Elisa Schön

Elisa Schön works at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and organizational design - making emotional dynamics visible and usable for leaders navigating complex systems. With 10+ years of People & Culture leadership (Chief People Officer at GotPhoto, CHRO at UMI/Volkswagen, scaling teams from 10 to 100+), she's seen firsthand how cognitive overwhelm breaks high-performing teams. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology at Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg, she bridges neuroscience with practical organizational application. As a certified Systemic Coach and Counselor, Elisa specializes in translating psychological research into actionable frameworks for tech leaders. Her approach: Emotions are data - and in the AI age, brain health is the ultimate competitive advantage. Currently Senior HR Business Partner at Der Tagesspiegel, she also runs a coaching practice focused on helping professionals build resilience in high-change environments.