Stephanie G.-Founder, Coach & Consultant
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Experience
Founder, Coach & Consultant
Stephanie Groenke Coaching
- Conducted over 1,600 coaching hours, primarily with leaders in SMEs and large companies – on topics such as defining roles, making stronger decisions, conflict management, stakeholder communication and team leadership, focusing on culture change and leadership development during transformation phases
- Supported organizations and leadership teams in strategic change processes (e.g., realignment, culture development, leadership mindset)
- Developed the "Heal to Lead" approach to combine high performance with mental health in a leadership context
- Designed customized development programs for leaders (e.g., for female executives, career reorientation, modern leadership)
- High client satisfaction and retention: long-term relationships, high referral and repeat business rates
- Teaching at the University of Cambridge (Judge Business School & Hughes Hall) in career and leadership development
Program Manager & Team Lead
GeoSpock
- Directly reported to the COO; responsible for program management and building central structures in a growing tech start-up
- Managed multiple client projects in parallel (5–10) with interdisciplinary remote teams (5–20 people across several time zones)
- Implemented a company-wide program management methodology (stage gates, risk boards, project standards) and KPI systems for performance management
- Built an internal coaching system for leaders (including the executive team) to support cultural and organizational transformation
- Designed and led a company-wide leadership development program (participation rate >95%)
- Led international rollout projects, including the Smart Nation program in Southeast Asia (110 TB of traffic data) and an emissions platform for global shipping (66,000 vessel movements)
Global Lean Consultant & Trainer
Lufthansa Cargo
- Led international transformation projects (India, USA, Germany) with teams of up to 25 people; collaborated in steering committees with station and department heads, as well as the COO
- Part of the global efficiency and cost-saving program (€13M in annual savings by an 8-member consulting team) and introduced a culture of continuous improvement (Lean, Toyota Kata)
- Designed and delivered Lean leadership training (~150 leaders worldwide)
- Contributed to the strategic development of the global organization by introducing Lean leadership and a continuous improvement culture
- Specific project examples: Redesigned Mumbai sales operations (additional €450,000 in annual revenue), optimized US warehouse processes (project timelines from 6 months to 4 weeks)
Process Analysis & Optimization Manager
Handling Counts
- Established controlling, reporting and risk structures (including forecasts, monthly closings, risk registers); introduced budget and cost controlling → reduced unit costs by 20%
- Led process optimization projects (~€250K/year in savings, improved space utilization by 25%)
- Strategically expanded the company portfolio: co-developed and implemented the new business area "Empty goods handling" (including tender coordination, client negotiations, IT selection); one of the company's most profitable sites
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Human Resources, Strategy, Operations, and Finance.
Summary
Many years of experience managing and guiding change and transformation processes – in international corporations, the tech start-up world, and as a consultant and coach for executives. A combination of analytical strength, structured execution and a solid understanding of strategy, leadership and organizational culture. Broad expertise ranging from strategic organizational design and international project management to systemic coaching.
Skills
- Organizational Development & Transformation: Creating Target Visions, Structure And Process Designs; Supporting Cultural And Strategic Change Initiatives.
- Leadership & Culture Development: Coaching And Training Leaders To Strengthen Leadership Skills, Resilience And Future Readiness.
- Strategic Process Design: Setting Up Program And Project Structures For Implementing Complex Transformations.
- Change Management & Facilitation: Systemic Support For Teams And Organizations In Change Processes.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication: Close Collaboration With Leadership Teams And Boards, Preparing And Presenting Projects, Results And Changes.
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Education
University of Cambridge
MBA, Digital Transformation · United Kingdom
Georgia State University
Airline Management & Public Speaking · Atlanta, United States
EBS University
B.Sc. · Aviation Management · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Agile Programme Manager
APMG International
Lean Management Consultant & Trainer
Lufthansa Cargo
Toyota Kata Coach
Management Circle
Trainer for Adult Education
Lufthansa School Of Business
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Stephanie is based in Oldenburg, Germany.
Stephanie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native).
Stephanie has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Stephanie has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Stephanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Stephanie would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Coach & Consultant, Program Manager & Team Lead, Global Lean Consultant & Trainer.
Stephanie's most recent position is Founder, Coach & Consultant at Stephanie Groenke Coaching.
In recent years, Stephanie has worked for Stephanie Groenke Coaching and GeoSpock.
Stephanie is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
Stephanie is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources. Stephanie also has some experience in Operations and Finance.
Stephanie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology.
Stephanie has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Project Management.
Stephanie holds a Master from University of Cambridge, a Bachelor in Airline Management & Public Speaking from Georgia State University and a Bachelor in Aviation Management from EBS University.
Stephanie has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Programme Manager, Lean Management Consultant & Trainer, and Toyota Kata Coach.
The availability of Stephanie needs to be confirmed.
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