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Leadership is evolving and so am I 🤩🎉Introducing the new DesignChange: Coaching, Tools, and Strategy for the AI age

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Welcome to your fresh DesignChange edition, delivered every 2nd Tuesday at 8 am to over 730 forward-thinking leaders like you!

Recently, I found myself standing at the edge of a forest path, watching the interplay of shadow and light. As I walked deeper into the woods, I noticed something interesting: the most striking trees weren’t the ones trying to compete for every ray of sunlight, but those that had grown with quiet “confidence”, their roots deep and their presence unmistakable.

This observation sparked a reflection about leadership in the AI era. The leaders who stand out aren’t necessarily those rushing to adopt every new AI tool, but those who have cultivated an authentic presence that remains steady while integrating technology thoughtfully—balancing efficiency with human judgment.

🌿 The Quiet Confidence of Authentic Leadership

In my coaching practice, I work with accomplished professionals who often share a common challenge: their technical expertise and analytical skills opened doors, but they’re discovering that different qualities matter for sustained leadership influence.

The pattern I observe isn’t about lacking capability, it’s about the subtle shift from being the person with the right answers to becoming the person others turn to for direction, especially during uncertainty.

This shift requires what is called “leadership presence”. This is a quality that makes people listen when you speak, trust your judgment during complexity, and follow your vision even when the path isn’t completely clear.

đź’ˇ LeadershipLab Tip: The Presence Assessment Framework

Before making any development decisions, it helps to understand where you currently stand. This simple assessment illuminates areas where small shifts can create significant impact:

Strategic Clarity:

Communication Presence:

Executive Influence:

Notice where you feel strongest and where you sense room for growth. These insights become the foundation for your next development steps.

🔆 Major Announcement: The New DesignChange Website is Live!

After months of careful development, I’m thrilled to unveil the completely reimagined designchange.de—built specifically for future-ready leaders navigating ethical AI integration.

This isn’t just a website update. It’s a comprehensive leadership platform designed for the exact challenges you face: How do you build AI confidence while maintaining the authentic leadership presence that drives real organizational impact?

What you’ll discover at designchange.de:

This website represents the culmination of insights from 15 years of coaching leaders and facilitating team transformations. I will highlight more in the coming weeks.

Every offering addresses the core challenge most organizations face today: building AI confidence while maintaining the authentic leadership presence that creates real organizational impact. The statistics prove it. 92% of companies identify culture and people as the biggest barriers to AI success, not technology.

🎉 Launch Celebration: Quick Executive Presence Assessment

To celebrate this milestone,I have something special for you! I’m offering complimentary Quick Executive Presence Assessments. A limited number of slots available during launch month until July 11th.

In 30 focused minutes, you’ll:

This isn’t a sales conversation—it’s a practical application of the framework that gives you immediate clarity on strengthening your executive presence.

👉 Book Your 30-Minute Executive Presence Consultation

Your expertise created opportunities. Your presence will determine how far those opportunities take you.

Thank you for reading and for your feedback!

Karla Schlaepfer and the fabulous DesignChange team

True leadership presence isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space where the best solutions can emerge.

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