Sophie Gacs-Senior Business Trainer & Coach

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AQ Coach
AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching
How do you know whether training in a transformation process is effective?
In cooperation with AQai, we have an AI tool at hand that makes adaptability (AQ) and employee development measurable, so we can prepare them with the right training for big and small changes.
Co-Founder
The Agile Habit
With agile habits, we build ownership, empathy, and adaptability in your company. So people grow when organizations change.
Find more on our topics at [link]
Trainer & Consultant
D.Network
Workshops & trainings on agile working, post-corona collaboration, and effective remote meetings
Satisfied clients include EnBW, Diakonie Deutschland, and indisoft.
Agile Coach
Sophie Gacs Training & Consulting
Interactive + creative group coaching, team workshops & method trainings
- Agile working with Design Thinking, Scrum & Co.
- Agile self-leadership, vision & goal setting, storytelling, authentic networking
- Living agile principles & values with improv theater exercises
For teams, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to find out if agile working is right for them.
Founder
Ökogeeks
A digital platform to get people informed.
- Technology meets Sustainability
- Social & Green Business Models
- Opinions & Facts
Independent Marketer
Sophie Gacs
Lead Generation by converting landing pages, Facebook & Instagram Marketing, execution of marketing events, promotion, and product specialist.
Research And Development Specialist
B. Braun Group
Master Thesis
Investigation of a Novel Filter to Save Water within Hemodialysis
Product Development Engineer
Betterguards Technology
Prototyping a new generation of ankle protectors by implementing the patented Betterguards Technology
Research and Development
Sports & Medical Engineering
R&D at Department of Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark
Bachelor Thesis: Development of a Non-Metallic Injection Needle Inspired by the Mosquito’s Proboscis
Student Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Westfälische Hochschule
Supported the current material research project by:
- Literature Research
- Evaluation of measurement results
Department of Bionic and Evolutionary Strategy
Technical University of Berlin
Supported the current project dealing with a pump mechanism based on the transpiration effect of desert plants. Organized, conducted, and documented experiments for prototyping.
Department of Pathology
Vivantes Neukölln Hospital
Supported the medical investigations.
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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, Advertising, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, and Sport.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Strategy, Research and Development, Product Development, and Marketing.
Summary
How often have you felt like you and your team are stuck, trapped in old, ineffective ways of working? That you have more potential, but just don't know how to unleash it?
I know that feeling all too well. A few years ago, I was part of a development team myself. I worked at a company that stuck to slow workflows and conservative hierarchies, and I was frustrated that we delivered zero added value to our clients. My suggestions and ideas for change were ignored. The main thing was that I was in the office from 9 to 5 - no longer and definitely not before the boss.
For me, agile working has always been the natural way to collaborate, and once I found it was the answer to my frustration, I turned my passion for it into my profession.
Agile habits are the key to effective collaboration and team success. That doesn't mean it's always easy peasy. Often, open communication uncovers uncomfortable issues first - and then they get solved constructively.
Agile work requires entirely new skills, like flexibility and unlearning.
"The Agile Habit" is more than just a concept. It's a vision we share and live in our team and pass on in our trainings.
Our vision is that all aspects of agility become a natural part of everyday work, so you don't have to think about it - agile behavior is just your new habit. We know many people haven't yet realized the full potential of agile work and that sometimes it can be hard to take the first step. But we're here to help.
In our formats, you'll experience how to take your team to the next level and work agile successfully.
If you're ready to leave your old ways of working behind and take the path of modern work with us, I'd love to hear from you.
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Education
Universidad Anáhuac Mayab
Exchange Year · Industrial Engineering & Industrial Design Courses
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Master of Science (M.Sc.) · Integrated Design Engineering
Westfälische Hochschule, Bocholt
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) · Bionik | Biomimetics
Certifications & licenses
Trainer Training
AQ® FOUNDATION PRACTITIONER
Design Thinking: Customer Experience
Business NLP Master: Coaching, Communication & Leadership
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Profile
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Sophie is based in Berlin, Germany.
Sophie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).
Sophie has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sophie has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Sophie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Sophie would be well-suited for roles such as: AQ Coach, Co-Founder, Trainer & Consultant.
Sophie's most recent position is AQ Coach at AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching.
In recent years, Sophie has worked for AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching, The Agile Habit, D.Network, and Sophie Gacs Training & Consulting.
Sophie is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Advertising. Sophie also has some experience in Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, and Sport.
Sophie is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Research and Development. Sophie also has some experience in Product Development and Marketing.
Sophie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Sophie has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Strategy.
Sophie holds a Master in Integrated Design Engineering from Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg and a Bachelor in Bionik | Biomimetics from Westfälische Hochschule, Bocholt.
Sophie has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Trainer Training, AQ® FOUNDATION PRACTITIONER, and Design Thinking: Customer Experience.
Sophie is immediately available for suitable projects.
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