About me

I am Martina Mangelsdorf. For 25 years, I have been working with people and organizations around the world who want to evolve. For them, I am the Swiss army knife when it comes to learning and development.

 

Martina Mangelsdorf

I help leaders, individually or in groups, to recognize their potential, develop action strategies, and sustainably improve their leadership style. I offer my broad range of expertise and experience, draw from a comprehensive methodological toolkit, and not only design customized development solutions but also implement them effectively. This empowers my clients to navigate turbulent times more authentically and courageously, make better decisions, and motivate their employees to achieve greater performance. True to the Heligoland motto "Rüm Hart – Kloar Kimmen" (roughly translated as "pure heart – clear horizon"), I can be a rock in the storm, providing security and guidance. I offer “tough love” in the form of radical honesty within a framework of trust.

I am a true Heligolander, a world traveler, author, entrepreneur, and creative professional. Having grown up on Heligoland, I spent 25 years on the mainland. After a solo world trip and several years living in Belgium, Spain, the USA, and Switzerland, I have been back on my rock for the past 10 years. My career path led me through positions in recruiting, talent management, and leadership development to the founding of my company, GAIA Insights. We are a virtual company based in Switzerland that designs and implements customized solutions for the development of international leaders. All services are offered in German and English. 

Curious?

You can find out more about me in my LinkedIn profile and on my company website GAIA Insights (both in English). If you are curious, let's get to know each other!

My expertise - a broad spectrum of disciplines

 

My qualifications enable me to design leadership development in such a way that it is psychologically safe, sustainable and strategically effective.

My approach is based on scientific findings, coupled with intuition and decades of experience.

I continuously invest in further training so that I am always one step ahead - so that you can be too.

 

Evaluation & Analysis Tools

Certified in OPQ32, ECS, ILS, OSC, PwP, Reiss Profile and 360-degree feedback coaching

Gamification

Trained at Wharton University of Pennsylvania and participated in various online courses on game design

Communication & Training Design

Certified in non-violent communication and trained in storytelling and training design

Moderation & Training

20+ years of professional experience in performing arts, improvisation methods and stage productions

Sustainability & Systems Thinking

Trained as a Climate Puzzle Facilitator and B Corp® Certified for GAIA Insights

Neuroscience & Learning Agility

Accredited by the Academy of Applied Neuroscience and Lominger, now Korn Ferry

Team Dynamics & High Performing Teams

Certified by Workz and the TRACOM Group in team performance methods and simulations

Change & Cultural Transformation

Certified in Change Excellence and Positive Workplace Politics incl. diagnostic tools

I translate theory into practice

I value academic research, but my strength lies in translating it into practical, immersive learning experiences. I don't just use methods - I bring them to life through experiential design, human interaction and meaningful application.

Every solution begins with attentive listening. I take the time to really understand your company, your strategy, your employees and your culture. This creates the breeding ground for synergies and trust and enables me to design individual solutions that unleash real potential.

 

Solutions with real added value

Whether online, in person on Germany's only high seas island or in hybrid formats - let's talk about how I can support your cause.

Individual offers for your personal development

Theories & concepts

Here you will find a non-exhaustive list of the methods and models that characterize my work:

Curious? Let's get to know each other!

I look forward to new challenges - let's tackle your problem together and find solutions.