About Dr. Tatiana Astray
I’m Dr. Tatiana Astray—a negotiation expert, leadership educator, and passionate advocate for evidence-based transformation.
For over 15 years, I’ve worked across sectors—including education, research, technology start-ups, marketing, finance, and government—designing and delivering high-impact programs that transform how people communicate, collaborate, and lead.
With a Ph.D. in Organization Studies (minor in Social Psychology), an M.Sc. in Marketing and Consumer Studies, and a B.Sc. in Psychology, I’ve built a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, organizational dynamics, and influence. My work is grounded by one central question: How can people work better together?
My expertise lies at the intersection of psychology, business, and education. I specialize in Learning & Development—with deep experience in:
Curriculum design and adult learning program development
Interactive workshop facilitation and experiential learning design
Strategic needs assessments for capacity building and leadership development
Customized leadership and executive education program design
Individual coaching and group-based leadership development
Conflict resolution and facilitation of transformational business conversations
If you’re looking to deepen your skills in influence, communication, and collaboration, you’re in the right place.
Mastering Leadership Executive Education
The Mastering Leadership Advantage
Through Mastering Leadership Advantage, I partner with organizations to develop custom executive education and leadership programs. I work with new and experienced leaders to strengthen communication, decision-making, and interpersonal effectiveness—particularly in high-pressure or high-resistance environments. My programs are interactive, science-backed, and tailored to help leaders lead with authenticity, clarity, and resilience.
The Thoughtful leader blog
This blog is a space where I share science-backed reflections on topics that are vital to both professional success and personal fulfillment: Leadership and Negotiations.
Each post is inspired by a core belief: that knowledge—when grounded in research and translated into practice—is not only powerful but transformative. My aim is to offer thoughtful perspectives and practical strategies that help professionals gain clarity, elevate their impact, and foster deeper, more meaningful connections.
These musings are rooted in both academic rigor and lived experience. I invite you to explore how the science of human behavior can help you get what you want, strengthen your relationships, and enhance your well-being.
The leadership lab
The Thoughtful Leader Lab is a space to pause, reflect, and experiment with your own growth, with tools that bring together science and lived experience. Rooted in behavioural research and refined through years of executive coaching and facilitation, they were designed to make self-awareness both attainable and transformative. The tools reflect insights drawn from my own leadership journey and work with senior leaders across industries.
The assessments are short, research-informed tools that invite you to explore the inner dimensions of leadership: how you think, connect, decide, and influence. In just 5–7 minutes, you’ll receive immediate, personalized insights to help you turn awareness into action.
All responses are confidential, used solely for learning and development purposes. Your personalized report is delivered instantly after entering your email.