"Birgit is more than a coach, speaker, and strategist. She is a determined partner for transformation, on the ground, in dialogue, and in the ocean that sustains us all."
- His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste , Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
For over two decades, I’ve worked alongside leaders, teams, and organisations to turn bold intent into decisive action for people and planet without losing humanity, integrity, or energy along the way.
My work supports those navigating complexity, transition, and growth to lead with clarity, courage, and endurance. If you’re ready to move from vision to action — and sustain impact over time — let’s explore what that looks like for you.
Ways we can work together
Leadership & Strategy
Steady, values-led leadership through transition, crisis, or rapid growth. I step in as an interim executive, strategic advisor, or sparring partner, bringing clear thinking, high-trust facilitation, and calm execution when it matters most.
Coaching
A confidential, grounded space to sharpen clarity, strengthen leadership presence, and make aligned decisions. This is about building sustainable performance and momentum, not quick fixes, so you move forward with intention and integrity.
Speaking & Leadership Development
Keynotes, workshops, and leadership programmes grounded in the B.O.L.D.E.R.™ Leadership Framework. Designed to strengthen presence, courageous culture, and decision-making under pressure — with practical tools teams can apply immediately.
Expeditions & Learning at the Edge
From water-based Deep Leadership programmes to multi-day strategy retreats and out-of-comfort-zone experiences, these are leadership laboratories, using nature as a medium to reset perspective, stretch capacity safely, and reconnect with what matters most.
Climate, Ocean & Blue Economy
Strategic partnerships across climate adaptation, ocean conservation, and blue-economy leadership — linking governments, NGOs, communities, and emerging leaders to turn commitments into work that holds for people, ecosystems, and long-term resilience.
My Background, in Brief
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | EMCC Senior Practitioner
Rotary Global Peace Fellow | Positive Peace Activator (IEP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Master’s in International Communication (Social Change)
Experienced retreat and expedition leader
Certified freediving instructor
🌍 Based between Timor-Leste, Germany, New Zealand, and Egypt
Let’s Start with a Conversation
The best work begins with curiosity.
If something here resonates, let’s talk. Consider it a no-strings discovery conversation, a checkpoint to explore what’s shifting for you, your team, or your organisation, and what bold, sustainable leadership looks like next.
My work supports those navigating complexity, transition, and growth to lead with clarity, courage, and endurance. If you’re ready to move from vision to action — and sustain impact over time — let’s explore what that looks like for you.
Ways we can work together
Leadership & Strategy
Steady, values-led leadership through transition, crisis, or rapid growth. I step in as an interim executive, strategic advisor, or sparring partner, bringing clear thinking, high-trust facilitation, and calm execution when it matters most.
Coaching
A confidential, grounded space to sharpen clarity, strengthen leadership presence, and make aligned decisions. This is about building sustainable performance and momentum, not quick fixes, so you move forward with intention and integrity.
Speaking & Leadership Development
Keynotes, workshops, and leadership programmes grounded in the B.O.L.D.E.R.™ Leadership Framework. Designed to strengthen presence, courageous culture, and decision-making under pressure — with practical tools teams can apply immediately.
Expeditions & Learning at the Edge
From water-based Deep Leadership programmes to multi-day strategy retreats and out-of-comfort-zone experiences, these are leadership laboratories, using nature as a medium to reset perspective, stretch capacity safely, and reconnect with what matters most.
Climate, Ocean & Blue Economy
Strategic partnerships across climate adaptation, ocean conservation, and blue-economy leadership — linking governments, NGOs, communities, and emerging leaders to turn commitments into work that holds for people, ecosystems, and long-term resilience.
My Background, in Brief
- Trusted partner to purpose-driven leaders and teams across 20+ countries
- 20+ years in international development, ocean conservation, peacebuilding, and climate resilience
- Former Country Director, Blue Ventures Timor-Leste
- Founder & Executive Director, Inspired by Nature — a leadership and social impact practice
- Interim Executive Director, HAMNASA
- Interim Team Leader, Australia Awards Timor-Leste
- Advisor to the New Zealand Government
- Founding Member, Marine Tourism Association of Timor-Leste
- Board experience in tertiary education and social impact organisations
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | EMCC Senior Practitioner
Rotary Global Peace Fellow | Positive Peace Activator (IEP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Master’s in International Communication (Social Change)
Experienced retreat and expedition leader
Certified freediving instructor
🌍 Based between Timor-Leste, Germany, New Zealand, and Egypt
Let’s Start with a Conversation
The best work begins with curiosity.
If something here resonates, let’s talk. Consider it a no-strings discovery conversation, a checkpoint to explore what’s shifting for you, your team, or your organisation, and what bold, sustainable leadership looks like next.
"Birgit shows how, even under the harshest conditions, one can stay calm, keep focus, and find meaning and lightness despite heat, exhaustion, and endless distance. She translates these lessons from the desert into powerful insights on leadership."
- Carmen Hirte, Mental Strength Expert, Germany
"Birgit is the kind of partner who turns bold ideas into real impact. She helped us make impact tangible, lasting, and true to what business for good is all about."
- Karsten Horne, CEO, Reho Travel, Australia, Certified B Corp
- Carmen Hirte, Mental Strength Expert, Germany
"Birgit is the kind of partner who turns bold ideas into real impact. She helped us make impact tangible, lasting, and true to what business for good is all about."
- Karsten Horne, CEO, Reho Travel, Australia, Certified B Corp