To challenge assumptions and inspire better leadership by bringing inspiration and discipline to every coaching conversation.
Katharina Schmidt
Dr. Kat is an executive coach and leadership consultant who helps leaders enhance their self-awareness and transform the way they lead. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in leadership, organizational, and team development, working with leaders and teams across the globe. Katharina’s approach is eclectic, blending experiential and dialogic methods as a coach, facilitator, and teacher.
Her clients include global companies such as Microsoft, SAP, and BCG, as well as over 30 startups and investor firms, including Guild Education, Mimetas, and HappyCo. She leverages her expertise in organizational lifecycle dynamics to help leaders understand their organization's stage and navigate challenges with clarity and commitment.
Katharina holds an ICF Master Coach accreditation, an MBA, and a doctorate in leadership psychology. Fluent in five languages, she has held various international leadership roles, including as CEO and business development manager in several countries.
Education
PsyD, William James College
MBA, Northwestern University
Master Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
Expertise
Certifications
Master Certified Coach (ICF), Systemic Coach ZGSFE, Neuro-Coach (Neuroleadership Institute), Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach, Kantor Structural Dynamics Facilitator, Psychological Safety Practitioner, Lumina Learning, Vinyasa Yoga Teacher.
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