Stephanie Grönke

Founder, Coach & Consultant

Stephanie Grönke
Oldenburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 1 month
Oldenburg, Germany

Founder, Coach & Consultant

Stephanie Groenke Coaching

  • Conducted over 1,600 coaching hours, primarily with leaders in SMEs and large companies – on topics such as defining roles, making stronger decisions, conflict management, stakeholder communication and team leadership, focusing on culture change and leadership development during transformation phases
  • Supported organizations and leadership teams in strategic change processes (e.g., realignment, culture development, leadership mindset)
  • Developed the "Heal to Lead" approach to combine high performance with mental health in a leadership context
  • Designed customized development programs for leaders (e.g., for female executives, career reorientation, modern leadership)
  • High client satisfaction and retention: long-term relationships, high referral and repeat business rates
  • Teaching at the University of Cambridge (Judge Business School & Hughes Hall) in career and leadership development
Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
3 years
Cambridge, United Kingdom

Program Manager & Team Lead

GeoSpock

  • Directly reported to the COO; responsible for program management and building central structures in a growing tech start-up
  • Managed multiple client projects in parallel (5–10) with interdisciplinary remote teams (5–20 people across several time zones)
  • Implemented a company-wide program management methodology (stage gates, risk boards, project standards) and KPI systems for performance management
  • Built an internal coaching system for leaders (including the executive team) to support cultural and organizational transformation
  • Designed and led a company-wide leadership development program (participation rate >95%)
  • Led international rollout projects, including the Smart Nation program in Southeast Asia (110 TB of traffic data) and an emissions platform for global shipping (66,000 vessel movements)
Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
3 years 1 month
Frankfurt, Germany

Global Lean Consultant & Trainer

Lufthansa Cargo

  • Led international transformation projects (India, USA, Germany) with teams of up to 25 people; collaborated in steering committees with station and department heads, as well as the COO
  • Part of the global efficiency and cost-saving program (€13M in annual savings by an 8-member consulting team) and introduced a culture of continuous improvement (Lean, Toyota Kata)
  • Designed and delivered Lean leadership training (~150 leaders worldwide)
  • Contributed to the strategic development of the global organization by introducing Lean leadership and a continuous improvement culture
  • Specific project examples: Redesigned Mumbai sales operations (additional €450,000 in annual revenue), optimized US warehouse processes (project timelines from 6 months to 4 weeks)
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
1 year 11 months

Process Analysis & Optimization Manager

Handling Counts

  • Established controlling, reporting and risk structures (including forecasts, monthly closings, risk registers); introduced budget and cost controlling → reduced unit costs by 20%
  • Led process optimization projects (~€250K/year in savings, improved space utilization by 25%)
  • Strategically expanded the company portfolio: co-developed and implemented the new business area "Empty goods handling" (including tender coordination, client negotiations, IT selection); one of the company's most profitable sites

Summary

Many years of experience managing and guiding change and transformation processes – in international corporations, the tech start-up world, and as a consultant and coach for executives. A combination of analytical strength, structured execution and a solid understanding of strategy, leadership and organizational culture. Broad expertise ranging from strategic organizational design and international project management to systemic coaching.

Skills

  • Organizational Development & Transformation: Creating Target Visions, Structure And Process Designs; Supporting Cultural And Strategic Change Initiatives.
  • Leadership & Culture Development: Coaching And Training Leaders To Strengthen Leadership Skills, Resilience And Future Readiness.
  • Strategic Process Design: Setting Up Program And Project Structures For Implementing Complex Transformations.
  • Change Management & Facilitation: Systemic Support For Teams And Organizations In Change Processes.
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication: Close Collaboration With Leadership Teams And Boards, Preparing And Presenting Projects, Results And Changes.

Languages

German
Native
English
Native

Education

Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

University of Cambridge

MBA, Digital Transformation · United Kingdom

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

Georgia State University

Airline Management & Public Speaking · Atlanta, United States

Oct 2009 - Sep 2012

EBS University

B.Sc. · Aviation Management · Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Agile Programme Manager

APMG International

Lean Management Consultant & Trainer

Lufthansa Cargo

Toyota Kata Coach

Management Circle

Trainer for Adult Education

Lufthansa School Of Business

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