Somatic Leadership

Somatic Leadership

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Marta Schafstall connects political system theory with clinical psychosomatics. She secures the judgment capacity of decision-makers where risk and responsibility are highest. 
Marta Schafstall connects political system theory with clinical psychosomatics. She secures the judgment capacity of decision-makers where risk and responsibility are highest. 
Marta Schafstall connects political system theory with clinical psychosomatics. She secures the judgment capacity of decision-makers where risk and responsibility are highest. 

3,500+

3,500+

Hours of experience as

Trainer and Therapist

Hours of experience as

Trainer and Therapist

43

43

organizations supported

organizations supported

1.600+

Leaders accompanied in executive trainings, keynotes & workshops

Leaders accompanied in executive trainings, keynotes & workshops

Knowledge is not action.

Knowledge is not action.

In theory, leaders know exactly what to do. But in critical moments – during mergers, public appearances, or strategic pivots – it is not intellect that decides, but the nervous system.


I have accompanied hundreds of leaders and have seen time and again: Stress makes you dumb. It disconnects you from the prefrontal cortex, just when we need foresight.


My approach fills the gap left by traditional leadership training: I do not work on the mindset, but on the biological control. So that composure is not a random product, but remains retrievable.

In theory, leaders know exactly what to do. But in critical moments – during mergers, public appearances, or strategic pivots – it is not intellect that decides, but the nervous system.


I have accompanied hundreds of leaders and have seen time and again: Stress makes you dumb. It disconnects you from the prefrontal cortex, just when we need foresight.


My approach fills the gap left by traditional leadership training: I do not work on the mindset, but on the biological control. So that composure is not a random product, but remains retrievable.

Man and woman standing together at a desk with a laptop and notebooks, smiling at the camera.
Man and woman standing together at a desk with a laptop and notebooks, smiling at the camera.
Man and woman standing together at a desk with a laptop and notebooks, smiling at the camera.
Man and woman standing together at a desk with a laptop and notebooks, smiling at the camera.

The combination that works

Two academic worlds. One expertise.

Strategy

Strategy

Companies are political arenas. As a political science graduate, I analyze power structures, alliances, and hierarchies structurally. I understand the laws that govern how markets and boardrooms operate. I read the room and the invisible dynamics that block or accelerate decisions.

Companies are political arenas. As a political science graduate, I analyze power structures, alliances, and hierarchies structurally. I understand the laws that govern how markets and boardrooms operate. I read the room and the invisible dynamics that block or accelerate decisions.

Companies are political arenas. As a political science graduate, I analyze power structures, alliances, and hierarchies structurally. I understand the laws that govern how markets and boardrooms operate. I read the room and the invisible dynamics that block or accelerate decisions.

Somatic

Somatic

My work is based on hard science. With a Master's in body psychotherapy I have the academic and practical depth to not only understand neurobiological processes but also to manage them precisely. This is not about healing, but rather about capacity management: How does the biological system remain efficient under high pressure?

My work is based on hard science. With a Master's in body psychotherapy I have the academic and practical depth to not only understand neurobiological processes but also to manage them precisely. This is not about healing, but rather about capacity management: How does the biological system remain efficient under high pressure?

"We cannot build a sustainable economy as long as we run our organizations based on the principle of exploitation. The energy transition does not begin in politics, but in the nervous system of the decision-makers. My mission is the transition from a leadership culture that burns mental resources to one that regenerates them – as a strong competitive factor."

"We cannot build a sustainable economy as long as we run our organizations based on the principle of exploitation. The energy transition does not begin in politics, but in the nervous system of decision-makers. My mission is to transition from a leadership culture that burns mental resources to one that regenerates them – as a strong competitive factor."

"We cannot build a sustainable economy as long as we run our organizations based on the principle of exploitation. The energy transition does not begin in politics, but in the nervous system of the decision-makers. My mission is the transition from a leadership culture that burns mental resources to one that regenerates them – as a strong competitive factor."

"We cannot build a sustainable economy as long as we lead our organizations based on the principle of exploitation. The energy transition does not begin in politics, but in the nervous system of decision-makers. My mission is to transition from a leadership culture that burns mental resources to one that regenerates them – as a hard competitive factor. "

What my clients say

  • I no longer had a headache after the session 🥰 It was as if all the tension in my neck had melted away. It felt so good 🙏

    Anja T.

    Head of Planning and Logistics

  • With Marta's empathetic guidance, I discovered unconventional ways to overcome obstacles and hidden potential within myself.

    Ruta Donovan

    VP Marketing & Growth

  • Marta has a lot of empathy and great methods. An absolute safe space for all topics to grow beyond oneself.

    Laura Leester

    Consultant

  • It was so helpful to be able to learn from you.

    Araba Pilic

    Entrepreneur

  • The sessions with you are awesome!

    Desiree Blank

    Consultant

  • The sessions have changed my life! You have given me self-confidence and inspired me!

    Estelle Bousses

    Head of People

  • It has definitely changed my life because it has helped me set clearer boundaries.

    Stephanie von Behr

    Managing director

  • I felt even more understood.

    Jill Heitmann

    Director Product Management

  • Marta helped me make real progress and get to know myself better.

    Nina Neumann

    investor

  • Marta is a quick thinker – the pace is challenging, just the way I like it.

    Jeannette Gusko

    Managing Director

  • I can highly recommend Marta. Her commitment, expertise, and empathy make her an excellent choice.

    Zarah Bruhn

    Founder and Managing Director

  • I can wholeheartedly recommend Marta to any woman who has something to say but sometimes feels shy or hesitant—she will guide you to find your true voice with confidence and clarity.

    Monika Seppi

    Director

  • I no longer had a headache after the session 🥰 It was as if all the tension in my neck had melted away. It felt so good 🙏

    Anja T.

    Head of Planning and Logistics

  • With Marta's empathetic guidance, I discovered unconventional ways to overcome obstacles and hidden potential within myself.

    Ruta Donovan

    VP Marketing & Growth

  • Marta has a lot of empathy and great methods. An absolute safe space for all topics to grow beyond oneself.

    Laura Leester

    Consultant

  • It was so helpful to be able to learn from you.

    Araba Pilic

    Entrepreneur

  • The sessions with you are awesome!

    Desiree Blank

    Consultant

  • The sessions have changed my life! You have given me self-confidence and inspired me!

    Estelle Bousses

    Head of People

  • It has definitely changed my life because it has helped me set clearer boundaries.

    Stephanie von Behr

    Managing director

  • I felt even more understood.

    Jill Heitmann

    Director Product Management

  • Marta helped me make real progress and get to know myself better.

    Nina Neumann

    investor

  • Marta is a quick thinker – the pace is challenging, just the way I like it.

    Jeannette Gusko

    Managing Director

  • I can highly recommend Marta. Her commitment, expertise, and empathy make her an excellent choice.

    Zarah Bruhn

    Founder and Managing Director

  • I can wholeheartedly recommend Marta to any woman who has something to say but sometimes feels shy or hesitant—she will guide you to find your true voice with confidence and clarity.

    Monika Seppi

    Director

  • I no longer had a headache after the session 🥰 It was as if all the tension in my neck had melted away. It felt so good 🙏

    Anja T.

    Head of Planning and Logistics

  • With Marta's empathetic guidance, I discovered unconventional ways to overcome obstacles and hidden potential within myself.

    Ruta Donovan

    VP Marketing & Growth

  • Marta has a lot of empathy and great methods. An absolute safe space for all topics to grow beyond oneself.

    Laura Leester

    Consultant

  • It was so helpful to be able to learn from you.

    Araba Pilic

    Entrepreneur

  • The sessions with you are awesome!

    Desiree Blank

    Consultant

  • The sessions have changed my life! You have given me self-confidence and inspired me!

    Estelle Bousses

    Head of People

  • It has definitely changed my life because it has helped me set clearer boundaries.

    Stephanie von Behr

    Managing director

  • I felt even more understood.

    Jill Heitmann

    Director Product Management

  • Marta helped me make real progress and get to know myself better.

    Nina Neumann

    investor

  • Marta is a quick thinker – the pace is challenging, just the way I like it.

    Jeannette Gusko

    Managing Director

  • I can highly recommend Marta. Her commitment, expertise, and empathy make her an excellent choice.

    Zarah Bruhn

    Founder and Managing Director

  • I can wholeheartedly recommend Marta to any woman who has something to say but sometimes feels shy or hesitant—she will guide you to find your true voice with confidence and clarity.

    Monika Seppi

    Director

  • I no longer had a headache after the session 🥰 It was as if all the tension in my neck had melted away. It felt so good 🙏

    Anja T.

    Head of Planning and Logistics

  • With Marta's empathetic guidance, I discovered unconventional ways to overcome obstacles and hidden potential within myself.

    Ruta Donovan

    VP Marketing & Growth

  • Marta has a lot of empathy and great methods. An absolute safe space for all topics to grow beyond oneself.

    Laura Leester

    Consultant

  • It was so helpful to be able to learn from you.

    Araba Pilic

    Entrepreneur

  • The sessions with you are awesome!

    Desiree Blank

    Consultant

  • The sessions have changed my life! You have given me self-confidence and inspired me!

    Estelle Bousses

    Head of People

  • It has definitely changed my life because it has helped me set clearer boundaries.

    Stephanie von Behr

    Managing director

  • I felt even more understood.

    Jill Heitmann

    Director Product Management

  • Marta helped me make real progress and get to know myself better.

    Nina Neumann

    investor

  • Marta is a quick thinker – the pace is challenging, just the way I like it.

    Jeannette Gusko

    Managing Director

  • I can highly recommend Marta. Her commitment, expertise, and empathy make her an excellent choice.

    Zarah Bruhn

    Founder and Managing Director

  • I can wholeheartedly recommend Marta to any woman who has something to say but sometimes feels shy or hesitant—she will guide you to find your true voice with confidence and clarity.

    Monika Seppi

    Director

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Somatic Leadership

Zurich, Berlin, Lisbon

Somatic Leadership

Zurich, Berlin, Lisbon

Somatic Leadership

Zurich, Berlin, Lisbon

Somatic Leadership

Zurich, Berlin, Lisbon