Speaker

Dr. Mareike Packmor

Change Starts Within – How Personal Development Moves the Entire System

Dr. Mareike Packmor is a keynote speaker, management expert with a doctorate, and professional coach specializing in self-leadership, leadership and organizational development. For seven years, she led and developed international teams aboard cruise ships, most recently as HR Manager and a member of the senior management team. There, she experienced first-hand what leadership requires in times of constant change: courage, clarity and humanity. This inspired the Paula Effect® – her approach to effective self-leadership. In her keynotes, she combines international leadership experience with in-depth coaching and management expertise. Through authentic stories, clear impulses and a strong focus on practical application, she inspires audiences and turns change into action.

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Keynote Speaker for Self-Leadership, Leadership and Organizational Development

Dr. Mareike Packmor is a keynote speaker, management expert with a doctorate, and professional coach specializing in self-leadership, leadership and organizational development. Companies looking for a speaker for their B2B event who combines international leadership experience with personal development and business transformation will find an inspiring thought leader with an exceptional practical background. Her credo: Change starts with people.

From the Individual to the Organization: Change Starts Within

Today, Dr. Mareike Packmor inspires executives, teams and organizations as a keynote speaker, trainer and coach. At the heart of her work is the Paula Effect® – her approach to how self-leadership can create systemic impact far beyond the individual. Her topics range from personal and leadership development to empathetic leadership, corporate culture and organizational change.

International Leadership Experience in an Extraordinary Environment

Dr. Mareike Packmor developed her leadership expertise in a unique environment: For seven years, she worked aboard cruise ships, leading and developing international teams. Most recently, as HR Manager and a member of the senior management team, she was responsible for key HR and leadership topics. Working with people from around 50 nations in an environment of constant change shaped her understanding of modern leadership: courage, clarity and humanity are not simply soft skills – they are crucial factors for effective collaboration.

Why Book Dr. Mareike Packmor for Your Event?

International leadership and management experience gained in a highly dynamic working environment
Inspiring insights into self-leadership, leadership, corporate culture and organizational development
A powerful connection between personal development and business-relevant transformation
Authentic stories rather than purely theoretical leadership concepts
Strong practical and business relevance for executives, teams and organizations
Engaging keynotes that encourage responsibility, reflection and concrete action
Keynotes with practical relevance and lasting impact

Whether for a leadership event, executive conference, congress or B2B event, Dr. Mareike Packmor makes complex leadership topics tangible through clear impulses, authentic stories and in-depth coaching and management expertise – creating a direct transfer into everyday business.

Book Dr. Mareike Packmor for your keynote or B2B event and inspire new perspectives on self-leadership, leadership and effective change.

Topics

Change Human Leading Leadership Motivation Self-Development Psychology Resilience Teambuilding Teamwork Transformation Impact Values

The Paula Effect – Creating Systemic Impact Through Personal Development

How to make self-leadership the foundation for effective collaboration and modern leadership
How targeted self-reflection helps you recognize your impact, behavioral patterns and boundaries while building on your strengths
How to provide direction and make clear decisions in complex situations

The Human Factor – How Empathetic Leadership Becomes a Business Driver

Why empathy and business success are not mutually exclusive
How to foster a culture in which people take responsibility, act together and drive the business forward
How your own behavior influences corporate culture more than you may realize
How to bring humanity into leadership without losing sight of clarity, consistency and performance

The DNA of Successful Leadership – Why Real Impact Starts with Mindset

How to recognize the influence your own mindset has on trust, responsibility and team performance
How to provide direction even under pressure
How to discover what effective leadership really requires to empower people to take responsibility and move into action together

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Change Starts Within – How Personal Development Moves the Entire System

References & Press

Corporate References

AIDA Cruises, Menold Bezler, Merz Aesthetics, DHBW Baden-Württemberg, Omikron Data Quality GmbH, IHK, Führungsakademie BW

“The collaboration with Dr. Mareike Packmor was inspiring, enriching and consistently characterized by positive energy. She brought fresh momentum to our teams, provided valuable new perspectives and impressed us with her global outlook. Her open and motivating personality makes her a great asset to any organization.”
Albert Pusch, Managing Director, Omikron Data Solutions GmbH

“Coaching with Mareike added significant value to both my personal and professional development. She provided me with valuable tools to make smart decisions in challenging situations and introduced perspectives I would not have considered on my own. I was particularly impressed by her courage to explore new paths. As a senior maritime officer with personnel responsibility, Mareike helped me take my leadership to the next level, while I also gained a great deal on a personal level. It was a pleasure working with Mareike, and I can highly recommend her.”
André Schalowski, Staff Captain, AIDA Cruises

“I had the great pleasure of working with Mareike for several years. Always positive, with a friendly smile, supportive and motivating, she was especially outstanding when it came to training and coaching our clients. Whenever a client was considered ‘difficult,’ Mareike would step in – and I simply knew she would make it work. I also learned a great deal from her in our personal conversations, particularly about methodology and communication. I would recommend her without hesitation!”
Artur Wagner, Chief Digital Officer, Braun GmbH & Co. KG

“I have known Mareike for many years. Our conversations and her advice on modern leadership methods have always been of great value to me.”
Guido von Vacano, Managing Director, in.Stuttgart

“Coaching with Mareike was an extremely valuable experience for me, both professionally and personally. I particularly enjoyed working with the ‘Inner Team’ approach, which opened up entirely new perspectives for me. Her warm yet professional manner immediately creates trust and makes working with her highly enjoyable. I recommend her coaching to women who want to grow both personally and professionally.”
Hanna Maurer, IT-Projectmanager, ISB CONET

“I got to know and appreciate Mareike during the selection and onboarding process for her career at sea. She approaches everything with tremendous commitment and freshness, is proactive and full of energy. Anyone who works with her is highly likely to walk away more inspired than before.”
Harald von Aschoff, Trainer and Train-the-Trainer Instructor, hva.coach

“Mareike was part of our e-commerce consulting team and impressed us not only with her professional expertise, but above all with her infectious energy and contagious laughter. Her enthusiasm and drive are truly exceptional and were a real asset to the team. Anyone working with Mareike gains not only expertise, but also a tremendous dose of motivation and team spirit!”
Ina Franzke, Authorized Signatory,Vice President HR, FACT-Finder + Loop54

“Meeting with Mareike is always a great pleasure, as we can exchange ideas on both a professional and personal level in a wonderfully open and collegial way. Her positive, humorous and cheerful nature, her uplifting presence and infectious laughter create an atmosphere in which every topic has its place. Her impulses inspire fresh thinking and give rise to new ideas.”
Sabine Mainka, Coach and Trainerin, Coaching. Beratung. Entwicklung.