Leadership that lasts – even when the winds are strong.
Through Relationship Intelligence (RQ) and a coaching-based approach, we strengthen individuals, teams and organisations for meaningful and sustainable change.
Ledarship that endures – even when the winds are strong.
Strengthen self-leadership, realtionships and results.
People first.
Results follow.
Sustainable results emerge when people lead themselves with awareness, collaborate with respect, and take responsibility for the bigger picture.
Through relational intelligence (RQ) and a coaching approach, we strengthen self-leadership, relationships, and organizational development.
When people work well together, results follow – in both work and life.
Leadership & Coaching
We strengthen leaders and key people in self‑leadership, clarity, and courage.
Through individual coaching and a qualified partnership, we develop leadership that lasts – even when the pressure rises.
Training & Certifications
We offer ICF Level 1 coach training, Mentor Coaching (MCP), and leadership programs for organizations that want to build long‑term capability.
International quality. Nordic roots.
Relationship Intelligence & Team Development
Everything starts with understanding yourself – so you can better understand others.
Through the Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) and work with relational intelligence (RQ), we strengthen collaboration, communication, and shared responsibility.
When relationships work, the organization works.
News & Insights
Reflections on leadership, relationships and growth – in both work and life.
Employee surveys – Part 4 We want more positive feedback
And just as often, managers say:
“But I give plenty of feedback.”
So who is right? Both. And neither.
When Quality Is Not a Requirement – But Our Standard
Our MCC & PCC certifications – renewed, once again.
Not because we have to. But because we want to.
We hope you had a meaningful Valentine’s Day – Gift!
Strong and trusting relationships are built over time – not just one day a year.
Positive Solutions Business & Life – strong expertise and trusted partnership
Positive Solutions is a Nordic leadership and development company founded and led by Christine and Tom Suvanto.
Based in Finland, we work across the Nordics and the Baltics – and internationally with organisations, leaders and professional coaches around the world.
Before focusing fully on coach education and leadership development, we both held extensive experience in business and senior leadership roles. We have carried responsibility for operations, finance, people and strategic development across several industries, including food production, logistics, banking, sports and education.
That experience shapes our work today. We do not speak about leadership as theory – but as lived practice, with accountability, performance expectations and relationships under pressure.
Our focus is relational intelligence in practice – how conscious communication, self-awareness and structured reflection strengthen both performance and human relationships.
We offer:
- ICF-accredited Level 1 coach education
• Mentor coaching (26 CCE)
• SDI Facilitator certification
• Leadership programs and workshops
• Executive and leadership coaching
• Keynotes on relational intelligence and coaching leadership
We are official SDI Partners and work with the Strength Deployment Inventory as a concrete framework for developing relational awareness and constructive conflict management.
Sustainable results always rest on the quality of relationships.
Christine Suvanto
Founder & Chair
Christine is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), SDI Partner and Master Facilitator, and Director of Education for an ICF-accredited program.
Her professional background spans several industries, including food production, logistics, banking, sports and education. She has worked as a product manager, HR Director, and has held leadership and chair positions in professional associations. This breadth has given her a deep understanding of business realities, organisational culture and the complexity of leadership.
With more than 3,000 coaching hours and extensive experience as a mentor coach at ACC, PCC and MCC level, she combines business insight with structured coaching expertise and ethical clarity.
Christine works with leaders and professional coaches who want to develop conscious, sustainable leadership where relational intelligence is a strategic resource – not a soft factor.
Christine combines a warm and authentic presence with a clear belief in the potential of individuals and organisations, and challenges courageously and respectfully to create meaningful development and sustainable results.
Tom Suvanto
CEO
Tom is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), SDI Partner and Master Facilitator with solid experience from senior leadership roles in business.
He has served as CEO, controller, site manager and project leader with responsibility for operations, financial performance and people. His practical experience of strategic decision-making, accountability and organisational change gives him a grounded understanding of the realities leaders face.
In his work, he combines business acumen with coaching methodology and the SDI framework to help leaders and teams communicate more clearly, make better decisions and handle conflict constructively.
He is valued for his calm presence, analytical clarity and ability to make relational dynamics understandable and actionable.