Michaela Merk

FOUNDER & CEO – PhD, CSP

For over 10 years, I deployed my expertise on 5 continents, to over 100,000 people across 30 countries. I always do my best to deliver the most dynamic and interactive conference, no matter the origin of my audience.

In 2020, I obtained the highest International Award for Public Speaking, the Certified speaking professional (CSP) offered by the National Speakers Association of the United States.

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My Resume

Certified Speaker, Consultant, Author, Trainer & Coach

Expert in Leadership, Customer Experience & Luxury Marketing

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Empower Brand Ambassadors in the Digital Age

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Reach Excellence through Relational Intelligence

Years of Expertise
Brand & Retail Management

Companies Accompanied
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Countries in Contact

Audience per Year

Languages Spoken
German, French, English

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From Germany to France

Born and raised in Germany, I have been living in Paris for more than 25 years now.
I started my career in Paris, where I held strategic positions for major international players, and guided influential Top Managers from L’Oréal, Hermès, Four Seasons Hotels, Rolex, etc.

These encounters and experiences have allowed me to develop Change Management skills.

Additionally, the COVID crisis made me realize the importance of Relational Intelligence at work. Hard skills are no longer the skills that help to overcome a difficult period.

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Phd & Teaching

I hold a Marketing PhD, which I defended at Sorbonne Business School and HEC.
This qualification enabled me to become a Professor in Management & Marketing. Thus, I delivered related lectures within 10 leading Business Schools & Universities
– Audencia, ESSEC, Science Pro Paris, etc – in Europe, Asia, America, Middle East.

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Writing & Coaching

In addition to her career in Teaching & Consulting, I am the author of several top-ranking articles.
My latest book, “Luxury Sales Force Management: Strategies for Winning Over Your Brand Ambassadors” has become a resource for influential leaders in international organizations.

I am a Certified Coach (John Maxwell Institute, USA) in various Behavioral & Motivational tools : DISC, Emotional Intelligence, WPMOT (Work Place Motivators), etc.

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Deeper Motivations

One of my main sources of inspiration is my 100+ trips and expeditions to the most extreme regions of the world - Kenya, Nepal... I had the chance to observe authentic tribes, like the famous researcher Jane Goodall who I had the opportunity to meet once during my career.
Another source that has shaped my work comes from the high-level gymnastics, which I had been practicing for 16 years.
My values : tenacity, precision, excellence and team spirit.

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MY SERVICES

Companies that master Relationship Intelligence will attract clients more easily. They’ll also more powerfully engage employees, sales teams, suppliers, and everyone else who contributes to the company’s success. It makes clients to brand ambassadors. Relationship Intelligence is the true trigger to a memorable client and employee experience.

I am committed to helping companies rethink their Management & Experience.

Conferences

Inspiring & Engaging

Trainings & Coachings

Personalized, Intense, Result-oriented

Consulting

Efficient & Tailor-made

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE

We aim to deliver the best and most bespoke service to our clients.
Thus, our missions are ensured by expert consultants, trainers and partner agencies of highest quality.

Relational Intelligence & Leadership