Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I founded my company -MayCoach & Company- out of a desire to shift how we define ourselves as leaders and professionals. Nothing thrills me more than seeing a client rise to the challenge of deconstructing their old business habits to break through a new realm of professional clarity.

After earning my Masters Degree from the elite University of Constance, I worked for many years in corporate as a global strategist, business developer and consultant for some of the world's most respected and recognizable companies. I did what was required to be successful and somehow was left running on empty. I wanted to effect change in the professional world but didn't want to continue doing it as a corporate cog. Instead, I wanted to cultivate the spirit of the people doing business globally without barriers.

I want people I work with to really care about what they do. I want them to consider if what they do actually means something to them, so it will ultimately mean something to the world. My experiences in corporate and at the various business schools allow me to see eye to eye with the perspectives and specific needs of the CEOs, VPs, and International Directors participating in my programs. I also know the future leaders at our business schools and universities are eagerly waiting to be primed. This is why the programs offered through MayCoach & Company enrich our thought leadership on all levels of professional experience.

I travel the world to keep close to what's moving our global leaders today. If I'm not found working at my home base in Stuttgart, Germany, then you'll probably find me somewhere deliberating new business ideas with a colleague over coffee.

Work History

• MayCoach & Company
• Founder & CEO
• November 2007 to Present

• Spearheads global executive consulting firm with broad client base including top business schools and DAX corporations. ssociated with three Financial Times ranked executive education companies. Manages 120 associates in 39 countries. Holds full responsibility for company management and performance, including sales and marketing, products and services, customer management and associate network.

  Services:

  Leadership Development & Executive Learning
  Coaching (Executive, Transition, Leadership, Career)
  Entrepreneurial Programs at Business Schools
  MBA Transition Programs
  Remote Coaching

• DaimlerChrylser Automotive
• Senior Manager Corporate Strategy
• October 1997 to September 2007

• Appointed to lead global Corporate Strategy function for Financial Services and Sales & Marketing. Optimized overall cost position by identifying and implementing structural, process and system changes. Held responsibility for overall alignment of annual strategic and operative plan between Financial Services and Automotive divisions.

• DaimlerChrysler Financial Services
• Executive Team of Board Member
• January 2004 to August 2007

• Oversaw integration of new strategic concepts to streamline operations, reduce costs and increase profits for 27 countries. Reported directly to board member. Played key role in establishing corporate vision, strategy and culture.

• Diebold Management & Technology Consultancy
• Senior Consultant
• October 1997 to March 2000

• Launched and established Diebold in the Spanish market. Operative responsibility for recruitment, internal structures and processes. Managed a major part of all business development and sales activities, customer tender presentations and strategic projects. Led global EURO-introduction for three DaimlerChrysler Human Resources divisions.

Education

• Columbia Business School, NYC
• Columbia Coaching Certification Program, Coaching
• 2007 - 2008

• University of Konstanz, Germany
• Master International Relations & Management / HR, OD
• 1989 - 2006