Middleton, WI · [email protected]

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Second
Freedom

Transforming leadership by measuring, developing and sustaining leadership effectiveness in a VUCA* world.

*Volatile. Uncertain. Complex. Ambiguous.

  • 5,000+hours of executive coaching
  • MCCInternational Coaching Federation
  • CNVCcertified NVC trainer

Featured Clients

Leaders inside global enterprises and mission-driven institutions.

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Watch: what Second Freedom means.

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What is Second Freedom?

While First Freedom means you have become free of what other people think of and expect from you, you reach Second Freedom by becoming free of yourself.

How do we help you reach Second Freedom?

Once you realize that what got you here won't get you there, we help you by measuring, developing and sustaining your leadership effectiveness.

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Our Foundational Beliefs

Three convictions underpin everything we do.

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    The world that leaders face is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA).

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    VUCA leadership effectiveness can be measured.

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    VUCA leadership can be developed and sustained.

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Our Three Principles

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Everything we do is practical.

You can put it into action.

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Our work is based on science.

It is evidence-based pulling from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and management theory.

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Our work is rooted in wisdom traditions.

We rely on knowledge that pre-dates the industrial age.

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About Our Coach

Marion Riehemann, Master Certified Coach and founder of Second Freedom.

Marion Riehemann

Master Certified Coach /ICF

Marion Riehemann (former: Guérin) is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and leadership expert with more than 5,000 hours of executive coaching behind her. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation and is an internationally certified trainer for Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication with the CNVC.

  • 5,000+hours — executive coaching
  • MCCInternational Coaching Federation
  • CNVCcertified NVC trainer
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Testimonials

It's been a unique experience to work with Marion (as my coaching teacher) - and not just because of her tremendous expertise and high professional standards.

What really made a difference was her authentic, contagious passion and positive energy for what she is wholeheartedly doing and her ability to create space for others to discover and leverage their own full potential. This is not only inspiring but creates 'movement.' Mindfulness, trust, and courage are what I gained. It's been truly transformational for me, both personally and professionally as a leader, and I'm grateful for this experience.

— Susanne Wilczek, Systemic Business Coach & HR Consultant

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    It's time for leadership transformation to begin

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    Contact Us Today

    Second Freedom, 3302 Valley Creek Circle, Middleton WI 53562
    [email protected]
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