Speakers

A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, I’ve gone through the roller coaster of emotions one feels when looking for a job as a foreigner in Germany. During my time in Berlin, I’ve had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for numerous companies. I’ve also worked as a hiring manager and have seen the other side, seeing nervous candidates in interviews and the mistakes people make in their job applications. As a result of these experiences, I created The Berlin Life where we help people find jobs in Germany. We offer free career guides, community events, an informative weekly newsletter, and career coaching services.

Kairun Daikoku is an Event Moderator, Coach, and Sales Manager in Berlin. He began his cross-cultural and professional career as a Tour Guide, guiding Canadians to Japan for 4 years. This experience opened the door to public speaking and cultural exploration. Leading to a Masters Degree in Standards of Decision Making Across Cultures in Germany. Upon completing his masters thesis in China on entrepreneurial decision-making, it led him to the tech capital of Europe, Berlin. After working in multiple startups and experiencing the organizational transformation to scale up, he turned his eyes to coaching. Presently, he executes the sales strategy in the UK and supports coachees in the areas of well-being, conflict management, leadership, and career change.

Leslea founded English Job Denmark in 2019 in response to seeing international professionals struggling to navigate the job search in Denmark. This was something she had experienced 16 years ago as a job seeker when she landed in Denmark from England.

With over 20 years’ communications experience in both the business & not-for-profit sectors, Leslea helps professionals with a clear career strategy to improve visibility to hiring managers & recruiters. She has helped equip hundreds of internationals with the knowledge and know-how about Danish work culture and the job-search process, to help them land their dream job.

Leslea also hosts and facilitates workshops, and is an engaging speaker and motivator with organisations and companies in Denmark to help them retain international talent.

Lisa Altenpohl is an actress, a coach and a trainer in the field of somatics and female empowerment. In her coaching work she helps individuals to strive in the career work by embodying their core values and learning to work with the nervous system. As a multitalented person herself she knows what it’s like to change careers and build something new from scratch. With her holistic approach she empowers people from all over the world and helps them to reconnect with their power.

Dr. Neha Sharma, Founder & Director, Accelerate India is a seasoned professional with over fifteen years of experience in entrepreneurship, research, business consulting, and management. As the former CEO of CrAdLE at EDII, she has worked closely with stakeholders, including startups, academia, researchers, and policymakers, to cultivate and enhance the startup ecosystem. Recognized among India’s Top 100 Women Leaders in Entrepreneurship by GlantorX and Zee News in 2022, Neha holds a Doctorate in Entrepreneurship from EDII and is a Certified Design Thinking Practitioner. She has a track record of mentoring businesses, organizing training programs, and serving as a visiting faculty member for MBA programs.

Neha’s contributions extend to her role in nurturing deeptech startups at the NASSCOM Center of Excellence, where she facilitated co-creation initiatives and strengthened the Industry 4.0 research segment. Throughout her career, she has excelled in diverse roles across various industries, including government, multinational corporations, technology startups, and leading industry associations.

Evridika Cuder is a German language and communication coach. Using a variety of proven methods, she helps learners and clients gain confidence in speaking and find joy in learning German. Her expertise lies in assisting international professionals in Germany to connect with the German language and advance their careers, particularly in the tech industry. Drawing from her own experiences as an international professional in Germany, her approach is rooted in both experience and empathy.