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Sophie Gacs

Senior Business Trainer & Coach

Sophie Gacs
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Aug 2023 - Present
2 years 8 months

AQ Coach

AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching

How do you know whether training in a transformation process is effective?

In cooperation with AQai, we have an AI tool at hand that makes adaptability (AQ) and employee development measurable, so we can prepare them with the right training for big and small changes.

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 3 months
Germany

Co-Founder

The Agile Habit

With agile habits, we build ownership, empathy, and adaptability in your company. So people grow when organizations change.

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Jan 2022 - Sep 2022
9 months
Berlin, Germany
Remote

Trainer & Consultant

D.Network

Workshops & trainings on agile working, post-corona collaboration, and effective remote meetings

Satisfied clients include EnBW, Diakonie Deutschland, and indisoft.

Sep 2019 - Present
6 years 7 months
Germany

Agile Coach

Sophie Gacs Training & Consulting

Interactive + creative group coaching, team workshops & method trainings

  • Agile working with Design Thinking, Scrum & Co.
  • Agile self-leadership, vision & goal setting, storytelling, authentic networking
  • Living agile principles & values with improv theater exercises

For teams, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to find out if agile working is right for them.

Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
9 months

Founder

Ökogeeks

A digital platform to get people informed.

  • Technology meets Sustainability
  • Social & Green Business Models
  • Opinions & Facts
Sep 2018 - Nov 2019
1 year 3 months

Independent Marketer

Sophie Gacs

Lead Generation by converting landing pages, Facebook & Instagram Marketing, execution of marketing events, promotion, and product specialist.

Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
9 months
Melsungen, Germany

Research And Development Specialist

B. Braun Group

Master Thesis

Investigation of a Novel Filter to Save Water within Hemodialysis

May 2017 - Oct 2017
6 months
Germany

Product Development Engineer

Betterguards Technology

Prototyping a new generation of ankle protectors by implementing the patented Betterguards Technology

Research and Development

Sports & Medical Engineering

Mar 2014 - Aug 2014
6 months

R&D at Department of Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Denmark

Bachelor Thesis: Development of a Non-Metallic Injection Needle Inspired by the Mosquito’s Proboscis

Apr 2013 - Feb 2014
11 months
Bocholt, Germany

Student Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Westfälische Hochschule

Supported the current material research project by:

  • Literature Research
  • Evaluation of measurement results
Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
1 month
Berlin, Germany

Department of Bionic and Evolutionary Strategy

Technical University of Berlin

Supported the current project dealing with a pump mechanism based on the transpiration effect of desert plants. Organized, conducted, and documented experiments for prototyping.

Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
2 months
Berlin, Germany

Department of Pathology

Vivantes Neukölln Hospital

Supported the medical investigations.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (6.5 years), Education (1.5 years), Advertising (1 year), Healthcare (1 year), Media and Entertainment (0.5 years), and Sport (0.5 years).

Professional Services
Education
Advertising
Healthcare
Media and Entertainment
Sport

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (6.5 years), Strategy (3 years), Research and Development (3 years), Product Development (2 years), and Marketing (1 year).

Human Resources
Strategy
Research and Development
Product Development
Marketing

Summary

How often have you felt like you and your team are stuck, trapped in old, ineffective ways of working? That you have more potential, but just don't know how to unleash it?

I know that feeling all too well. A few years ago, I was part of a development team myself. I worked at a company that stuck to slow workflows and conservative hierarchies, and I was frustrated that we delivered zero added value to our clients. My suggestions and ideas for change were ignored. The main thing was that I was in the office from 9 to 5 - no longer and definitely not before the boss.

For me, agile working has always been the natural way to collaborate, and once I found it was the answer to my frustration, I turned my passion for it into my profession.

Agile habits are the key to effective collaboration and team success. That doesn't mean it's always easy peasy. Often, open communication uncovers uncomfortable issues first - and then they get solved constructively.

Agile work requires entirely new skills, like flexibility and unlearning.

"The Agile Habit" is more than just a concept. It's a vision we share and live in our team and pass on in our trainings.

Our vision is that all aspects of agility become a natural part of everyday work, so you don't have to think about it - agile behavior is just your new habit. We know many people haven't yet realized the full potential of agile work and that sometimes it can be hard to take the first step. But we're here to help.

In our formats, you'll experience how to take your team to the next level and work agile successfully.

If you're ready to leave your old ways of working behind and take the path of modern work with us, I'd love to hear from you.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2016

Universidad Anáhuac Mayab

Exchange Year · Industrial Engineering & Industrial Design Courses

Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Master of Science (M.Sc.) · Integrated Design Engineering

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

Westfälische Hochschule, Bocholt

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) · Bionik | Biomimetics

Certifications & licenses

Trainer Training

AQ® FOUNDATION PRACTITIONER

Design Thinking: Customer Experience

Business NLP Master: Coaching, Communication & Leadership

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

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Where is Sophie based?

Sophie is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Sophie speak?

Sophie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sophie have?

Sophie has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Sophie has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Sophie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sophie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sophie would be well-suited for roles such as: AQ Coach, Co-Founder, Trainer & Consultant.

What is Sophie's latest experience?

Sophie's most recent position is AQ Coach at AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching.

What companies has Sophie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sophie has worked for AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching, The Agile Habit, D.Network, and Sophie Gacs Training & Consulting.

Which industries is Sophie most experienced in?

Sophie is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Advertising. Sophie also has some experience in Healthcare, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Sophie most experienced in?

Sophie is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Research and Development (R&D). Sophie also has some experience in Product Development and Marketing.

Which industries has Sophie worked in recently?

Sophie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sophie worked in recently?

Sophie has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Strategy and Planning.

What is Sophie's education?

Sophie holds a Master in Integrated Design Engineering from Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg and a Bachelor in Bionik | Biomimetics from Westfälische Hochschule, Bocholt.

Does Sophie have any certificates?

Sophie has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Trainer Training, AQ® FOUNDATION PRACTITIONER, and Design Thinking: Customer Experience.

What is the availability of Sophie?

Sophie is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sophie?

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