In a recent podcast recording for Leaders Talk, Karsten spoke with Dr. Hüseyin Özdemir about organizational transformation, the development of organizational coaching, and the personal experiences that shaped his professional path.
The conversation explored why Hüseyin Özdemir and Barbara Lagler-Özdemir introduced the concept of organizational coaching to Germany and how this approach differs from traditional organizational development as well as from individual coaching. The focus was not only on structures and change processes within organizations, but also on reflection, relationships, and sustainable development in complex systems.
Another central aspect of the interview was Dr. Özdemir’s personal journey: from being the child of guest workers and struggling in school to completing a doctorate at the age of 52 and later receiving several international guest and honorary professorships. His story illustrates how perseverance, inner growth, and continuous learning can open unexpected paths.
“Last Friday, Karsten had the honor of recording the very first podcast interview with Hüseyin Özdemir, Dr. – a conversation that left a lasting impression in many ways.
They spoke about his experiences in organizational transformation and about why he and his wife Barbara Lagler-Özdemir developed – and brought to Germany – the approach of organizational coaching. Part of the conversation explored how organizational coaching differs from classic organizational development and from individual coaching.
What was equally moving was his personal story: the journey from a guest worker’s child with difficulties in school to completing his doctorate at the age of 52, and going on to hold several international guest and honorary professorships. A life story that shows what development, perseverance, and inner growth can make possible.
The episode will be released in the coming months on Leaders Talk. Stay tuned for a deep and very personal conversation with Dr. Hüseyin Özdemir.”
— Original LinkedIn Post by Karsten ( Leadership Choices).
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