🎯 Mid-level executives: Are you watching AI transform your industry while your team fears being replaced?

While German companies hesitate, global competitors are already winning with AI.

From Fear to Leadership: How One Foundation Director Transformed His Team's AI Approach in 30 Days

Moderna just merged their HR and Tech departments using AI agents. IBM is restructuring entire divisions around AI workflows. Yet most German companies are still treating AI as a distant future concern rather than today's competitive advantage.

The difference? Leaders who focus on people, not just technology.

The Challenge Every Leader Faces

Last month, I worked with a German foundation director overseeing 200+ staff members. His team was stuck in AI avoidance mode—convinced that automation meant job elimination.

The breakthrough came through our 1:1 coaching sessions where we moved from theory to practice.

Sound familiar?

His immediate need: Get comfortable enough with Microsoft Copilot to stop avoiding it in meetings and start having productive conversations with his team about AI tools.

The breakthrough moment: We didn't just learn prompting techniques. We collaborated with AI to design a complete workshop that would transform his team's mindset.

What We Accomplished Together

✅ Developed a comprehensive AI kickoff workshop - complete with interactive exercises, practical applications, and gamification elements

✅ Created role-specific use cases showing how AI eliminates repetitive tasks (not positions)

✅ Built his personal confidence as an AI-enabled leader

His reaction: "I'm amazed how easy it was to generate such detailed, high-quality content that's perfectly relevant to our needs."

The Real Transformation

Beyond the technical skills, he discovered something profound: Humans provide the context that AI cannot.

This insight shifted everything. Instead of seeing AI as a threat, he now positions it as amplifying human intelligence and creativity.

Result: A foundation leadership team that's confident, forward-thinking, and strategically positioned for the AI-driven future.

Why This Matters for Your Leadership

The companies thriving with AI aren't the ones with the best technology—they're the ones with leaders who can bridge human potential with machine capability.

Your limiting beliefs about AI may be the biggest barrier to your team's success.

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Karla Schlaepfer | Executive Coach | Helping mid-level leaders master AI integration and team transformation | Services available in German & English