MANUELA BECKER
Manuela Becker (born 1980) is Head of People & Culture at Global Clearance Solutions and has been living in Switzerland since summer 2020.
Previously, she worked for the Swiss robotics start-up ANYbotics and the software solutions provider Mimacom Flowable Group as VP of People. During her time in Germany, she gained management and leadership experience in various HR and executive search functions in the SME and corporate environment. She has a strong passion for selecting and implementing new software and tools, business process management and automation through modern HR chatbot technologies. Manuela Becker holds a degree in business law and media education.
Manuela Becker is certified as coach and trainer (univ.) and passionate about 360-degree People management, positive leadership, agility, culture, and change. She balances her professional life with hiking in beautiful Switzerland as well as music.
Q & A with MANUELA
DO YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL OR LIFE MOTTO?
Thinking positively, not giving up immediately and consciously aligning your actions – there are always several ways and solutions.
What was your most powerful learning moment?
My coaching training and dealing with myself – an exciting journey.
WHAT CAN YOU NOT LAUGH ABOUT?
Arrogance and disrespect.
What was the last beautiful thing you bought?
New hiking boots for the many more kilometers of discovery.
What is that one book that will stay with you forever?
One of my books by Martin Seligman.
WHEN DO YOU FEEL ALIVE?
While hiking in the mountains or in the Baltic Sea wind on the beach.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN?
In the happiness that comes from a healthy balance between our demands and possibilities as well as a portion of serenity.
What is your peaceful place?
The absolute peace on the mountain top.
What was your last good deed?
There are many little good deeds. Because those who make others happy become happy themselves.
What was your last dream abaout?
Husky sledding tour and snow hiking in Sweden.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC?
Contemporary piano music.
BEGINNING OR FINISHING? WHICH IS HARDER?
It depends. But definitely stop when things are fun.