Elisa Schön Coach Berater HR

About me.

My love for stories has been with me since childhood. Growing up abroad and moving frequently exposed me to new cultures and perspectives early on. Listening became one of my most valuable skills – observing how people tell their stories, what they share, and what remains unspoken.

Today, stories are at the heart of my work as a coach and consultant. They are a mirror of our identity, our relationships, and our view of the world. By exploring your stories together, we shed light on patterns, dynamics, and untapped possibilities.

My goal is to help you rewrite your story – a story that empowers you, provides direction, and opens up space for growth.

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My Vitae

  • I have been working in the HR field for over 10 years, with experience in organizations of varying sizes, from 30 to 1,500 employees, often in international contexts. My focus is on collaborating with tech companies that are shaped by dynamic, intercultural work environments and a strategic focus on HR and culture work.

    2022 - today
    Chief People Officer
    GotPhoto / fotograf.de in Berlin

    2018 - 2022
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    WeShare in Berlin
    (Volkswagen Venture)

    2017 - 2018
    People Operations Manager Germany
    Checkout.com in Berlin

    2017 - 2017
    HR Manager
    Briefy in Berlin

    2016 - 2017
    Head of HR
    Caterwings in Berlin
    (Rocket Internet Venture)

    2015 - 2016
    Jr. HR Manager Asia
    Logwin Air + Ocean GmbH
    in Aschaffenburg

  • 2013 - 2015

    LL.M. (Master)
    Economic Law

    Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR) in Berlin

    2009 - 2013

    LL.B. (Bachelor)
    Economic Law

    TH Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences

  • 2023 - 2025 (current)

    Systemic Counsellig
    SG certificated

    SIA Systemisches Institut für Achtsamkeit in Berlin

    2020 - 2021

    Systemisches Coaching
    DBVC certificated

    Artop (Institute at the Humboldt University) in Berlin

  • My early years were spent in Spain and Malaysia, which had a profound influence on my formative years. This period was marked by constant adaptations to new cultures and realities. The years spent in Malaysia, in particular, are still vivid in my memory – the colorful interplay of different cultures, religions, languages, and the bustling energy of Kuala Lumpur. I absorbed everything, observed, and immersed myself in new worlds.

    The move to Germany at the age of 12 was a true culture shock. Despite holding a German passport, much felt unfamiliar, and it was challenging to fit into the "boxes" that typically emerge during adolescence. This upheaval was a burden for the entire family and marked a turning point in my biography.

    When I decided to move out on my own at the age of 16, I began taking charge of my life. These many changes motivated me to study business law – I wanted to influence companies and make a difference. To this day, this is one of my central driving forces.

    Despite my career in the legal and strategic field, my fascination with people’s stories and realities remained. It was this curiosity that ultimately led me to pursue training as a systemic coach and later as a systemic consultant. I wanted to learn how to help people understand and reshape their own stories.

    Today, I am grateful for the many different chapters of my biography, and I am excited to see what the next chapters will bring!

In addition:

Co-Founder and Member of House of Perspectives

Coachingkollektiv

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