Leadership Identity

The Leadership Identity Programme is an in-depth development format for leaders who want to consciously shape their personal leadership identity.

It is designed for both new and experienced leaders who want to pause, clarify their self-understanding, and continue developing their role in an authentic way.

Focus areas at a glance:

Reflecting on the Inner World: Values, Formative Influences and Attitude
Understanding Impact: Consciously Shaping Self-Perception and External Perception
Clearly Defining and Further Developing Leadership Identity

Our Clients

What you can expect?

You will gain clarity about your inner attitude, reflect on your impact, and develop a conscious understanding of your leadership identity.

Process and format:

Preparation through reflection question
2 days of in-person training
Virtual reflection duos over 6 months to secure transfer into practice

The effect?

Greater clarity in your role. Reflective rather than automatic leadership. A conscious approach to expectations and impact. A strengthened leadership identity.

Exploring the Inner World

Reflecting on your own formative influences, values, and motives, sharpening your personal understanding of leadership, and recognising inner drivers and patterns.

Understanding Self-Image and Impact

Analysing behavioural preferences, consciously comparing self-perception and external perception, and intentionally shaping your impact in a leadership context.

Developing a Personal Leadership Identity

Clearly articulating your own inner attitude, defining individual areas for development, experiencing leadership scenarios through your desired identity, and strengthening self-leadership in challenging moments.

What our clients say

We have been working with Michaela Sauerwein for several years as part of our executive development programme. Her training combines deep expertise, a wide range of methods and a strong understanding of participants’ needs. Particularly impressive is her ability to create trusted learning environment where leaders can engage as equals and reflect openly. Her programmes are not only insightful and well grounded, but also inspiring and impactful. Michaela Sauerwein is a valued partner in the ongoing development of our leadership culture.
Martina Mader / People Development, International HR & Mobility / Österreichische Post AG

From day one, our collaboration with COX was characterised by structure, clarity and creativity. Through careful preparation and open dialogue, we worked together to find the right approach for our project. As a result, we now have a refreshed corporate culture, clear leadership principles and a new organisational structure. We are well positioned to meet the challenges of the years ahead.
Mag. Eva Goetz, Mag. Wolfgang Gallei, Mag. Monika Pucher Managing Directors and Head of Human Resources KOKO Contact and Communication Centre for Children

COX is consistently professional and results-oriented. The team stands out for its expertise, clear communication and bespoke solutions. Their consultancy has helped us optimise processes and make strategically important decisions with confidence. Highly recommended.
Willhelm Prommegger / Authorized Signatory / Salzburger Verkehrsbetriebe

Michaela is an outstanding management consultant and executive coach, combining extensive business leadership experience with strategic consulting and leadership coaching expertise. I have come to know her as a highly knowledgeable, empathetic and insightful professional who is committed to making a difference at both an organisational and a personal level. Working with Michaela as a consultant or coach can be truly transformational.
Belkis Elisabeth Etz / Global HR Executive / LeanIX

The business coaching exceeded my expectations in every respect. I was particularly impressed by the combination of consulting and executive coaching. It provided both practical, well-founded strategies for developing my business and valuable insights to strengthen my leadership. The approach is highly personalised, solution-focused and designed to deliver lasting results. I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
Christina Nikolaus / Co-Founder and CEO / Okapi:Orbits

Exceptionally well organised, highly professional and the perfect blend of theory and practice – by far the best training programme I’ve attended.
Julia Erlach / KOKO Contact and Communication Centre for Children

The training was amazing!
Daniel Berger / KOKO Contact and Communication Centre for Children

COX Coaching & Consulting supported our management development programme in the tax advisory sector with a wealth of expertise – and even more Austrian charm. The combination of sound methodology, a light-hearted sense of humour and genuine warmth quickly built trust and created an exceptionally open and effective learning environment. Our managers not only learnt but also laughed – and clearly grew as a result. I highly recommend COX.
Marina Zellwecker / Law Office Zellwecker

Michaela Sauerwein and her team have supported us at Austrian Post with a range of team-building initiatives and development projects. Their high standards and commitment to quality have ensured that every project was tailored to our needs. We have been working together for the past 18 months and look forward to many more successful projects in the future.
Nicole Schlögl / VP Marketing & Product Management / Austrian Post

During a product development workshop, we generated 300 ideas from a shared knowledge base and refined them into a winning concept.
Eva Hübner / Head of Membership & Travel Insurance, Product Management, Market Research, and Analytics / ÖAMTC

It’s always a collaboration between equals. There’s plenty of humour – we laugh a lot. It’s genuinely enjoyable. And while a workshop may sound like hard work, it doesn’t feel that way. The enjoyment is a big part of why we’ve made so much progress.
Christian Pothorn / CEO / INTARIA

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FAQ

We hear these questions frequently. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us.

Can I have the costs reimbursed by my company?

You should clarify this directly with your employer. Of course, we can also issue the invoice to a company address.

Is it possible to buy in installments?

No. The full amount is due upon registration and must be paid in full before the start of the program. A binding reservation will only be made once full payment has been received.

What costs are added to the price?

Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the participation fee and must be paid separately and booked by the participant. Participants are responsible for organizing their own accommodation.

How many people participate in the Leadership Identity Training?

Since we place a high priority on quality, we always strive to maintain select and comfortable group sizes. A peer group typically consists of 8 to 12 people.