About me
I believe more in good questions than in finished answers.
I have worked with learning, leadership, coaching and change for over fifteen years — across different organisations, industries and cultures.
I don't believe leadership development happens because someone presents another model. Learning happens when people can connect ideas to their own reality, reflect honestly, experiment and change what they actually do.
My role is usually to create the conditions for that. Behind me are years at Hyper Island and Novare Leadership, training in Co-Active coaching and Co-Active Leadership, and a long practice in learning design and organisational transformation.
Experience
15+ years of learning, leadership and change.
For more than fifteen years I have designed and facilitated learning, leadership and transformation across different organisations and cultures. Over the years I have worked with leaders and teams in and together with organisations such as:
- Spotify
- IKEA
- Södra
- TUI
- Systembolaget
- Strawberry
- Penguin Random House
- Hyper Island
- Novare Leadership
A few examples
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Södra
Leadership and strategy development at scale.
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Spotify
Leadership development.
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TUI / IKEA
Facilitation and leadership development in international organisations.
Working with me
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Clarity over complexity
If we can't say it simply, we're not done.
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Questions before answers
I'm more curious about your thinking than my conclusions.
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Application over theory
It counts when something is done differently on Monday.
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Real conversations over polished ones
The uncomfortable part is usually the important one.
Contact
Shall we explore something together?
If you're considering a leadership programme, need help with an important conversation, are looking for a coach, or need someone to hold a room or a stage — get in touch.
- Or directly
- Email: hej@mariacole.se