About me
Who are you?
I am Cansel Sörgens, a globe-trotting Organisational Development Strategist and OKR Expert with a love for making transformation practical and tangible. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve navigated the complexities of strategic alignment, leadership development, and Agile transformations. From coaching C-suite executives to facilitating OKR implementations across industries, I thrive on helping organisations connect strategy with execution. Known for my OKR Solar System framework, I help teams move beyond silos to embrace dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. My work isn’t about cookie-cutter solutions. It’s about crafting holistic, systemic, and hands-on strategies tailored to each organisation's needs. My approach combines empathy and pragmatism, shaped by my intercultural background, and a passion for human-centred organisations. When I’m not consulting, coaching or teaching, you’ll find me exploring new destinations, pushing myself out of my comfort zone in Impro-Theater, or enjoying a drink with friends.
What do you do for a living?
I am an independent Organisational Development Strategist supporting leaders and teams in transforming their ways of working to enable learning and impactful organisations. From developing adaptive strategies to training OKR practitioners, I bring a systemic, hands-on approach to creating lasting change.
What are you going to talk about at FlowCon?
In my session, I’ll explore how organisations can move beyond the common dysfunctions of OKRs and embrace the OKR Solar System - a model that drives strategic alignment and cross-team collaboration while fostering a more adaptive and dynamic organisational design.
What are you the proudest of?
I’m proud of having built a career as an immigrant woman of colour, in a foreign country in a foreign language, that allows me to work globally while making a tangible impact on organisations.
What speaker and/or topic would you like to see at FlowCon?
I’d love to hear from someone who’s pushing the boundaries of organisational design, like Heide Helfand, the author of Dynamic ReTeaming.
If you were an art piece, which one would it be?
"The Broken Column" by Frida Kahlo - a striking and emotional masterpiece that embodies resilience, strength in the face of pain, and the power of self-reconstruction.
What's your favorite band, artist or song?
My music genres span from funk, electro swing, grunge, trip-hop, indie-rock, and many more. My most recent favourite band is The Heavy.
Sum up your session or workshop in only 1 sentence
Why cascading OKRs fails, and how the Solar System can help you break silos, align strategically, and adapt dynamically.
What are the 3 top takeaways from your session or workshop?
Why traditional OKR approaches often fail to deliver results.
How to implement the OKR Solar System for strategic alignment.
Practical models for fostering cross-team collaboration and innovation.
