Astrid Baumgardner

[Opera America hired Astrid to lead two workshops for our 2013 Leadership Intensive.]  Astrid’s background in nonprofit management and ongoing work with performing arts organizations meant that she was able to tailor the leadership workshops to the specific needs of opera leaders.

I was introduced to Astrid’s method by way of prep work to be done ahead of session two of a two-part leadership intensive. Having participated in a number of trainings and intensives, I came into the workshop with a commitment to being “open”, but also expecting a little more of the same thing, packaged in a different wrapper. What I found within five minutes of the workshop was a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and engagement as Astrid began the process of guiding the group through a dynamic two day presentation of leadership training. 

Astrid is one of the most inspiring people I know, having been incredibly successful in both her first career as a lawyer and her family life, while maintaining one of the most upbeat, optimistic, and forward-thinking personalities out there. Through innovative thinking, genuine care and concern, and an immensely organized approach, Astrid has helped me refocus my core values, reshape …

The best thing about Astrid is [her] energy and positive attitude. …Thank you for all your help, Astrid. You really help break things down and put it in a light that makes it realistic and possible. . Thank you for that and for showing such a great interest in me. I appreciate it. — ACG, New York, NY

Astrid is an invaluable resource for ALL lawyers in transition.  I felt lost and defeated after years of working at a law firm,and I wanted to make a change but didn\’t know how.  Astrid immediately inspired confidence and helped me make positive changes in my career and personal life.  The coaching process was empowering as I re-discovered my strengths and …

Astrid Baumgardner is a wonderful and inspiring coach who genuinely cares about her students’ and colleagues’ dreams.  She helps us achieve larger goals by using a positive and realistic approach to organizing our time for succeeding in the smaller goals along the way. Andy A, Princeton, NJ

Astrid is one of the most inspiring people I know, having been incredibly successful in both her first career as a lawyer and her family life, while maintaining one of the most upbeat, optimistic, and forward-thinking personalities out there. — MS, New York, NY

My colleagues and I benefited immensely from Astrid’s communications and branding workshops.  She established a great rapport with our group so that everyone felt comfortable discussing their strengths, weaknesses and individual styles of communication.  Astrid provided specific and concrete tools for creating a unique brand that was meaningful to both very junior and very senior lawyers.  We left each session …

[Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs] was a fantastic workshop.  In many ways, I wish that the topics covered in your seminar were part of the core curriculum for conservatory training. For musicians, self-esteem is closely related to artistic success which is in turn deeply intertwined with successful artistic endeavors.  Goal-setting strategies, project planning, asking the key questions which help to unlock hidden information— these are the skills necessary for building a platform of success.