Hey, I am Katja!

I have worked for an internet start-up that has been sold to SAP for over 1b$. 
I am an award-winning marketing expert, a certified coach and change manager. 
I was part of the leadership team of Microsoft Germany. 

And you know what? 

During my 20+ year career as a female leader in tech, I have seen again and again that at a certain point in time successful women ask themselves: 
“Is this all there is?” and “What do I really want to do with my precious time?” 

In 2014, this question marked the beginning of my own entrepreneurial journey with 6-figures in sales within 12 months and a 4-day week. It led me to leave Microsoft at the peak of my career and start  BRIDGE-BUILDER FOR CHANGE. 
I am on a mission to accompany over 1000 senior female leaders from corporate on their way to start a purpose-driven (part-time) business they love, redefining success and happiness on their terms. I help them build their brand and signature story, define their clear position in the market and develop a scalable offer that sets them up for long-term success. 

As Germany´s TOP Personal Branding Expert for female leaders in Tech, I have worked with over 300 leaders helping them to become more visible and effective, helping them build and communicate their brand for more visibility and effectiveness, ultimately creating the career they deserve. 

I am the author of the bestselling book And then life happened. By bringing together the inspiring, real-life stories of seven powerful women from five countries and three continents (including my own), this book has been created to help women to navigate their own health crisis, while continuing to advance their career or lead their business and live with purpose. 

When I am not working, you’ll find me on top of a mountain hiking or skiing, at the beach in Sardinia, reading a book or on my meditation cushion – practicing the art of equanimity.