"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
- His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste , Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Leadership forged at the edge. Built for the real world.
I help purpose-driven leaders and organisations lead boldly, navigate uncertainty, and create lasting impact for people and planet.
For more than two decades, I've worked alongside governments, NGOs, social enterprises, and mission-driven businesses across more than 20 countries, supporting leaders through growth, complexity, crisis, and change.
Whether you're looking for a keynote that inspires action, a leadership programme that shifts culture, or an experienced partner to help navigate your next challenge, let's explore what bold leadership could look like for you.
Based between Timor-Leste, Germany, and New Zealand. Working globally.
For more than two decades, I've worked alongside governments, NGOs, social enterprises, and mission-driven businesses across more than 20 countries, supporting leaders through growth, complexity, crisis, and change.
Whether you're looking for a keynote that inspires action, a leadership programme that shifts culture, or an experienced partner to help navigate your next challenge, let's explore what bold leadership could look like for you.
Based between Timor-Leste, Germany, and New Zealand. Working globally.
Ways We can work together
Speaking & Masterclasses
Inspiring courageous thinking and practical action.
Keynotes and masterclasses that combine leadership insights, real-world experience, and lessons forged through extreme endurance, conservation, and international leadership.
Inspiring courageous thinking and practical action.
Keynotes and masterclasses that combine leadership insights, real-world experience, and lessons forged through extreme endurance, conservation, and international leadership.
Leadership Programmes & Coaching
Helping leaders build confidence, resilience, and lasting impact.
From one-off workshops to executive coaching and longer leadership journeys grounded in the B.O.L.D.E.R.™ Framework.
Helping leaders build confidence, resilience, and lasting impact.
From one-off workshops to executive coaching and longer leadership journeys grounded in the B.O.L.D.E.R.™ Framework.
Ocean & Climate Leadership
Supporting initiatives that strengthen people, communities, and our planet.
Strategic advisory and leadership development across climate adaptation, ocean conservation, and blue economy initiatives.
Supporting initiatives that strengthen people, communities, and our planet.
Strategic advisory and leadership development across climate adaptation, ocean conservation, and blue economy initiatives.
Strategic Partnerships
Connecting people, ideas, and opportunities for impact.
Facilitating collaboration across sectors, organisations, and cultures to turn bold ideas into meaningful action.
Connecting people, ideas, and opportunities for impact.
Facilitating collaboration across sectors, organisations, and cultures to turn bold ideas into meaningful action.
Advisory, Governance & Interim Leadership
Helping organisations navigate complexity and change.
Stepping in as an interim executive, advisor, facilitator, or strategic partner when clarity, calm, and decisive action are needed most.
Helping organisations navigate complexity and change.
Stepping in as an interim executive, advisor, facilitator, or strategic partner when clarity, calm, and decisive action are needed most.
BOLDER Expeditions
Leadership laboratories in nature.
Immersive experiences that use adventure, challenge, and reflection to help leaders reconnect with themselves, their teams, and what matters most.
Leadership laboratories in nature.
Immersive experiences that use adventure, challenge, and reflection to help leaders reconnect with themselves, their teams, and what matters most.
Featured Experiences
Whether you're looking for an inspiring keynote, an interactive masterclass, or a transformational leadership programme, each experience is designed to help leaders communicate with confidence, navigate uncertainty, and create lasting impact.
★★★★★ BOLDER: Impactful Presence (flagship)
★★★★★ BOLDER Leadership Programme
★★★★★ BOLDER Masterclass Series
★★★★★ Leadership Keynotes
★★★★★ Deep Leadership (flagship)
★★★★★ BOLDER: Impactful Presence (flagship)
★★★★★ BOLDER Leadership Programme
★★★★★ BOLDER Masterclass Series
★★★★★ Leadership Keynotes
★★★★★ Deep Leadership (flagship)
BOLDER: Impactful Presence
Communicate with confidence. Lead with impact.
Master the art of authentic communication through coaching, practical tools, and real-time video feedback.
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BOLDER Masterclass Series
Interactive leadership sessions that equip leaders with practical tools to navigate complexity, build resilient teams, and lead boldly.
BOLDER Leadership Programme
A transformational leadership journey combining workshops, coaching, reflection, and practical application to shift leadership from the inside out.
BOLDER Deep Leadership
Immersive experiences in nature where challenge becomes the catalyst for clarity, courage, and lasting personal growth.
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Leadership Keynotes
Inspiring keynote talks that blend powerful storytelling with practical leadership insights audiences can apply immediately.
Communicate with confidence. Lead with impact.
Master the art of authentic communication through coaching, practical tools, and real-time video feedback.
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BOLDER Masterclass Series
Interactive leadership sessions that equip leaders with practical tools to navigate complexity, build resilient teams, and lead boldly.
BOLDER Leadership Programme
A transformational leadership journey combining workshops, coaching, reflection, and practical application to shift leadership from the inside out.
BOLDER Deep Leadership
Immersive experiences in nature where challenge becomes the catalyst for clarity, courage, and lasting personal growth.
→ Find our more
Leadership Keynotes
Inspiring keynote talks that blend powerful storytelling with practical leadership insights audiences can apply immediately.
Who I work with
I work with:
- NGOs and international organisations
- Governments and public sector leaders
- Social enterprises and B Corps
- Climate and ocean initiatives
- Universities and leadership programmes
- Purpose-driven businesses
- Emerging and senior leaders
Organisations I've Worked with
Why work with me
Leadership experience across 20+ countries
Supporting organisations and communities across the Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, and beyond, including:
Helping leaders strengthen confidence, communication, and courageous action. Experienced retreat and expedition leader
Leadership lessons forged at the edge
From running 250km through the Sahara Desert to freediving 50 metres beneath the ocean, I bring practical lessons on resilience, calm under pressure, and leading beyond perceived limits.
Supporting organisations and communities across the Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, and beyond, including:
- 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
Helping leaders strengthen confidence, communication, and courageous action. Experienced retreat and expedition leader
Leadership lessons forged at the edge
From running 250km through the Sahara Desert to freediving 50 metres beneath the ocean, I bring practical lessons on resilience, calm under pressure, and leading beyond perceived limits.
Credentials
- 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)
- AIDA and Molchanovs Freediving Instructor
what others say
"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
let's start with a conversation
The best work begins with curiosity.
Whether you're looking for a keynote, leadership programme, strategic advisor, or simply want to explore an idea, let's have a conversation.
Every bold journey starts with a first step.
Whether you're looking for a keynote, leadership programme, strategic advisor, or simply want to explore an idea, let's have a conversation.
Every bold journey starts with a first step.