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Oliver Henzler 

New York, USA 

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Experience

  • Co-Creation Partners, Consultant & Facilitator; Organizational Culture Transformation
  • McKinsey & Company; Executive Coach, Partner Learning
  • New School University, Faculty; Theater Department

Education

  • Columbia University, NY - MFA
  • Wesleyan University, CT – BA with Honors
  • Newfield Network, Boulder, CO – Coaching for Professional Mastery (PCC)

Languages Spoken

  • German (native)
  • English (fluent)
  • French (basic)

“All the world’s a stage,” I know because of my origin as a New York based performing artist. For over 15 years, I have now worked as an executive coach and team facilitator. I help leaders with the paradox of how to be(come) authentic humans despite being in their executive role. Teams appreciate my intuitive approach to stimulating cohesion where seamless collaboration becomes possible. I am also a passionate athlete where I derive great joy from the spirit of play and competition when approached in its original sense (‘con petire’ = striving together). If you want to see me smile, show me some snow, ideally in the Alps where I feel close to my German roots.  

Personal quote

"The self that emerges through play is the core authentic self" - Stuart Brown MD.

Inspiration

Book: The Art of Resonance

The Art of Resonance

Book: One Second Ahead

One Second Ahead

Podcast: The Curious Advantage

The Curious Advantage

Movie: Past Lives

Past Lives

Movie: Losing Sight of Shore

Losing Sight of Shore

Movie: Cinema Paradiso

Cinema Paradiso

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