You Deserve a Coach Who Has Been in Your Seat
I bring years of senior leadership experience, including my time as Editor-in-Chief of Deutsche Welle. I’ve led international teams, managed complex projects, and worked closely with top decision makers.
My coaching is practical and tailored to your needs, with a special focus on supporting women in leadership—though I welcome all leaders eager to grow. Every session is built around your unique goals and challenges, grounded in real-world experience.
My Track Record
Led teams from small specialist groups to 1,000+ people across multiple languages and nationalities
Former Editor-in-Chief of Deutsche Welle, managing budgets in the tens of millions of euros per year
Directed major transformation initiatives across diverse teams
Coached young leaders from first management roles to senior positions, with a special focus on empowering female leaders
Rose from an unknown young journalist in a male-dominated industry to a top leadership role
How it works
1. Analysis
We explore your current challenges, leadership context, and team dynamics to uncover root causes and hidden barriers.
2. Strategy
Together, we develop actionable leadership strategies aligned with your values, goals, and organizational context, drawing on my experience.
3. Implementation
I partner with you as a thinking companion and sparring partner to support execution and adapt your leadership strategies as needed.
What I believe
Leadership is a partnership based on respect and equality.
It is critical to face challenges head-on, own the process and turn obstacles into your team’s best outcomes.
A strong leadership identity and authentic presence are essential.
Diversity and inclusion, especially empowering women, enrich leadership.
New leaders deserve space to grow and gain confidence.
Typical Situations I Help With
Building confidence and clarity, whether stepping into or expanding your leadership role
Aligning your team’s values with difficult or top-down organizational mandates
Navigating complex power dynamics and subtle biases among senior leaders and executives
Leading digital transformation and organizational change under resource constraints
Strengthening presence and influence, including for women in male-dominated environments
info@mkclaridge.com