Authentic Leaders DK
Charlotte Søndergaard
Leadership coaching
Built Entirely
Around You
"Charlotte has been instrumental in my growth. I will forever treasure the lessons, gentle guidance and attentiveness she has shown me to help me develop and grow."
Ditte Buch Andersen
VP, Neurons
For leaders ready to stand in their own power, trust their self-assurance, and build a culture where everyone can thrive.
ICF Certified Coach & Gallup CliftonStrengths
MSc Applied Positive Psychology
Facilitator and Speaker
17+ Years Coaching Leaders & Leadership development
Danish & English · In-person & Online
My approach
"Coaching is not about fixing what's wrong. It's about unlocking what's already extraordinary — and you already have it."
Coaching that is supportive, challenging, and entirely yours
Coaching with me is both supportive and challenging. I will ask the questions that create real clarity, hold up a mirror when you need it, and challenge the assumptions that have quietly shaped how you lead.
My approach draws on strengths-based leadership — always grounded in who you are, not a generic leadership model.
Together we work on what matters most to you — whether that is navigating a leadership challenge, stepping into a new role, rebuilding confidence, or leading in a way that feels more intentional and true to who you are. Every coaching engagement is tailored. There is no fixed agenda — only yours.
The process
What to expect
A coaching engagement is a structured yet deeply personal journey. Here is how we move from first conversation to lasting change.
Chemistry Conversation
Before we begin, we meet to explore whether this feels like the right fit for you. There is no obligation — only an honest conversation about what you are looking for and whether working together makes sense.
A deep dive into what drives you, how you naturally lead, and where your greatest potential lies. Your unique strengths profile becomes the foundation of everything we build together.
CliftonStrengths Assessment
Regular sessions held online or in person in Copenhagen, focused entirely on your agenda, your challenges, and your growth. Each session is a space for honest reflection and meaningful progress.
One on-one Sessions
Insights translate into real change between sessions through reflection and action. Ongoing support and accountability mean you are never navigating the hard moments alone.
Reflection and Lasting Change
Charlotte's framework
The Authentic Leadership
Journey™
I
The Mirror
See yourself honestly
Leadership is not about becoming someone else. It is about understanding yourself deeply enough to lead with clarity, confidence and authenticity — and creating an impact that extends beyond you.
II
The Shift
Insight into action
III
The Ripple
Impact beyond you
You are capable and ambitious, but something feels stuck or unclear in your career or leadership.
You are stepping into a new or more senior role and want to show up with confidence and intention.
You know your strengths but are not sure how to leverage them fully in your current context.
You want to lead more authentically — in a way that feels like you, not a performance.
You are ready to do the real work — and invest in yourself the way you invest in everything else.
This coaching is for you if...
Right for you?
Practical details
Practical Details
Format
Online or in person in Copenhagen
In-person sessions are available at an additional cost
Language
English or Danish
Duration
Typically 3 to 6 months, depending on your goals and needs
First step
A free clarity call — no obligation, just an honest conversation about whether working together makes sense for you
Client voices
What clients experience
"It's an understatement to say that I learned more about myself in those 7 months than in the previous 15 years. Charlotte created a safe space where growth felt both possible and personal. She changed the way I think about my career, my strengths, and what kind of leader I am and want to be."
Sigfridur Gudjonsdotir
Product Owner, Islandsbanki
"Charlotte has been my rock and inspiration throughout a topsy-turvy time at work. She is attuned to when I need a push and when I just need to vent. She has been instrumental in my growth. I will forever treasure the lessons, gentle guidance and attentiveness she has shown me."
Ditte Buch Andersen
VP, Neurons