About Pierre Christoph Poyault

In my 15-year career in digital product development, I have gained extensive experience in strategy work and team leadership. I have built and led product operations teams in several companies.

I rely on cross-functional insights about customers, users and markets to achieve strategic clarity and measurable success.

I have the privilege of coaching and inspiring leaders and their teams with a variety of interactive trainings and workshops. I mainly work for NGOs, start-ups, scale-ups, small and medium-sized companies in the areas of strategy development, team development, working methods and leadership skills.

My strength is facilitating complex discussions, ensuring group engagement and uniting diverse groups towards a common goal. This is how I bring a breath of fresh air into your working environment.

My Journey from Efficiency to Purpose

I’ve often seen teams become more productive but still feel they’re working on the wrong problems. Peter Drucker’s quote, „There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all,“ deeply resonated with me. My experience in product development and curiosity about how work connects across an organization made me realize that strategy is my strength – and my way to drive meaningful change.

Too many organizations get lost in busy work or vague strategies. Projects fail because the direction is unclear, goals conflict or progress is measured by quantity instead of impact. The cost is steep: wasted effort, demoralized teams, and missed opportunities.

Strategy development shouldn’t be confined to the top leadership. Successful strategies bridge operational insights with ambitious goals. But without strong teamwork at the top, even the best strategies fall apart. That’s why I focus on both: the strategy itself and the emotional foundation of collaboration. Open debates, shared accountability for clear decisions, and putting the collective goal ahead of individual egos are essential.

I combine strategy consulting with team development because this blend is what enables real-world impact. Great ideas only thrive in environments where exchange is open, and nothing is off-limits. Steve Jobs once said, „In weak companies, politics win. In strong companies, the best ideas win.“ My role is to help you identify meaningful connections between customer insights, business opportunities, goals, strategies, and vision – creating a clear sense of purpose and direction.

Together, we’ll analyze your current state and craft a tailored 12-week program to tackle your challenges. I’ll empower you to continuously develop your strategies while enhancing your collaboration. The results? Greater effectiveness, a stronger organization, and a culture that thrives on shared purpose.

When organizations work with clarity and focus, they make better decisions, create lasting value, and inspire others to do the same. At scale, this ripple effect has the potential to make work more meaningful and impactful everywhere.

My Strengths & How I Work

Activator, …

I am an activator who makes things happen by turning thoughts into action. I rally people to get unified around an idea and help them feel that they can move forward.

Strategist, …

I am a thematic, quick and strategic thinker. I provide clarity on the why. My ability to see how all the pieces fit together allows me to tie all the individuals into one whole.

Leader.

I am decisive, direct, clear, logical, persuasive and present. I bring emotional clarity to a team to be realistic and honest. I’m an open book and build trust and clarity with it.