Raquel Ark
Executive and Group Coach & Facilitator

“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.“
(Karl A. Menniger)
About Raquel Ark
- Born 1972
- Nationality: Germany/USA
- Residence: Solingen/Germany
- Field of work: National/International
- Languages: English/German/Spanish
Areas of expertise
Interpersonal & Organizational Communication
Listening
Communication and Team Collaboration
Leadership & Communication Coaching
Transformational Leadership & Visioning
Leadership Journeys & Storytelling
Human Potential Assessment
Theory U Mindset and Practice
Presentation-Coaching
A few ways I can help you
- You are considered „successful“ and have ex- perienced a lot, but there is something nagging deep inside and you want to get clear about your direction.
- Your team wants to be successful and help each other, but they really don‘t know how.
- In your leadership position, you want to feel more aligned with your purpose and passion and have more positive impact.
- You want a toolbox to help you focus better as well as work well with those people around you.
- You or your team have a bold idea but you need an objective and curious person to listen and brainstorm with you so that you know your next steps.
Education and training
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication (Ohio University, USA)
- Certified Professional Coach (International Coach Academy/ICF)
- Transformational Presence Leadership Coaching TPLC (Alan Seale/ICF)
- Certified Human Potential Coach (Being at Full Potential)
- Theory U: Transforming Business, Society and Self (MIT)
- Leading & Coaching Across Cultures (Phillippe Rosinski)
- Medical Massage Therapist (LMT, Ohio Medical Board certified)
Background
Communication consulting
Leadership positions in the health & chemical industry with a focus on external and internal communication, communication coaching.
University instructor in both Germany and USA teaching classes such as communication, leadership, public speaking, negotiation, decision making
Virtual and face to face coach and facilitator
Board or council member positions in different organizations.
Forever student, loves helping people discover their journeys, enjoys spending time in nature, is passionate about the importance of listening