Connected Leadership with Peter Boyd From Learning to Leading | Franziska Weiss | Continual Forward Progress
Jul 15, 2025
Franziska Weiss, a Munich-based business coach, transformed her life at 40 after a lengthy career in corporate PR. She discusses embracing individuality as a 'sparkling domino' to inspire others and the importance of aligning team values for collaboration. Franziska shares her journey from the automotive industry to coaching, emphasizing personal fulfillment and authentic leadership. She explores the concept of organizational systems through an iceberg metaphor, revealing hidden complexities and advocating for trust and connection to drive meaningful change.
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Reset At Forty Led To Coaching
- Franziska describes a winding career path from engineering to corporate PR then a reset at 40 to become a business coach.
- She emphasizes leaving a high-status role to find meaningful work and rediscover purpose.
Purpose Connects Self, Team, System
- Franziska's purpose links thinking boldly, deep growth, and authentic leadership to cross-generational impact.
- She frames leadership as personal authenticity that unlocks systemic change.
Name Your Rocks And Remind Daily
- Name and place your life "rocks" to clarify priorities and remind yourself daily what matters.
- Use vivid labels (e.g., “Be a Sparkling Domino”) and visible reminders to keep them active.