“Leadership is the courage
to keep learning about
yourself and others.”
“Leadership is the courage
to keep learning about
yourself and others.”
More about Silvia
Silvia is a certified coach with a Master’s in I/O Psychology from Harvard. She supports CEOs and founders in navigating leadership challenges across different growth stages when building their companies. Her expertise focuses on critical issues such as important hiring and firing decisions to scale effectively, managing board dynamics, co-founder relationships, leadership team cohesion, communication barriers, and creating a healthy feedback culture—and, of course, personal pressures. She is your independent sounding board and safe space to discuss whatever challenges arise.
With over 16 years of experience, Silvia has partnered with CEOs and founders backed by top VCs like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Menlo Ventures, and Y Combinator. Her clients span industries, including DTC brands like Toms Shoes and Smalls, media companies like Genius, SaaS platforms, biotech firms like Mammoth, and global companies such as Google, YouTube, and BMW.
She has had the privilege of building 3 startups as the first non-tech hires on each founding team, where she played a crucial role in shaping and growing the companies from the ground up. As a former tech executive, Silvia has a deep understanding of the challenges founders face, particularly when scaling from Series A to IPO. She combines expertise in stress management, communication, productivity, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology to focus on leadership development, founder mediation, and stakeholder alignment.
Born in Germany and raised across Europe, Silvia holds a Master’s in I/O Psychology and Organizational Behavioral Science from Harvard University. She is a PCC-certified coach through CTI and holds certifications in NLP coaching, mindfulness coaching, yogic psychology, and OKR coaching. Her experience spans over seven international markets, giving her high cross-cultural competence. She is bilingual and specializes in working with international teams.
Silvia is dedicated to shaping the future leaders of the world and is always looking for people who are passionate about their work and have exciting ideas. She collaborates with visionaries and change-makers who challenge conventional systems and aim to transform the status quo, helping them adjust their leadership styles to bring out their best in any situation.
Guiding principles
Integrity: Own Your Word
We love people who take full ownership of their thoughts, words, and actions. Leaders who act with integrity and follow through on their commitments set the foundation for trust and growth. Accountability is the cornerstone of both personal development and organizational success.
Resillience: Embrace the Challenge
We seek people who can persevere through challenges and push forward with determination and heart, no matter the setbacks. We help leaders develop resilience and stay committed to their goals, even when the road gets tough, without compromising their values This relentless pursuit of progress is key to long-term success.
Curiosity: Cultivate a Growth Mindset
We work with people who maintain a genuine desire to learn and explore new perspectives. Leaders who are curious challenge the status quo and embrace growth through fresh ideas. A curious mind fuels a culture of innovation and leads to continuous improvement no matter how hard the challenge.
Presence: Stay in the Now
We value people who show up fully engaged and willing to stay present in every interaction. Leaders who cultivate self-awareness to connect more deeply with others and make clearer, more impactful decisions. The ability to stay in the NOW allows people to maintain equanimity of mind and lead confidently and authentically, even in the most stressful times.
“Working with Silvia has been transformative in the best possible way. She’s helped me understand how others perceive me, allowing me to take control of my own narrative and fully embrace my capabilities. Silvia is an attentive listener, unwaveringly supportive, and offers her insights without judgment. She also isn’t afraid to challenge me when I’m overlooking a valuable learning moment. I couldn’t ask for a better coach.”
Russell Farhang, Partner at PDT
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