Magaly De Smet
8400 Ostend
Gecertificeerd trainer in Insights Discovery
ICF gecertificeerd coach met méér dan 2500 uren coaching ervaring
Magaly is the visionary and driving force behind Coaching The Shift. As the youngest Master Certified Coach ever in Europe, she recognised early on the importance of team coaching and brought it to prominence in the business world. She has trained hundreds of professionals to become certified (team) coaches and remains a leading voice in the sector. Magaly is valued for her ability to make the unspoken discussable and actionable, resulting in deep and lasting change. She has built a team of strong coaches and trainers who embody the DNA of Coaching The Shift. Together, they contribute every day to shifting clients from an ‘I’ to a ‘We’ mindset across diverse sectors.
Expertise & Background
Magaly as an Individual Coach
As a Master Certified Coach, Magaly has over 10,000 hours of coaching experience and a strong understanding of what’s happening within organisations. She serves as both a sounding board and, at times, a challenging mirror. By valuing people, she quickly builds trust, creating a space for openness. Her profound questions get to the heart of matters, fostering deep insight, a willingness to experiment, and increased professional effectiveness. She is known for driving powerful identity shifts that lead to lasting growth.
Magaly as Teamcoach
As a team coach, Magaly focuses on creating a safe environment where the unspoken can be addressed. She is perceptive and sensitive to the dynamics at play, and she courageously names the themes and processes that block a team’s growth. She helps individuals reflect on their own contributions and take responsibility. From a place of clear awareness, she works with the team to find ways to break vicious cycles. This new way of thinking and acting leads to stronger relationships and better results.
Magaly as a Trainer
Magaly is a highly committed and skilled trainer. Across the wide range of programmes she delivers, she connects deeply with each participant and their needs. Through the personal examples she shares, she inspires and resonates with participants. She masters the subject matter to such an extent that she explains complex concepts clearly and simply. She responds adeptly to what arises in the moment, seamlessly linking it to the programme’s themes without losing sight of the overall objectives.
Some of the clients Magaly has worked with
How our clients experience Magaly
As a digital consultant, I work every day with data, strategies, and processes. Yet, I felt something was missing in my work — something that went beyond numbers and analysis: the art of truly connecting with people and supporting them in their growth. That’s why I decided to follow this program, and it has far exceeded my expectations.
What moved me most was the way Dorothée and Magaly showed up within the group. Their combination of professionalism, vulnerability, and authenticity was truly inspiring. They shared not only their expertise but also personal stories that made the training...
This program has completely changed the way I look at people and situations. I now find myself much more in observation mode rather than jumping to judgment. With a curious mindset, I can understand others — and myself — much better. I highly recommend this training to everyone.
Magaly and Dorothée embody a unique combination of strength and playfulness, professionalism and vulnerability, reflection and progress. They are two outstanding trainers who are perfectly attuned to each other and to the group, creating a safe and stimulating learning environment.
The program is highly educational and...
When Magaly first visited us to present the team coaching proposal, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well she had captured our expectations, despite the brief introduction she had received beforehand. The first team coaching day inspired each of us, and we looked forward to the next sessions with great enthusiasm. The interim individual coaching conversations were also very well received by all team members, even by those who had initially questioned their added value. As the team’s manager, I can clearly see positive behavioral changes — although it’s clear that we’ll need to keep our...
A “Masterclass Team Coach” certificate isn’t what truly matters — it’s about the journey you take. And this one was unique. During this program, you walk different paths together as a group, diving deep within yourself to then give teams the unconditional space to strengthen their relationships and performance from their own inner drive.
I’m deeply grateful to Dorothée and Magaly from Coaching The Shift, and to my wonderful fellow participants (Tilde, Veerle, Ilse, Veerle, Bjorn, Liliane, Bjorn, Katrien, Ann, Steven). Over five months, we grew from a group of individuals into a warm, close, and...
Coaching The Shift guided our strategic marketing team through an enlightening journey of self-discovery and collaboration. The coach was caring, patient, and created a genuine sense of encouragement for everyone involved. Her creative approach, combined with deep coaching expertise and powerful insights, left a lasting impression on us. She is proactive in her communication, highly social and warm, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
The Masterclass in Team Coaching exceeded my expectations. It was a learning experience on both a professional and a personal level. The personal growth I experienced has already strengthened me — and will continue to strengthen me — as a team coach. Magaly and Dorothée provide smooth, supportive guidance while also leaving space for additional questions when needed. The many frameworks and tools have filled my backpack with everything I need to continue developing further. Thank you for this wonderful program.
Magaly is an excellent team coach who shares her knowledge and experience with passion and infectious enthusiasm. Highly recommended, even for the more experienced coach or manager!
If you want to take your journey as a team coach to the next level, this is the perfect place to start. You always know where you begin, but never where you’ll end up. Even so, Dorothée and Magaly provide you with guidance, tools, and above all, a great deal of confidence. Thank you, top coaches!
Magaly was very dynamic and managed to balance theory and practice well. As a result, we were able to stay focused on the content of the session throughout the day. I learned a lot.
The authenticity, vulnerability, and flexibility of Magaly, Dorothée, and Johan lifted this program to a higher level. There was space and safety to truly learn. Thank you!
The Professional Coach Training Program (ICF Certified Level 1 and 2) was an exceptionally valuable experience for me — exactly what I needed to confidently shape the next steps in my career. I was looking for a high-quality, professional training that would encourage reflection and self-awareness, while also being directly applicable to my own coaching practice.
The program was well structured and offered deep insights into both personal and professional development. What I found most valuable was the practical applicability of the tools and techniques we learned, which immediately enhanced my...
Magaly is a true source of inspiration with an incredible wealth of expertise. She brings this to life with such enthusiasm and drive that it’s impossible not to be moved into action. Her powerful interventions and her talent for creating genuine connection inspire reflection and awareness on multiple levels. The team coaching program that Magaly led and facilitated is a journey of personal awareness, growth, and transformation — one that also strengthens relationships and fosters connection with a variety of stakeholders.
Magaly is an exceptionally strong trainer with remarkable expertise for her age. I can recommend her to any organization. She is one of the best trainers I have met in my long career. If I get the chance, I will definitely work with her again. Moreover, she is simply a wonderful person to work with.
Magaly played an important role in our ambition to build a coaching culture. She delivered part of our program focused on developing “leader as coach” skills. With her coaching expertise, excellent facilitation skills, and professional dedication, Magaly succeeded in inspiring real enthusiasm for coaching within our company. Participants in her coaching training consistently give enthusiastic feedback about her style and impact.
Magaly is a dynamic personality with extensive expertise.
She delivers her training sessions in such a way that she does not only captivate people from start to finish but also truly helps them integrate the desired techniques into their personal or professional lives.
Attending one of Magaly’s trainings is an ideal investment in the further development of your organization or your personal skills.
Magaly has provided me with many valuable insights during the “Communication with Impact” training.
She equipped me with a range of tools that I can apply at any time and in many situations — both professionally and personally.
Her approach, energy, and dynamism are truly inspiring, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone.
