Viola Edward is a transcultural psychotherapist, international mentor and corporate consultant with over three decades of global experience. As CEO and Co-Founder of GRIT Academy and Executive Director of Creative Women Platform, she plays a key role in shaping global conversations around women’s leadership, creativity and impact. Her work focuses on conscious leadership, emotional sustainability and mentoring ecosystems, supporting leaders and organisations across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.

A recognised thought leader in human-centred transformation, Viola is also President of multiple global initiatives, including the Sustainable Art & Fashion Academy and the Global Mentoring Network. She is the author of two books housed in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and co-author of numerous international publications, as well as co-creator of the GRIT Method, BQ – Breath Intelligence, and Management by Emotions. Through her work, she continues to champion ethical leadership, sustainable creative industries and cultural evolution on a global scale.