Katrin Windsor
Katrin founded the International Business Circle, the premier forum for peer-to-peer learning on international business. Previously, Katrin held executive positions such as Director, Global Solutions for Pearson eCollege, General Manager and EMEA for Thomson Financial. Katrin is a keynote speaker at conferences in the US and internationally and has held several board positions for software and international associations.
Katrin authored several yoga inspired courses for athletes and business people, as well as a practical introduction to meditation for people with busy lives.
What’s your most important work success factor?
My energy, love of people, endless curiosity and passion for learning.
What contributes to your success?
A good dose of luck. The ability to be present. A conscious, daily focus on practicing the art of happiness. Using meditation and yoga to help me be healthy, balanced and empty my mind.
What do you focus on and care about in your work?
Developing clear visions of where a team or partner company is able to go. Communicating that vision and aligning people around it. Helping people find meaning and joy in their work.
What is the role of listening in your work?
The role of listening in any people related job is HUGE (and massively under-trained). I find it fascinating to sit in, or lead, a meeting and consciously increase my listening. Suddenly, we start listening beyond words.