Sylka Schneider

Sylka Schneider

Location: Bad Nauheim, Germany

Biography

With 15 years of leadership experience at the executive level within international companies, encompassing general management, mergers and acquisitions, marketing, sales, consumer goods, and the pharmaceutical industry, Sylka has established herself as a seasoned professional. In her most recent role as Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Marketing, she assumed responsibility for turnover and output in the European Home Care Business.

Sylka has dedicated her focus to executive coaching and facilitation, specializing in assisting senior managers in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to significantly enhance business performance. She employs innovative growth strategies and leadership development solutions to propel organizations to new heights.

Integrating her extensive business experience into her daily work, Sylka supports clients in their transformative journeys, grounded in values such as customer-centricity, lifelong learning, courage, and fostering trust in relationships. Her emphasis extends to promoting a healthy balance between professional and personal aspects of life.

Sylka's ability to respect, listen to, support, encourage, inspire, and motivate her clients fosters excellence in all areas of their lives. She strives to open their minds to options and plans of action that positively propel them forward, exceeding what they initially believed possible. Her mission is to guide clients towards a life of joy and balance by facilitating commitment to action and providing a supportive environment for personal and team growth through coaching and leadership development.

Niche Areas of Expertise

  • Change Management
  • Internal Coaching Strategy
  • Non-Profit Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Effectiveness
  • Women & Leadership
  • C-Suite
  • Career Development

Industry Experience

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Chemicals
  • Nonprofit
  • Startups
  • Telecommunications
  • Agriculture
  • Consumer Packaged Goods
  • Electric Power & Natural Gas
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

Languages

  • English
  • German

Certifications

  • Hogan
  • 360 Interview
  • FIRO-B
  • StrengthsFinder
  • Korn Ferry 360
  • Thomas-Kilmann Instrument

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