As a leader, you often have to engage in difficult conversations. It can feel tempting to avoid the conversation and wait for things to pass. This does not lead to any resolution and can cause more issues in the future. So how do you handle difficult conversations in the workplace? Avoiding these conversations can have …
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A positive workplace culture at its core is an environment where team members really enjoy coming to work. A place that provides inspiration, creativity and team members are engaged in their roles. Everyone is contributing towards a similar goal and are in the business to make a difference. What does a positive workplace culture look …
Have you ever heard statements around being an authentic leader that have made you think twice? Or don’t feel right? These can often be myths of authentic leadership. The things that you think are right, but maybe don’t feel that great! You know, “Fake it until you make it”. Or “try to fit in, try …
Do you ever wonder why some things come naturally to you? Or what about why you are drawn to certain things that energise you and make you forget time? And other tasks drag on forever, and you keep procrastinating and procrastinating. The answer lies in your strengths and strengths coach. It doesn’t matter who you …
Feeling stuck in your career is a common feeling. But it doesn’t make it a nice feeling. Being bored or not sure what the next move is can be a challenge. Maybe you lack the confidence to apply for the next big role? When it comes to making progress in your career, it is all …
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We all know the feeling. You are getting a promotion, have a big presentation coming up or are showing up for your business for the first time. And suddenly you feel you aren’t qualified enough or think “who am I to be doing this”. ou completely doubt yourself. We have all been there. We are …
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What does it mean to be a courageous leader? Brené Brown defines a courageous leader as someone who leans into difficult conversations, who shows up with vulnerability and does not hide, even if things are uncertain and challenging. Vulnerability is about stepping up, even if we make mistakes, owning up to our mistakes, asking for …
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Everyone has bias It is time to challenge your unconscious bias. Have you ever met someone and directly felt like they could become your new best friend? Have you ever made assumptions and formed an opinion about people just based on a photograph or stories you heard? Do you trust your gut feeling when you …
Anne Koopmann is a Cologne-based leadership coach and team development consultant helping STEM organisations and leaders to build diverse, human-centred cultures.
The name and tagline of my business, “Lead like YOU!” is all about embracing everyone’s uniqueness, celebrating your team’s diversity, creating a feeling of belonging and driving equity in this world.
I welcome people of every gender, age, race, sexuality, cultural background and ability.
I am committed to leading difficult conversations about diversity & inclusion and to speaking up and challenging others. I am determined to learn and educate myself to do better every day continuously.
