Anne-Marie Deans

Curious about well-held spaces⎮ Emergent Strategy ⎮Systems thinker | PhD | Certified DTL Facilitator

Greater Bern Area

About

***Registrations for our next online, English Dare to Lead™ program is open. Interested in the skill sets for courageous, wholehearted leadership and to meet a wonderful cohort of leaders: https://dareteam.ch/dare-to-lead-fall-2026/*** My Why? Our economic systems are outdated, and our global challenges large. It takes brave, kind, and inclusive leadership to think big, disrupt the status quo, and navigate the turbulence of change. My What? At the core of my practice are Courage, Curiosity, and Creativity—fuelled by a sense of Aliveness & Awe, and anchored by our inherent worthiness and values. My How? I operate at the intersection of the individual and systems. My current offerings: * Facilitation: Curating "well-held spaces". I facilitate the Dare to Lead™ program for individuals (the 1:1 setting is increasingly popular with leaders) and groups across public and private sectors. * Consulting: Guiding leaders through complexity, systems change, and emergent strategy. I help organizations apply big-picture thinking to navigate uncertainty, moving beyond standard management tactics to adaptive, resilient strategies. * Foundation: My work is grounded in a background of management consulting, strong analytical skills and operational experience. I am expanding my knowledge base as part of the inaugural cohort completing the reimagined MBA at the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) (2026/2027). This interdisciplinary lens allows me to continuously reimagine how we solve problems in a rapidly evolving world. I operate as a solo-preneur who loves collaborating with other experts in their field. Before that, I held strategy and business management roles at a range of organisations, ranging from management consulting (BCG), academia, large corporates (J&J, SBB), midsize startups (Crucell, PaxVax) to public sector organisations (MRC, SBB). I hold a scientific Ph.D. in malaria virulence research from the University of Edinburgh. I am a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained by Dr. Brené Brown in San Antonio, Texas, and one of few practitioners of the German language program. **** I am an eclectic user of LinkedIn - at times I enjoy adding my thoughts or links to latest posts into this space, and at minimum it remains a place where I am happy to hold and expand my business connections, so feel free to get in touch via a message if you want to connect.

Experience

  • Owner at AMDeans Consulting
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Think Space. Consulting. Facilitation. Reimagining our societal and business models towards daring leadership, an abundance mindset and building collaborative narratives. www.amdeans-consulting.com Self-employed, combining plenty of curiosity with the expertise and insights gained during my corporate career.

  • Expert at PIONIERQUARTIER
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    In a Pionierquartier, a vibrant sense of community becomes a driving force for positive change – driven by existing initiatives, a local spirit of innovation, and creatively activated infrastructure. Together with local stakeholders, we implement project initiatives that improve quality of life, health, and participation, enhance open spaces, and promote the local economy.

  • Independent Facilitator at Dare Team Switzerland
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    We team up to offer public Dare to Lead™️ programs. Let’s discuss how Dare to Lead™️ can support your goals. Find details and current public program offerings here: www.dareteam.ch

  • OMIND Trainer at OMIND
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Make strategy implementation in your company tangible – with customised training and workshops and OMIND's AI-based software solution. Find out more at: https://www.omind.de/en/ The OMIND trainers: Our certified trainers and consultants will accompany you on your journey with their expertise and years of experience to ensure growth and sustainable success.

  • Corporate Strategy & Organizational Development at SBB CFF FFS
    2017 - 2021 · 4 yrs

    Deputy Head of Corporate Development (reporting to CEO) during Head of Corporate Strategy position; Member of the Top Kader (top 100 senior leaders); Selected to participate as talent in the SBB-wide High Potential Group 2018/19 (19 participants) Senior Consultant at Inhouse Consulting, Sep. 17 - Mar. 19; Apr 2019 onwards Head of Corporate Strategy & Organizational Development; Parental leave Sep. 20 onwards.