Anja Karina Mundinger

Hello, I am Anja. Nice to meet you!
I am a certified Executive and Leadership Coach.
My motto is „Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.“ by Oscar Wilde.
So individuality is very important to me, especially in the coaching process. I want my coachees to be successful in their endeavours.
I have 20+ years of experience in leadership, intercultural collaboration, speak several languages, have lived, e.g. in China & am constantly educating myself in all possible directions.
Diversity is not a theoretical concept for me, but has been lived by me since my childhood, as I grew up in the multicultural triangle France-Switzerland-Germany. Therefore, it was always clear to me that I always wanted to work in an international environment & abroad.
This joy in diversity has always been the driving force for me to get to know new cultures, people and countries. In my job, it was and is always essential for me to get diverse input on topics, especially when it comes to intercultural issues. This is another reason why it was always clear to me that I wanted to work in an international environment and, of course, abroad. Previous assignments have been in Helsinki and Beijing, as well as in various places in Germany.
This approach and mindset have resulted in a broad intercultural experience in handling typical management situations, e.g., communication, motivation, and conflict resolution, across cultures. To continue my internationality as a coach, I have been certified by the ICF International Coaching Federation since the beginning, as this body has the highest international standards in coaching. Through this certification and the required qualitative further training, I fulfil the highest ethical standards in the field of coaching.
- Coachingerfahrung in den Bereichen: Automotive, Consulting, Tax, Law, Hospitality, Technology, Handel, Beauty/Cosmetics, Marketing & Kommunikation.
- Unternehmen: Corporates, KMU, Mittelstand, Familienunternehmen, Start-Ups, Scale-Ups.
PCC (Professional Certified Coach) International Coaching Federation
ICF Mentor Coach ACC & PCC
Systemische Coach (dvct) & Systemische Team Coach
Bronze Winner "People's Choice - Business" Women Changing the World Awards 2024 London
The Women Changing the World Awards in London in May 2024 celebrated outstanding women who are driving positive change around the world!
Anja was awarded bronze in the ‘People's Choice - Business’ category. This category recognises the most popular and influential companies that stand out for their innovation and lasting impact. The awards emphasise the importance of female entrepreneurs who positively influence and shape the business world through commitment and creative solutions.
The voice of the public plays a key role here, as the winners are chosen on the basis of the public vote.
Download the press release here: Bronze Winner Press Release
Meine MissionTo make my coachees sustainably successful through coaching.
About me: Where do my mission, principles & values come from?
Since the beginning of my professional career, I have experienced myself - and also seen with others - what it is like when you have to solve your individual challenges and questions all by yourself. This is due, for example, to the fact that you have no one in your own network or organisation to whom you can turn with trust and openness.
Wenn ein Coachee trotz des vollen Terminkalenders die Zeait für ein Coaching freischaufelt, will ich sicherstellen, dass diese Zeit bestens investiert ist. Deshalb ist das Ziel meiner Klient:innen die einzige Priorität für jede Session: Der flexible, individuelle Prozess garantiert, um das Maximale aus der Session herauszuholen.
In my work with C-Level people, leaders, teams and high potentials, I support them to achieve their goals - and to sustain these results over time.
I support my coachees in understanding how their behaviour affects their goal achievement, and provide them with the appropriate tools in the coaching process to achieve their goals.
My core areas of activity are
- Coaching for leaders, managers and high potentials, e.g. in the area of personal development or leadership development;
- Teams, e.g. management teams, interdisciplinary project teams, management teams.
- Diversity consulting, from conception to implementation.
- Training for hot topics, e.g. motivation, stress prevention, as well as inspiration talks.
- Presentations, keynotes, public speaking on all topics relating to leadership, empowerment and tools.
- Consulting on leadership topics.
- and as a passion project Tigers & Flamingos® Coaching Club Podcast covering topics from coaching & leadership.
The coaching process follows the guide lines of the "ICF Code of Ethics". International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics.
Principles & Values
- Coaching is for people who really want to get ahead: That's why every session will be a deep dive that brings you real progress.
- Strengths are great - so are Areas to Improve: knowing & actively working on both will lead to even more personal power.
- Coaching is real, practical work: that's why my coaching style is practice-based, tangible & honest.
- My values: trust, appreciation, honesty, sustainability, authenticity.
- Diversity is a key factor for corporate success: I know this from my own experience. This is why I am continously keeping myself on top of developments.
- It is also very important for me that the overall customer experience with us is excellent. This starts with the initial contact, continues with the coaching process, the administrative details, and ends with the review meeting.
- Artificial Intelligence Statement: Aufgrund von Vertraulichkeit, Coaching Ethik & Compliance Richtlinien versichere ich hiermit, dass zu keinem Zeitpunkt der Zusammenarbeit mit mir im Coachingprozess AI-/KI-Tools wie z. B. ChatGPT verwendet werden. Bei Rückfragen spreche ich lieber direkt mit meinen Ansprechpartner:innen.
Work Experience:
- Dipl.-Betriebswirt (DH) Medien- & Kommunikationswirtschaft, DHBW Ravensburg
- Bachelor of Science & Master of Science, Management of Textile Trade and Technology, Technical Textiles, HSNR Mönchengladbach
- Companies (Seleciton): Mercedes-Benz AG / Sindelfingen, Daimler China / Beijing, TBWA Worldwide / Düsseldorf, SEK & GREY /Helsinki, GREY Worldwide / Düsseldorf
- Executive in LSC, SME, family-owned businesses
- Foreign placements in China & Finland
- Industry sectors: Automotive industry, Supplier industry, Marketing, Communication
- Trainer (IHK)
Further Education (Selection):
- Comprehensive ICF PCC Marker Assessor Training – v2.00, ICF International Coaching Federation, USA
- ACC BARS Assessor Training, ICF International Coaching Federation, USA
- Coaching Ethics: Coaching Ethics: Continuous education at the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Charter Chapter Germany
- PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATOR®, Schranner Negotiation Institute, Zürich, Switzerland
- Future of Work 2024 London, Continuing Professional Development
- Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles, Harvard University/HarvardX
- Professional Certificate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI): Beyond Diversity: Navigating the DEI Landscape in These Challenging Times, University of California, Berkeley/BerkeleyX
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace, Stellenbosch University/StellenboschX
- Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work, University of California, Berkeley/BerkeleyX
- ChinaPhil: The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life, Harvard University/HarvardX
- Search Inside Yourself – Mindful Leadership Training
Pro Bono Work/Memberships
- Member ICF International Coaching Federation, USA & Charter Chapter Germany
- Mentor & Member AllBright Think Tank, London
- Wir helfen Euch – Die kostenlose Coachplattform für von der Flut Betroffene
- Board Member ICF Deutschland Charter Chapter e. V. (2020/2021)