At The Female Shift Atelier, we believe women don’t need to perform harder or climb faster.
They need space to realign, reflect, and lead from who they truly are.
We exist to support high-performing, thoughtful women through critical transitions in their careers and leadership journeys. Whether you're shifting direction, stepping into a new role, or redefining what success means in midlife — this is your space to do it with clarity, strategy, and strength.
We’re not a quick-fix coaching platform. We are a boutique leadership and career atelier — a place where transformation is crafted with intention. Our coaching programs are built on internationally proven frameworks (Brendon Burchard, Kathy Caprino, Navid Nazemian), infused with 30+ years of corporate leadership experience, and tailored to the complex realities of modern professional women.
What connects all of our work?
Clarity as your compass
Authenticity over approval
Courage to show up
Resilience for sustainable success
Sisterhood and solidarity
We believe leadership doesn’t start with a title — it starts with the decision to lead your own life with purpose.
And that’s what we help you do.
Katharina Engelhardt
Katharina Engelhardt is the founder and managing director of The Female Shift Atelier.
She brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the global sportswear industry, where she led large teams and shaped complex transformation initiatives.
As a certified high-performance and executive coach, she supports women in navigating critical career transitions with clarity, energy, and authenticity.
Her work is grounded in strategic insight, deep empathy, and a belief that leadership starts from within.
Katharina created The Female Shift Atelier to offer women a space to grow consciously — beyond outdated success formulas.
She is also a speaker, psychology student, and mother of two, passionate about helping women lead careers and lives that truly fit.
Follow her on her website or on LinkedIn.
Why “The Female Shift”?
Because we’re shifting the narrative.
From hustle to alignment.
From proving to presence.
From “fitting in” to fully showing up.
This is the shift women have been waiting for — and creating together.
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