Meet Verena

Executive Coach and Facilitator, Head of Academy

Verena has served as an executive coach, mentor, and facilitator for over 10 years in various learning, talent development, and training programs. She works globally, inspiring individuals and teams to reach their full potential both personally and professionally in areas such as communication, motivation, and problem-solving using Design Thinking.

Since 2016 she has been working at the Autoris (Munich/Boston) founded by Prof. Matthias Ehrhardt. She’s been instrumental in creating and teaching the ACE it! Framework for leadership, coaching, and talent development.

Today, she co-runs “The ACE it! Master Certification Program“, catering to leaders, managers, executives, and HR professionals from international corporates, start-ups, family businesses, institutions, business schools, and NGOs such as SAP, Roland Berger, Bechtle, Daiichi Sankyo, 2hearts, and IESE Business School.

She has run company workshops and programs for Blinkist, Watson Farley Williams, Pia Pontis Institutional Advisors, ecosio, Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), Save the Children, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), and more.

Research & Development Projects and Publications

Verena is involved in various research and publication projects and has authored numerous articles and several books.

Continuous Research

Continuous Research

Program Development

Program Development

Press, Podcasts, and Publications

Press, Podcasts, and Publications

Career and Entrepreneurship Coaching

In 2017, Verena established her own career coaching business, providing support to clients from all walks of life as they explore their strengths and navigate new career paths.

Additionally, she serves as a coach for the Exist Program, which assists women in entrepreneurship at universities and research institutions, sponsored by the German Federal Economics Ministry.

She is also actively engaged in designing new programs for couples and families. These programs are aimed at providing valuable support to help them navigate challenges, enhance their communication skills, and foster a positive learning environment. Through her dedication to this area, Verena continues to make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals in their personal and relational development.

A Passionate People Person

Verena has studied and worked with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds in Germany, USA, Canada, France, Belgium and Lebanon. She lives in the Munich area.

Interview Partner and Panel Discussions

Interview Partner and Panel Discussions

Working with Entrepreneurs

Working with Entrepreneurs

Working with Students

Working with Students