Katrin Terwiel

Psychotherapist with an executive background


Main focus: Diversity & Mental Health

Websites/Blogs/Social Media Accounts: https://www.katrin-terwiel.de/en/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrin-terwiel/

Languages: German, English

City: Köln

Country: Germany

Topics: psychology, mental health, new work, diversity equity and inclusion, wellbeing at the workplace, crisis management, psychotherapy, crisis counseling & coaching, occupational health management

Services: Talk, Moderation, Workshop management, Consulting, Coaching, Interview

  Willing to travel for an event.

  Willing to talk for nonprofit.

Personal note:

As a psychotherapist and former executive, I have helped over 500,000 people in my corporate career to work more healthiely, freely, and productively. Today, I instruct leaders and corporations in mental health and diversity, unlocking resources that remain uncultivated in most companies. I am not afraid to tackle sensitive subjects and break down systemic barriers without pressure.

Talking Points
Diversity:
/ Data-driven diversity management: from gut feelings to real KPIs
/ Everyone wants „tone from the top” – But what do I do if leadership doesn’t support the topic?
/ Gender nonsense and wokeness bubble – Don’t we have real business problems?
/ Scaling diversity work through employee networks & governance
/ If you have a brain, you have prejudices – How to navigate your unconscious bias
Mental Health:
/ Staying energetic and productive as a leader under constant stress
/ Employees in psychological crises – What leaders can do and where the limits are
/ Mental illness – Does it make sense, to come out in the company?
/ Diversity of brains – About 20% of all people are neurodivergent
/ AD(H)D in the workplace – Driver of innovation or guarantee for chaos?

Quotes & Hooks
„A LinkedIn message to the CEO of Telekom landed me my VP position.“
„Board meeting in the morning, mosh pit at night: we need wild contrasts.“
„As a friend flipped a sausage, I decided to quit.“
„Resilience training in companies is a dangerous trend.“
„Why morning routines are bullshit.“
„What an advisory board meeting and group therapy for schizophrenics have in common.“
„During my time as an executive, my calendar had a life of its own.“
„The courage muscle can be trained. “

Bio:

https://katrin-terwiel.de/en/about

Humanitarian with Business-Colored Glasses

Dual Qualification: Licensed Psychological Psychotherapist & Senior Manager of two corporations (Vice President of Diversity & Global Talent at Deutsche Telekom, Head of Health Management at Zalando, and additionally, Head of Employee Complaint Management)
In over 15 years of practice, developed a comprehensive toolkit: Apart from classics like depth coaching, awareness training, and organizational development, I also offer progressive formats. Those bear names like "Smack My Pitch Up" or "Bulli Escape" – for creative and groundbreaking solutions.

Examples of previous talks / appearances:

OMR
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Panel: AD(H)S und Neurodiversität am Arbeitsplatz
AD(H)S und Autismus sind Diagnosen, die mehr als einen vermeintlichen Social-Media-Trend darstellen. Bis zu 20 Prozent der erwachsenen Bevölkerung werden als neurodivergent eingestuft. Nikolina Milunović, CEO und Mitgründerin der Boutique-DEI-Beratung Mut:Republik, Debora Murseli, DE&I-Lead bei SAP, Kirmes im Kopf-Autorin Angelina Boerger sowie Berater und New Work-Nerd Kim Körber teilen (persönliche) Erfahrungen und diskutieren, welche Rahmenbedingungen es im Arbeitsalltag neurodivergenter Menschen braucht, damit sie möglichst sie selbst sein und ihre Stärken maximal entfalten können. Moderiert wird das Panel von Wirtschaftspsychologin und Psychotherapeutin Katrin Terwiel.

This talk is in: German
Impact Festival
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Panel: Diversity ist kein Wahlfach, sondern gesellschaftliche Realität. Über Verantwortung und Chancen zwischen Rainbowwashing und gutem DEI Management

This talk is in: German
D&I Changemakers Conference
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Panel: Psychological Safety and what lies hidden underneath

This talk is in: English
Diversi-T Career Talk
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Interview: In diesem Diversi-T Career Talk gibt Katrin Terwiel einen Einblick in ihren Karriereweg und verrät etwas über Erfolgsfaktoren und Hürden. Dabei beantwortet sie live offen und ehrlich Fragen aus dem Publikum rund um Diversity und Karriere.

This talk is in: German
DEEP SHIT TALKS, der Psychologie-Podcast: ADHS im Erwachsenenalter

Podcast: "Ein Gehirn mit 1000 offenen Tabs!" AD(H)S im Erwachsenenalter. Die Vor- und Nachteile von Neurodivergenz.

This talk is in: German
BCG Top 100 Women Abend

Video: Die Top100 Frauen der deutschen Wirtschaft 2021: Einmal im Jahr ehren das manager magazin und die Boston Consulting Group 100 Frauen, die sich um die deutsche Wirtschaft verdient gemacht haben. Die Telekom wurde als Platz 1 Diversity Champion ausgezeichnet und Katrin Terwiel hat den Preis entgegen genommen. (Zusammenschnitt wichtiger Stimmen des Abends)

This talk is in: German