konnexionen = connections

The success of any organization begins with its people. True leadership is not just about strategy or vision, it’s about the ability to connect, inspire, and collaborate. Leaders who earn the trust and respect of their teams demonstrate empathy, care, and authenticity. This kind of leadership is built through emotional intelligence, the skill of understanding oneself and others, creating meaningful connections, and fostering strong interpersonal relationships. By investing in emotional intelligence, leaders unlock the full potential of their teams and drive lasting organizational success. Increasingly important in the age of artificial intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is the differentiator that keeps humans irreplaceable. It ensures that technology serves humanity, not the other way around. AI predicts behavior, EI inspires it.

konnexionen means connections. konnexionen is a testimony of my personal beliefs and values working in Human Resources and Talent Management. And I am driven and led by my purpose –

to inspire, facilitate and foster human connections with impact

Aligned to this, I also launched She Interviews, an initiative highlighting women in leadership. Through shared career stories, the project aims to inspire and encourage others. Alongside my professional work, I’m committed to connecting and supporting women to advance their ambitions and help drive greater gender balance in leadership and the workplace.

Katrin Melle, HR and Talent Management Executive with a proven track record of shaping high-performing cultures and developing leaders across global organizations. Certified Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Certified Coach by QRC

(personal website)

what I do

Elevating Leadership, Culture & Talent

I partner with organisations and leaders to unlock human potential at every level. From the C-suite to emerging professionals. Drawing on my deep HR and Talent Management expertise, I design and deliver experiences that reshape leadership mindsets, strengthen emotional and relational intelligence, and build cultures rooted in purpose, values, and performance.

Core Services

I create and deliver tailored programs and trainings that meet your specific needs. My expertise spans leadership development, skills and competency training, coaching, and mentoring. With extensive experience as a professional coach, I offer:

Executive & Team Coaching: Driving clarity, accountability, and breakthrough growth.

Leadership Development & Training: Building resilient, emotionally intelligent, and value-driven leaders.

Customised Development Programs: Tailored design for leadership, young talent, and high-potential growth.

Performance & Wellbeing Strategies: Integrating purpose, communication, and balance for sustainable success.

Talent Management & Assessment: Aligning people strategy with business goals through data-driven insights.

Talent, Diversity & Performance Strategies Designing inclusive strategies and actionable tactics that foster belonging, and align people, culture, and business goals.

Contact

Speaking Engagements

As an inspiring and dynamic speaker, I blend authenticity, storytelling, and insight to ignite reflection and action.

Key Topics: Purposeful Leadership • Emotional Intelligence • Resilience & Mindset • Authentic Communication • Wellbeing & Human Connection

& gender diversity – Inspiring Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose.

I don’t just speak, my aspiration is to inspire transformation

I have had the opportunity to support Katrin developing leaders at AMAN and more recently at Hyatt. Katrin combines a wealth of insight, experience and knowledge with an infectious energy, drive and passion for developing talent, getting the best out of people and unlocking potential to achieve sustained performance. I trust Katrin's judgement and highly recommend her expertise. 

Ben Renshaw, leadership coach and author of How to be a CEO

about me

I am a dedicated HR and Talent Management Executive working in senior leadership position since many years. To my roles counted Regional VP Talent & Culture for Hyatt in EAME, independent consultant and Leadership Coach and prior to that I was CHRO at AMAN, and Regional VP HR Europe & Middle East for Hyatt, My specialisation lies in talent management, succession planning, leadership development, communication, training, inclusion strategies and tactics, and generally people learning & development. As well as hospitality industry HR expertise and hotel pre-opening experience.

My passion lies in my ability to connect to people, to build bridges, communicate effectively and demonstrate strong influencing skills. I hold myself true to being an empathetic leader, a leader that aspires to demonstrate and to further develop a high level of Emotional Intelligence. I am grateful to the many mentors and leaders I had the pleasure to work with and who shaped me who I am today.

I am a Certified Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, I have a specialization on delivering development workshop on emotional intelligence. As well hold a practitioner certification Leader as Coach, by Genos

I hold a coaching qualification certified by QRC (Qualitätsring Coaching und Beratung e.V.)

And am a certified (…and passionate) #IamRemarkable facilitator. If you want to know more, connect with me via LinkedIn.