- INELY CESNA
Inely Cesna, Esq., LL.M., D.S.S., M.A., M.I.P. is a dual-licensed attorney, mediator, coach, and educator practicing in both U.S. and Brazil. She brings a globally informed, heart-centered approach to conflict resolution and leadership development, combining legal precision with deep emotional intelligence. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, Inely has successfully supported individuals and organizations across cultural contexts in resolving complex disputes, strengthening communication, and fostering transformative growth.
Her academic foundation includes an LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution, a Doctorate in Spirituality, Master’s degrees in both Psychology and Intellectual Property, Juris Doctor and a Bachelor in Laws. Her published research, “Applying Insights from the Enneagram Model of Spiritual Psychology to Enhance Neutrality and Success in Mediation,” appears in the Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal (Vol. XXV, Issue One).
Inely’s professional background includes more than 15 years as an in-house trademark counsel for global corporations such as Mars, Unilever, and BASF, overseeing brand protection and enforcement across over 80 countries. In private practice, she has mediated more than 250 disputes in areas including employment, community relations, intellectual property, and family matters, with a proven 85% settlement rate. She has also completed over 6,000 hours of coaching and 1,000 hours of facilitation and training in leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.
As the founder of the Institute for Next Level Leadership (INLLE), Inely designs and leads programs that integrate legal acumen with psychological depth and spiritual insight. She is an internationally recognized speaker, having presented at organizations such as the Association for Conflict Resolution, Southern California Mediation Association, Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators, the International Trademark Association, and the Associação Brasileira de Propriedade Intelectual. Her work has been honored with the Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for advancing community-police dialogue and the 2025 Pro Bono Service Honor Roll Award from the Virginia Bar Association.
In all aspects of her practice, Inely helps clients and communities not only resolve surface-level disputes but also address deeper emotional and psychological layers of conflict—unlocking pathways to healing, empowerment, and meaningful leadership.
As founder of the Institute for Next Level Leadership (INLLE), Inely develops and facilitates impactful programs that integrate legal expertise with psychological insight. Her work has been recognized with the Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for her contributions to community-police relations, and the 2025 Pro Bono Service Honor Roll Award by the Virginia Bar Association.
"Inely Cesna has an amazing gift for deeply listening during coaching sessions, and nimbly offering succinct and pertinent feedback. I have been in other coaching sessions with other people, and they have done something similar, but her gift, what makes her unique, is being so incredibly nimble in her response time, and the way she pulls everything she heard together and then on-point - shares this with the person she is coaching. She is brilliant!"
"I’m so grateful!...It’s been hitting me really hard, about who I am - and also giving me peace of mind, because I recognize these patterns are unconscious, and I can stop beating myself up. It has been very helpful!"
"Inely is one of the most loving and wise souls I’ve met. She is brilliance, kindness, wisdom and beauty all wrapped up in one. Add a law degree, a master’s in spiritual psychology, a doctorate in divinity and multiple coaching credentials and you have a power house!"
"I knew it felt good to help others…and I was afraid to do it! I had to jump into the abyss. I realize…I have to be in the flow of the energy that’s bigger than myself. I am so grateful for this class! And I look forward to it like Christmas morning. I say to myself, “ooh, I get to be a part of (the class) today”. I love you guys and I love what you are doing!"
Before this training, I knew I needed leadership skills to navigate both escalating challenges to both a medical diagnosis and a sudden breakdown of a business I had been running successfully for five years. I was experiencing intense overwhelm, and a diminishing feeling of hope and optimism.
What I didn’t realize was that what I would be connecting with had a power far beyond my “doing” this training, or “learning” any skills. It was about really committing to living my life beyond my idea of what my personality was. It was about connecting with an experience of my essential nature in a way that sustained a thriving internal life, and created an external experience of fulfillment and, I would say, grace. And this was notwithstanding anything I had going on. Wow! What happened was this. I knew where my happiness was, and how to access it, and how to tap into it for extreme confidence, resilience and personal growth. I highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to step into a life of profound mastery and ultimate satisfaction!
“Inely and Mike are authentic and engaging in their presentation. They offer valuable insights into a highly relevant topic and do so with humor and plenty of heart. They offer a unique and expansive approach to developing authentic leadership.”
"I throughly enjoy your coaching. I am amazed by the synchronization of your guidance and lessons coinciding with my development. You’re both psych a blessing from God and I love you so very much. "
"I noticed that you have built such an awesome space for yourself that you’re able to go to in times of feelings of hardship. A place where you are comforted, protected and strengthened; where you are finding much inspiration. Your sharing of this place has given me inspiration as well! It has inspired me to look for this place in my own being to help me with my challenges and bring me back into the light and for that I’m very grateful."
"It was awesome. It was inviting. There was so many different ways to look at the same issue. There is no one plane that is the right plane, but you have to figure out this dance of bringing the different styles of leadership together and connecting to yourself as a leader in each of those different planes and knowing when to mesh them together in certain ways. And, so it was very helpful. It stimulates my thinking continually and it makes me want to dial back in just to reconnect. It was a really great experience. I highly recommend it “
"It is such a joy to be in the company of Inely and Mike…..why, because from my view, their core integrity, their core intelligence is rooted in this exquisite substance called Love. In my journey I’ve known many people with keen intellects, razor sharp wit and impeccable memories, prominent people of science and industry, as amazing as they are, there is nothing that captures my attention as quickly and as deliciously as those awesome beings like Mike and Inely, who have these abilities accompanied with the true intelligence of the heart."
"Inely Cesna has an amazing gift for deeply listening during coaching sessions, and nimbly offering succinct and pertinent feedback. I have been in other coaching sessions with other people, and they have done something similar, but her gift, what makes her unique, is being so incredibly nimble in her response time, and the way she pulls everything she heard together and then on-point - shares this with the person she is coaching. She is brilliant!"
"I’m so grateful!...It’s been hitting me really hard, about who I am - and also giving me peace of mind, because I recognize these patterns are unconscious, and I can stop beating myself up. It has been very helpful!"
"Inely is one of the most loving and wise souls I’ve met. She is brilliance, kindness, wisdom and beauty all wrapped up in one. Add a law degree, a master’s in spiritual psychology, a doctorate in divinity and multiple coaching credentials and you have a power house!"
"I knew it felt good to help others…and I was afraid to do it! I had to jump into the abyss. I realize…I have to be in the flow of the energy that’s bigger than myself. I am so grateful for this class! And I look forward to it like Christmas morning. I say to myself, “ooh, I get to be a part of (the class) today”. I love you guys and I love what you are doing!"
Before this training, I knew I needed leadership skills to navigate both escalating challenges to both a medical diagnosis and a sudden breakdown of a business I had been running successfully for five years. I was experiencing intense overwhelm, and a diminishing feeling of hope and optimism.
What I didn’t realize was that what I would be connecting with had a power far beyond my “doing” this training, or “learning” any skills. It was about really committing to living my life beyond my idea of what my personality was. It was about connecting with an experience of my essential nature in a way that sustained a thriving internal life, and created an external experience of fulfillment and, I would say, grace. And this was notwithstanding anything I had going on. Wow! What happened was this. I knew where my happiness was, and how to access it, and how to tap into it for extreme confidence, resilience and personal growth. I highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to step into a life of profound mastery and ultimate satisfaction!
“Inely and Mike are authentic and engaging in their presentation. They offer valuable insights into a highly relevant topic and do so with humor and plenty of heart. They offer a unique and expansive approach to developing authentic leadership.”
"I throughly enjoy your coaching. I am amazed by the synchronization of your guidance and lessons coinciding with my development. You’re both psych a blessing from God and I love you so very much. "
"I noticed that you have built such an awesome space for yourself that you’re able to go to in times of feelings of hardship. A place where you are comforted, protected and strengthened; where you are finding much inspiration. Your sharing of this place has given me inspiration as well! It has inspired me to look for this place in my own being to help me with my challenges and bring me back into the light and for that I’m very grateful."
"It was awesome. It was inviting. There was so many different ways to look at the same issue. There is no one plane that is the right plane, but you have to figure out this dance of bringing the different styles of leadership together and connecting to yourself as a leader in each of those different planes and knowing when to mesh them together in certain ways. And, so it was very helpful. It stimulates my thinking continually and it makes me want to dial back in just to reconnect. It was a really great experience. I highly recommend it “
"It is such a joy to be in the company of Inely and Mike…..why, because from my view, their core integrity, their core intelligence is rooted in this exquisite substance called Love. In my journey I’ve known many people with keen intellects, razor sharp wit and impeccable memories, prominent people of science and industry, as amazing as they are, there is nothing that captures my attention as quickly and as deliciously as those awesome beings like Mike and Inely, who have these abilities accompanied with the true intelligence of the heart."
Escola Atemporal
Gabriela Presto
Papo de Progresso Cast
Peterson
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Human Sustainability Project
LearnCollab
baja
Escola Atemporal
Gabriela Presto
Papo de Progresso Cast
Peterson
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Human Sustainability Project
LearnCollab
baja
Enneagram
MC3
American Arbitration Association
Association for Conflict Resolution
SCMA
WWA
FORBES
International Bar Association
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Virginia Bar Assocaition
OAB
Enneagram
MC3
American Arbitration Association
Association for Conflict Resolution
SCMA
WWA
FORBES
International Bar Association
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association