Eve Simon
Speaker I Coach I Consultant - Enterprise Architect
Phone:
+49.163.8260670
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Location
Düsseldorf, Germany
San Francisco, CA-USA
available:
virtual & in-Person
German & English
Igniter of Change
Besides a Masters in Marketing & Economics, a 14 year corporate leadership career, 14 years as an entrepreneur and various certifications in Leadership, Organizational Development, Coaching, Design Thinking, Mindfulness, Agility and Ecology; people say about me that I usually see the glass ‘overflowing’ and always come up with new ideas. With a passion to open new horizons, I believe, being in business can be fun and meaningful while making money and doing good for the planet.
Four Key Work Experiences & Stages in a Nutshell
1993 - 1998
My Advertisement Years
1998 - 2005
My Time in Telecommunication
2005 - 2012
The independent pollinating bee
in the US.
2012 - present
Leadership with Impact.
Agility meets Regeneration
Building bridges between worlds
Becoming a creative professional with a proven track record in the field of advertising gave me a solid foundation in being a) client centered b) creative solution oriented and c) result and impact driven. From my training years at Grey Advertisement to growing one of the first digital full-service start-up agencies within Germany – I had the pleasure to be in service for brands such as Stinnes BauMarkt, Fuji and Dorint to manage and strategies national campaigns, build on market research, collaborated with creatives in copy-writing, design and content development and became a highly effective project coordinator and client relationship manager.
My dynamic and forward-thinking professional career continued in the telecommunications industry. Possessing a strong curiosity of emerging technologies and market trends, it was fascinating to thrive in such a fast-paced environment and excel at driving growth first in leading national trade marketing campaigns and later on building the internal communications division, touching executive development and business innovation and transformation. With a proven track record in delivering reliable solutions and enhancing employee and customer experiences with my teams, I was poised to contribute as a leader the continued growth and success journey of E-Plus from start-up towards expansion and crucial market player.
From corporate manager to entrepreneurial professional my successful career trajectory continued starting my own boutique consulting & coaching business in the US, focusing on a ‘Conscious Business’ approach, supporting corporations, leaders and start-ups to pivot in constant times of change based on a triple button line targeted for people, planet and profit. The collaboration of a wider ecosystem and strategic partnerships such as with the Institute for Applied Creativity brought enhanced efficiency, agility and global conceptualized solutions as well as sustainable and cutting-edge working & leadership models to my clients in steering business for the greater good - with a human-centered approach.
From a creative, innovative and human centered consultant and coach my work and personal life took a turn when I became a mom late in life and the biggest question we often ask: ‘WHY’ became not a cognitive answer but a settled intrinsic motivation and inner igniter to steer my work towards a healthy future for all and next generations. The impact leaders and their entities can excel the well-being of society or in contrary also deplete our resources. Today my work guides organizations and their leaders towards embracing purpose-driven strategies that align with ecological and societal well-being and builds bridges between an agile mindset and regenerative action With a focus on fostering diversity & inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility, I am dedicated to empowering leaders to thrive while creating a regenerative future.
Project Highlights of the last years
Key-Note @ 3M 'The Never Normal'
When the pandemic hit, companies and professionals were forced to embrace to work from home. A new reality started. In my key-note I invited the mindset and practices of evolution. Instead of 'New Normal' it is time for a 'NeverNormal' perspective. Change can be a threat or an opportunity. And the outcome will be determent by our perspective and attitude.
Interim Business Development Director Corporate Factory Campus
When the first co-working space of Düsseldorf was forced to leave their 'garage', it was a blessing that a real estate investor had a vision to create the first full ecosystem for entrepreneurship in the region. It was an amazing mandate to step in and develop the part for Corporate offers - from Blue Ocean and Design Thinking rooms to accelerators and events.
Transformational Female Leadership, programs @ Havas Germany
The advertisement agency Havas stands for meaningful brands, an agency who drives for creativity and impact and supports always women within their company and outside their ecosystem to embrace their unique female leadership approach and mindset. Every year we host since then open programs for female leaders to explore their Inner Leadership Compass to thrive without burning out.
C-Level Leadership Journey‘s into the global hubs of Innovation
I conducted several outstanding journeys for companies such as Mearsk, Haniel and Skanska as well as mixed groups to spark their innovation and leadership approach. From the ecosystem of San Francisco to the Smart City of Alphabet in Toronto or SXSW in Austin to sustainable solutions in Stockholm or Oslo. Shifting perspectives, building networks and learning from others is key for future business success.
Concept, design and delivery of a virtual transformation program pre merger for the top leadership of PSA
Developing an engaging and interactive virtual learning experiences that cater to the needs of top leaders across all functions is my passion. Utilize various formats such as webinars, online discussions, virtual simulations and self-paced modules to provide a well-rounded program are part of the design. Encourage peer learning and networking allow leaders to interact, share experiences, and build relationships across functions.
Mindfulness Workshop & Programs to create a more agile environement (Haniel/Salesforce)
Conscious and effective leaders navigate challenges with presence, focus and systemic decision-making, ultimately creating a positive impact on their teams and organizations. Leaders who are self-aware are able to manage stress, uncertainty and resilience. Regular self-reflection exercises deepen their understanding of their own strengths, values, and areas for growth to create new solutions and a healthy work environment.
Working With the Best Clients, Companies and Partners
I treasure my experience in various fields - such as Telecommunications, Tech, Hospitality, Cargo, Pharma, Advertisement and Trade.
I worked for large corporations as well as non-profits and small to mid-sized companies - such as E-Plus, Vaillant, Maersk, Dorint/Interconti, Fuji, Job One for Humanity and Grey Advertisement Network.
And coached Leaders and Executives from: IBM, EON, Bayer, Brose, Currenta, smart source it, Metro, RBSM, BASF, Lufthansa, Novartis and many start-ups.
My Ecosystem: Teams & Teachers
My promise: If I can’t solve your problem, I probably know someone who can. I believe in collective intelligence and I am blessed with a wide network.
I not just hold a Master in Business and Marketing from the University of Basel, Switzerland - as constant learner I also studied and worked with the best thought-leaders of their class - from Ken Wilber, Chip Conley, to the many teachers at the Esalen Institute, Stanford, to Aberkyn, Hyper Island and the Capital Institute.
My partner ecosystem:
From the Conscious Business Center, Seminar Partner, the Institute for Applied Creativity and Oxford Leadership Academy, Ludic Group, Perform Globally to Companions for Leadership as well as many great consultants and thought leaders around the globe inspire me daily in our work around leadership in change.
New Work
Doug Kirkpatrick,
Achim Nowak
Vertical Development
David Rooke
Mindfulness
Jon Kabat Zinn
Conscious Capitalism
Raj Sisodia & John Mackey
Future of Leadership
Dietmar Bochert
Passion & Purpose Initiatives
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Future of Leadership Salon
In 2018 I started a Salon series which is based on two leadership principles a) leadership is personal b) conversation is key. The Salon brought regular 60 diverse leaders from Europe together to build on the wisdom of 6 thought-provokers to explore how we steer consciously our entities for People - Planet - Profit.
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Moms Lead Change
Building on 50+ interviews with moms who lead in corporations such as Amazon, SAP, Vodafone and many more it became clear that 'motherhood is a bootcamp in new leadership' and that we have to change the possibilities for working moms to not just fill our talent gap but also steer collectivly for a health future for next generations.
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Female Leadership Journeys
An innovation journey to Silicon Valley offered female leaders a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the thriving ecosystem of technology and entrepreneurship. From Company visits, to start-up engagement, to innovation hacker spaces to education and research institutions gave not just new impulses but long-term partnerships - deepened by leadership session to ignited new solutions for business and life.
Board Member
Being on the Board of several organizations is not an image aspect but rather an approach to give back. One I am most engaged with right now is the Organization REQUISITE AGILITY based in India who thrives by the ideas to create fully conscious companies by combining western agile principles with ancient eastern philosophies.
Lecturer at several Faculties
Over the years I had the honor to give back and inspire new generations. Even sometimes I feel I get so much in return by sharing my knowledge in marketing, communication, innovation, leadership and personal excellence at Universities such as Fresenius, Hyper Island or the Tertia Marketing Academy.
My passion engagement right now is to bring Leadership 4.o to the Masters program in Organization Development and Entrepreneurship at the University of Fresenius.
Featured in
Publishing as an expert in multiple magazines is an honor. I am always happy to share my 5 cents around Regenerative leadership, business transformation, the innovative Spirit of Silicon Valley, the moms accelerator and mindful management.
I am just a call away for our 'pick-my-brain' session for your magazine, online publication or podcast.
Get in Touch
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