Beate Hagedorn is the founder and principal voice behind 1U LEADERSHIP. With over two decades of board-level leadership experience in international corporations, she brings deep insight into strategic transformation, cross-cultural collaboration and purpose-driven leadership.
Her academic foundation includes Business Administration, German Linguistics and Social Sciences - enriched by her participation in the prestigious Senior Executive Program at Columbia Business School (New York).
Focus Areas
- Magister Artium in German Studies, Social Sciences & Business Administration
- Senior Execu-ve Program, Columbia Business School, New York
- Certified business coach, trainer and change facilitator
- Certified Gallup Strengths Coach
- Eco System Leadership (Presencing Institute, OIo Scharmer)
- Digital Leadership
- Integral Coaching Canada, Professional Certification (ICCP1, in progress)
As a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Theory U practitioner, and Integral Coaching Canada trainee, she empowers leaders and organizations to unfold their inner potential and create systemic impact. Her work integrates strategic clarity, systemic depth, and a profound focus on personal authenticity.
Motto: Personal Leadership - Unfold your inner power to shape what matters.
| since 2008 | Independant Leadership Coach and Founder of “Beate Hagedorn – Personal Leadership“ and “1U LEADERSHIP“ in 2021 |
| 2005 - 2008 | Vice President Brand Marketing EMEA, Ideal Standard B.V.B.A., Brussels |
| since 2003 | Business Coach & Trainer, CBM Consult |
| 1999 - 2002 | Director of Marketing & Sales International, Pfizer / Tetra GmbH |
| 1995 - 1998 | Director of Marketing Central Europe, Nestlé Germany |
| 1993 - 1994 | Marketing Manager, VP Schickedanz AG |
| 1989 - 1992 | Product Manager, Melitta Haushaltsprodukte |
| 1985 – 1989 | Lecturer “German as foreign language“, University of Trier |
Core Competencies
- Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
- Systemic Transformation & Organizational Change
- Strengths-Based Development (Gallup)
- Theory U and Presencing Practices
- Facilitation of large-group interventions
- Keynotes, workshops, and learning journeys
- Empowering diversity, authenticity, and resilience in leadership
Clients & Target Groups
Executives and senior leaders aiming to enhance their leadership impact, Emerging leaders and high-potential talents preparing for greater responsibility, Leadership teams navigating transformation and cultural change, Organizations committed to sustainable and meaningful leadership development