Aligning people, purpose, and performance in complex environments.

I work with organizations that want to transform how they make decisions, collaborate, and grow.

Senior consultant with 15+ years in collaborative design across sectors and geographies.

Services

Explore pathways to alignment, momentum, and impact.

Interaction Excellence

Make every conversation count

I design, plan, and facilitate collaborative work—ranging from strategic alignment sessions to participatory experiences in conferences. Each interaction is crafted to foster clarity, engagement, and collective action.

People & Organizational Performance

Change how the system works, learns, and evolves

I support organizations in aligning strategy, roles, and culture — enabling system leaders to drive change from within. With method and accountability, I help teams activate initiatives, elevate the employee experience, and turn ambition into progress through day-to-day delivery.

Innovation Labs

From idea to outcome — activate what drives real innovation

I support internal labs at every stage: shaping strategy, co-piloting programs, and accelerating proof-of-concepts. Grounded in a proven framework, this work brings clarity, alignment, and visibility to your innovation journey.

Sectors served & recent work

Partnering with 35+ organizations, from global institutions to local champions.

Energy

Energy

Working alongside energy companies to navigate strategic and operational transitions.

Over four years, I led the launch and co-piloting of an innovation lab within a major international multi-energy company—driving AI integration, digital transformation, and cross-functional innovation across the business.

International Organizations

International Organizations

Supporting collaboration and decision-making across cultures and missions.

I co-designed a high-level global conference of 800+ participants —activating collective intelligence, fostering meaningful dialogue, and delivering actionable outcomes.

Public Sector

Public Sector

Helping institutions modernize services, engage stakeholders, and deliver public value.

I worked alongside a governmental organization over six months to co-develop a five-year strategic roadmap—bridging long-term vision with operational priorities and fostering shared ownership across leadership.

Education

Education

Facilitating innovation across education systems to enhance the learner experience.

I delivered an international scientific seminar that brought together researchers and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to assessment in open, digital, and networked learning environments.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Bridging medical and support teams to strengthen systems and outcomes.

I led a series of collaborative workshops within the Swiss healthcare system to help align medical teams and IT departments on the rollout of a new prescription platform and the implementation of an Electronic Patient Record system in Intensive Care.

Hospitality & Food Services

Hospitality & Food Services

Co-designing onboarding and upskilling journeys to boost team engagement and service excellence.

I facilitated a two-day strategic workshop with one of the world's leading food service companies to co-design a customized onboarding program—aligning brand culture, operational excellence, and frontline employee engagement across high-performance restaurant environments.

Trusted by leaders across industries

Over 35 organizations accompanied.

About

Senior consultant helping teams align, adapt, and grow.

With 15+ years of experience in collaborative design and organizational performance, I support leaders and teams in navigating complexity, aligning around shared purpose, accelerating initiatives, and delivering lasting impact.

Get to know me
Marie Polla

Are we a good fit?

Partner with me for a journey where your vision turns into tangible results, guided by systemic thinking 
and a spirit of true collaboration.

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You value courage, clarity, and collaboration.
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You lead with intention — and expect the same from those you work with.
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You want to create the space to focus on what truly matters.

Curious about what we could build together? Let's start the conversation.

I'd love to hear how I can support your goals.