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ABOUT BARBARA
Barbara Schöfl, Vice President of HR and Organizational Development at Runtastic, developed a deep passion for Human Resources during her academic journey. She embarked on her career in HR with a role in Recruiting, where her enthusiasm for the field was immediate, particularly in hiring for leadership positions, which she found both fascinating and challenging. This experience fueled her ambition to become a leader.
Barbara's professional path led her to Runtastic, where she quickly earned an opportunity to lead a team. Over the years, she successfully managed various teams and, 3.5 years ago, she was honored to be promoted to the Management team as Vice President of HR & Organizational Development. Since last summer, she has been on parental leave, dedicating time to her family.
LEADING IS ABOUT PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. ONLY IF YOU TRULY LIVE BY THAT, YOU CAN BE A SUCCESSFUL LEADER.
Barbara Schöfl
BARBARA IN A NUTSHELL
VP of HR and Organizational Development
Runtastic
area of expertise
Engineering Austria 🇦🇹
companies Barbara has worked for
BARBARA AS A LEADER
Barbara sees success as achieving personal and professional goals while contributing positively to her organization and society. Her career in HR allows her to influence work culture profoundly, focusing on development, empathy, and resilience.
Leadership is not a one way street.
Great leaders always put people first.
The future of leadership is diverse.
When I think of a leader, I think of someone who inspires, listens and most importantly, genuinely cares about people.
SELF-REFLECTION IS CRUCIAL. IT ALL STARTS WITH LEADING YOURSELF.
Barbara Schöfl
BARBARA ON SELF-CARE
Barbara emphasizes the importance of self-care and mental health. Self-reflection plays a crucial role in maintaining her well-being, and she believes that taking care of oneself is essential to being able to care for others. This holistic approach allows her to stay resilient and effective in both personal and professional spheres.
BARBARA ON SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Barbara is committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders through her empathetic and people-first approach. She believes that leadership is not a one-way street and constantly works on improving herself. By fostering a supportive environment and emphasizing continuous development, Barbara ensures her team members can shine. Her dedication to putting people first and leading with empathy helps her team grow and succeed, reflecting her belief that great leaders always prioritize their people.
MY PATIENCE AND FLEXIBILITY ARE AT COMPLETELY NEW LEVELS SINCE I BECAME A MOTHER, AND I WILL BE ABLE TO SUPPORT WORKING PARENTS EVEN BETTER IN THE FUTURE.
Barbara on becoming a better leader
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