Stephanie Grönke - Founder, Coach & Consultant

Q: Where is Stephanie based?

Stephanie is based in Oldenburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stephanie speak?

Stephanie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stephanie have?

Stephanie has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Stephanie has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Stephanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stephanie's latest experience?

Stephanie's most recent position is Founder, Coach & Consultant at Stephanie Groenke Coaching .

Q: What companies has Stephanie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephanie has worked for Stephanie Groenke Coaching and GeoSpock .

Q: Which industries is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Human Resources (HR) . Stephanie also has some experience in Operations and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Stephanie worked in recently?

Stephanie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Stephanie worked in recently?

Stephanie has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management .

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Oldenburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

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

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 Transportation (5 years), Professional Services (4 years), and Information Technology (3 years).

Transportation

Professional Services

Information Technology

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 Project Management (8 years), Human Resources (7 years), Strategy (7 years), Operations (5 years), and Finance (2 years).

Project Management

Human Resources

Strategy

Operations

Finance

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

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Stephanie based?

Stephanie is based in Oldenburg, Germany.

What languages does Stephanie speak?

Stephanie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native).

How many years of experience does Stephanie have?

Stephanie has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Stephanie has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Stephanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephanie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephanie would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Coach & Consultant, Program Manager & Team Lead, Global Lean Consultant & Trainer.

What is Stephanie's latest experience?

Stephanie's most recent position is Founder, Coach & Consultant at Stephanie Groenke Coaching.

What companies has Stephanie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephanie has worked for Stephanie Groenke Coaching and GeoSpock.

Which industries is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Human Resources (HR). Stephanie also has some experience in Operations and Finance.

Which industries has Stephanie worked in recently?

Stephanie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Stephanie worked in recently?

Stephanie has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

What is Stephanie's education?

Stephanie holds a Master from University of Cambridge, a Bachelor in Airline Management & Public Speaking from Georgia State University and a Bachelor in Aviation Management from EBS University.

Does Stephanie have any certificates?

Stephanie has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Programme Manager, Lean Management Consultant & Trainer, and Toyota Kata Coach.

What is the availability of Stephanie?

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What is the rate of Stephanie?

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