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Who we are

Driven to help teams transform with a passion for collaboration.

the lateral space is a boutique consultancy with a focus on team and leadership development.
We are skilled consultants, passionate for guiding leaders through breakthroughs within themselves, their collaboration and their organizational leadership.

All our consultants have:

  • A solid business
    background
  • In-depth expertise in organizational dynamics and psycho-social approaches
  • An expertise in leadership development by exploring human behaviour in the business context
All with the goal of helping organizations ignite transformation in and through their top teams.

Our Story

Realizing our purpose

When working for many years in leadership roles in large corporate organizations, we experienced the challenges of collaboration, often under high pressure within complex structures. ​
Where, to be successful, you had to lead not only your team but especially your peers and allow them to lead you.
Negotiating different agendas, managing stakeholders and connecting outside the formal organizational structures: this is what we call Lateral Collaboration.
One of our key focal points is to help teams and individual leaders to understand and navigate through organizational dynamics. And make different choices, based on how these dynamics impact on their ability to collaborate and team up.

How we work towards our vision

Over the last years, we studied the challenges and the value of Lateral Collaboration. This resulted not only into a deeper understanding of the inevitable challenges of lateral leadership but also in a series of specific tools that help teams to overcome these challenges.
Simultaneously, a profound fascination with how human systems behave was developed in us, along with an admiration for human’s potential for learning and personal growth. We recognized the significance of comprehending one’s mindsets, how it is influenced by the human collective, as well as individual internal drivers and discerning its constructive or restrictive nature.
In every team development initiative, we integrate both focal points: Working with the systemic dynamics present in an organization and team, while coaching individual leaders to grow to their own full potential.

Our Team

Meet the individuals behind the mission of​ - the lateral space.

Petros Oratis

Partner                   The Netherlands / Greek

Petros is an executive coach and researcher with deep expertise in leadership and team dynamics. With over 15 years in senior roles at Philips, IKEA, and Nike, he brings sharp insight into organizational complexity and boardroom realities. He partners with executive teams during pivotal moments, helping them transform challenges into opportunities for growth and alignment. Petros Holds a PhD at the Tavistock Clinic on lateral collaboration and is known for creating a space where teams can unlock powerful insights and lasting change.

 

 

 

 

 

Warden Hoffman

Partner                           The Netherlands / Dutch

Warden is a seasoned coach with a strong track record in top team development and leadership growth. With experience at Unilever and Royal Philips, he has led global initiatives and worked with diverse teams across the US, Europe, and Asia. He holds a Master’s in Economics and certifications in team transformation, change consultancy, and leadership coaching. Warden is known for creating safe, open environments where teams can explore dynamics, build trust, and unlock their full potential.

 

 

 

 

Veronica Azua

Affiliate Coach                 UK /Argentinean

Katie is an experienced executive and team coach with over 25 years of global work with board members, CEOs, and senior teams across sectors including pharma, finance, hospitality, and FMCG. With a background in business and psychology, she combines strategic insight with deep understanding of organizational dynamics and brings a unique blend of corporate and academic expertise. Clients value her direct yet compassionate style, her ability to surface blockers and enablers, and her skill in fostering honest, transformative conversations.

Clementine Leroy

Affiliate Coach          The Netherlands / French

With a passion for the intersection of business strategy and human behavior, Clementine helps leaders and teams unlock their full potential. Drawing on experience at Philips, ASML, and Korn Ferry, she specializes in cultural transformation, and leadership development across global organizations. Her strength lies in translating strategy into action while addressing deeper dynamics that drive lasting change. As a certified executive coach (PCC), she blends analytical clarity with psychological insight to guide results-driven leadership. She worked and lived across Europe, Asia, and North America.

 

 

 

Claus Radlberger

Affiliate Coach            USA (MA) / Austrian  

As an ICF-certified Executive Coach (PCC), Claus focuses on transformation and authentic leadership. With 20 years in exec roles—incl. SVP of HR at Philips—he brings deep experience in global change, M&A, and leadership development. His unique approach blends analytical training in mathematics and economics with deep personal growth work rooted in mindfulness and self-awareness. Known for his warm, energetic presence, he helps leaders unlock purpose, overcome limiting patterns, and lead with clarity and conviction.

Our values and culture

At the lateral space, our core values and cultural beliefs are to:

Build capability within each
individual, team, and
organization

Provide an environment where candid exchange, curiosity, and exploration are constructive
Respect and work within personal and organizational boundaries
Foster openness and honesty in the spirit of enabling personal, team, and organizational professional growth
Respect the power of nature while enjoying the beauty of our planet
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