About us
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The Collaboration Practice was founded by Britta Posner, whose 20-year career in the marketing and communications industry sparked a deep interest in how individuals from diverse background and with different motivations can be brought together to form high-performing teams.
Drawing on insights from her Master’s in Biological Anthropology at the University of Cambridge, Britta grounded her approach in neuroscience, translating complex human dynamics into leadership solutions rooted in collaboration and designed for real-world impact.
Since 2014 Britta established The Collaboration Practice as a respected resource for leadership excellence through bespoke training and coaching interventions.
Based in Berlin, The Collaboration Practice supports an international client base through a global network of seasoned experts.
Britta Posner
Britta Posner: Founder & Director, Consultant & Coach
A seasoned orchestrator, coach, and educator, Britta brings together a strong commercial background and a passion for developing leaders and organisations. She designs and facilitates impactful, practice-led learning interventions across Europe, the USA, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Her focus areas include Adaptive Leadership, Executive Presence & Storytelling, Leading Change, Intercultural Communication, and Collaboration as a key performance driver. In addition to her client work, Britta lectures on leadership at SRH University of Applied Sciences and serves on several advisory boards.
Working languages: German, English
Based in: Germany
Trainer, Coach & Facilitator
Alan is a experienced business psychologist and leadership consultant with over 25 years of global experience. He works as trainer, coach and facilitator with organisations across APAC and EMEA to align leadership, culture, and talent strategy in order to drive measurable performance. Known for his pragmatic and people-focused approach, Alan translates complexity into actionable solutions that strengthen leadership, build resilient teams, and enable sustainable growth.
Working languages: English, French
Based in: Australia
Coach & Facilitator
Annette is a certified Systemic Business Coach (cSBC) who supports executives, individuals, and corporate start-ups in navigating complexity and embracing change with agility and accountability. She has extensive experience in digital and AI product marketing as well as transformation strategy. Annette is passionate about driving customer-centric innovation and enabling sustainable, profitable growth through entrepreneurial thinking.
Working languages: English, German, Spanish
Based in: Germany
Trainer, Coach & Facilitator
Britta is an accomplished executive coach, trainer, and facilitator with nearly two decades of leadership experience in highly competitive industries. She supports organisations through a wide range of change processes by aligning people with strategy and enabling purposeful transformation. With deep expertise in the design and implementation of leadership programmes across all management levels, Britta empowers both companies and executives to unlock their full potential—enhancing effectiveness, resilience, and overall quality of life and work.
Working languages: German and English
Based in: Germany
Design Thinking Coach & Facilitator
Johannes is a certified Design Thinking coach (HPI) and an inquisitive consumer psychologist with a passion for uncovering the hidden drivers behind decision making. He specialises in the facilitation of dynamic, outcome-oriented workshops and has supported numerous international brands in translating strategic ambitions into actionable initiatives.
Working languages: German, English
Based in: Germany
Trainer & Facilitator
Marieluise is a seasoned and impactful trainer and facilitator with extensive international experience.
Her strengths lie in designing and delivering creative, experiential, and virtual learning interventions—ranging from bespoke workshops to large-scale programmes. Her focus areas include leadership, resilience, and innovation, which she brings to life through engaging and results-oriented formats.
Working languages: German, English
Based in: Middle East and Germany
Design Thinking Coach & Facilitator
Merete brings over 25 years of expertise in innovation and branding, having worked with a broad portfolio of well-known brands both as a client and a consultant.
She has led the implementation of hundreds of innovation projects and brings deep experience in steering strategic innovation initiatives. A highly skilled facilitator of consumer-centric innovation processes, particularly in Design Thinking, Merete is also an accomplished moderator with a strong track record in guiding teams from insight to impact.
Working languages: Norwegian, English
Based in: Norway
Trainer, Coach & Facilitator
Nick specialises in leadership and organisational development, bringing a wealth of international experience working across humanitarian response agencies, multinational corporations, and government institutions.
His holistic approach blends theoretical depth with practical application, drawing from Gestalt psychotherapy, systems thinking, adaptive leadership, as well as insights from sport and martial arts.
Working languages: Norwegian, English
Based in: Norway
Trainer, Coach & Mediator
Theresa is a transformative coach specialising in stress management, mediation, and situational leadership. With deep expertise and experience, she focuses on cultivating an agile mindset to foster self-responsibility, reshape habitual patterns, and drive cultural and organisational transformation.
Working languages: German, English, Spanish, French.
Based in: Germany
PR/Medien
Urte is an experienced communications professional with a focus on press and public relations for The Collaboration Practice. She also oversees the planning and coordination of our open workshops and events. For any inquiries regarding media, PR, upcoming events, or to connect with one of our experts, Urte is your point of contact.
Working languages: German, English.
Based in: Germany
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