{"id":113499,"date":"2025-08-22T14:41:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/?post_type=speaker&#038;p=113499"},"modified":"2025-08-25T09:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:22:59","slug":"katja-unkel","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/en\/speaker-presenter\/katja-unkel\/","title":{"rendered":"Katja Unkel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dr. Katja Unkel is an internationally experienced expert in leadership, resilience and transformation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For over 20 years, she has been supporting leaders, executives and organisations on their path to sustainable effectiveness. Her approach is characterised by scientific depth, strategic thinking and a clear focus on practical applicability \u2013 beyond short-lived leadership fads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dr-katja-unkel-keynote-amp-workshop-topics\">Dr. Katja Unkel \u2013 Keynote &amp; Workshop Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resilience in leadership: From stress management to neuroplastic training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust-based leadership &amp; lived values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transformational leadership &amp; meaning in organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authenticity, humanity and genuine professionalism in leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-core-competencies-amp-approach\">Core competencies &amp; approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transformational leadership:<\/strong><br>Dr. Unkel empowers leaders to define goals with clear thinking and pursue them with focus, integrity and impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resilience &amp; neuroplastic methods:<\/strong><br>As one of the first experts in the field of resilience, she developed innovative, scientifically based methods to systematically anchor mental strength in organisations \u2013 long before the topic became fashionable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trust &amp; values:<\/strong><br>She shows how trust is built, maintained and strengthened \u2013 as an essential foundation for effective leadership. In doing so, she advocates for more authenticity and humanity in leadership roles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scientific foundation:<\/strong><br>Her concepts are based on international research. Dr. Unkel critically examines content, collaborates with leading scientists and clearly distances herself from unsubstantiated trend models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purpose &amp; meaning:<\/strong><br>She integrates meaning and values into everyday leadership in a pragmatic way \u2013 inspired by Viktor Frankl and other thought leaders \u2013 to make leadership holistic and sustainable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hands-on experience:<\/strong><br>With years of practical experience in companies and with top executives, she brings proven tools to the table \u2013 clear, practical and without theoretical baggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attitude-amp-uniqueness\">Attitude &amp; uniqueness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Unkel stands for a reflective, people-oriented and at the same time results-oriented leadership culture. She criticises one-size-fits-all solutions and encourages managers to take real responsibility \u2013 with courage, clarity and humanity. Her particular strength lies in combining theory and practice, reducing complexity and translating it into powerful solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is the right contact for leaders who do not rely on short-term trends but want to develop long-term leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testimonials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2018Katja Unkel inspires with her quick comprehension and clear communication. She is able to structure even complex issues well and make them understandable.\u2019<\/em><br>\u2013 <strong>Dr. Carsten Liesener<\/strong>, CEO Europe, Smart Infrastructure, SIEMENS AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2018Katja Unkel practises what she preaches: holistic management. The implementation strength of the content is impressive, as is the well-thought-out process design, consistency and discipline.\u2019<\/em><br>\u2013 <em><strong>Patrick Moser<\/strong><\/em>, Head of Global HR, Bucher Hydraulic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Katja Unkel is an internationally experienced expert in leadership, resilience and transformation. 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