Caterpillar Spirit

Caterpillar Spirit

ph: +49(0)172 75 71 479
info@caterpillarspirit.com

Caterpillar Spirit provides simple, flexible and effective tools and programs to develop and manage intercultural communication, competence and change.

We believe in giving you the resources you need and leave out the rest. We minimize the complexity and focus on delivering practical resources and solutions so you can get what you need when you need it. Our programs are delivered in the way you need them to be, face to face, telephonic, or online.

Jamie Müller, Founder and Owner

Caterpillar Spirit

Jamie is the founder and owner of Caterpillar Spirit and combines 14 years of experience in training, coaching and facilitating with a focus on intercultural communication, competence and change.

Her background includes program administration and planning for the University of Minnesota, consulting and advising for the US Foreign Commercial Service as well as intercultural program development and delivery for multinational companies, non-profit organizations and individuals around the world.

In addition, she has extensive experience in account management and business development working with international human resource and training departments in developing programs and policies appropriate for their global workforce.

Jamie has a broad knowledge of intercultural issues relating to teams, expatriates and their families. Successfully managing change and transition in an intercultural setting is her area of expertise as well as her passion.

Jamie received her degree in German and International Relations from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and studied German as a Foreign Language and Economics at the University of Hamburg, Germany.

As well, she has completed IMBA graduate coursework at the University of St. Thomas.

Jamie is an ACC and follows the ethics and regulation of the ICF, International Coach Federation. She has a certificate in Adult Education from the University of Educational Sciences, Ludwigsburg, Germany. Jamie is a certified COM and COI practitioner. In addition, she certified Natural Juice Therapist.

Supporting her local community, Jamie acts as the secretary of the German-American Business Club in Stuttgart. She also is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tübingen, Germany. Jamie is a member of SIETAR, Young SIETAR, the International Women's Club,Stuttgart and is an Expatica Expert for those working and living in Germany.

Jamie speaks her native language, American English, is fluent in German (written and spoken) and has a basic knowledge of Spanish.

Roland Müller, Senior Trainer & Consultant

Roland is a Senior Trainer and Consultant for Caterpillar Spirit. A native of Germany, Roland has been working with and for various multinational organizations for over 15 years.

He has continuously held progressing positions providing global support and product training. He has also held positions as a Senior Instructor as well as Support & Training Manager- EMEA.

Roland spent three years of his professional career providing training to Honeywell employees and customers in North America and was based out of Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Roland holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Supply Engineering from the University of Applied Science in Offenburg, as well as a certificate in Adult Education from the University of Educational Science, Ludwigsburg, Germany.

He is a NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programing) Practitioner and Master, DVNLP Certified. In addition, earned his master's in Educational Leadership at the University of Educational Science-Ludwigsburg with a focus on Cultural Due Diligence in International Mergers & Acquisitions.

Roland speaks his native language, German, is fluent in English and has a basic knowledge of French.

Why the name, Caterpillar Spirit?

We decided on our name, Caterpillar Spirit, to express a few ideas about what we do, how we do it and who we are.

The transformation process of a caterpillar
Spirit
The color green

The transformation process of a caterpillar

We focus on the process of change and transformation as well as the end goal. We highly value the importance of the work done along the way to meet a goal or manage a transition.
The various stages of a caterpillar spoke to us in that it can illustrate personal, professional or organizational change and development.
A caterpillar can also mean that you are on your way but have not yet reached your goal, a place where so many of us find ourselves.
A caterpillar may represent a specific area of your work, your life or may be symbolic of the 'larger you' and your undiscovered potential.

Spirit

Spirit is the essential principle influencing a person. What influences you? Who inspires you? Are you living the life you desire? Finding and defining your own spirit and learning how to live in it, professionally and personally, is a key element of our programs.

The color Green

We choose the color green as it symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness and fertility. Green has great healing power and is the most restful color for the human eye. Also, green stands for stability, endurance, and hope.

Our Work Philosophy

Life, personally and professionally, gives us all kinds of twists and turns.
We understand this. You see it in the way we customize our programs and how flexible we are.
We give value and honesty, first and foremost.
We strive to provide the very best services everyday.
We look to establish long-term relationships and trust with our clients.

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