Meet Annika

Annika is a thought leader at the intersection of academia, business, and transformation.
She brings deep strategic thinking, group dynamic intelligence, and an international perspective to her work as a coach, consultant, and professor for Sustainable Transformation. Her attitude is clear, her style inspiring – and her impact far-reaching.
“Don’t fear the storm, learn to dance in the rain!” – this guiding principle accompanies her as an equal mentor: courageous, systemic, and solution-oriented.
Whether through lectures, workshops, or coaching sessions – Annika creates spaces for reflection and combines analytical sharpness with a profound understanding of social dynamics within organizations. She inspires leaders, teams, and entire systems to think and pursue new paths.
What makes her stand out? Her ability to structure change – while guiding it with heart and integrity.

What defines Annika's approach?
• Clear strategic focus combined with motivational presence
• Analytical sharpness and deep group dynamic competence
• Courageous, systemic, and empathetic guidance
• A global perspective paired with practical implementation strength

Areas of Expertise
• Leadership and team development with a focus on group dynamic processes
• Conflict resolution & mediation in organizations (including keynotes & workshops)
• Strategy consulting & change management for transformation processes
• Supporting international organizations in navigating change
• 1:1 coaching & consulting for executives
• Teaching & research in Sustainable Transformation (University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer)

Certifications & Background
• Professorship in Sustainable Transformation, University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer
• Systemic Coaching (artop) & Systemic Organizational Consulting (swf)
• Integral Organizational Development (imu)
• Design Thinking, Change Management & Innovation (Hasso Plattner Institute & Stanford University)
• Group Dynamics & Group Unconscious Processes (Moreno Institute, däumling institut)
• Mediation and Conflict Management in Organizations (Trigon)
• LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator (Rasmussen Consulting)
• Negotiation & Leadership (Harvard Law School)
• Certified in Competence Diagnostics (KODE)
• Diploma in European Business Studies, University of Bamberg