Speakers

Hi I’m Lisa, Career mentor and storyteller. I’m the founder of Your Career Space I focus on ‘The Power of Career Storytelling’. I believe everyone has a powerful career story to share.

Finding myself at a crossroads in 2022 of a non-linear career I joined an accelerator program to help me bring my business idea to life. I’d spent majority of my life working for big brands and now launching a company I didn’t know know how to share my career story.

I went on to develop a method and framework, this is how I describe it:

Your career isn’t just a list of jobs, it’s a story. But too many professionals struggle to articulate it in a way that feels compelling, strategic, and authentic.

At Your Career Space, I help individuals craft meaningful career narratives using my Career Mapping Model:

1. Map key experiences, skills, and pivotal moments.
2. Design a story that reflects both past achievements and future goals.
3. Showcase it effectively on LinkedIn and in professional spaces.
4. Activate it to create real career momentum.

I take a storytelling-first approach that moves beyond traditional career coaching. My LinkedIn methodology helps professionals build a presence that is dynamic, strategic, and uniquely theirs, going far deeper than just filling out a profile.

I love to inspire people to fall in love with their careers.

Sara Curto is a certified leadership & career coach who has spent the last 7 years helping people find their dream jobs, where they work less, make more money and finally feel happy and fulfilled doing work they love. Leaning on her 15 years in HR and Talent Acquisition and her first career as a Mental Health counselor, Sara takes a unique approach to help people navigate the job search, career growth and career change goals. This means her clients spend less time looking for an amazing role, earn up to double their salary and feel in control of their future, no matter what is going on in the job market.

With a dynamic background in journalism, event moderation, and economics, I bring a unique blend of storytelling, audience engagement, and analytical insight to every event I moderate. From my early years in voice-over work and TV presenting to leading panel discussions and cultural celebrations, I’ve honed the art of captivating audiences with clarity and impact. My experience spans diverse events, including Kosovision Contest, USAID’s “21st Century Youth” project, and Down Syndrome Kosova’s policy discussions, where I facilitated meaningful conversations on critical social issues. Most recently, I moderated the Wiener Kaiser Orchestra event in Vienna, blending cultural appreciation with engaging dialogue. With a strong foundation in economics and a passion for thought-provoking discussions, I thrive in moderating events that explore business, entrepreneurship, technology, and socio-economic inequalities—bringing depth, energy, and professionalism to every stage.

Maria Geir started her career as an IT transformation consultant at Capgemini and gained international experience in large IT projects (oil & gas, banking). Recognizing the importance of interpersonal aspects in transformation processes, she extended her skills by becoming a psycho-social counselor. From 2007 to 2021, she drove the digital transformation of Erste Group as Senior P(r)M and Special Advisor. This included project portfolio management, internal communication agendas and strategic support of a management team. As an Agile Coach, SAFe Scrum Master and Product Owner, she was a trainer in the Agile Hub and initiator of “Erste Women in IT”. In 2021 she founded Octenticity, specializing in psychosocial risk management in digital transformation processes. Her “Inner 8”-Framework has recently been published in a Springer Nature Reference on SDG 8: https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-662-68327-9_49-1

Maria currently advises companies in the tourism, non-profit and public/social sectors and works with design thinking, lean mgt and systemic approaches. Moreover she is available as a key note speaker or trainer on digital transformation, psychological safety, intercultural competence and unconscious bias. As a workshop facilitator and executive coach she also incorporates elements from Lego Serious Play and other concepts that boost creativity and mindfulness.

Her deepest believe: The most important interface in digital transformation is H2H – Human 2 Human.

Adam is the CTO of a Swiss company Riwers with over 12 years of experience in IT.

Beyond leading technology teams, he is also a tech career coach, specializing in communication skills, which is the key to accelerating career growth.

He helps engineers and tech professionals position themselves effectively, solve complex problems, and prepare for leadership roles.

A strong advocate of NLP, he leverages it in his coaching to refine how people communicate, handle difficult conversations, and present themselves with confidence.

Whether it’s interview preparation, career advancement, or transitioning into leadership, his coaching provides the essential skills to thrive in the tech industry.

Lauren Ritchie is a Certified High-Performance and Career Coach who has helped hundreds of corporate professionals pivot their careers, land dream jobs or promotions, and accelerate their performance.

With nearly a decade in the corporate world before making her own career shift, Lauren knows firsthand what it takes to stand out, seize opportunities, and drive success. She empowers professionals with the strategies and confidence to navigate transitions, secure high-paying roles, and unlock their full potential.