Karolin Helbig is an independent leadership consultant focusing on emotional intelligence, mindset, and psychological safety. Building on more than two decades of experience as a management consultant and in leadership development, along with a deep expertise in science, Karolin Helbig helps leaders increase their effectiveness, optimize team performance, and transform their organizations. She serves large, international corporations as well as mid-size companies and non-profit organizations and is known for bridging the gap between theory and practice. Previously, Karolin spent more than 15 years as a top management consultant with McKinsey & Company, working as a trusted advisor and in some cases, a hands-on coach, to solve her clients’ toughest issues. Prior to McKinsey, Karolin received her PhD in human genetics from the Phillipps-Universität in Marburg, Germany. Today, she integrates neuroscience findings that revolutionize the way we understand how human brains function and translates them into applicable and powerful leadership practices. Karolin deeply cares about making the world of work a better place and enjoyed illustrating "The Psychological Safety Playbook".