I help leaders and organisations turn complexity into clarity.

* Seductive Leadership is neither about manipulation nor surface-level charm – it’s about creating gravity. It’s the art of leading in a way that awakens desire: the desire to contribute, to collaborate, to grow. Think of it as the midpoint between inspiration and motivation, where meaning is generated and people feel pulled rather than pushed. It integrates the axis of people-place-process, psychology, charisma and presence. Timeless strategies of allure are turned into a remedy for today’s complexity: it forges belonging, unlocks creativity, and makes leadership less about control – and more about irresistible invitation.

As a Facilitator with 15+ years of experience in systems thinking, narrative strategy, and human-centred design, I create transformative learning spaces where teams unlock their full potential.

My work spans leadership development, people, group and org transformation. Whether guiding executive teams through cultural change, training facilitators, or designing corporate innovation curricula, my focus is always the same: enabling people to collaborate with more intelligence, creativity, and trust in spaces, where communication truly happens.

Clients such as Austrian Airlines, Swisscom, Lufthansa, and the Berlin School of Digital Business have trusted me to:

+ Guide transformation initiatives
+ Research Employee satisfaction with such initiatives
+ Reunite fragmented teams in record time
+ Build design thinking and other learning programs adopted across entire organisations or heterogeneous cohorts and serve trainings, workshops and, of course, 1:1 coaching
+ Deliver keynotes on leadership, collaboration, and narrative transformation

Today, I offer five core service areas:

1️⃣ Leadership Transformation & Coaching – Executive coaching, leadership development journeys, and culture change programs
2️⃣ Facilitation & Workshop Design – Large-group moderation (100+ participants), custom workshop formats, and facilitation training
3️⃣ Innovation & Design Thinking – Corporate innovation programs, systems mapping, and human-centred problem solving
4️⃣ Narrative Communication & Storytelling – Corporate storytelling, change narratives, keynote speaking
5️⃣ Data Storytelling & AI Literacy – Translating complex insights into clear strategies for teams and decision-makers

What works as a separate chapter works mostly better in tailored interwoven approaches. If your organisation is facing transformation, complexity, or the need for deeper collaboration—let’s connect.

Göran Hielscher

"Und, was kann ich von dir lernen?"

Network-Events sind die besten Gelegenheiten, anknüpfungsfähige Fragen zu stellen und zu prüfen, ob ich mir selbst gerne zuhöre, wenn ich organische in Varianten das zehnte Mal erzähle, wofür mich meine Kunden am liebsten bezahlen.

Die Überstunde ist ein unprätentiöses Networking-Event, ohne den Budenzauber künstlicher Self-Promotion; immer in wechselnden Top-Locations in der ganzen Republik. Simpel. Erfolgreich.

Spontane Gespräche und Connections, done by Raphael, Maximilian, Manja & Team. So gestern direkt am Pool des Hotel Oderberger in Berlin.

Mit meiner bezaubernden Kollegin Julia auf Pre-Testing-Tour für ein neues Format begeben, habe alte und viele neue bekannte getroffen und durch generatives Lauschen so einige neue Dinge erfahren... 

Danke für die Quick und Deep Talks nach "Können wir uns zu Euch gesellen?" mit Levinia Schneider und Florian Arndt, dem Ausflug zu Führungskultur mit Victoria Gieseking, Janine S., Daniel Masullo, Hendrik Oheim und dem Last Minute Exkurs mit Dominique Michaela Weiss sowie allen anderen!

Eine Überstunde zum Gerne-Machen!

#berlin #networking #organicpitching #leadership #pool

Göran Hielscher 🧠

I help executives lead clearly in complex systems with narrative intelligence | Executive Coach, Leadership Trainer & Experience Designer | Keynote Speaker

Der Moment, in dem dein Imposter Syndrom zerbricht...

Je mehr du weißt, desto mehr zerfetzt es dich, 
dass du am Ende doch so wenig weißt. Relativ wenig.

Also braucht es immer wieder einen Spiegel. 
Die Stimmen von außen, die dich zurechtrücken.
Letzte Woche hatte ich so einen Spiegel.

Am Ende eines großangelegten konzerninternen #LeadershipTrainings wurde nach Zertifikaten gefragt. In unserer Rolle als findiges Trainerduo hatte meine wundervolle Kollegin Christiane Schicker die Idee, einfach selbst welche anzufertigen. Das inkludierte auch uns.

14x ein Papier mit einer persönlichen Widmung versehen. Die Minuten ticken. Einen trefflichen liebevolles #Feedback finden. Sich erinnern: an die Energie, die Performance, die Fragen, die Bereicherung, die jede und jeder Einzelne mitbrachte.

Übrigens eine wundervoll einfache #Gratitude-Methode zum Mitnehmen – nach #ComplimentShower und #WhispersGame mein neuer Liebling.

Jeder Gruppe erwächst eine spezifische Persönlichkeit. Wenn der Abschied nach einem Jahr ein bisschen schwerer fällt, ist etwas passiert. 
Umso wichtiger, die Vöglein fliegen zu lassen. 🦅

Dann hältst du plötlich dein "Zertifikat in der Hand.
Und dein #Imposter-Syndrom verabschiedet sich.

"...danke für die überragende #Facilitation
und die spontanen Exkurse. Beeindruckend!

"Danke für dein sehr erfrischendes #Coaching,
deine Inspiration und die 1000 kleinen Tipps!"

"Göran, du bist echt ein geiler Typ. Danke für alles. 
Ich konnte viel von dir lernen. Bleib so, wie du bist!"

„Danke für deine Art Feedback zu geben. 
Direkt, trotzdem wertschätzend und sehr zutreffend."

„Danke für deine Gelassenheit und Klarheit darin, 
auch auf sich selbst zu achten."

„Danke für Deine Energie & Deine #transformative Persönlichkeit!"

Martin Buber sagte es: 

Der Mensch wird am Du zum Ich.

Wir sehen uns selbst nicht immer ausreichend. 
Was wir für selbstverständlich halten, Dinge die Teil der Persönlichkeit sind, sind für andere manchmal genau das Quäntchen Wachstumshormon oder der Funke zur nächsten Zündstufe!

Wann hast du zuletzt jemandem ehrlich gespiegelt, 
was du in ihm siehst? (und er oder sie vielleicht nicht)?

Facilitate Better

Through my writing and public speaking, I help individual and organizations develop their competence to facilitate better discussions, decisions, and results, as well as design and facilitate workshops and conferences that accelerate learning and community. Primary services include customized half- and full-day in-person learning experiences, breakout or concurrent sessions at conventions, conference keynotes, and content development (articles, blog posts, resource publications).

President and CEO

Idea Architects

Solo practitioner consulting practice with a core purpose of “building communities of ideas and idealists.”  Primary emphasis on services for nonprofit organizations and associations and the businesses that serve them.  Increased revenues 20% annually while providing superiors results for (and service to) 50+ clients each year.  Principal focus areas: strategic planning and thinking sessions, conference keynotes and workshops, and board/staff retreats and training initiatives.

Founder and CEO

PCMA

Wrote a monthly column for PCMA's flagship publication, Convene magazine. sharing innovative ideas and approaches to designing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and conferences that accelerate learning and community.  Also serve as part of the editorial team for "Professional Meeting Management: A Guide to Meetings, Conventions, and Events," contributing opening and closing chapters, as well as helping design overall content for maximum professional utilization.

Contibuting Columnist

ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership

For ten years, in collaboration with ASAE staff and Fellows, I served as the designer and lead facilitator for this signature three-day leadership conference for approximately 50-75 early-career association professionals. Consistently received superior evaluations for delivering an educational experience that was "thought-provoking, engaging, challenging, practical, and fun."

Conference Designer and Lead Facilitator

like minded people

Coalition of 16 like-minded facilitators and consultants who designed and delivered educational initiatives that promoted powerful thinking that made a difference and compelling conversations about things that mattered.  During five-year period increased revenues 300% and established a national reputation for innovative program design.  As co-founder provided primary leadership to leading our internal team and growing the business while also directly consulting with and servicing 40+ clients annually.

Co-founder and Principal

North American Interfraternity Conference

As Education Director, I coordinated Annual Meeting for this trade association of men’s fraternities, as well as multiple topical summits, and multiple sessions of week-long summer leadership institute for college student leaders, helping design content and curriculum and manage all related logistics.  In addition, regularly collaborated with colleagues and volunteers to create leadership development resources and publications, including serving as graphic designer for many of them. As Executive Director, I served as COO for organization, overseeing staff functional areas including meetings and conferences, publications and resource development, and public relations and advocacy.  Consistently grew attendance in all conferences coordinated while achieving superior budget performance.

Education Director and Executive Director

Iowa State University

Served as primary dean of students staff member supporting and providing leadership to Iowa State University's fraternity and sorority community consisting of more than 4000 undergraduate members and 64 individual chapters. Supervising two graduate assistance and two undergraduate advisors. Designed leadership resources and led leadership training sessions to help undergraduate and alumni chapter leaders improve the performance of their chapter's and ensure they contributed to positive learning experiences for their members.  Directly advised Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council officers.

Greek Affairs Coordintor

Northern Illinois University

While pursuing master's degree, served as (1) graduate residence hall advisor and (2) graduate assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs. After attaining degree served for two years as an activities advisor in the campus activities office, primarily working with fraternities and sororities, as well as general leadership development for all student organizations and their officers and advisors.

Various student affairs staff positions

Following association executive and university student affairs staff positions, I have been a leadership educator and organizational development consultant, speaker, and facilitator for more than 25 years. My work is regularly evaluated as “insightful, engaging, thought-provoking, and practical.” 

As President and CEO of Facilitate Better, my current passion is helping individuals and organizations build their competence and confidence to facilitate better discussions, decisions, and results in meetings and to accelerate learning and community in workshops and conferences.  I do a very limited number of facilitation workshops, train-the-trainer sessions, and keynotes each year.

I'm also an award-winning author having published dozens of leadership articles in association publications, as well as several scholarly journal articles and book chapters.

You can message me here or at: https://form.jotform.com/233413949330152

Jeffrey Cufaude

Happy to waive my usual speaking fee in exchange for your:

• Nobel Peace Prize
• Olympic medal (any color)
• Tony Award
• Academy Award
• 3rd grade spelling bee trophy

Will consider a fee reduction for your state fair Best Apple Pie blue ribbon.

I help people Facilitate Better. Custom learning experiences.

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