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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Dr. Zrinka K. Fidermuc Maler

Executive Contributor

Business & Health Empowerment Strategist, Author

Dr. Zrinka K. Fidermuc Maler

Business & Health Empowerment Strategist, Author

Dr. Zrinka doesn’t just break glass ceilings—she grinds them into glitter. As the powerhouse behind the Empowerment Academy, she empowers women 40+, 50+, and organisations to lead with clarity, strength, and a whole lot more humor. With over 15 years of experience in corporate health, female leadership, and personal transformation, she helps others thrive through hormonal change, career evolution, and emotional resilience.

Her career spans long-term contracts with mid-sized companies and 13 years of coaching for the German railway sector. For 10 years, she also held a scientific fellowship at the German Aerospace Center, where she researched service innovation, gender dynamics, and knowledge transfer. With a Master’s degree in education, literature, a PhD in social sciences, certified coaching credentials, and 500+ hours of training in classical Ashtanga yoga philosophy and psychology, Dr. Zrinka blends science, soul, and self-leadership into every room she walks into.

Her signature method, Mind & Body Empowerment Coaching, is an integrative and cycle-conscious approach to leadership, vitality, and performance. Her upcoming book, The Hat and The Heel, challenges stereotypes about midlife women—and replaces them with power, purpose, and a perfectly timed punchline.

Dr. Zrinka is here to help you lead your next chapter with clarity, boldness, and no BS.

Join her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Skool (https://www.skool.com/thehatandthehill/about), or book a clarity session .

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The Truth About Female Leadership and Energy in Midlife – Interview with Dr. Zrinka K. Fidermuc Maler

Dr. Zrinka is a recognised expert in corporate health, female leadership, and mind-body performance, focused on mental, physical, and emotional resilience. She spent over a decade coaching employee...

Feel First, Lead Better and Understand Why Hormones Belong in the Boardroom

Leadership isn’t just about strategies, processes, or even quarterly KPIs. It’s about the inner chemistry that fuels human behavior and connects hearts in pursuit of a common purpose.

Insights, Science, and Hard Truths on the Competitive Edge of Female Leadership

Leadership isn’t a popularity contest. It’s about clarity, decisiveness, and, when necessary, a well-placed kick in the rear.

How Women Around 50 Use Their Hidden Brain Advantage to Think Smarter and Lead Stronger

In today’s competitive business landscape, the inclusion of women around 50 in leadership positions brings a powerhouse of advantages...

Your Team Is Lost In (Pre)Menopausal Translation – What Now?

Do you notice changes in your female colleagues over 40, who once exhibited significant expertise and efficiency, now appearing more tired.

You Are Not Lazy, You Are Hormonal, and It’s Time We Talk About It

When midlife hits and energy dips, it’s not weakness; it’s biology. Why women 40+ need to rethink exhaustion, stress, and the hidden impact of hormonal shifts on mental health.

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Dr. Zrinka K. Fidermuc Maler

Business & Health Empowerment Strategist, Author

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Dr. Zrinka K. Fidermuc Maler

Business & Health Empowerment Strategist, Author

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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