Building leaders from the inside out.
We create strong leadership in organisations by using dedicated Transactional Analysis tools. We are part of a word-wide community.
About Us
Strong leadership throughout your organization
At SAGE, we understand the importance of strong leadership throughout an organization, on all levels and for all stakeholders, independent of the formal leadership role or self-leadership attitude.
We use Organizational Transactional Analysis tools, sharpened in years or experience both locally and internationally.
We focus on real behavioral change and tailor programs to suit the needs of our stakeholders.
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Our results
Based in Romania, we are facilitating change throughout the world.
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Our why
We all strive to live in a better world. At SAGE, we believe the linchpin in accomplishing just that is empowering each individual to lead themselves with more clarity, purpose and wisdom.
Our mission is to guide our clients to create better workplaces, with more collaboration, trust and emotional intelligence for a better world.
Meet our team
We work with a team of over 20 professionals, many from the Transactional Analysis scope. This is our core team.
Malina Chirea
Founder & Trainer
Malina Chirea | Founder & Trainer
Malina Chirea is a clinical psychologist, facilitator and L&D consultant. With over 18 years of experience, Malina has supported development programs in companies from North America, Central and South America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
Malina is a certified HR Agile consultant with certifications in Transactional Analysis, Solution Focus, NLP and Positive Psychology. She is also a Master Trainer with the Talent Development Association, the largest organization of its kind in the world.
Since joining the field of organizational psychology, she has facilitated and delivered custom development programs focused on communication and relationship, mindset or wellbeing, for both managers and specialists. In these programs, she has overseen the needs analysis, research, construction, implementation and follow up of most the programs she was a part of.
Marina Ionescu
Transactional Analysis Trainer & Consultant
Marina Ionescu | Transactional Analysis Trainer & Consultant
Having previous experience as top team member and consultant, Marina’s work aims at developing capabilities in the areas which are crucial for the efficient business functioning and assisting clients in facing issues of talent management, leadership development, performance management and employee engagement.
Her experience includes designing and implementation of performance management systems, assessment/development centers, organizational effectiveness, developing capabilities and HR effectiveness programs. Her clients come from a variety of sectors such as Industry (Manufacturer), FMCG, Oil & Gas, Insurance and Telecom. She developed personal development program for organizations as a trainer and consultant. As a former HR Manager, Marina has developed, implemented, and managed entire HR processes focusing on improving business objectives and human resources effectiveness at an enterprise level. She has implemented HR ROI systems, recommended changes in organizational structure to meet strategic objectives, developed and implemented Performance Management systems and evaluated training and development needs at organizational level. Also, she managed organizational needs for few companies through Employee Survey and proposed programs to meet people needs with business objectives.
Filip Marinica Grando
Clinical Psycologist & Trainer
Filip Marinica Grando | Clinical Psycologist & Trainer
Filip is an organizational consultant and psychologist with extensive performance management and business development experience. His approach is informed by the psychological and commercial dimension of organizational life. This translates into connecting organizational performance with the behavioral aspects of people and team dynamics. Formulating research backed hypotheses on the nature of the relationships between behavior and performance, he can design customized interventions using a mix of organizational research and consulting, assessment centers, training and coaching.
Filip is a licensed economist and clinical psychologist. He is currently enrolled in a master’s Program on Organizational Behavior and Counselling Psychology with the University of Bucharest. He is a certified trainer and coach. He holds certifications in world class sales effectiveness methodologies and organizational culture interventions.
In his corporate workshops Filip blends reason with sensibility. He is passionate about using thinking and feeling to understand complex situations and navigate high stake processes or emotionally charged circumstances.
Filip likes a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach and he is willing to walk the talk. He believes in the potential of organizational life to be a catalyst for individual growth and connection.
Filip delivered workshops in professional sales methodologies, performance management frameworks and leadership skills. He coaches teams and individuals for organizational performance.
Raluca Moldovan
Project Manager
Raluca Moldovan | Project Manager
Raluca is a versatile Project Manager with a multidisciplinary background that combines law, psychology, and leadership. She began her career as an attorney, developing strong analytical thinking, communication, and negotiation skills that she continues to apply in her current roles. Over time, she transitioned into project and event management, coordinating complex logistics and leading diverse teams. She has successfully planned and executed high-impact events for both private sector companies and public institutions, demonstrating her ability to manage pressure, navigate bureaucracy, and deliver quality outcomes.
Raluca is currently deepening her expertise in human behavior and organizational psychology by pursuing a Master’s degree in Organizational Behavior and Psychological Counseling at the University of Bucharest. As a certified coach and trainer, she brings insight, structure, and a people-centered approach to every project. Her ability to align strategy with execution and to guide teams with empathy and clarity makes her an asset in dynamic, mission-driven environments.
Carmen Ionita
Trainer & Consultant
Carmen Ionita | Trainer & Consultant
Carmen Ionita is a clinical psychologist and trainer. She did her studies in the UK and holds a doctorate degree in Psychology from the University of Manchester. She is also connected to the L&D field, while holding this position for an entrepreneurial Romanian company. She has juggled between the NGO, academic and start-up worlds in the past 8 years, keeping them together through one red thread: her passion for building communities of learners. She worked with students, youth and youth workers and held trainings for educators.
Carmen strongly believes in cross-fertilisation (i.e., bringing ideas from one field to another) and this fed her thirst for getting engaged with different communities over the years. She lived in 3 different countries, created educational games, explored the world of graphic facilitation, fell in love with Scandinavia, and wrote a lot to document all the experiences she has been privileged to go through. In her free time, you can find her hosting poetry nights for and with her friends.
Dragos Nicolaescu
Board Game Designer
Dragos Nicolaescu | Board Game Designer
I use my +25 years of management, business and investment roles to provide coaching, advising and investing services. In the last 10 years, I coached +200 executives to become better leaders, advised +250 founders to create a successful startup, and invested in +70 local and international startups. To better serve my clients, I enhanced my business skills with formal studies in psychotherapy and coaching. Every year, I offer +100 hours of mentoring and coaching in most of Romania’s pre-acceleration and acceleration programs. I have extensive experience in strategy, management, and growth, areas of critical importance for startup founders. I am a huge fan of anime, science fiction, and board games.
Roxana Drăguș
Psychologist and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist
Roxana Drăguș | Psychologist and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist
Roxana Drăguș is a psychologist and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, with over 10 years of work experience in education and human development. She holds a Master’s degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy from Titu Maiorescu University and has completed two Bachelor’s degrees — in Psychology (Titu Maiorescu University) and in Cultural Studies and Foreign Languages (University of Bucharest).
Roxana’s education evolved gradually, beginning with a foundation in training and facilitation and continuing with a specialization in coaching from the International Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Coaching. Later she deepened her knowledge through formal studies in psychology and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. She has taken part in Erasmus programs in the Netherlands and Sweden, learned leadership and training in AIESEC, and pursued further training in areas such as positive psychology, ADHD, developmental trauma, cognitive-behavioral coaching, and therapeutic play.
Currently working in private practice in Bucharest, Roxana combines evidence-based methods with empathy, structure, and curiosity, helping clients grow through meaningful and lasting change.
Mihai Iosif
IT Project Manager
Mihai Iosif | IT Project Manager
Mihai is a web designer and advertising professional with a background in marketing. With a strong foundation in visual communication and digital strategy, Mihai has worked on a wide range of projects helping brands enhance their online presence through creative and functional design solutions.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Marketing Strategies and Management Policies at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu. His academic path complements his practical experience, enabling him to approach projects with both creative insight and strategic thinking.
Throughout his work in the advertising industry, Mihai has collaborated with clients from various sectors, offering services that range from website design and UX/UI development to branding and promotional campaigns. Passionate about the intersection of design, technology, and business growth, Mihai continues to refine his skills and contribute to impactful digital experiences.
Our partners
We believe being strong is being diverse. We have strong partnership with like-minded companies.
HAPPY CLIENTS
Some of our success stories
We are honoured to have facilitated change for over 46000 participants throughout the world. here are a few of them.
“It is the best development course I have attended. Excellent organization, quality content, and Malina is the best trainer I have interacted with so far. Moreover, she managed to arouse my interest so that I could document myself further, in addition to the fact that I was left with useful information. Congratulations!”
Participant
"This has been the most practical, hands on session I have ever been a part of. We do a lot of training in our company, but this is one that I will remember."
Participant
“It is the best development course I have attended. Excellent organization, quality content, and Malina is the best trainer I have interacted with so far. Moreover, she managed to arouse my interest so that I could document myself further, in addition to the fact that I was left with useful information. Congratulations!”
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