My leadership journey
My journey as a leadership consultant is deeply rooted in my own history. In my early twenties, I was suddenly thrust into a leadership role when we started our own company. As the company grew, I faced the challenge of leading teams, some of whom were older than me. Despite having a solid academic background, I faced a huge gap: I had learned a lot at university, but I had absolutely no knowledge of how to lead a company and its people.
Facing my limitations was a turning point. I began a journey to learn about leadership, a journey that continues today as I never stop learning. In my career in digital innovation and service design, I’ve seen many leadership styles, from great to poor. This range of styles has not only exposed me to the profound impact of effective leadership, but also to the distressing consequences that can ensue from a lack of vision, empathy, or competence.
From my own challenges, I’ve developed a passion for helping other leaders enhance their skills. I understand the isolation and pressure of leadership and want to support others facing similar issues. My aim is to not only cultivate better leaders but also to support individuals who can drive positive change in their teams, organizations, and the world.
In my coaching and training, I blend my personal experiences with proven academic methods to provide tailored solutions that make a real difference. I combine extensive practical experience with cutting-edge research from the academic world, as I also work as a professor at University of applied science in Munich and at MUC.DAI – Munich Center for digital science and artificial intelligence. This unique blend allows me to offer insights that are both deeply practical and academically sound.
I believe that true leadership comes from within. It’s about more than guiding teams; it’s about creating an environment where each person can grow and make their unique contribution.
If you are ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and create a culture of innovation and humanity in your organization, I look forward to accompanying you on this exciting journey.
Prof. Dr. Tina Weisser
What shaped me....
24.000 hours as an executive
24 years as an entrepreneur
competed in 55 triathlons
50.000 km traveled by bicycle
4.900 diapers changed
766 theoretical models studied
36.000 minutes meditated
written 18.800 post-its
learned new things 16.000 x
7.750 downward facing dogs
lived in 7 cities
Work
My expertise
Leadership is at the heart of my offerings, driving Organizational Change and sparking innovation in Digital Service Design, UX, and AI. Leadership drives progress and inspires excellence throughout the organization.
My programs are designed with a human-centered, leadership-focused approach, aimed at cultivating the critical leadership skills in today’s technology-driven marketplace. By focusing on leadership development, I provide personalized coaching and mentoring that is designed to not only unlock the potential within each leader but also to create ripple effects that enhance the capacity for Organizational Change and Digital Innovation.
Through this leadership-centric philosophy, I guide organizations to navigate the complexities of change, ensuring that leaders are equipped to empower their teams towards embracing digital innovations with agility and strategic foresight. My Leadership Development programs combine solid theory with practical application, tailored to real-world situations while promoting a human-centered and environmentally conscious approach.
Leadership is the core of my support, shaping all strategies and solutions to create an environment where Organizational Transformation and Digital Service Design can flourish. With authentic leaders who can handle uncertainties, this approach ensures businesses are ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
My professional background
- 20 years in management, innovation consulting and leadership
- Entrepreneur and executive in a startup for 8 years
- Sold my startup successfully
- Professor for Service Design, UX, and Digital Leadership
- Leading a program at Munich Center for Digital Science and AI - MUC.DAI
- Teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences
- Ph.D. in Change Management & Digital Service Design
- University studies in Psychology, Design and Engineering (Architecture)
- Training in Systemic Organizational Consulting, Coaching, Leadership
- Certified as a Scrum Master, Service Design Master Trainer
Clients and partners I worked with in the last 20 years
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Talks and Publications
Global Service Design Conference, Dublin
