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ABOUT KATHARINA
Before joining Scalable Capital as Head of Content in March 2024, Katharina Brunsendorf led the "finanz-heldinnen" initiative in the Commerzbank Group, which she co-founded, earning awards for empowering women financially. She authored the best-selling book, "Financial Planner for Women," and won the "Female Finance Award" in the "Next Generation" category.
SUCCESS CAN BE VERY DIVERSE AND IS DEFINED DIFFERENTLY BY EVERY PERSON.
Katharina Brunsendorf
KATHARINA IN A NUTSHELL
Head of Content
Scalable Capital
area of expertise
Finance / Banking / Investment / Accounting Germany 🇩🇪
companies Katharina has worked for
KATHARINA AS A LEADER
Being fully happy with herself defines Katharina's success. It means more than career achievements, focusing instead on being content personally and professionally.
Leadership is not not telling others what they have to do.
Great Leaders are role models.
The future of leadership is diverse, inspiring and always a team effort.
When I think of a leader, I think of several people who have accompanied me on my journey.
UNDERSTAND THE REASON WHY YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER.
Katharina Brunsendorf
KATHARINA ON PARENTHOOD
Katharina's journey as a leader took a pivotal turn when she became a mother. Despite being approached for a new job just before her son's birth, she trusted her instincts and made the leap from a corporate role to a higher leadership position in a fintech company. This transition taught her to handle various situations with greater resilience and adaptability. Katharina emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself, balancing personal and professional roles, and the value of flexible working arrangements to ensure quality time with family. Her experience illustrates how motherhood can positively influence leadership approaches and inspire confidence in making significant career changes.
KATHARINA ON EMPOWERING OTHERS
Katharina actively supports emerging leaders by assigning challenging tasks that push them beyond their perceived limits. She offers herself as a mentor and speaks openly about her career journey, emphasizing the importance of asking questions and involving others in the process. Katharina believes in creating opportunities for growth and development, helping her team members shine and build their confidence. Her dedication to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment demonstrates her commitment to developing the next generation of leaders who value empathy, teamwork, and continuous learning.
LISTENING TO MY FEELINGS AND MY GUT HELPS ME SUPPORT PEOPLE IN GETTING THE BEST PERFORMANCE OUT OF THEMSELVES, EVEN ON THEIR BAD DAYS.
Katharina on becoming a better leader
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