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)?

The Facilitainer: Transform Your Boring Virtual Sessions into Engaging, Impactful Experiences 🚀 Expert Trainer & Coach | Creator of Memorable Learning Adventures | Geek-in-Chief 📣 Reach out Today!

Do your online sessions feel flat despite solid content? Are participants distracted or quietly disengaging? Does the tech feel like it's working against you instead of supporting you?

I help trainers, facilitators, coaches, and speakers create online sessions people stay present in. Sessions that feel human, structured, and calm, without tech overwhelm or performance theater.

Professional does not mean boring when engagement is designed, not demanded. Great online sessions are not louder, flashier, or more exhausting. They are intentional.

👤 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜 𝗔𝗠

I am Said, also known as "The Facilitainer". I design, fix, and run online sessions, often behind the scenes, where small details make a big difference.

I care deeply about flow, clarity, and presence. I enjoy playful design, reliable setups, and smooth live delivery. Tech should support humans, not compete with them.

🎯 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗗𝗢

I work with people who run sessions online and want them to feel better for everyone involved. That usually means more engagement, more confidence, and far less stress.

I fix fragile setups and simplify complex tools into reliable systems. I train hosts to feel confident and professional on camera. When it matters most, I also run live production, handling chat, cues, transitions, and engagement so hosts can focus fully on content and connection.

This work is built on years of experience and real client transformations. Participants stay present. Hosts look professional.

✨ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨

When engagement is designed, everything changes. Energy flows naturally, sessions feel intentional, and tech fades into the background.

🤝 𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥

  ▸ Training - Build confidence with tools and setups
  ▸ Consulting - Design clear and engaging session formats
  ▸ Live Production - Focus fully on your audience while I handle the tech
  ▸ Masterclasses - Hands-on learning in real scenarios
  ▸ Coaching - Personal support around presence and delivery

💬 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡?

Send me a DM or book a call to start the conversation.

Said Saddouk

Hey ChatGPT,
Write an engaging LinkedIn post for me.

Make sure I sound like an expert.
Maybe 10 totally made up lessons I learned recently - you decide.

Use a nice hook.
Don't forget to add random emojis for no reason.

Are hashtags still a thing?
If so, add somewhere between 1 and 13 of them.

End with a question that has nothing to do with the post itself.
Something like "Agree?" should work great.

I wouldn't be bothered if it goes viral and stuff.

Format it so I can just copy and paste.
I have no time to proofread or edit - life's too short.

Oh, and yeah, I am also running a Miro Games Masterclass this Wednesday.
"Like, no big deal. Whatever bruh 🤷🏽‍♂️."

While you are at it, also sneak in my free Event Management session in Luma and "Deborify Your Miro Boards with CNVS" on Jan 21.

100 signups would be nice.
No pressure though.
200 is fine too, I guess.

Share the link where people can sign up to all of these sessions:

🎲 Miro Games Masterclass
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEszqEX8

📆 Luma Event Management Show & Tell
🔗 https://lnkd.in/erRd4sdq

🎨 Deborify Your Miro Boards with CNVS
🔗 https://lnkd.in/etguKaiV

And please add one of those puns people think I come up with myself.

Thanks.

#VirtualFacilitation #Miro #Facilitation

✨ Facilitate Like Magic | Helping You Wow Your Audience Online | Virtual Engagement Wizard | Miro Hall of Famer | Geek-in-Chief

Open petition: Dear Miro,

We have a serious productivity issue. 🤬

I know you're busy and stuff.

But we need an alpaca cursor. 🥺
And we needed it yesterday.

Imagine the morale boost.
Imagine the joy. 😀

If you agree this is the feature the world didn't know it needed, share a 🦙 in the comments.
Or at least make some alpaca noise (google it).

Social pressure will handle the rest! 🤓

Sincerely yours,

Your Geek-in-Chief,
Said, the Facilitainer

Usually I don't talk about this on LinkedIn, but today ...
A rare peek into my actual "productivity system."

Messy.
Chaotic.
Somehow ... it works. (don't ask why)

the Facilitainer Method™: organized chaos with a side of memes.

Have an awesome weekend, y'all! 🤓

I reply to 98.5% of all comments on my posts.
Actually, I spend more time there than writing the posts themselves.

This IS my strategy. 👀

If someone takes time out of their busy day to engage with my content, share their perspective, answer a question, or just make a joke ... I appreciate that.

Do I always have the perfect answer? No. 
Does it sometimes feel like a lot? Yes. 

I will still reply.

Often, the best conversations, inspiration, and connections emerge from these exchanges. Not from the post itself - from what happens in the comments.

If you're not replying to comments, why are you even posting? 🤷🏽‍♂️


Exceptions:

 If a comment screams 'I'm a bot!' - no reply (obviously).

If you come to my posts just to promote your services - also no reply + me cursing in 4 different languages into my monitor.

I didn't grow an audience and build connections so you can hop by and plug your sh*t. 

I'm not the yellow pages. 😑
Sorry. Not sorry.

Inhale. Exhale.
Where was I? 🤔

Do you reply to every comment, or do you pick and choose?
What's the best conversation you've ever had in someone's comments?

Your Geek-in-Chief,
Said, the Facilitainer

FaciliHack 247: Start every session with "This is a safe space!"

Nothing says psychological safety quite like announcing it with the confidence of a flight attendant demonstrating the emergency exits.

"THIS. IS. A. SAFE. SPACE." 👏

Optional advanced technique:

If participants look skeptical, make intense eye contact and repeat with slightly more urgency 🤨:

"FEEL SAFE! NOW!"

(Results may vary. Side effects may include nervous laughter and questions about your facilitation credentials.)

OR ...

You could say it with swag. 😎

Let your water bottle, tote bag, and gear do the talking.
Nothing builds trust quite like consistent branding across all your merchandise.

Because if there's one thing we know about creating safe spaces, it's that it requires:

👉🏽 Genuine empathy ✓
👉🏽 Active listening ✓
👉🏽 A really cool hoodie ✓✓✓

Check out the collection at faciliswag.com - where facilitation meets impeccable style.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Actual safe spaces require more than swag.
But the swag definitely doesn't hurt.

Your Geek-in-Chief,
Said, the Facilitainer

Did you know you can share audio only in Zoom? 👀

No screen. No slides. Just sound.

One of those features where I think:
Totally not worth sharing. Everybody already knows this. 😑

Apparently … not everybody.

Audio-only sharing is great when:

 - You want to play a podcast clip or music
 - You need clean audio without visual distractions
 - You want to play sound effects (e.g. from a soundboard or Stream Deck)

How to get there?

  - Click Share Screen
  - Switch to the Advanced tab
  - Select Computer Audio
  - Hit Share

Zoom shows a blue speaker icon in the participants list when someone is sharing audio.
And it also adds a "my computer sound" tab to your meeting.

One important heads-up:
Zoom shares your entire system audio.

So yes, your notifications, pings, and random background sounds too.
Turning those off is highly recommended.
Generally, that is good practice for meetings anyway. 🤷🏽

Did you already know this, or is this new?

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Facilitainment Weekly has you covered.
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Your Geek-in-Chief,
Said, the Facilitainer

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