Founders
Margaret O'Keeffe and Matthias Gruendler work closely with a networked team of highly qualified business coaches, leadership designers, brand engagement experts and media trainers. Please contact us if you wish to see a detailed biography of the founders and/or profiles of our associates.
Margaret O'Keeffe, co-founder
A former corporate strategist, Margaret has executive experience across four continents. Her international communications background as a Managing Director, Board Member, Regional Director and Certified Professional Coach (CPCC) enables her to align organisational culture with commercial outcomes. She has particular expertise in leadership training, team coaching, branding and new product development. Margaret has blue chip sector experience across financial services, technology, retail, telecommunications, consultancy, and packaged goods. She speaks fluent Spanish and has a good working knowledge of German and French.
Matthias Gruendler, co-founder
Matthias uses his creativity and business knowledge to help clients bring leadership and cultural identity to life in new ways that motivate employees, stakeholders and customers. He is an active listener, strategic thinker and team coach who is passionate about building brands and sustainable leadership. His background and skill as an Artist, Team Leader, Partner and Board Member allows him to re-frame complex business concepts into simple pictures and language that people can relate to. His professional experience covers multiple industry categories from financial services and automotive to fast moving consumer goods. Matthias is fluent in both German and English.
