Amy Amann
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People often ask me... How did you get into what you do?
Being of service, helping others and connecting people has always been a strength of mine. I just didn't expect it to be called out in this way. An Overwhelmed Boss out of Control My journey for my own career development and for my career as a Learning & Development expert began years ago. I was working in Berlin. I got an offer at a small German company in their sales department to help them expand their international accounts. It was a dream job, but it wasn’t always easy. I had the most emotional boss who would yell at people, and I unfortunately didn’t escape his temper. One night, before a big trade show, I was still in the building when he came tearing into the shared office. He wanted help making copies , so I started making them, but for some reason, it wasn’t good enough for him. He grabbed the thick pile of papers out of my hand, stuffed them into the copier and hit the start button… at which point the entire copier jammed and revolted. He was so hopping mad, red-faced, and terribly upset. Then he yelled at me, “Are you stupid, or what?!?!” |
Then it hit me. I didn’t have to put up with this.
I was shocked and upset. It wasn't about the copying. He was out of control and had no idea what he wanted from his people. He shot from the hip, and he blamed me, the foreigner, for his lack of planning. At that point I realized “there must be a better way. I don’t deserve this. Nobody does. If the world is truly globalizing, then managers need to be better at dealing with their people, no matter where they’re from”.
Since then, I have made it my mission to help leaders be better leaders, and especially in a global environment. I want to help companies set up fair, transparent people processes that help people know what their job is, help them do it effectively, and set them up for success. As our world and are work become more global, more interconnected, the human relationships are more important than ever to ensure we all are included and treated fairly.
Don't we all want that?
I was shocked and upset. It wasn't about the copying. He was out of control and had no idea what he wanted from his people. He shot from the hip, and he blamed me, the foreigner, for his lack of planning. At that point I realized “there must be a better way. I don’t deserve this. Nobody does. If the world is truly globalizing, then managers need to be better at dealing with their people, no matter where they’re from”.
Since then, I have made it my mission to help leaders be better leaders, and especially in a global environment. I want to help companies set up fair, transparent people processes that help people know what their job is, help them do it effectively, and set them up for success. As our world and are work become more global, more interconnected, the human relationships are more important than ever to ensure we all are included and treated fairly.
Don't we all want that?
Supporting professionals and leaders around the world
My journey to where I am today, helping professionals, new leaders, and executives, has taken a long time and taken me around the world. I have an MBA in International Management and have worked in Global-500 companies in their HR and Learning and Development teams. I’ve learned from great mentors in corporates, academia, and private practice about what it takes to develop world-class leaders in the 21st century.
I worked in companies in Europe, US, and Asia in their internal training and management development teams, developing emerging leaders and their teams. I particularly enjoyed working with individual managers, whether a first-time leader or experienced executives.
Word got out about what I do. Friends started asking me for advice. And they started telling their friends. They asked me about how to make the most out of their career, how to make the transition into a new job, how to get a promotion, and how to negotiate the best way to that dream job, especially as an expat or in a multinational environment.
I realized that this experience, together with the insights and passion, are a powerful combination that serves to help others. When I worked with people, they would see that I am on their side and want to help make things better. I see the value that others get from what I am able to offer them, and that in itself is a great gift.
With every step I worked with professionals and leaders like you and helped them discover what makes them tick and be successful in our dynamic, interconnected world. Together, we see that there are better ways of dealing with tough situations, stress. There are better ways to plan your time and interact with your team, than what I experienced at that copier back in Berlin.
My journey to where I am today, helping professionals, new leaders, and executives, has taken a long time and taken me around the world. I have an MBA in International Management and have worked in Global-500 companies in their HR and Learning and Development teams. I’ve learned from great mentors in corporates, academia, and private practice about what it takes to develop world-class leaders in the 21st century.
I worked in companies in Europe, US, and Asia in their internal training and management development teams, developing emerging leaders and their teams. I particularly enjoyed working with individual managers, whether a first-time leader or experienced executives.
Word got out about what I do. Friends started asking me for advice. And they started telling their friends. They asked me about how to make the most out of their career, how to make the transition into a new job, how to get a promotion, and how to negotiate the best way to that dream job, especially as an expat or in a multinational environment.
I realized that this experience, together with the insights and passion, are a powerful combination that serves to help others. When I worked with people, they would see that I am on their side and want to help make things better. I see the value that others get from what I am able to offer them, and that in itself is a great gift.
With every step I worked with professionals and leaders like you and helped them discover what makes them tick and be successful in our dynamic, interconnected world. Together, we see that there are better ways of dealing with tough situations, stress. There are better ways to plan your time and interact with your team, than what I experienced at that copier back in Berlin.
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A new way of working
Today, I help men and women to advance their careers, at home or abroad. I help new leaders find their way and create their own leadership signature, especially in today's networked and collaborative workplace. I help executives and business leaders, who have great business ideas, to have the best internal systems and structures to ensure their people can follow along, motivated and engaged to realise the vision. I've worked with leaders and professionals all around the world at every level of the company, to help them tap into what makes them great leaders, and great leaders who make great organisations. I've supported with coaching programs, mentoring, high-potential development, employee engagement programs, and global change programs. I've been able to support teams to become stronger, work together better and achieve their goals. I'm a results-oriented coach and systemic consultant, which means I´m helping people to get a lot done in a very short amount of time when we work together. I have a great ability to get at the heart of what your core challenges are, and help you see them in a way that you were not able to see before. My tenacity and drive will support you to keep moving ahead, no matter how that looks. We focus on what keeps you from moving ahead as a person, team, or company, so you break free from that, and do something more fun and productive. Whether working with individuals, teams, or with the systems and processes behind the scenes that enable leaders and HR professionals to do a great job, I've have the chance to experience the breadth and depth of professional, global companies. Innovative, transforming, and ready for the next challenge ahead. Each interaction is a treat and a chance to help people discover their next great adventure and achievement. |
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My Values and principles
I'm all for getting things done, with the right idea, plan, and means to do it. Alongside the path of action-reflection-adjustment-focus, I strive to fulfill and adhere to underlying values of Integrity - I do what I say and am straightforward, supporting you as your reliable partner Collaboration - we work together to achieve our common goals and give and take to make it happen Accountability - take ownership for what needs to be done and the results Competence - bringing a foundation of knowledge, expertise and confidence in the quality of my work |
Credentials, qualifications and certifications
Along the way, I practiced what I preached and got additional training to deepen my expertise. While practical application is the King of development, the Queen is having a solid foundation and knowledge of approaches.
I've worked with individual contributors, managers, leaders, executives, and teams! In various industries across the value chain. And across the continents, cultures and time zones. In established companies, those in transition, those in start-up, and those with an idea in the heart.
* ICF certified coach with the Neuro-Leadership Institute
* 2-year practitioner training in Systemic Organization Consulting and Change Management
* NLP-Master practitioner, Hypnotherapy and TimeLine Therapy
* licenses in a variety of personality profiles such as MBTI, Insights Discovery, FIRO-B. Predictive Index, Hogan Assessments
* training in Positive Psychology from UPenn; Non-Violent Communication by Rosenberg; and Lencioni 5 Team Dysfunctions
* certified #IamRemarkable Facilitator
* MBA in International Management with a focus on Leadership and Organization from Thunderbird, the Global School of International Management
Along the way, I practiced what I preached and got additional training to deepen my expertise. While practical application is the King of development, the Queen is having a solid foundation and knowledge of approaches.
I've worked with individual contributors, managers, leaders, executives, and teams! In various industries across the value chain. And across the continents, cultures and time zones. In established companies, those in transition, those in start-up, and those with an idea in the heart.
* ICF certified coach with the Neuro-Leadership Institute
* 2-year practitioner training in Systemic Organization Consulting and Change Management
* NLP-Master practitioner, Hypnotherapy and TimeLine Therapy
* licenses in a variety of personality profiles such as MBTI, Insights Discovery, FIRO-B. Predictive Index, Hogan Assessments
* training in Positive Psychology from UPenn; Non-Violent Communication by Rosenberg; and Lencioni 5 Team Dysfunctions
* certified #IamRemarkable Facilitator
* MBA in International Management with a focus on Leadership and Organization from Thunderbird, the Global School of International Management