Something is reshaping leadership in global finance and industry. Leading this change is Olga Kiendler, whose name is becoming more associated with a new system of success, one that is more than about wealth accumulation. Kiendler, an ex-lawyer and banker, created her own multiple award-winning, customizable executive and leadership transformation program, OK Transform, to lead this purpose-driven change toward the new paradigm of success.
Olga Kiendler’s clients—industry captains and finance titans, but also family office heirs—seek her out not just for her coaching and therapy sessions but also for her ability to create legacies that can be felt outside boardrooms.
The Rise of Holistic Leadership
The executive coaching industry, once focused primarily on performance and profit, is undergoing a notable evolution. “We are witnessing a systemic shift,” notes Kiendler, a board member for Aegida Group and Danubia Holdings. Kiendler adds, “Modern leadership is no longer defined solely by financial success. Instead, a new generation of leaders has emerged—one that prioritizes purpose-driven, sustainable impact and strives to leave a lasting, positive legacy long after their tenure.
“Today’s leaders, alongside younger generations, are committed to creating change beyond traditional profit metrics,” Kiendler continues. This evolving mindset influences decision-making across family offices, major corporations, and society. Despite the generation of significant wealth, many search for deeper fulfillment—a disconnect rooted in centuries-old societal, corporate, and familial norms that once valued material gain above all else.
As the business world pivots toward purpose-driven strategies, the challenge—and opportunity—lies in redefining success to integrate economic performance and meaningful personal and societal impact. Family-run businesses are especially interested in bridging this generational gap.
Demand for this evolved form of leadership is quantifiable. In 2023, a survey by the International Coach Federation found that 77 percent of executives reported improved relationships in private and professional life after engaging in a self-improvement process. More tellingly, 61 percent noted increased professional satisfaction, proving a growing recognition that personal fulfillment and professional success are inextricably linked in the modern corporate world.
Rapid Results in a Slow-Change Industry
Kiendler’s approach, which combines organizational behavior, neuroscience, executive coaching, therapy work, and leadership insights from the world’s leading business schools, is at the cutting edge of this evolving field. It aims to create rapid, effective, and long-lasting change by addressing the root causes of challenges and enabling leaders to make better decisions and choices. It is customizable and tailor-made to the individual or organization.
“OK Transform is unique as it addresses the root causes of leadership challenges. This is not just dry theory but an actual tool that allows you to recognize and transform various thinking processes, your unique emotional grid, your decision-making processes and judgment.” Kiendler explains.
“Very often we sabotage our own lives by not understanding why we see things the way we see them and why we act and react in a certain way, why we make the choices we make. This tool allows us to break through long-standing barriers and achieve transformative impacts,” she adds.
Olga Kiendler’s methods promise not just incremental improvements, but business-shifting transformations that can redefine a leader’s trajectory and, by extension, how entire organizations operate.
The Hidden Cost of Success
“The pressure to perform is exacting a tremendous toll on individuals, often manifesting in invisible ways but deeply impactful to personal well-being and organizational health,” Kiendler reveals.
A 2024 study by the World Economic Forum found that 76 percent of C-suite executives reported experiencing burnout in the past year, with 42 percent considering leaving their positions due to stress-related issues. The cost to businesses is staggering, with executive burnout costing the global economy over $300 billion annually in lost productivity, turnover, and missed opportunities for innovation and growth.
Kiendler’s work in this area is groundbreaking. By integrating mental health support into her coaching practice, she’s helping to destigmatize these issues at the highest levels of business. “We are showing leaders that vulnerability is not weakness, but what builds and encourages authentic leadership and sustainable success,” she says.
According to a 2023 Gallup poll, companies that have implemented holistic leadership development programs, including mental health support, have seen a 23 percent increase in employee engagement and a 17 percent reduction in executive turnover. These improvements translate into enhanced productivity and stronger financial performance.
Building Bridges in a Divided World
Regarding the broader implications of her work, Kiendler has one thing to say, “The leaders we are developing today will shape the world of tomorrow. We aim to help build up people who can bridge divides and build a more equitable future for all stakeholders. “
The World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Risks Report highlighted the critical role of business leaders in addressing global challenges, including mental well-being. Kiendler is all about individual transformation but also all about reimagining the very nature of corporate power and responsibility.
