Leader and HR, meet your new trusted sidekick

Helping organizations, leaders, and teams grow and thrive with strengths, agility, and fun.

Welcome, I’m Venla

I’m here to help organizations, leaders, and teams grow and thrive with strengths, agility, and fun. Whether you're a leader unlocking your full potential or an HR professional seeking tailored support for your team or team leads, I offer coaching, training, consulting and workshops that elevate individual and team strengths—so everyone can do their best work.

Why Choose Me?

’m not just a consultant or coach—I’m your trusted sidekick. With over 15 years of experience across different countries, industries, and roles, I bring a fresh, well-rounded perspective to leadership and HR challenges. I combine strengths-based coaching, an Agile mindset, and modern people practices to deliver real, lasting impact.

As a certified Strengths and Agile Coach, my focus is on helping you leverage your strengths to drive personal, team, and organizational success.

What's holding you back from your best work? Schedule a call now, and let's tackle it together!

Offering in-person sessions in Berlin and Helsinki, and virtual solutions for clients worldwide.

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100+ team leads trained

○ 100+ facilitated trainings/workshops

○ coached 10+ team leads

○ 10+ years in Berlin start-up/scale-up scene

○ 5+ years in HR/People Business

○ 100+ team leads trained ○ 100+ facilitated trainings/workshops ○ coached 10+ team leads ○ 10+ years in Berlin start-up/scale-up scene ○ 5+ years in HR/People Business ○

This is how I can help you

1:1 Coaching

Personalized coaching sessions for leaders and individuals on diverse topics, including tackling existing challenges, finding new career directions, leveraging unique strengths, or serving as a sparring partner for HR professionals.
Workshops, Trainings and Talks

Engaging, hands-on workshops and trainings designed to tackle leadership development through strengths and/or team-specific challenges. I also offer talks on a range of topics, such as strengths, the future of work, and more. Custom programs available upon request.
Strengths approach

Empower your leaders and teams with strengths-based development. I offer leadership development programs and team collaboration sessions, all using scientifically backed Strengths Profiles from Cappfinity. As a certified Strengths Coach, I help you and your team discover and leverage your unique strengths to thrive.
Fractional HR Support

Strategic HR expertise on a part-time or project basis. Whether you need HR Business Partnering, employee engagement strategies, or Learning & Development (L&D) solutions, I offer flexible HR support tailored to your organization’s specific needs.

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Companies I have worked with

AJ&Smart

• Marley Spoon

• nu3 GmbH

• Aiven

• Leader Labs

• Vara

• AJ&Smart • Marley Spoon • nu3 GmbH • Aiven • Leader Labs • Vara •

I wear many hats

Trainer

I equip teams and leaders with essential skills through personalized workshops and training sessions
Coach

As a certified Agile HR and Strengths Coach, I specialize in cultivating agile mindsets and leveraging individual strengths. My role is to guide leaders and teams in unlocking their full potential and creating a trusting relationships
Facilitator

I create safe and collaborative spaces, guiding teams through interactive sessions to solve problems, celebrate successes, and innovate
Speaker

I share insights from my diverse experiences and a future-of-work perspective, engaging audiences with authentic stories and practical wisdom on lots of different topics
Advisor

I offer strategic guidance to navigate challenges, set ambitious goals, and achieve long-term success, drawing from 15+ years of extensive experience across various industries and organizations, with a special focus on the dynamic start-up and scale-up landscape

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Leadership coaching and training

○ Team and Org development

○ Surveys for insights

○ New Work inspiration and ideas

○ Workshops and Trainings

○ Leadership coaching and training ○ Team and Org development ○ Surveys for insights ○ New Work inspiration and ideas ○ Workshops and Trainings ○

Words from those I've been privileged to work with

Isaac Arevalo Perel, Director of European Supply Chain and Operations, Athletic Greens

I had the privilege of working with Venla at Marley Spoon, and her impact was truly remarkable. As a coach, Venla brought positivity, enthusiasm, and a solution-oriented mindset to every challenge.
Her strength and teamwork training sessions were engaging and tailored to our team's dynamics, leaving a lasting impression on both team members and the executive leadership team. Venla's unwavering positivity, eagerness to seize opportunities, and genuine empathy set her apart.
In summary, Venla is an exceptional professional whose coaching and leadership made a significant impact. I highly recommend her to any organization seeking a dedicated and effective coach and leader.
Laura Faint, Managing Director, AJ&Smart

Leadership Coaching with Venla has been truly transformational. Her patient, encouraging approach and genuine curiosity created an insightful and enjoyable journey. Venla seamlessly transitions between roles – an unbiased coach, a talented facilitator, and an experienced subject-matter expert. Since working with her, I've gained a clearer understanding of my strengths, integrating them for more fulfilling and impactful work. Looking forward to future collaborations!
Carsten Zimmermann, Co-Founder and Head of Engineering, Karri.io

Venla's leadership trainings are one of a kind: they are a dynamic, engaging experience that wonderfully blend theory and hands-on activities, creating an immersive and enjoyable learning environment. Venla's approach combines expertise with infectious enthusiasm that captivates and inspires. The highest of recommendations from my side!
Meghan Kirkland, Coach | Consultant, Culture@Heart

Venla is full of positivity and has a passion for progressive thinking. She is great at breaking down complexity into simple steps, and never fails to inject energy into any team she is working with- whether this be virtual or in person. She is someone who truly believes in a strengths-based approach, and this brings out the best in both the individuals and teams she works with- whether this be coaching, facilitating or training.
Venla's mum

Venla is great