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Growing Your Vision

My consultancy services cover strategic consultation, coaching and taylor made continuing education.

I advise at the intersection of culture, organization, and leadership.

I offer expertise in navigating complex organisational and cultural environments, particularly in Europe–Asia and Japan-facing leadership and strategy contexts.

I emphasize understanding political and economic contexts.

Services

Consulting

I advise organisations and public institutions in situations of complex decision-making, transformation and international cooperation.

My work focuses on the interfaces between strategy, organisation, leadership and culture, with particular experience in Europe–Asia and Japan-related contexts.

Coaching

I support executives, professionals and individuals in phases of transition, responsibility and personal decision-making.

Coaching provides a confidential space to reflect on role, leadership, priorities and direction, and to develop clarity and resilience in demanding environments.

Teaching & Education

I teach and lecture in continuing and executive education settings, translating complex organisational, cultural and leadership topics into clear, applicable insights.

My teaching is grounded in practical experience, enriched by international perspectives, and designed to foster critical thinking, reflection and long-term understanding.

About me

My name is Michael Laschan

As a consultant and coach, I bring a deep sensitivity to complex systems, cultural nuance and human dynamics.
Born in Austria and raised in the former USSR, Japan and Indonesia, I was exposed to different cultures at an early age and developed a lasting international perspective. I am fluent in Japanese and English.

My professional career spans almost 30 years in senior leadership roles across the private sector and public service, consistently with a strong international focus and particular emphasis on Asia. This background has given me a multi-layered understanding of organisations—their structures, processes, decision-making logics and organisational cultures.

Alongside my advisory work, I am active as a lecturer and speaker at conferences, corporate events and at FH Campus Wien / Campus Academy, where I teach in the Bachelor programme Public Management as well as in specialised seminars on Asia.

I support organisations, executives and individuals in gaining orientation, making sound decisions and shaping change sustainably grounded in strategy, culturally informed and firmly rooted in practical experience.

I offer an initial complimentary consultation to explore whether and how a collaboration could be meaningful.
This conversation provides an opportunity to clarify objectives, expectations and potential approaches without obligation.

Please feel free to get in touch to arrange an introductory discussion.