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ABOUT SARAH
Sarah Diedrich is an accomplished Chief Marketing Officer with over 14 years of experience in the realms of marketing and product development. Based in Berlin, Sarah has a proven track record of building scalable brands within the lifestyle, sports, well-being, and health sectors. Her career spans both startups and established companies, where she often stood as the only female C-level leader for over a decade. Growing up in a diverse family with a gay brother and sister, Sarah is deeply committed to equality and values diverse perspectives. Empowering female leaders remains one of her core missions.
STAND UP, LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE, AND MOVE FORWARD.
Sarah Diedrich
SARAH IN A NUTSHELL
Chief Marketing Officer
Diametos
area of expertise
Medical / Health / Pharma Germany 🇩🇪
companies Sarah has worked for
SARAH AS A LEADER
Sarah's leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that true leadership is about more than just management from the top. It involves empowering teams to see the bigger picture, listening to diverse opinions, and fostering a sustainable and inclusive environment. Sarah is a leader who believes in the power of vulnerability, honesty, and open communication to build strong, supportive teams.
Leadership is not management from the top, leadership means helping your teams improve and grasp the bigger picture.
Great leaders listen, reflect and work on eye to eye level.
The future of leadership is iverse with many opinions being heard, alongside a sustainable view on the economy and people.
When I think of a leader, I think of Barack Obama.
LEADERSHIP IS THE ABILITY TO TRANSFORM A VISION INTO REALITY.
Sarah Diedrich
SARAH ON PARENTHOOD X LEADERSHIP
For years, Sarah believed that becoming a successful female leader meant that she couldn't be a mother without compromising her career. Her advice is to build a strong career foundation before having children, which can make navigating job changes easier. Sarah emphasizes the importance of staying flexible and recognizing that parenting develops valuable skills that can enhance one's career. She believes that a balanced person makes a better leader and advises making smart decisions while prioritizing oneself, even if there are occasional missteps along the way.
SARAH ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Maintaining work-life balance has been crucial for Sarah, and seeking help from a therapist was one of her best decisions. She understands that business life can be all-consuming, and having someone to support you through tough changes can make you a better person, providing a necessary safety net.
BE VULNERABLE, HONEST, AND BUILD A SUPPORTIVE TEAM THROUGH OPEN COMMUNICATION. SUCCESS COMES WHEN ALL 11 PLAYERS ON THE FIELD WORK TOGETHER TO SCORE.
Sarah on becoming a better leader
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