Franziska von Malaisé
As an organizational consultant, Franziska von Malaisé supports mid-sized companies and big corporations, both at an analytical and conceptional level, in strengthening their corporate culture as well as enhancing the internal collaboration within organizations. Through her work, she enables Business leaders, executives and teams to communicate more effectively and become more agile.
Prior to working as an independent consultant, Franziska von Malaisé led the political campaigning unit at the communication consultancy wbpr in Berlin. Between 1994 and 2001, she worked at the fashion house Ludwig Beck in Munich where she managed the production, marketing and sales of the private label of the company.
In addition to her engagement for New Leipzig Talents, Franziska von Malaisé is also actively engaged in „Naturwald Akademie“ (a private environmental initiative for the preservation of virgin forests in Germany) as well as in Franco-German co-operation projects and local community initiatives.
Franziska von Malaisé lives in Berlin and is mother of 3 sons.
Franziska’s confessions
Q. DO YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL OR LIFE MOTTO?
A. “…live wild and dangerous.” (Arthur Schnitzler)
Q. WHAT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE STANDS OUT IN YOUR MEMORY?
A. May 2012, Aali Qapu Palace, Music Room, Isfahan, Iran: Our young travel guide, a German language and literature graduate, waits until the few other visitors have left the room and starts singing for us.
Since the Islamic revolution, a strict ban on women singing has been punishable.
Q. WHAT CAN YOU NOT LAUGH ABOUT?
A. Lack of humor.
Q. WHAT'S SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL THAT YOU BOUGHT YOURSELF RECENTLY?
A. A day in Venice.
Q. WHAT BOOK WOULD YOU NEVER GIVE AWAY?
A. Marshall Rosenberg “Nonviolent Communication”
Q. WHEN DO YOU FEEL MOST ALIVE?
A. Being in a conversation.
Q. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN?
A. Self-determination. I believe that each of us can make a difference, sometimes a smile is all it takes.
Q. WHERE IS YOUR MOST PEACEFUL PLACE?
A. Bernrieder Park at Starnberger See.
Q. WHAT WAS THE LAST GOOD DEED YOU DID?
A. I have another maxim: Do good and don't talk about it.
Q. WHAT HAVE YOU RECENTLY DREAMED ABOUT?
A. About the future.
Q. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC?
A. The spectrum ranges from Bach to Bigflo & Oli, depending on the mood.
Q. WHAT IS MORE DIFFICULT FOR YOU: STARTING OR STOPPING?
A. I think the hardest part is to hang on.