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EDITOR’S Note
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: Women in Leadership
Inaneradefinedbytransformation,resilience,andinnovation,theroleofwomenleaders
has never been more pivotal. Across Boardrooms & Beyond: Celebrating Women Leaders 2025 is our tribute to those exceptional women who are not only reshaping industriesbutalsoredefiningleadershipitself.Thisspecialeditionhighlightsthejourneys, achievements, and visions of women who are driving meaningful change across sectors, geographies,andcommunities.
Leadership,atitscore,isaboutinfluence,insight,andthecouragetochallengeconvention. Thewomenfeaturedinthiseditionexemplifythesequalitieswithremarkableconsistency From steering multinational organizations and pioneering startups to championing social initiatives and transformative policies, they embody a blend of strategic acumen and empathetic leadership. Their stories illuminate the diverse pathways to success and underscore that impactful leadership transcends titles—it is measured by the legacy one createsandthelivesonetouches.
While the professional landscape continues to evolve, challenges unique to women in leadership remain. Navigating gender biases, balancing multifaceted responsibilities, and breaking through glass ceilings require resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. Thewomencelebratedinthiseditionserveasbeaconsofinspiration,demonstratingthatsuch challenges,whileformidable,aresurmountable.Theirexperiencesprovidenotonlyinsight intoeffectiveleadershipbutalsomotivationforaspiringleadersseekingtocarvetheirown paths.
This edition is also a reflection of a broader societal shift—one that values inclusivity, diversity, and the transformative potential of women’s leadership. By celebrating these achievements,weaimtocreateaplatformthatamplifiestheirvoices,sharestheirinsights, andinspiresanewgenerationofleaderswhowillcontinuetochallengenormsandinnovate withpurpose.
Asyouexplorethestories,perspectives,andachievementswithinthesepages,weinviteyou to reflect on the power of vision, the courage to lead, and the impact of women who are shapingthefutureacrossboardroomsandbeyond.Theirjourneysremindusthatleadershipis notmerelyaboutpositionorauthority—itisaboutinfluence,inspiration,andtherelentless pursuitofexcellence.
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Holis c Inclusion Consul ng holis cinclusion.com
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With a strong entrepreneurial vision, Chelsea has played a pivotal role in shaping TechMode’s growth, focusing on digital transforma on, scalable solu ons, and future-ready strategies.
With a strong background in business development and market insights, Maria has been instrumental in helping organiza ons strengthen their presence, engage their audiences effec vely, and achieve sustainable growth.
Recognized as a global thought leader in workplace inclusion, Ne a has been at the forefront of helping companies build equitable cultures where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive.
With extensive exper se in opera ons, supply chain op miza on, and customer success, Stefanie plays a crucial role in ensuring SnapFulfil’s technology con nues to empower businesses with greater efficiency, scalability, and control.
Tee has led Nuleaf Nutri on in developing products that combine quality ingredients with cu ng-edge research to meet the evolving needs of consumers.
Under her leadership, Gofore Estonia is driving humancentric digital innova on, IT consul ng, and sustainable transforma on across industries.
With extensive experience in personal and organiza onal development, Ute works with leaders, teams, and organiza ons to enhance performance, foster resilience, and cul vate effec ve leadership skills.
AcrossBoardrooms&Beyond:CelebratingWomenLeaders
Tee McConnell
Where High Performance Meets True Wellness
Tee McConnell Founder | NuLeaf Nutrition
While pursuing perfection in performance during your busy professional corporate lifestyle, you often find that health is neglected. Then come burnouts, downtimes, and sudden attacks of illnesses.When youcannotspareevenamomentofyourbusyschedule,you finditscaryeventothinkaboutaday,aweek,orafortnightof recovery
However,whenithappens,youmustdealwithit.Oryoucan remind yourself that prevention is better than a cure. Those precautionsmustbepersonalizedaccordingtoyourroutine.It is when you know you need expert wellness and fitness guidance.
Inaworldthatcelebrateshustle,glorifiesburnout,andoften equates long hours with leadership, Tee McConnell is providing high-powered wellness coaching by rewriting the rules.AU.S.AirForceveteran,registerednurse,and founder ofNuLeafNutrition,Teeishelpinghighachieversredefine whatitmeanstolead—byputtinghealthbackatthecenterof success.
Withavoicethat'sgrounded,apresencethat'smagnetic,anda mission that's deeply personal, Tee is one of the few health coaches speaking directly to executives, CEOs, and highperforming teams about the real edge in business today: sustainablewell-being.
In today's high-performance world, it is a fact that we're pushingourbrightestmindstoinnovateandstayahead—but often with the wrong mindset. True peak performance isn't justaboutstressandhustle;it'saboutbalance.Themostelite performers understand that stress and rest are essential for growth. Without recovery, stress can lead to burnout, and innovation stalls. Rest isn't a luxury—it's a requirement for stayingsharp,creative,andatthetopofyourgame.Andthat's where Tee comes in teaching proven techniques to maximizethisformula.
It'snotjusttalk.It'satransformation.
AJourneyCreatedinGrit,DisciplineandCompassion
A life of discipline inculcated in childhood prepares an individualforthelongrun.Encounteringchallengesisapart andparcelofthathighlydisciplinedlife.
Tee's story begins with a challenge. Coming from a difficult home environment, she found strength in movement and discipline,bothofwhichledhertoenlistintheU.S.AirForce. The structure and resilience she developed in the military
became part of her DNA. After her service, she pursued nursing, gaining firsthand experience in the clinical world, whereshewitnessedboththemiracleandfragilityofhealth.
Her path through these high-pressure, high-stakes environments shaped a clear philosophy: performance withoutwell-beingisashortgame.
Now, through her company NuLeaf Nutrition, Tee brings together science, mindset, and strategy to coach leaders on how to elevate their energy, clarity, and focus—without sacrificingtheirhealthorpeaceofmind.
NuLeafNutrition:BuildingHealthFromtheInsideOut
Companies come and go. Only those who make a place for themselves in their clients' daily routine are able to elevate themselvesbeyondthemundane.
In that regard, NuLeaf Nutrition isn't just a wellness brand—it's a movement. Tee works with business leaders, professionals,andorganizationstocreatepersonalizedhealth strategiesthatintegrateseamlesslyintotheirfast-pacedlives.
Her signature coaching model addresses five core pillars of performance:
• Smartnutrition
• Sustainablemovement
• Stressregulation
• Mindsetmastery
• Restandrecovery
Performance without well-being is a short game. True leadership starts when health becomes the foundation, not an afterthought."
AttheheartofitallisTee'sbeliefthathealthshouldn'tfeellike anothertaskonato-dolist—itshouldbethefoundationthat makeseverythingelsepossible.
FromBurnouttoBreakthrough:AProvenFramework
Power is the prerequisite of performance. In the long term, youcanachievethehighestlevelsbycontinuouslypracticing awell-outlinedprogram.
Tee's popular workshop, "From Burnout to Breakthrough," hashelpedhundredsofleadersandorganizationstakecontrol of their well-being and reframe their relationship with performance.
Built around her signature P.O.W.E.R. Framework, the programteachesindividualshowto:
• Prioritizerest
• Optimizenutrition
• Workoutsmart
• Engagemindset
• Resetdaily
Unlikemanywellnessprograms,Tee'sapproach isdesignedforreallife—encompassingboard meetings, deadlines, travel, and family responsibilities.
"My clients are not people with extra time," shesays."They'repeoplewhoneedenergyto leadbetter,thinkclearly,andshowupfullyfor theirteams,theirfamilies,andthemselves."
WhyHealthistheNewStrategy
More and more companies are beginning to realize what Tee has known all along: peak performancestartswithwell-being.
In today's fast-moving and competitive landscape, the pressure on businesses and teams has never been greater. It's become clear that wellness is no longer a "nice to have"—it'sabusinessnecessity.
Butnotallwellnessprogramsarecreatedequal.Generic,onesize-fits-all plans often check the box but produce low engagement and even lower results. That's why Tee designs custom wellness strategies built around the unique needs of eachcompanyanditspeople.
When done right, wellness becomes a competitive advantage—fueling performance, retention, and resilience fromtheinsideout.
OrganizationsthatworkwithTeeoftenexperience:
• Reducedsickdays
• Higherproductivity
• Increasedretention
• Strongerteammorale
• Sharperleadershipperformance
"Whenyoutakecareofthehumanbehindthetitle,theresults speakforthemselves,"Teesays.
ThroughNuLeafNutrition,shehelpscompaniesembedwellbeingintothecoreoftheirculture,notasanafterthought,but asapowerful,long-termstrategyforsuccess.
Hustle culture glorifies exhaustion. I help leaders flip the script—because peak performance doesn't mean running on empty."
What'sNextforCoachTee
As her impact grows, so does her vision. Tee is expanding beyondtheDCareaandbringinghermissionnationallyand internationally,helpingcompaniesaroundtheworldredefine successthroughthelensofwellness.
Herfocusisonpartneringwithleadershipteamsandforwardthinking organizations who are ready to go beyond surfacelevel wellness and invest in high-impact strategies that actuallywork.
But no matter how far she goes, her mission stays rooted in somethingdeeplyhuman:
Tohelppeoplefeelaliveagainsothattheycanlead,perform, andthriveatthehighestlevel.
The Beginning of Your Long-Haul of High-Powered LeadershipLifestyle
Now, the time has truly come to fundamentally break with new corporate perspectives on concepts that, despite being born in the modern era, are proving to be unsustainable and evendetrimental,believesTee.
Therelentlessglorificationof"hustleculture,"thepervasive acceptance of "burnouts" as a badge of honor, and the unrealisticexpectationof"peakperformanceforperpetuity" arejustafewexamplesofparadigmsthatdemandurgentreevaluation,shefeels.
Theseconcepts,whileinitiallyintendedtofosterrapidgrowth and competitive edge, have inadvertently created
In the race for success, don't forget the machine that runs it—you. Sustainable productivity starts with sustainable self-care."
environments of chronic stress and diminishing returns. "Hustleculture"pushesindividualstoanunsustainablegrind, blurringthelinesbetweenworkandpersonallife,oftenatthe expense of mental health, creativity, and genuine human connection,sheadds
Teefurthersthattheinevitableoutcomeformanyisburnout,a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that not only restricts individual productivity but also leads to high attritionratesandadrainonorganizationalresources.
Thenotionofdemanding"peakperformanceforperpetuity" treatsemployeesnotashumanbeingswithnaturalcyclesof productivity, learning, and rest, but as endlessly efficient machines, ignoring the crucial role of recovery in sustained innovationandwell-being,shestates.
Teeexplains,"Breakingtheseperspectivesmeansusheringin a new era of mindful corporate strategy It requires a fundamental shift from valuing sheer hours logged to celebrating focused impact and sustainable productivity Leaders must actively dismantle the cultural norms that punish rest and glorify exhaustion. This involves redefining success not just by quarterly profits, but by the health, engagement,andlong-termretentionoftalent.Organizations must prioritize holistic well-being, champion flexible work modelsthattrulywork,andinvestinframeworksthatpromote deliberate work, ample recovery, and continuous learning without depletion. This critical recalibration is not merely an ethical imperative; it is a strategic necessity for companies aiming for genuine longevity, sustained innovation, and a trulyresilientworkforceinthemoderncorporatelandscape."
Acrossboardroomsandbeyond,TeeMcConnellischanging theconversation.She'sshowingtheworldthatself-careisn't selfish, rest isn't weakness, and burnout isn't a badge of honor
In doing so, she's helping leaders unlock a deeper kind of power—the kind that comes from a mind that's focused, a bodythat'snourished,andaspiritthat'satpeace.
Because when health becomes the strategy, everything else levelsup.
Beyond Equality
Celebrating the Distinct Strengths of Women Leaders
Women leaders’ dialogue has also been that of
equality all those years, how to have equal opportunity,breakdownbarriers,andbeheard.Even though the aspirations are still important, the dialogue itself is evolving. Equality per se is no longer the sole litmus test for achievement.It’samatterofhowtoengageandhonorwomen’s distinct strengths in leadership and how they are reshaping businesses,industries,andcultures.
RedesigningLeadershipfortheModernEra
Leadership had long been described in terms of characteristics most easily linked with power: assertiveness, decisiveness, and control. These characteristics are still valuable, but the requirements of the modern era global complexity, interdependent teams, and the need for inclusive cultures—call for more. Today’s leaders are not just asked to navigate but to inspire, collaborate, and empathize with others In these circumstances,thestrengthsthathavetraditionallybeenavailable to women leaders flexibility, building relationships, and emotionalintelligence—havetakencenterstage.
Instead of vying with one another to be superior on aspects that reflect their male counterparts, most women leaders are redefining leadership. They are demonstrating that empathy, flexibility, and vision are not add-on skills but core drivers of successinthisfast-changing,networkedworld.
ThePowerofEmotionalIntelligence
The most valued trait of women leaders is their emotional intelligenceleadership.Thatmeansempathy,abilitytolisten actively, and human complexity handling. Emotional intelligencecreatestrust,enablesgreatercommunication,and deepens cooperation all the needs in settings where cooperationandinnovationpowerperformance.
Real-life women leaders are adept at fostering cultures in which people are valued and heard. Not only does it boost morale,butitunleashescreativityandengagement,allowing organizations to respond more effectively to change Emotional intelligence, anything but a “soft skill,” is now considered a strategic tool by leaders—and women leaders aretakingtheleadinshowingitseffect.
CollaborationOverCompetition
Another clear strength is collaborative leadership. Women leaders are more concerned with creating consensus and facilitating groups because they realize that collective wisdom outweighs personal superiority Such leadership allowsdiversityofvoiceandopinion,andthiscreatesgreater creative problem-solving as well as efficient decisionmaking.
In boardrooms and startup companies as well, collaboration enables women leaders to create settings in which ability flourishes.Itcountersage-oldmythsthatleadershipiseither hierarchicalorcompetitiveinorientation.Instead,itespouses the principle that most power resides in the ability to collaboratewithotherpeopleforacommongoal.
ResilienceandAdaptability
Women leaders are also flexible. Women have weathered systemic barriers, stereotypes, and conflicting personal and work-life agendas throughout history. These experiences haveconditionedaleadershipstylethatiscreative,tenacious, andflexible.
This skill is invaluable in the uncertain world of today, with the only things being certain being transformation and disruption.Women leaders are demonstrating that resilience is not just a means to ride out adversity but also a means to leverage adversity to foster innovation and growth at an accelerated pace. Their capacity for disruption, adjustment, and survival not only makes their own leadership more resilientbutthecompaniesandsocietiestheyleadaswell.
LeadingwithPurposeandValues
Morewomenleadersaremission-andvalues-based,bringing withthemsocialresponsibility,sustainability,anddiversityto theleadershiptable.Thistypeofattentionisanexpansionof thedefinitionofsuccess.Businesstodayisnotonlysupposed tobeprofitablebuttopositivelyaffectsociety
Women leaders have been the driving force behind such causes, always blending business strategy with higher purposesandlong-termvalue.Puttingpurposebeforeprofit, they are redefining the leadership of the future into one that not only becomes more inclusive but also more sustainable andhuman.
TheFutureofLeadership
With increased women on the seats of power, tomorrow’s leadershipwillbeinclusive,collective,andpurpose-oriented. The unique characteristics of woman leaders not just revolutionizing organizations but also raising new standards foreffectiveleadershipintoday’sworld.
Women entering the workforce today have female role modelswhoshowthatleadershipisnotonlypossiblebutcan be genuine, empathetic, and values-driven. For companies, embracingandcelebratingtheseassetsisnotonlyamatterof fairnessbutcompetitiveadvantageinanerawhereinnovation andresiliencearethemotivatingenergies.
ANewLeadershipParadigm
Theconversationaboutwomen’sleadershipmustgobeyond thematterofequality.Equalopportunitystillhasitsplace,but what is now needed too is an understanding of women’s particular strengths to leadership. Emotional intelligence, teamwork, grit, and visionary purpose are not secondary skills—they are the abilities of the quality of leadership the newworldneeds.
Byhonoringthosestrengths,societymovesclosertotheday thatleadershipwillnolongerbeagenderedphenomenonbut will instead depend on the ability to inspire, connect, and leave a lasting impact. Women leaders are not breaking throughglassceilings;they’realteringtheverydefinitionof leadership—andthat’ssomethingtobecelebrated.
The Impact of Women Leaders on Innovation and Society
Overthepastdecades,thelanguageofleadershiphas
evolveddrastically.Nolongerlimitedtoboardroomsor politicalarenas,leadershiptodayisgaugedonits inclusiveness,vision,andabilitytospurinnovationthatcutsacross allstrataofsociety.Womenleaders,ingeneral,havebeeneffective changemakers,butnotonlywithanewmodelofleadership,but alsowitharesearch-backedtrackrecordofeffectoninnovation, organizationalculture,andglobaldevelopment.Inclusivegrowthis nolongerawish;it’squantifiablewhenwomenareenabledtolead.
TheChangingFaceofLeadership
Forcenturies,leadershiphasbeencharacterizedbyverticalpower anduniformity.Today,though,thereisconsensusthat heterogeneousleadershipisarecipeforsuccess.Womenleaders reflectthischangebyprioritizingcollaboration,empathy,and adaptability—thevaluesthataremorecriticalinanincreasingly complex,interconnectedworld.Women-ledorco-ledorganizations arestrongerintimesofdisruption,moreeffectiveinmaking decisionsthroughthediversityofexperience,andmoreconcerned withlong-termsustainabilitythanshort-termsuccess.
Thischangeisnotcoincidental.Itisasignoftheincreasing realizationthatleadershipshouldberepresentativeofthemore diversesocietieswhichtheyrule.Women,whohaveforyearsbeen absentfrompositionsofleadership,arenowplayingan increasinglycriticalroleincreatingmorediverseandmore innovativesystems.
DrivingInnovationThroughDiversity
Innovationflourisheswherethereismorethanoneview comingtogether Womenleadersbringacombinationof streetsense,problem-solvingability,andleadership philosophiesthatenhanceinnovationstreams.Research afterresearchdiscoversthatfirmswithgreatergender diversityattheleadershiptableperformbetterthantheir less-diversepeersoninnovation,marketexpansion,and profitability.
Forinstance,intechnologyindustries,femaleexecutives leadthewayininclusivedesign—productsandservices thatreachmorethananichemarket.Inhealthcare,women CEOspromotepatient-basedmodelswithattentiontowellbeingoverprofit.Ingovernment,womenpolicymakerswill tendtoprioritizeeducation,health,andfamilycare,leading tolong-termsocialdividends.
Thisisnotapieceaboutwomen“fittinginto”modelsbut aboutreshapingthem.Bypushingboundariesof mainstreamthinkingandfosteringopendiscussion,women leaderscauseorganizationstorethinkwhatinnovationisall about—notmerelynewproducts,butnewprocesses, systems,andvalues.
TheSocietalRippleEffect
Women’sauthorityasleadershipcarriesfargreaterstakes thanorganizationalachievement.Whenwomentake prominentleadershippositions,theyareinspirationto wholegenerationsofyoungpeople,challenginggirlsand youngwomentopursuecareersthatuntilrecentlyhave beenclosedtothem.Toberepresentedistofeelpartofthe world,toexperiencetheclimatewhereambitionis ungendered.
Inaddition,womenleadersfocusonmoreinclusive developmentthatresonatesthroughoutsociety.Theyalso createpoliciestogiveopportunitiestothepoorandthe marginalized,investinsocialinfrastructureandeducation. Femalepoliticalleaders,forexample,haveledreformson maternalhealth,children’sprotection,andaccessto education,withdirectimpactonchangeatthesocietal level.Bycombiningeconomicdevelopmentwithsocial impact,femaleleadersensurethatdevelopmentisnotonly intermsofprofitbutalsointermsofpeopledevelopment.
BalancingEmpathywithStrategy
Women’sleadershipisalsocharacterizedbycombining strategyandempathy.Intoughtimes,womenleaders practicetechniquesforlistening,consensus,and
collaborationwithoutsacrificingresults.Thisdualstrategy generatestrustinorganizations,enhancesemployee engagement,andbuildsculturesthatpromoteinnovation.
Thisapproachtoleadershipisparticularlyrelevantin today’seraofuncertainty.Crises—whethereconomic, environmental,ortechnological—demandleaderswhocan balanceresiliencewithcompassion.Womenleadersoften excelinthisregard,offeringmodelsofleadershipthatare bothhuman-centeredandfuture-focused.
BreakingBarriers,BuildingFutures
Despitetheadvancement,womenleadersarestill confrontedwithsystemicbarrierssuchasimplicitbias, limitednetworkaccess,andunequalpromotionchances. Buttheirsuccessisanindicationofthepowerofinclusive growthtoreshapesocieties.Itisaquestionofjusticeanda necessitythatthebarriersbeshattered;societiescanno longerpaythepriceforlosinghalftheirtalentbaseina worldwheremessyproblemsdemandheterodoxsolutions.
Constructingfutureswithwomenleadersrequires consciousinvestmentinmentorship,inclusivepolicy,and leadershipdevelopment.Organisationsandgovernments needtounderstandthatinclusivegrowthisnot accidental—ithastobeintentionallypromoted.
ACalltoAdoptInclusiveLeadership
Thecontributionofwomenleaderstoinnovationand societycannotbeignored.Theyinfusecreativity,empathy, andcooperationintospacesthataredevoidofthesebut urgentlyinneedofthem.Women-ledgrowththatis inclusivereframessuccessasoneinwhichgrowthisshared withthemanyandnottheprivilegedfew
Withincreasingwomeninleadershiproles,innovationsby themwillkeepinfluencingindustries,policies,andsocietal norms.Thetaskofthepeopleisnotonlytotrytoemulate thesuccessbuttocreatestructuresthatwillresultin multiplication.Innovationbecomesbetter,communities prosper,andinclusivegrowthwithpromisesisrealizedby allwhenwomenareatthehelm.
AcrossBoardrooms&Beyond:CelebratingWomenLeaders2025
In the middle of difficulties lies opportunity,” quotes AlbertEinstein.Ourmodernlivesarefullofthem.Both difficulties and opportunities. All you need to succeed both personally and professionally is a caring and compassionate guide or a world-renowned Certified Life and BusinessManagementcoachlikeUtePfeifer,whowillhelp youturnyourchallengesintochoices.
Because success means different things to different people. However,forUte,“Success means the same to me today as it did in the past.” She looks back on a long career as an entrepreneur,withacompanythatstartedsmallandgrew
“WhatDefinesSuccess?”
Whatcanbeconsideredsuccessdependslargelyonthegoals youhavesetforyourselfandwhether,towhatextent,andhow youhaveachievedthem.
This is the list of goals she discusses with her clients, especiallywhentheystartanewbusiness. Strategic goals, image goals, financial goals, project goals, customer goals, employee goals, process goals, corporate goals, environmental goals,and,lastbutnotleast, aspirational goals,whichare themostimportantforfurtherdevelopment.
In general, it is always important to Ute that clients ask themselveswhotheywanttobeinthisworld.Thentheycan move on to self-assessment and clarify their position, celebratewhattheyhavealreadyachieved,andworkhereand theretoincreasetheirsuccess.
This applies not only to her clients but also to her company, PfeiferINTERCOACH As a company, you are always subjecttoacontinuousimprovementprocess.
SettingandSuccessfullyAchievingGoals
It's more about personal success in this question. “It's not muchdifferentfromwhatIwantedbackinmyyouth.Health,
happiness, loving people around me, a happy marriage, a goodrelationshipwithmychildren,grandchildren,relatives, friends,anicehome,stabilityandsecurity,includingfinancial security Ithinkit'sperfectlyfinetotalkaboutmoneyopenly I even give coaching sessions on this topic sometimes, and it liberatespeoplewhentheyallowthemselvestodoso.”
Asfarastitlesinthesenseofqualificationsareconcerned,Ute considers them very important. They give customers confidence,"E.g.,inmyabilities."
The fact that she no longer has to strive for titles is a clear advantage of getting older But she is still proud of having achievedthem.
ButwewentfaraheadinoursagaofUte’s.Let’sgoback.
AQuesttoShapetheWorld
From her teenage years, Ute was driven by a potent mix of curiosity and idealism. She had a strong desire to do something valuable for the world, convinced that her actions shouldhaveanimpactbeyondherself.Thiswascoupledwith an inner drive to make visible the immense potential of women,assertingthat“wedon'thavetostandintheshadows butcanbethelightourselves.”Thispowerfulself-imagewas thefoundationforherjourney,fuelingherambitionnotjustto learn,buttocomprehendandultimately,toshapethings.
TheBitterRealization
Her first major professional step was an intensive, two-year commercialtrainingprogramwheresheexcelled.However,a “bitter experience” followed She saw that “the more attractivepositions”wenttotheyoungmen.Notbecausethey were better or more committed. Simply because they were male.” This was a painful and sobering lesson for Ute, who hadbelievedinequaltreatment.Itwasastarkreminderofthe patriarchalstructuresstillprevalentinsociety,despiteherbest efforts.
TheRebellionWithin
This personal disillusionment occurred during a time of significant social upheaval in Germany, where laws were changing to give women more autonomy. These legislative reforms and a growing women's movement ignited a silent “rebellion” within Ute and countless others. “A new selfimage grew, quietly but surely,” she reflects. This defining momentofrealizingherownpowerandpotentialintheface of systemic inequality would carry her forward for decades, fuelingherunwaveringpurposetoempowerothers.
AdeepsenseofunfulfillmentmarkedUte’searlyprofessional careerinapurelycommercialenvironment.Shelongedfora careerthatwouldallowhertousehercreativityandsenseof purpose. The spark that ignited her path came from a seemingly ordinary moment at a hairdresser's, where she read an article about Empress Farah Diba of Persia and learned that she had studied architecture. A beautiful woman in a maledominatedindustry,suchasconstruction,wasgroundbreak
TheArchitect's Calling and theArt of InnerPower:The Spark
ing at this time and made a big impression on her. This revelationledhertoanewcalling,assherealizedarchitects don't just design buildings but “have a major influence on socialinteraction,shapeentirecityscapesandareresponsible forpeople'squalityoflife.”Facingtheobstacleofnothaving the required school certificate, she worked and studied tirelessly at evening school. This experience gave her a profound insight: “You can overcome obstacles and even growfromthem!”
FindingPowerinBalanceandCreativity
Today, Ute’s guiding philosophy is centered on the art of staying “in your own power”—a state of inner balance that supports you even when chaos reigns. She believes this involves consciously choosing what nourishes and strengthensyou.Forher,thishasalwaysincludedintuitivepainting,a practicealsoknownas“expressivepainting,”thatallowsher to gain distance from challenges and return to work “with renewedstrengthand,aboveall,withnewenergy,ideasand enthusiasm.”Shealsofindsgroundinginnature,feelingthat the old trees in the woods remind us that we are part of something bigger Today, she shares this wisdom with other women in retreats, mostly with outdoor sessions, helping themtopause,recharge,andrememberwhattrulymatters.
A Crossover of Logic and Emotion: The Coach with a Blueprint
Ute’s coaching journey with a client often begins with the “miracle question,” a powerful tool that shifts focus from paralyzing problems to inspiring possibilities. She believes coaching is a “way away from your problems” and a “way towards new solutions”, toward a new reality, where clients discover “clarity, inner freedom, and the discovery of their own inner treasures.” The transformation she witnesses is both verbal and physical, as she sees a client’s posture straighten, their face become more vibrant, and their voice gain confidence. This holistic change, she believes, is a testament to her philosophy that stress and personal issues cannotbeseparatedfromprofessionallife;apersonmustbe seenandcoachedasawhole.
TheArchitect'sAnalyticalEmpathy
Hercoachingstyleisdistinctivelyhersbecauseitisshapedby her lived experiences in the corporate and technical world. She credits her architectural background for her precise, structured,andclearwayofworking,atraitthatmadeher“the exotic, but highly regarded one” in her coaching training group. This analytical rigor, however, has proven to be a
valuable asset, particularly when coaching men in engineering,asitearnedherimmediaterespectandcredibility.Shehas since perfected a crossover between logic and emotion, allowinghertoadaptherapproachtoanysituation,combiningherdeepbusinessexpertisewithanempatheticandnonjudgmentalstyle.
TheJourneytoBalanceandFulfillment
Tohelpothersfindtheirownversionofbalance,Uteteaches themto“listentothemselvesandnotonlyrecognisetheirown needs but also take them seriously.” She utilizes a unique method of “poetry coaching,” a form of creative writing, to help clients clarify their thoughts, overcome repetitive ruminations, and expose limiting beliefs. Simple exercises, likea“listpoem”aboutwhatannoysthem,canbeprofoundly therapeutic, allowing them to find solutions and create healthier habits. Ute believes that this process is vital for clients to find clarity and take responsibility for their own happiness,ultimatelyleadingtoamoreharmoniouslife.
ALegacyofSelf-BeliefandFlow
Reflectingonherlongandimpactfulcareer,Uteoffersafinal pieceofadviceforthenextgenerationofwomen:“Don'tgive up.Keepgoing.Setbacksarepartoflife.”Shealsosharesthe wisdom that “if you wanted chocolate and life gave you gummy bears, it may be for your own good,” encouraging people to find joy in the present moment. Ultimately, her deepestwishforherclientsisthattheylearntotrusttheirinner guidance and dare to follow it. She envisions a powerful ripple effect, where her clients can lead themselves, remain flexible, and stay “in flow.” Ute hopes to be remembered as the guide who helped people find confidence and optimism, andtolivetheirlivesfullyandjoyfully
The Future of PfeiferINTERCOACH:APersonalTouch onaGlobalStage
PfeiferINTERCOACHisembarkingonanewchapter,yetits foundation remains deeply rooted in a personal, peopleorientedapproach.WhileUtePfeiferisconsideringexpanding the company with a co-coach, she assures clients that “direct, trusting contact with my clients is and remains the focus of my work.” With the support of an administrative assistant, she is able to dedicate more time to what is most important to her: genuine development. Building on her previousinternationalexperience,shenowlookstowidenher impactfurtherontheglobalstage,withavisiontoshareher knowledge and expertise with women around the world throughretreats,workshops,anddigitalconversationcircles.
Sheisachievingthisexpansionbyworkinginternationally,as she is actively creating, participating in, and empowering digitalwomen'sgroupsworldwide.
Her International Networking Format NowAvailable to You:Startthenewweekwithenthusiasm
Harness positive energy in good company, supporting each other, learning from one another, and feeling connected – it doesyougood.“Icanoffervaluablesuggestionsandtips.”
UtePfeiferinvitesyoutojointheconversationwithinterestingtopics:
• Whatdecisionsarecomingupnext?
• Putanendtoprocrastination.
• Formulate,pursue,andachievegoals.
• Getoutofexhaustion.
• Gettingoutofexhaustion.
• “Ishould,Imust,Icould”–gettingridofmentalblocks.
• Unmaskingtimethieves.
• Morecharisma,morepersonalmagic.
And,ofcourse,yourdesiredtopicswillbetakenintoaccount. “Our meetings thrive on their own dynamic, and your concerns in the here and now. I give you the time and space to talk about the things that move you and, where necessary,” sheassures.
ALegacyofEmpoweringWomen
In this next phase of her work, Ute is driven by a powerful mission:tosupportwomenthroughbothpersonalandglobal upheavals.Shewantstoencouragethemto“shapetheirpath with clarity, compassionate self-care and self-confidence so that they can reach their full potential.” This vision is a culminationofherlife'sjourney,onethatbeganwithasilent rebellionagainstinequalityandevolvedintoamovementof empowerment.Through PfeiferINTERCOACH, she aims to ignite the same powerful self-image in others that she discovered in herself, leaving behind a legacy of self-belief andprofoundpersonaltransformation.
