objective, trusts one another, and genuinely enjoys working together.

Julio Quiroga, President Europe, Clarins Group

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Ce que j’ai aimé d’Alexia et Claire est leur écoute. Elles ont passé beaucoup de temps à creuser et connaître chaque membre du comité de direction et nos dynamiques de Groupe avant de nous proposer un plan d’action personnalisé et adapté à nos besoins. Pendant le déroulé j’ai toujours eu un retour précis et nous avons passé du temps à l’analyse et l’ajustement si nécessaire. Au-delà de tout ça, le plus important sont les résultats. 
Mon comité de direction s’est transformé d’un groupe d’individus méfiants et pas trop motivés à une véritable équipe, qui partage un objectif clair, avec confiance les uns dans les autres et qui éprouvent un véritable plaisir à travailler ensemble.

Julio Quiroga, President Europe, Clarins Group

Clarins group