Kerstin Kowanitsch discovered her love for working with people during her studies in Economics at Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. Her interest in diverse cultures drew her to the United States, where she occupied herself intensively with the American approach to Human Resource Development.

In the Personnel and Change Management sector at a renowned consulting firm in Frankfurt, Germany, she had the opportunity to implement these skills in practice. In addition, Kerstin was also able to acquire extensive experience in change processes of large enterprises, particularly in regard to utility companies, during the liberalisation of the German utilities market in 1999.

Kerstin Kowanitsch is convinced that change may only be achieved by the inclusion of all persons or parties concerned. It is her aim to create sustainable development processes with her

clients.

Comprehensive continuing training in Systemic Change and Knowledge Management, Systemic Coaching as well as special seminars for the moderation of large groups provided the foundation for her future activities at a Vienna based firm specialising in coaching and training. During her four years there, her activities and accomplishments encompass the design of comprehensive management and organizational development training programs; the actual hands-on implementation of seminars; and the accompaniment of diverse change projects in different areas (including the establishment of profit centers and the implementation of new sales and distribution strategies etc.).

Her openness to various approaches has made Kerstin Kowanitsch a valued trainer and coach at the ISG Personalmanagement GmbH since 2003, where she has developed and extended the area of team development. With commitment and enthusiasm she has supported the enterprise in achieving its goals through:

• Senior management and communication trainings in which dynamic content and models are illustrated using real-life case studies.
• Team development in which she shows her flexibility and sensitivity  in handling team dynamics. Her structured approach to the moderation of complex topics in combination with the application of creative elements (outdoor activities and similar) help to create a good working-athmosphere.
• Individual coaching in support of both senior management and employees in difficult situations including management of disputes, time management, strategy development, and more