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Choosing a school or university is rarely just an academic decision.
Intro
It is a decision that shapes environment, identity, and long-term trajectory.
I work with families navigating complex situations, where multiple options are strong, but the consequences of getting it wrong are significant.
I work with families navigating complex situations, where multiple options are strong, but the consequences of getting it wrong are significant.
Credibility
14+ Years at the table with globally mobile families.
Work across Switzerland, the UK, the US and Europe
Experience with complex, multi-system decisions
What I Do
My work sits at the intersection of international education, coaching, and philosophy.
Critical Transitions
I support students and parents through critical transitions — including schooling, university pathways, and long-term direction — particularly in situations where the path is not straightforward.
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
Unlike traditional advisory, I focus not only on what choices to make, but on how decisions are made under real conditions of uncertainty.
Long-Term Coherence
The goal is not simply placement, but clarity, alignment, and long-term coherence.
Advisory
Advising across leading education systems
Kristina Lebedeva
I advise globally mobile families on high-stakes education decisions across schooling, university, and long-term direction.
I am a Certified Coach and Vice President of the Cambridge Coaching Society, reflecting my continued engagement with coaching, leadership, and human development.
My academic background spans economics,
international relations, and philosophy with advanced training in coaching, coaching psychology and philosophy at Oxford and Cambridge.
My academic background spans economics,
international relations, and philosophy with advanced training in coaching, coaching psychology and philosophy at Oxford and Cambridge.
I am the Founder of Lebedeva Education, a Swiss-based advisory practice.
I have spent over fourteen years advising internationally mobile families on school and university strategy.
I also serve as a Global Education Advisor with Henley & Partners Education, working with UHNW and HNW families on education, mobility, and long-term planning.
I have spent over fourteen years advising internationally mobile families on school and university strategy.
I also serve as a Global Education Advisor with Henley & Partners Education, working with UHNW and HNW families on education, mobility, and long-term planning.
Service
Each engagement is structured as a focused, end-to-end advisory process tailored to the specific context of the student and family.
The work typically includes:
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Guidance through application preparation and submission
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Development of a clear and authentic positioning
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In-depth coaching to understand the student’s thinking, motivations, and direction
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Strategic validation of school and university options
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Academic and cognitive assessment, with a structured interpretative report
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End-to-end support through admission, enrolment, and transition
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Ongoing advisory for parents through key decisions
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Strategic preparation of campus visits, including structuring itineraries and coordination
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Personal introductions to schools, ensuring the right context and positioning
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Preparation for interviews and assessment processes
Approach
At the University of Cambridge, my research led to the development of the Situated Existential Coaching Framework for Students.
Public Engagement
Speaking, research, and public thought leadership in global education
5 September 2025
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