About Hive

Founded by a former startup COO and leadership coach, HIVE is the strategic partner fast-growing companies turn to when scale starts to strain the system. We don’t just coach leaders—we build the leadership, team dynamics, and cultural resilience needed to grow without breaking. Our work bridges business strategy and human behavior to help companies scale with clarity, trust, and impact.

Alicia brings 15+ years of leadership and coaching experience across the US and Europe, working in high-growth industries where clarity, agility, and influence are non-negotiables.

As a former startup COO, she scaled teams, led international expansion, and built leadership systems to match rapid growth—giving her firsthand insight into how strategy, communication, and culture must align under pressure.

She’s a Certified ICF PCC Leadership & Systemic Team Coach, Master NLP and Mental Health Coach, with a background in conflict resolution, agile practices, and communication strategy. Alicia holds an M.A. in International Marketing and a B.A. in Advertising, blending business acumen with behavioral insight.

At HIVE, she partners with founders, HR leaders, and exec teams to develop confident leaders, unlock team potential, and shape resiliant cultures that scale impact—not chaos.

Alicia Rius, certified leadership coach and founder of HIVE Leadership & Coaching, smiling confidently in a modern office setting.
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