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Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire purpose, help shift mindsets and develop skills for managing the dynamic elements of today’s evolving work and learning environments, with tools that allow people to thrive in any space or aspect of life.

Growth: for individuals, for teams, for organizations.

At the core of everything we do is a desire to see people grow and succeed, which in turn drives growth and success around them.

 

At Olive Consulting, we work with industry-leading international partners to offer proven workplace solutions derived from decades of experience, research, and modern influences that help transform organizations. As the official Blanchard Authorized Partner in the Cayman Islands, alongside other impactful partnerships, we offer globally recognized programmes and fully customizable resources to local professionals and teams. 

 

Core leadership skills can be utilized beyond the workplace, adapted for other important roles and aspects of life. This is why we also extend specially tailored services to students, mentors and parents.

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Xenia Sotiriou, Ph.D.

Xenia is a consultant, executive coach, and leadership development expert with over two decades of experience in organizational assessment, program design, and performance improvement. As the lead consultant and co- founder of Olive Consulting, she has extensive experience across industries, including financial services, healthcare, academia, government, and education. Xenia specializes in coaching senior leaders, facilitating impactful leadership workshops, and delivering tailored solutions that empower individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve their full potential. Leveraging her expertise and partnerships with global consulting firms, including her role as a Blanchard Authorized Partner, she has introduced innovative training and development programs to Cayman’s sophisticated business community and beyond. With a PhD in Organizational Psychology, Xenia brings deep insights into the behavioral dynamics that drive individual and organizational success. Her solutions honor the unique history, cultural context, and purpose of the organizations she works with, ensuring alignment with their values and vision for the future. Xenia’s contributions earned her the title of Blanchard Partner of the Year, for two consecutive years (2023, 2024) recognizing her significant impact on both local and international organizations. Xenia believes that the ability to thrive stems from having the right tools and support at every level. By equipping leaders with these resources, they can, in turn, create environments that foster a culture of accountability, driven by the purpose and vision of the organization or team. Only then can leaders effectively navigate the demands of constant change, which has become the norm for organizations striving to survive and thrive.

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Jeffrey Goddard, MBA, Acc.Dir. 

An experienced business leader, Mr. Goddard was previously Country Managing Director at Vistra Cayman. In his earlier career he served as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and as a Vice President of Business Strategy at State Street in New York and the Cayman Islands. Prior to working in the financial services industry, Mr. Goddard worked with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism for four years, where he gained a solid understanding of destination marketing, stakeholder management, product development and strategic planning. Mr. Goddard holds an MBA from the Manchester Business School in the UK and a post-graduate certificate in International Management from McGill University in Canada. He also graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Computer Science from Florida Institute of Technology. He is an Accredited Director with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada, a Blanchard management practitioner and holds credentials in Organizational Leadership and Artificial Intelligence.

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Paola Soteriou 

Paola is a dedicated and detail-oriented team member at Blanchard Caribbean, where she provides essential support across both administration and operations. She ensures that internal systems are well-organized, assists with scheduling and logistics, and helps keep daily processes running smoothly. Her strong communication skills, reliability, and proactive mindset make her a valued support to the wider team. Currently pursuing a degree in psychology, Paola brings curiosity and insight into human behavior, team dynamics, and workplace interactions. She is passionate about helping others thrive in any setting and is committed to fostering a positive, efficient, and supportive work environment. Paola’s work reflects both her growing academic knowledge and her natural ability to contribute meaningfully in team-based environments.

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