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Learning and development spaces that place mindfulness, dialogue, and collective strength at the center.Scientifically grounded methods that take effect immediately in practice.

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Grounded in practice

focused on solutions

Our methods from mindfulness, dialogue, and conflict work are combined with deep insights into group dynamics. This creates spaces in which trust grows, creativity unfolds, and genuine transformation becomes possible.

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Christiane Leiste

„Wo andere nicht weiterkommen, beginnt meine Arbeit“

Christiane ist die erste Lewis Deep Democracy Trainerin und Elder im deutschsprachigen Raum. Sie lehrt u. a. an der Hochschule Osnabrück und der Heliopolis University in Kairo und verbindet Mindful Leadership, Theorie U, Achtsamkeit und Konfliktmoderation. Mit viel Erfahrung aus Schule, Hochschulen und internationalen Projekten begleitet sie Führungskräfte, Teams und Organisationen in Veränderungsprozessen. Ihr Stil: empathisch, humorvoll und lösungsorientiert - mit sicherem Gespür für die „Hot Topics“ unter der Oberfläche.
Andreas Bertram

"Ermöglichen statt erlauben"

Andreas ist Hochschulpräsident und Experte für Mindful Leadership und Deep Democracy. Sein Führungsverständnis basiert auf Partizipation, Vertrauen und Vielfalt als Stärke. In seiner Arbeit verbindet er Achtsamkeit, Konfliktfähigkeit und Organisationsentwicklung mit einer klaren, zukunftsorientierten Haltung. Ausbildungen u. a. bei Myrna Lewis, Otto Scharmer und Dr. Ha Vinh Tho prägen seine Arbeit. Seine Stärke: Räume schaffen, in denen Diversität, Dialog und gemeinsames Handeln möglich werden.
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Christiane

Leiste

„Where others reach their limits, my work begins.“

Christiane is the first Lewis Deep Democracy Trainer and Elder in the German-speaking world and has developed the training programs for all German-speaking Lewis Deep Democracy and CoResolve trainers. She teaches at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and at Heliopolis University in Cairo, and in her work she integrates Mindful Leadership, Theory U, mindfulness, and conflict facilitation into a holistic approach to change and dialogue.

With many years of experience in schools, universities, and international projects, she supports leaders, teams, and organizations through transformation processes. Her style is empathetic, humorous, and solution-oriented, with a keen sensitivity to group dynamics and the “hot topics” beneath the surface.

Selected education and professional training:

  • Myrna Lewis – Lewis Deep Democracy (Elder, Advanced Facilitator, “I Know Me” Coach, accredited trainer Levels 1–4)
  • Otto Scharmer – Theory U (accredited facilitator)
  • Jack Kornfield – Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (accredited)
  • Ha Vinh Tho – Gross National Happiness Facilitator (certified)
  • Friedrich Glasl – Conflict facilitation
  • Jon Kabat-Zinn – Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Birnkraut & Partner – Personnel development & team collaboration
  • LI Hamburg – Intercultural Coordinator (accredited)
  • First and Second State Examinations for Teacher Education
  • Prof. Dr. Andreas Bertram

    „Enable rather than permit“

    He served for many years as a university president and was responsible for “Digitalization in Teaching and Research” within the German Rectors’ Conference for several years. He is an expert in Mindful Leadership and Deep Democracy. His understanding of leadership is based on participation, trust, and diversity as a strength. In his work, he combines mindfulness, conflict competence, and organizational development with a clear, future-oriented stance.

    His professional training, among others with Myrna Lewis, Otto Scharmer, and Dr. Ha Vinh Tho, strongly shapes his work. His strength lies in creating spaces where diversity, dialogue, and collective action enable extraordinary development to emerge.

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    Accompanying people and organizations on their journey—toward greater trust, collaboration, and clarity. Together, we create spaces where development becomes possible and the future can be shaped.

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