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the bridge consultants wouldn’t be where it is today without Maike’s 20 years of dedication. She guides the business with focus, positive spirit, and a strong belief in synergy. Unpretentious professionalism, humor, and pragmatism in achieving results characterize Maike’s style as a trainer, coach, and consultant. She facilitates learning at all levels, from developing high potentials to cultivating leadership excellence, empowering individuals to achieve high performance aligned with their personal values and goals. Maike is a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, an accredited personal transformation coach, an MBTI practitioner, and a TaeKwonDo black belt. She studied Business and Cultural Studies in Passau and Los Angeles and built her career in international marketing before pursuing her passion for learning and development. A Change Management lecturer at the Management Center Innsbruck, Maike is fluent in English, German and French. 

Tessa brings energy, drive, passion and focus to the leadership of the bridge consultants. A law graduate of the University of Sydney, she founded a publishing start-up before stepping across disciplines and continents into general management in Germany’s tourism industry to establish, lead and grow businesses for European market leaders. Her fascination with people, enablement of excellence and drive for positive impact found their home upon joining the bridge consultants in 2007. She regards the deep, trust-filled partnerships — and many laughs — she enjoys with clients around the globe as an intense privilege. Tessa shares her positive energy, empathy and pragmatic idealism to guide individuals, teams and organisations toward strategic aspirations, unlocking potential and leadership excellence. She is an accredited executive coach, Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and Insights Discovery practitioner, works fluently in English and German, and is based in Munich and Sydney.

Christa brings over 15 years of experience as a consultant, following a career in HR and Sales/Marketing within a startup and multinational corporation. She has held leadership roles and served on executive teams, gaining insights into personnel development and organizational growth. With empathy and intuition Christa empowers individuals and teams to achieve clarity, embrace change, and unlock their potential. A certified coach and practitioner of various developmental tools, she has a talent for understanding where individuals and groups stand, fostering trust and collaboration while creating pragmatic strategies for success. Christa also lectures on leadership and intercultural competence and holds a master degree in Business and Cultural Studies. Outside of work, she enjoys her family, being outdoors, working out, and exploring new perspectives through reading and music.

Elizabeth is an American based in Munich. She is passionate about helping teams and individuals improve their performance and find meaning in their work. She studied Foreign Languages and International Affairs at the University of New Hampshire. In her career in the professional services industry, Elizabeth spent 6 years in business development and 10 years as a leader in learning and development. Elizabeth uses her business and leadership experience to advise clients and serve as a consultant, facilitator, and coach. The proverb “listen, or your tongue will make you deaf” inspires her facilitation style and ability to engage and challenge participants in her programs. When she is not with clients, you will find Elizabeth biking, hiking, or gardening with her friends and family outside of Munich.

In a career defined by the globe, Edwin brings more than 15 years of experience working and living abroad to the bridge. His previous position as Director of Financial Training at a leading training provider took him to Hong Kong, England, Holland, Germany, and the US. In this role Edwin managed remote teams and designed and developed training for professionals in the financial services industry. As a result of his time abroad, Edwin is fluent in English and German, in addition to his native Dutch. What he most enjoys about the field of training is helping to move people forward in their organizational and personal goals. Edwin not only seeks out the international theatre for work, but also for balancing work with body and soul. In 2000-2001 he spent six months hiking in the Himalayas and in Patagonia. He also likes to spend time in the garden and practising kick boxing.

#gotogether is Stephanie´s guideline. She is a communication expert with 20 years’ background in business development.  As a trainer, coach and consultant she supports groups and individuals to pinpoint challenges and translate those into win-win situations for all parties involved. Stephanie focuses on developing an environment of trust, empowerment and respect which she believes is fundamental in order to achieve a common goal. Stephanie has worked many years in South Africa where she was also able to dedicate herself to her passion for nature as a wilderness guide. She is fluent in German, English and French, and her interventions are powerful, creative and fun.

“Follow your Smile”, could be Romain’s motto! It has guided him in the last 20 years to hold several HR roles in different industries in France, UK, Luxembourg and now Germany, from start-up to currently a global industrial company. Today, Romain juggles – with a smile – between his activities of leadership development training, coaching and facilitation with the bridge consultants as well as an internal trainer and coach in a global corporation. He finds all his energy and communicative enthusiasm in his passion for developing people. As a Senior HR as well as Certified Integral Master Coach, Romain brings his hands-on, international experiences coupled with some French flair and positive personality to create a “brave space” for individuals and teams to grow. He focuses on leadership development, individual and team coaching as well as innovation / design Thinking workshop design and facilitation. Romain speaks French, English and some German.

With over 20 years of corporate experience, mainly at Europe's largest aerospace company as Senior Manager, Anna translates her love of challenge into energy and focus to develop the skills of individuals and teams, to drive results and become more dynamic and productive in an increasingly digital and fast-changing world. Certified in team and individual coaching, she supports leadership development, team collaboration, conflict management, and optimizes communication, as well as consulting on supply chain strategies and project management. Anna’s guiding principle is to create environments where people feel engaged, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential, helping both teams and companies achieve greater success. She brings new perspectives, drives collaboration and team cohesion and generates results. Anna’s practice is guided by her belief that "people are the engine of a company. The true excellence of a team comes from collaboration and fostering connected, effective work environments.” Born in Barcelona, Anna has lived in both Germany and the United Kingdom, and speaks German, English, Spanish, and Catalan fluently.

Ed brings over twenty years’ experience in corporate leadership, specialising in commercial management, operational leadership, mergers and corporate transformation to his work with the bridge consultants. He has led teams across Australia delivering acquisitions, commercial turnarounds and change programs. A graduate of the University of Melbourne’s Law School, a longtime meditator, and a qualified executive coach, his practice is characterised by insight and a love for developing human potential. His incisive intellect and intensely empathic focus enable true understanding, clarity and action in the development of leadership and teams. Ed is based in Melbourne and is regularly to be found working on projects in the Asia Pacific region and working virtually at all hours of the night. 

Xiang Hong has many years’ experience in designing and running tailor-made leadership and group coaching programs in European and Asian countries. She also specialises in teambuilding, intercultural competency training and assessment centres for multinational companies. Born in Shanghai, and studying in Munich she brings a pragmatic and solution oriented approach. In addition she is a counsellor for organizations seeking her advices in people related issues of business development and performance improvement in Asia. Xiang Hong is based in Munich. She is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, German and English.

Recognized as a supportive and results-oriented trainer, Maciej specializes in designing and leading programmes in the areas of sales effectiveness, negotiation, presentation skills, feedback and coaching. Maciej’s career began in sales and sales management with companies such as Novartis Group, Allergan and Bausch & Lomb. Drawing upon this experience, Maciej empowers his participant groups with an ability to differentiate themselves in a competitive market through innovation and a sense of purpose. With a talent for rapport building and a deep understanding of the sales process, Maciej leads high-impact programmes in his native Polish as well as in English and Russian. He is a certified Cognitive Coach and VILT instructor.

Veronica focuses on developing individuals and teams to thrive and lead in global organisations mainly through leadership development, international skill development, cross cultural competency and change management. She was born in India and studied in Delhi and Sydney where she did her Masters in Business Administration. Having started her career with a German company in India she later moved to international business consultancy. As a trainer and certified professional coach (PCC), Veronica draws on over 20 years experience working across diverse industries, organisations, roles, locations, cultures and languages. Veronica is based near Munich and is fluent in English, German and Hindi.

Sabine has been an organisational developer for almost 20 years. She is our specialist for all formats, methods and processes needed when enabling and implementing change. The clarity and pragmatism of her consulting combined with her empathic understanding of the human factor, turn her into a priceless companion and coach for leaders and teams facing the challenges of change. People development is her passion. Every conversation with Sabine triggers some  food for thought and offers valuable insights and hands-on tips. After her business studies and a specialisation in organisational psychology, Sabine has worked as inhouse consultant for many years. She is a certified and trained in personal transformation coaching, business process excellence, quality management and self and people management.

Mia is a researcher in our team and a Master's student in Public Policy at the Hertie School of Governance. She brings a rich interdisciplinary background in behavioral psychology, international relations and statistics. Her expertise centers on the psychology of human motivation and social science research, with a focus on policy design that drives meaningful change. Mia is passionate about changing culture and influencing behavior in her immediate environment as well as in important global areas such as sustainability and women's health. 

Ruben is an expert in Emotional Intelligence, leadership competencies and team dynamics. He is a dynamic trainer, coach and gestalt psychotherapist. He skillfully uses team dynamics, icebreakers, role-plays and playful exercises to generate personal and group awareness, leading participants to understand by themselves the mechanics of a group and how working wisely with emotions creates a meaningful leadership. He communicates with visual metaphors easy to remember, makes it real with daily life examples and keeps the audience attention in focus with hand drawing in real time. Ruben promotes self knowledge and group sharing as the basis for professional growth and healthy group development that create a natural and smooth change of behaviour in participants. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Drawing on 15 years of experience in HR consulting, training and coaching, Karina brings energy and insight to her clients. Working across a range of industries, Karina advises clients on talent acquisition, integration and development as well as business process optimization. She delivers training and coaching programmes on management, sales, customer relationship management, team-building, conflict management and culture change. Karina is based in Moscow and leads programmes in her native Russian as well as in English.

Camila, a psychologist and certified systemic practitioner, brings over 20 years of experience to her work. Her career began in Executive Search, transitioning into HR Consulting with a focus on assessment centers and training for personnel and leadership development in Colombia. After moving to Europe, she shifted her focus to supporting the people side of transformation, enabling executives and their teams to drive change, maintain employee engagement, and achieve high performance. Camila is passionate about fostering transformation and personal growth. She creates a safe space for clients to explore, challenge their beliefs and assumptions, (re)discover strengths, and tap into their resources. With her support, individuals and teams unlock their potential, expand their possibilities, and build a more fulfilled and successful life.

“Success happens where there is laughter”
As HR professional, executive coach and trainer Andrea contributed 25 years in leadership roles in four international companies. She led teams of 5 to 130 reports and carried responsibility as HR strategic business leader for the organisation.
Coaching and training participants profit from her broad experience, her knowledge of daily challenges and culture in complex environments, her can-do mentality and energy. Andrea is known for developing leaders at different stages of their career, growing them personally, empowering their teams and leading through change focusing on high performance and health. Since 2000, Andrea has continuously expanded her expertise as an in-house consultant, coach, and trainer in banking, automotive, FMCG, and pharma industries. She lives near Munich and works in German and English.

Following her degree in Foreign Languages from IULM University in Milan, Angela held several management positions in global organisations within the travel and hospitality industry, managing operational, commercial and marketing teams with business unit responsibility at European level. Her first-hand knowledge of cross-cultural management and team work in Europe and the U.S. fuels her ability to help teams and individuals achieve their potential, improve their collective performance, and develop their leadership skills. Specialised in corporate culture assessment projects, vision development, team coaching and leadership enhancement, she works across the finance, food, and energy industries. Angela qualified as a coach at Transformance Paris; holds a certification as Licensed Human Element Practitioner (LHEP) and is certified practitioner of various psychometric and recruitment instruments. Angela was born and raised in Italy, but has lived in Paris since 1997. She works fluently in English, French, and Italian.

Ulrike specialises in high potential and leadership development, team effectiveness and coaching. She also supports companies in designing, launching and implementing HR development tools, e.g. assessment processes. Ulrike developed her career in Controlling and HR in small and medium-sized companies. Later, she assumed a leading HR and organisation development position in a large organisation with worldwide responsibilities. Ulrike is based near Innsbruck and also lectures at Management Center Innsbruck.

Over the decades, Camilla has supported a large number of executives and international teams in leadership, change process design, organisational learning and leadership development within a wide range of enterprises around the globe. Enriched by a wealth of experience in research, policy and management consulting, and corporate development management in Frankfurt and New York, she has lectured on global management and international project management at various European business schools including IMD Lausanne and published widely since 1974. Those who worked with Camilla will not forget her incisive clarity, big picture thinking, powerful questioning, wonderful sense of humour, her gorgeous laugh or generosity of spirit. Professionally, Camilla is now concentrating on select coaching projects and remains, as our mentor, sparring partner and impulse giver, our esteemed Fairy Godmother.

Known for his signature style of unrelenting challenge, a heart of gold and a mischievous twinkle in the eye, Steve accompanied many of our leadership and team development programmes with organisations around the world for nearly twenty years. To this he brought his considerable leadership experience in retail sales, customer service, manufacturing operations and HR development. As trainer and coach, he was a master of creating the growth stretch for participants, being sure to capture the nuances of response, emotion and revelation and craft them into  powerful learning for the people in his charge. As a coach and mentor, he would not let anyone off the hook until he had an acceptable answer to the question, “So what are you going to do now?” Steve’s ethos permeates our approach to this day. Steve took the pandemic of 2020 as an impulse to reassess his priorities and is now solely spending time with his family, playing strategic games with his new buddies and walking the dog. He remains in close contact with our leadership team as a sparring partner and mentor. We love him dearly.