Lead clearly, act powerfully
In this workshop - similar to boxing - the martial art of judo is used as a physical experience to train strategic thinking, resilience and assertiveness holistically - mentally, physically and emotionally. Judo, the „art of clever yielding“, is based on maximum efficiency and conscious power control - a principle that can be ideally transferred to modern leadership.
Strategic judo coaching combines martial arts with principles of personal development, self-awareness and systemic coaching. Leadership topics such as clarity, impact and balance are not only conveyed theoretically, but can also be experienced physically - directly tangible and with lasting effect.
The programme is aimed at women who want to consciously shape their leadership role. In a protected environment, participants experience how to lead with inner clarity, targeted use of energy and strategic action - not through rigour, but through conscious presence.
Judo teaches that it is not hardness but clarity that brings strength.
What happens in strategic judo coaching?
Strategic action under pressure
Judo techniques as a training ground for clear decisions and clever reactions in complex situations.
Body language & presence
Develop a confident, authentic charisma through conscious posture and movement.
Communicate effectively
Set your own boundaries, defend your point of view and manage conflicts constructively - with inner clarity and outer calm.
Dealing with resistance
Judo principles such as „yielding to lead“ as a model for dealing productively with resistance and tension.
Resilience & self-management
Strengthen your inner attitude, manage your energy and guide yourself through challenging situations.
Leading with conscious power
How the targeted use of energy, mental clarity and physical presence strengthen your own impact as a leader.
What are you taking with you?
- Strengthened self-confidence & presence in leadership situations
- More assertiveness through conscious communication & body language
- Strategic thinking & making clear decisions under pressure
- Using resilience & inner strength to deal flexibly with challenges
- Discover new room for manoeuvre - for yourself and in the team
Judo coach
Dr Julia Borggräfe holds a doctorate in law and is an expert in transformation and change processes. Prior to her current role, she was head of the Digitalisation and Working Environment department at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and helped set up the think tank. Prior to this, she held senior management positions in HR departments at various companies in the automotive and service sectors. Her consulting focus is on strategy and organisational development as well as innovation and transformation processes, with a particular focus on digital transformation issues. She has the 1st Dan in judo and fought in the 1st national judo league for many years during her school and university years.