ICF PCC Executive & Leadership CoachAnja 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.
PCC (Professional Certified Coach) International Coaching Federation
Systemische Coach (dvct) & Systemische Team Coach
Women Changing the World Awards 2024 LondonBronze Winner "People's Choice - Business"
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
Mission, Principles & ValuesBe your best leader.
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.
When a coachee carves out time for coaching with me despite their busy schedule, I want to make sure that this time is invested best. That's why my client's goal is the only priority for every session: the flexible, individual process guarantees to get the most out of the session.
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: Due to confidentiality, coaching ethics & compliance guidelines, I hereby affirm that at no point in working with me AI tools such as ChatGPT will be used in the coaching process. In case of queries, I prefer to speak directly with my contact person(s) at the client or strain my personal network.
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
- 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):
- Coaching Ethics: Continuous education at the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Charter Chapter Germany
- 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
- Professional Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice (DEIBJ), University of California, Berkeley/BerkeleyX
- Coaching methods to accompany agile teams, ICF (International Coaching Federation) Charter Chapter Germany
- ChinaPhil: The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life, Harvard University/HarvardX
- Search Inside Yourself – Mindful Leadership Training
- COACH-IT, An European Training Program for Coaches, ICF
Pro Bono Work/Memberships
- Mentor & Member AllBright Think Tank, London
- Member ICF International Coaching Federation, USA & Charter Chapter Germany
- Wir helfen Euch – Die kostenlose Coachplattform für von der Flut Betroffene
- Board Member ICF Deutschland Charter Chapter e. V. (2020/2021)