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.
Q & A with Franziska
DO YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL OR LIFE MOTTO?
“…live wild and dangerous.” (Arthur Schnitzler)
What was your most powerful learning moment?
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.
WHAT CAN YOU NOT LAUGH ABOUT?
Lack of humor.
What was the last beautiful thing you bought?
A day in Venice.
What is that one book that will stay with you forever?
Marshall Rosenberg “Nonviolent Communication”
WHEN DO YOU FEEL ALIVE?
Being in a conversation.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN?
Self-determination. I believe that each of us can make a difference, sometimes a smile is all it takes.
What is your peaceful place?
Bernrieder Park at Starnberger See.
What was your last good deed?
I have another maxim: Do good and don't talk about it.
What was your last dream abaout?
About the future.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC?
The spectrum ranges from Bach to Bigflo & Oli, depending on the mood.
BEGINNING OR FINISHING? WHICH IS HARDER?
I think the hardest part is to hang on.