Welcome to the highlights section of my website, where I’m delighted to share some
memorable moments and meaningful projects from my journey. Here, you’ll find
insights into work that inspires me, glimpses into some achievements that have shaped
my professional path, together with client feedback.
Explore these highlights to gain a better understanding of my expertise and values
that drive my work.
Moderating a strategy discussion for a Fortune 100 player, with 5 panellists, 300 managers in the room and 100 countries virtually connected. Client feedback: ‘I was connecting remotely, and noticed how engaged and active our participants were over there. Proud of the work you have done.’
Board Member training and helping launch and regularly gather a Forum of national Communicators for Europe’s banking resolution authority, SRB. Client feedback: ‘Many thanks for your expert facilitation. We were delighted with the running and outcome of the event, which was a very important one for us.’
Speechwriting and coaching support for a top executive’s award address at the ‘Golden Victoria Award for the European Idea of the Year’. Feedback from this captain of the industry at the end of the coaching cycle: ‘Our sessions were a lot of fun and I took a lot with me and was able to apply/implement it in concrete terms.’
Acting as Master of Ceremony for the Brain Innovations Day, a 2-day global event, bringing the brain ecosystem together to foster dialogue, exchange knowledge, accelerate investment, and facilitate business development. Client feedback: ‘Everyone agrees that your role was key to the success of the conference.’
Lead facilitator for an event to help Members of the European Economic and Social Committee invite their local stakeholders to vote in the EU Elections. Client feedback: ‘Not only was the symbiosis between the three of you close to perfection but the content was absolutely interesting & valuable, and spot on what the Group was eager to learn/develop more.’
Crisis drills for full leadership teams from the aerospace, banking, energy, healthcare, industry, lifestyle, and transport sectors, as well as public policy. Feedback from one of our clients (Fortune 100): ‘You ran a brilliant drill for us. […] We’re a pretty seasoned team, but everyone at some point felt uncomfortable over the two days and that is exactly where we should be.’
Podcasts Being part of an ‘all-star line-up’ (as the podcast host called it), reflecting on AI and Communication. The other guests were Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford
University’s Graduate School of Business, and Simon Lancaster, one of the top
speechwriters in the world. The host about my contribution on social media: “I had a
blast, Bettina. Still thinking back to our conversation in our daily work.”
Podcasts on ‘ ‘How great leaders communicate (and what they avoid)’; ‘Communicating with P.A.S.S.I.O.N.’; ‘Leading in a Hybrid world’; and, ‘Why leaders need to step up their game in front of a camera’. Feedback from podcast host and bestselling author Oliver Aust: ‘Bettina is the most featured guest on Speak like a CEO for a reason: her unique insights into the minds of
leaders in business and politics and her guidance on how they can become better
leaders with communications.‘
A thank-you gift received by a Rear Admiral from the US Navy US I trained to give a TED-like talk in front of an audience of 600 at a gathering of coast and border guards. For the event, I also prepared executives from European armed forces, customs, police and the European institutions to give free, meaningful and inspiring presentations.
Helping the leadership of an international organization communicate with local and international stakeholders in a conflict region. Feedback: ‘HUGE THANK YOU for your state-of-the-art training, for showing the highest standards of dedicated coaching and personal commitment. We learnt a lot not only from excellent coaching sessions but also from how you communicate and treat the audience.’
Workshop on ‘Stepping up our Game: A workshop for PIO Liaison Officers’ for the
Press and Liaison Officers of different ministries and embassies of the Republic of
Cyprus. Participant Feedback: ‘This woman knows her stuff. And ours. The workshop
gives you the confidence and skills to be what you have to be’.
Click here to view a video of the workshop.
Preparing hand-picked Young Leaders from four continents for sharing their project insights
messages for change with European policymakers and business leaders during the European Development Days. One leader posted after the event: ‘The contribution of Young Leaders to the panels would not have been that successful […] without the support of two excellent coaches. Another leader wrote: ‘Thank you for the training session filled with
zest and energy. I hope to carry the learnings forward in amplifying the work that I do.’
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