Make the invisible visible and talents effective

What drives me is the conviction that every company has more potential than is visible at first glance. All too often, talent remains untapped because organizational structures, communication processes, or roles do not correspond to these talents. Where others only see employees, I recognize the top performers of tomorrow. I believe that real growth occurs when we take a closer look:

  • Do you really need new talent and a breath of fresh air, or do you just need a new perspective on existing talent and structures?
  • What skills are already there that have not been utilized so far? 
  • How do you leverage your high-potential employees in such a way that their strengths can be effective for your company?
  • And when does it make sense or become necessary to look for new talent?

That is exactly what “Discover your Talents” is all about, and that is what I stand for. It is a promise that I take seriously and pursue with determination for you; a mission that I approach with clarity and the necessary honesty. Patterns do not escape me. I notice when things do not fit together.

As an inspiring sparring partner and problem solver, I support you in finding future-oriented solutions for your company through new processes and structures or external talent.


Working on structure with lasting impact

First things first: I don't offer off-the-shelf solutions. Every company is different. That's why I work in a way that suits your situation, your culture, and your goals. So that in the end, you get what you really need: clarity, the ability to act, and results that work. Accordingly, my approach is as follows:

  1. Looking where others look away: I listen carefully, ask the uncomfortable questions, and analyze where the real issues lie. You gain clarity about causes, context, and blind spots.
  2. Strategy that fits reality: No off-the-shelf concept, but a plan that fits your organization. Individually thought-out and concrete steps with the goal of making talent visible and effective.
  3. Implementation with impact: I deliver, whether in recruiting or in overarching organizational design. I support you operationally, find suitable talent, or identify why the market is not providing answers. In six weeks, you will know exactly where you stand.

With respect for what has already been achieved, I recognize patterns, understand interactions in context, and show you concrete courses of action. To this end, I have integrated the latest findings from complexity research into my work. Because it has been shown many times that large projects are not necessary to achieve the goal. Often, small impulses in the right places are enough: systemically effective, economically viable, and respectful of people


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Life allows us to grow

Growing up in a down-to-earth environment, I learned early on to take responsibility and overcome challenges independently. I've overcome educational boundaries by viewing obstacles as opportunities for development. I've learned to look ahead courageously, creatively, and responsibly – with the heart of a lioness.

Stays abroad in England and Austria and huge work experience in various industries and roles, from marketing to production, have sharpened my perspective on corporate cultures, leadership, and communication and shown me how effective thoughtful action can be.

You can find more information about me and my career here


Self-employed as a personnel and organizational consultant since 2020.

Selected project successes:

Recruiting:

  • 2024: MedTech start-up company: 1 VP EMEA Customer Success, 1 Chief Product Officer (USA), and 1 Head of Accounting
  • 2022: Banking: 1 Senior Payroll Specialist
  • 2021: HR service management company: Sales positions + realignment of profile and search strategy

HR interim/project management: 

  • 08/ 2022 - 06/ 2024: Full-service bank – Strategic HR project as part of a post-merger integration - migration of HR software applications to the group IT landscape:
    Project management and HR/payroll delivery manager: Payroll integration including workshop facilitator (requirements concepts and process adjustments) as well as risk and stakeholder management
  • 09/ 2021 - 08/2022: Financial services provider – Global carve-out project: Project management as payroll project manager including selection of payroll provider, contract negotiation, workshop facilitator for all global entities (requirements concepts and process design) and stakeholder management, 
    project language: English

Executive Coaching: 

  • Since 2020: More than 40 consulting projects for specialists and executives in professional reorientation, personal career development, and professional crisis situations.

Training: 

  • 2023/2024: Fundamentals of Sales communication and presentation (16-week program for junior account managers in software sales)

Organizational consulting

  • 07/2025 – 12/2025: AI Leadership Course (Digital Business University, Berlin)
  • 11/2024: Certification as FORMwelt Inside Consultant - Training in complexity management, forms of communication, and concept work (FORMWELT Institute, Lüchow)
  • 11/2023 – 06/2024: Meptaplan Professional Certificate -Leadership and consulting in discourse (Metaplan Gesellschaft für Planung und Organisation mbH, Quickborn)

Coaching

  • 10/2007 – 02/2008: Coaching training (IME, Bielefeld)
  • 12/2012: Reiss Motivation Profile Master (Charakterreich GmbH, Mönchengladbach)
  • 07/2012: Motivation Profiler Certification (Spectrum, Berlin)

Agile Methods

  • 09/2017 + 09/2019: Organizational Designer for Agile Teams & Companies
 (Intrinsify.me GmbH, Berlin)
  • 07/2019: Professional Scrum Master (Scrum.org/ HLSC GmbH, Stuttgart)
  • 07/2019: Agile HR Manager (HR Pioneers GmbH, Cologne)
  • 04/2019 – 05/2019: OpenSpace Technology, OpenSpace Agility, Inviting Leadership (Dan Mezick – Open Leadership Network, USA) 
  • 03/2019: OpenSpace Technology, OpenSpace Agility, Inviting Leadership
 (Dan Mezick – Open Leadership Network, USA)

Lean

  • 09/2011: Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt Certification (CFO International LLC, USA)