About me.

Barbara Mieg smiling by the lake, a patterned jacket over a white blouse
Photo: Abraham Gonzales

I like people, especially those with edges, and I'm curious about what moves them. I'm known for being direct and reluctant to settle for “we've always done it this way.”

I think fast, enjoy turning things around and love smart shortcuts. But never laziness.

Art, design and the bright minds I encounter keep me inspired. Buddhist meditation practice has been an essential part of my life for 30 years, teaching me to meet life's complexity and beauty with openness and a lighter hold on myself.

I'm a passionate reader and love spending time with my lively blended family and our two dogs.

Professional background.

For over 15 years, I have worked internationally as an Executive & Leadership Coach, supporting leaders, teams, and individuals across cultures and industries.

With a background in public relations and communication, I bring a deep understanding of organizations, leadership, and human dynamics.

I believe lasting growth happens when people are seen as a whole — their strengths, challenges, and unique potential.

Professional qualifications

  • PCC Coach, ICF, International Coaching Federation
  • Systemic Coach ISB, Institute for Systemic Consulting, Wiesloch
  • Business mediator, internationally certified, Akademie Anita von Hertel, Hamburg

Previous roles

  • Gallery director, ArteF, Fine Art Photography, Zurich
  • Press spokeswoman and PR director, National Geographic Deutschland, Gruner + Jahr, Hamburg
  • Head of PR, Cultural Programme, German Pavilion, Expo 2000 Hannover
  • PR project manager, STERN, Gruner + Jahr, Hamburg
  • TV presenter, Klartext, Tele 5, Munich

Leadership
Begins
With You.