AUTHENTIC LEADERS
CHARLOTTE SØNDERGAARD
Empowering Your Leadership — That’s My Passion
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Unlock your strengths. Inspire trust. Ignite hope. Lead with purpose and values. Feel empowered.
I will help you develop your authentic leadership to lead with compassion, confidence, and integrity — and create cultures where people feel seen, safe, and supported to grow, belong, and thrive.
Start your journey today — let’s talk!
Welcome to Authentic Leaders
Hi, I’m Charlotte Søndergaard — experienced leadership coach, facilitator, Speaker and founder of Authentic Leaders.
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I help leaders grow their confidence, lead with authenticity, and create meaningful, lasting change within their organizations. Through a combination of strengths-based coaching and values-driven development, I support leaders in building cultures of psychological safety, trust, and impact.
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Is This You?
Are you:
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navigating a career transition or exploring new leadership opportunities?
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looking to better understand and use your leadership strengths?
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striving to lead with greater purpose, integrity, and impact?
Then you're in the right place. My tailored leadership coaching and development programs are designed to help you move forward — with clarity, confidence, and courage.
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​What I Offer
At Authentic Leaders, I specialize in helping individuals and organizations unlock their full leadership potential through:
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Strengths-Based Leadership Coaching
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Psychological Safety & Inclusive Facilitation
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Values-Based Leadership Development Programs
Whether you're an executive, an emerging leader, or an organization committed to inclusive leadership, I will guide you in breaking through barriers, clarifying your leadership identity, and creating a culture where people thrive.
How We Work Together
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Deepen Self-Awareness — Identify what drives you and align your leadership with your personal values.
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Own Your Leadership Journey — Step into new roles and challenges with courage, clarity, and confidence.
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Amplify Your Impact — Build authentic relationships, inspire trust, and lead teams that feel safe, seen, and supported.
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Ready to Unlock Your Leadership Potential?
Let’s connect and explore how I can support your next chapter — whether you're growing into a new role, leading a team, or seeking a more authentic leadership style.
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"True success isn’t about doing more — it’s about becoming even more of who you already are."
Charlotte Søndergaard
Sigfridur Gudjonsdottir,
Product Owner at Islandsbanki
"It's an understatement to say that I learned more about myself in those 7 months than in the previous 15 years!"
Christina Rønsholt,
Director at Novo Nordisk
"I have derived immense value from the emphasis placed on identifying my strengths, exploring leadership opportunities tailored to my style, and aligning my personal values with my role as a leader."
“To follow your program 'Becoming an Authentic Leader' over several months has been an absolutely incredible journey for me in my personal development at Deloitte.”
I’m Charlotte Søndergaard
I'm a catalyst, strategist, and fierce champion of authentic, strengths-based leadership. I coach and empower leaders to grow their self-belief, lead with courage and compassion, and create cultures where people feel safe, seen, and inspired to thrive.
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For over 15 years, I’ve worked with ambitious leaders and global organizations including Novo Nordisk, Microsoft, Ørsted, Deloitte, EY, Milestone and Accenture, helping them navigate leadership challenges, career transitions, and cultural transformation. My work is grounded in psychological safety, values-based leadership, and strengths development — because I believe leadership starts within.
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As a certified coach and facilitator of the CliftonStrengths Assessment, I support individuals and teams in identifying their unique strengths, leading with confidence, and achieving meaningful, lasting change.​​
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If you're looking for a leadership coach who brings deep experience, sincere presence, and a strategic mindset, I’d love to work with you. I’ll help you unlock your leadership potential, clarify your purpose, and create the kind of impact that feels both authentic and powerful.
Ditte Buch Andersen,
Director at Neurons
"Charlotte has been instrumental in my growth over the last year and I will forever treasure the lessons, gentle guidance and attentiveness she has shown me to help me develop and grow."
Maja Rolst,
People Lead at Novo Nordisk
"Jeg er gået fra alle vores coaching-sessioner fyldt op af energi og med en kæmpe iver for at komme i gang med at afprøve nogle af de teknikker Charlotte har introduceret mig til!"
“If you strive after challenging the “normal”, understanding your strengths, wanting to experience a new mindset and being your authentic self - contact Charlotte!”
What I Do and Love Doing
“Authentic leadership is not about being someone else’s hero, but about inspiring others to become their own.”
Charlotte Søndergaard
Inspiration to Empowerment
Sanna Toppari,
Director at Deloitte
"I got clarity on my strengths, and confidence, tools and guidance to develop as a leader. It is easy to have confidential discussions with Charlotte, she is a warm-hearted coach, but she also knows when to push you for concrete progress. After the program, I'm better equipped for future endeavors."
Christian Veng,
Partner at Implement Consulting
"Charlotte is an incredible coach who helps your team and yourself to discover your behaviors, leadership style, and most importantly strengths – all to excel as a team and as a person. If you invite Charlotte to coach yourself or your team, I can assure you that she brings the trust, experience, and professional expertise that will make your organization and its individuals shine."
"Charlotte is known for her depth, passion and competence in fields of DE&I, coaching and growth — always from a place of authenticity and personal strengths.
I love Charlotte for her sharp and thought-provoking questions, always leaving me with new perspectives and avenues to explore 💚 thanks Charlotte!"