“Only those who know themselves can lead themselves.
And only those who can lead themselves can lead others.”

Methods of modern brain research combined with new agile management – awakening resources and potentials for a successful entrepreneurial future.

Dr. Maria Hoffacker is a biologist, theologian and educator with many years of experience in business and communication.

PhD in marine ecology
Consultant business consultancy
Pioneer in strategic environmental management
B.A.U.M. Environmental award
20 years of Gruner + Jahr / Bertelsmann
16 years GEO TV / ARTE
Self-employed and entrepreneur for 10 years
University lecturer for 7 years
Book “40 Days Challenge“
“Brainkickstarter” online course“

Dr. Maria Hoffacker is a neuroscientist, leadership expert, and university lecturer. Her work lies at the intersection of neurobiology, leadership research, strategic communication, and the challenges of the AI ​​age.

At the heart of her work is the question of which human skills will shape leadership in the age of artificial intelligence. As technological developments increasingly transform organizations, skills such as judgment, decision-making under uncertainty, and communicative orientation in complex systems are gaining strategic importance.

Based on neuroscientific findings and leadership research, she develops formats for executive education, leadership dialogues, and strategic reflection spaces for leaders. Her programs focus on strengthening human intelligence as a key resource for modern leadership -especially within the tension between technological dynamics, organizational complexity, and social responsibility.

Dr. Maria Hoffacker works with leaders and organizations on questions such as:

  • How can leaders make clear decisions under high uncertainty?
  • What role does human judgment play in an increasingly AI-driven work environment?
  • How can leadership communication provide orientation in complex systems?

Her work combines academic perspectives with practical executive education and strategic leadership reflection.


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Learning for entrepreneurial success!

Discover new things with curiosity, attentiveness and amazement. Awaken lifelong learning. Creatively re-connect and implement unimagined possibilities, ideas and potential. Exploring biological advantages of being truly human. Pairing emotional intelligence with teamwork.

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