Anja Rabe

From the beginning of my professional development, I have, among other things,  enjoyed working with organization, project management and communication, both practically and structurally/strategically. In the process of the recent years I have become very familiar with the broad field of “human resources”. The context of personnel services has given me many relevant insights into the practised working methods and effectiveness of HR departments, the nature of company processes and structures as well as the open mindedness to make decisions and take risks buttom-up and top-down. Conclusion: There is still enough room for improvement! Accordingly, there is an urgent need for action in order to be prepared for all the challenges that “new work”, globalization, change & co will undoubtedly continue to hold in store.

In collaborating with skillesense, luckily now I am able to combine this experience, my skills and a great deal of passion for these topics to create a useful whole. My guiding principle is always: What is claimed must actually be proven! 

Quite a perfect fit, because Laura is, among many other things, the real proof of lived “female empowerment”, “best practice coaching” with a deep understanding of needs and circumstances, a binding and on-point clear accompaniment for personality and team development and for “hands on” par excellence!

No nice-sounding, egocentric, fair-weather coaching, but individual solutions for individual needs are the hallmark of the approachable, realistic and pragmatic work that is the building block for the success of skillesense and its customers. It’s great to be on board!

Dr. Esther Konieczny 

As an experienced consultant for innovation, agile methods, self-organization and new work, I have accompanied companies and non-profit organizations in phases of upheaval and change. In co-creative and collaborative settings, I develop new product and service offerings or a new organizational design with my customers in order to be able to survive as an organization and as a human being in the digital frenzy. In 2017 I founded the Berlin consultancy Kobold | Co-founded Purpose Design & Innovation. I have been working as a freelancer since September 2019 and prefer to work flexibly in different constellations with inspiring colleagues. In my work, I place a special focus on topics of social and sustainable transformation and all issues related to New Work.

The way we are working not only concerns me professionally, but also in my voluntary work. I am a co-founder and chairwoman of the association Fair für Kinder. In this role, I am committed to a diverse family image and the recognition of care work as a relevant and equal part work. Politically, I fight to overcome family, child and maternal poverty.

Katja Fritsch

Motto: “Was ist das Wesentliche? Was möchte ich in die Welt bringen?”

Ich liebe es, dass ich in meiner Arbeit als Coach und Beraterin damit beauftragt werde, Fragen von großer Tragweite stellen zu können. Und ich liebe es, Menschen und Organisationen darin zu begleiten, ihre Antworten auf diese essentiellen Fragen zu finden. In den Themen Führung, Team, Struktur und Kommunikation bin ich gleichermaßen zuhause. Besonders gerne unterstütze ich Führungspersonen, Führungsteams und ganze Organisationen darin, ein sinnstiftendes Miteinander auf Augenhöhe zu kreieren und damit ihre Selbstorganisationskräfte wachzuküssen, um so in den Anforderungen der modernen Komplexität fokussiert, intelligent und innovativ zu navigieren. Systemisch ausgebildet mit psychologischem Hintergrund und konstruktivistischer Grundhaltung arbeite ich sowohl in Einzelcoachings in eigener Coachingpraxis in Berlin Mitte als auch in (Groß-)Gruppenprozessen. Mit skill E sense verbindet mich seit vielen Jahren eine (berufliche) Freundschaft & Kooperation, die getragen wird von unserer gemeinsamen Wertebasis und der geteilten Freude, Raum für Entwicklung zu gestalten.

Laura Schwan

As a trainer, coach, psychologist, and consultant, my focus is on standing with and supporting my clients during their journeys toward clarity and development.

Self-reflection, the willingness to change, and the ability to make decisions are critical factors when it comes to having lasting success in a complex professional world. I draw upon years of expertise and leadership experience in the fields of human resources and professional development; a pragmatic, solution-oriented, mindful approach toward one’s self and the environment are of particular importance to me.

As the mother of three children, I know the challenges involved in balancing a variety of roles. Depending upon the nature of the work and the goals we have agreed upon, I take on different roles myself – as someone who accompanies you through the process, as feedback giver, expert, self-reflection partner, and as the source of new ideas.

Wiebke Witt

Meine Moto: „So geht`s und so geht´s auch“

Wichtig ist mir, dass ich konsequent lösungsorientiert, realistisch, aber optimistisch, gerne mit Leichtigkeit, Freude und viel Humor arbeite. Es gibt immer mehrere Wege zu guten Lösungen.

Die Bereitschaft und Möglichkeit mehrsprachig in und mit verschiedenen Kulturen zu agieren verbindet mich mit skillesense, auch dass wir gerne mal eine Ebene tiefer gehen, Respekt vor unterschiedlichen Perspektiven haben und keine Konflikten scheuen. In Coaching / Training / Moderation sind wir gleichermaßen zu Hause: mit einem systemischen Blick und der entsprechenden Haltung.

Michael Tighe

My sole professional interest: virtual intercultural teamwork and leadership. In my work I support international virtual teams in building cross-cultural trust, creating a positive interactive context and really coming together despite physical distance.

I am in my element interacting with people in the cross-cultural virtual space. My natural curiosity about leaders from other cultures seems to help these leaders open up and share their insights with me and be open to perspectives I might offer. I perform as a kind of conduit; I observe, probe, filter and translate. Through my work I am always learning; things are always unpredictable, and I am fortunate enough to frequently experience a feeling of flow and significance in the work I do.

Lucia Westdickenberg

Coach, Beraterin, Trainerin, Diplom-Pädagogin

Mein Opa hat oft mit einem Augenzwinkern gesagt: „Man wird so alt wie eine Kuh und lernt immer noch dazu!“ Ein schönes Motto, finde ich, denn Entwicklungs- und Lernprozesse sind ein ganz wesentlicher Teil unseres beruflichen und privaten Lebens.
Mir macht es großen Spaß, Menschen und Organisationen bei ihrem Dazulernen zu begleiten. Und deshalb verstehe ich mich als „Inkubatorin“ für diese Entwicklungsprozessen. Ich begleite Menschen durch Coaching, Beratung und Sparringspartnerschaften, durch die Moderation von Workshops, Klausuren und Teamentwicklungen, durch Trainings – vor alle für Führungspersonen – und bei der Personalauswahl.
Mit skill E sense verbindet mich eine lange und vertraute Zusammenarbeit: Anfänglich als Assistentin der skill E sense Geschäftsführung und heute als Kollegin. Gemeinsam haben wir schon diverse Projekte „gerockt“! Eine gute Mischung aus sich ergänzenden unterschiedlichen Persönlichkeiten und einer übereinstimmenden professionellen Haltung machen unsere erfolgreiche Mixtur aus.

Wendy Waxman

Empathetic, engaged listening; ideas at the right time.

I build bridges – toward my clients in multiple fields and between cultures – and strive for positive developments both for the individual and the system within which that individual is engaged.

I am a person and idea connector. I love good cooperation – the kind that is characterized by the active exchange of ideas and creativity. When I am your facilitator, you will recognize me by my empathetic and positive approach; don’t be surprised when I engage you in what is going on! When I am your coach, I have your back and will use coaching tools that help you gain a new perspective on things. As a US American who has lived 13 years in Germany and is now raising two bilingual children, I am at home in Europe and the US.

Focus of my work:

– Non-profits and volunteer-driven organizations: Leadership and development of volunteers, creating fruitful networks and partnerships in communities

– Cultural competency and communication training (engaging with diverse populations / Germany – USA)

– Facilitation for teen groups

– Assessment and development centers for trainers and leaders

– Peer consultations