Leader, meet your
new trusted sidekick

I help leaders and teams to do their best work, leveraging strengths and thriving without burnout

I've Got Your Back

Welcome! I’m Venla and I am on a mission is to help leaders embrace their strengths and authentic selves and foster environments where teams can collaborate, work autonomously, learn, and grow.

If you are a leader in a small to medium-sized company or a HR leader lacking support, I feel like we could be a great match!

Consider me your secret weapon for positive change, innovation, and strengthening your leadership journey.

What's holding you back from your best work? Schedule a call now, and let's tackle it together!

Have you ever:

Felt alone and overwhelmed with all of your leadership tasks and challenges?
Needed some support with facilitating team sessions and workshops?
Worked under constant stress rather than leveraging your strengths?
Felt confused about how to use ChatGPT in your daily work?
Been constrained by budgets but in need of modern HR expertise*?
Felt eager to lead your team into a progressive, trust-based work environment?

If any of these scenarios resonate with you, know that you're not alone. I'm here to be your dedicated sidekick, offering tailored support to overcome these challenges (and more) and lead your team to success. Traditionally I might be called Leadership/HR consultant/Agile Coach, but I prefer the term "sidekick." Why? Because it suggests a committed, trust-based relationship with my clients. It implies versatility, allowing me to take on various roles such as coach, mentor, consultant, advisor, trainer, or facilitator—whatever you need to thrive in your leadership journey.

*Disclaimer: Embracing my role as a corporate rebel, I steer clear of the old HR ways. My passion lies in Agile HR, the future of work, and putting people at the center of it all

Offering in-person sessions in Berlin and Helsinki, and virtual solutions for clients worldwide.

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100+ team leads trained

○ 100+ facilitated trainings/workshops

○ coached 10+ team leads

○ 10+ years in Berlin start-up/scale-up scene

○ 5+ years in HR/People Business

100+ team leads trained ○ 100+ facilitated trainings/workshops ○ coached 10+ team leads ○ 10+ years in Berlin start-up/scale-up scene ○ 5+ years in HR/People Business

This is how I can help you

Learning, Insights and AI

Are you part of a small company lacking HR support and employee engagement surveys? I value data and believe in using relevant surveys to assess our starting point, track progress, determine outcomes, and evaluate impact.
Focused on utilizing conversational AI capabilities, I also empower leaders and teams for innovative solutions, enhanced communication, and AI-driven analytics integration.
Sparring partner

Looking for a sparring partner to discuss, brainstorm, and tackle challenges? Need someone to share frustrations, hold you accountable for goals, and create space for strategic thinking? Whatever your needs, I'm your partner. With experience across industries and a passion for leadership development, I'm dedicated to helping you become the leader you aspire to be and guiding your team to excel, together.
Team Collaboration

Are you seeking to optimize your team's collaboration and drive success? As a certified strengths coach, I believe in building the team based on everyone's unique strengths, enhancing motivation, satisfaction, and overall performance. As a certified agile coach, I can help enable your teams to work autonomously, achieve results faster, sustainably, and foster a culture of continual learning and growth.
Workshops and Trainings

Are you in need of a dynamic training session or a workshop for your team or organization? I take genuine pleasure in running interactive and hands-on trainings and workshops with tangible takeaways. Additionally, I offer customized training programs upon request. Explore my current training offerings on the services page

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Companies I have worked with

AJ&Smart

• Marley Spoon

• nu3 GmbH

• Aiven

• Leader Labs

• AJ&Smart • Marley Spoon • nu3 GmbH • Aiven • Leader Labs •

I wear many hats

Trainer

I equip teams and leaders with essential skills through personalized workshops and training sessions
Coach

As a certified Agile HR and Strengths Coach, I specialize in cultivating agile mindsets and leveraging individual strengths. My role is to guide leaders and teams in unlocking their full potential and creating a trusting relationships
Facilitator

I create safe and collaborative spaces, guiding teams through interactive sessions to solve problems, celebrate successes, and innovate
Speaker

I share insights from my diverse experiences and a future-of-work perspective, engaging audiences with authentic stories and practical wisdom on lots of different topics
Advisor

I offer strategic guidance to navigate challenges, set ambitious goals, and achieve long-term success, drawing from 15+ years of extensive experience across various industries and organizations, with a special focus on the dynamic start-up and scale-up landscape

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Leadership coaching and training

○ Team and Org development

○ Surveys for insights

○ New Work inspiration and ideas

○ Workshops and Trainings

○ Leadership coaching and training ○ Team and Org development ○ Surveys for insights ○ New Work inspiration and ideas ○ Workshops and Trainings ○

Words from those I've been privileged to work with

Isaac Arevalo Perel, Director of European Supply Chain and Operations, Athletic Greens

I had the privilege of working with Venla at Marley Spoon, and her impact was truly remarkable. As a coach, Venla brought positivity, enthusiasm, and a solution-oriented mindset to every challenge.
Her strength and teamwork training sessions were engaging and tailored to our team's dynamics, leaving a lasting impression on both team members and the executive leadership team. Venla's unwavering positivity, eagerness to seize opportunities, and genuine empathy set her apart.
In summary, Venla is an exceptional professional whose coaching and leadership made a significant impact. I highly recommend her to any organization seeking a dedicated and effective coach and leader.
Laura Faint, Managing Director, AJ&Smart

Leadership Coaching with Venla has been truly transformational. Her patient, encouraging approach and genuine curiosity created an insightful and enjoyable journey. Venla seamlessly transitions between roles – an unbiased coach, a talented facilitator, and an experienced subject-matter expert. Since working with her, I've gained a clearer understanding of my strengths, integrating them for more fulfilling and impactful work. Looking forward to future collaborations!
Carsten Zimmermann, Head of Engineering, Marley Spoon

Venla's leadership trainings are one of a kind: they are a dynamic, engaging experience that wonderfully blend theory and hands-on activities, creating an immersive and enjoyable learning environment. Venla's approach combines expertise with infectious enthusiasm that captivates and inspires. The highest of recommendations from my side!
Meghan Kirkland, Coach | Consultant, Culture@Heart

Venla is full of positivity and has a passion for progressive thinking. She is great at breaking down complexity into simple steps, and never fails to inject energy into any team she is working with- whether this be virtual or in person. She is someone who truly believes in a strengths-based approach, and this brings out the best in both the individuals and teams she works with- whether this be coaching, facilitating or training.
Venla's mum

Venla is great