Niina Majaniemi is an international leadership coach, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in global business and technology. Her career includes impactful roles at Microsoft and Nokia, where she specialized in people development, leadership culture, and human‑centric performance. She is also a certified HR Partner for Strategic Leadership, bringing a rigorous, evidence‑based approach to modern leadership and workplace transformation.

Niina has designed and led training program for Microsoft’s global employees, helping leaders and teams strengthen collaboration, communication, and wellbeing across diverse cultures. She is a sought‑after keynote speaker at high‑profile events and has shared stages with top leaders — including speaking at the same event as the President of Finland.

She is an official partner of the Finnish Centre for Occupational Safety and a certified work wellbeing expert. Her academic work includes a peer‑reviewed scientific article, “Recruiting happy, socio‑emotionally balanced and mature managers in Finland and elsewhere” (Majaniemi et al.), published in the Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics by North American Business Press. The research was based on Reuven Bar‑On’s emotional intelligence framework, adapted to the Finnish business environment.

Niina is also the author of Työelämän Maraton ja Empatia (“The Marathon of Work and Empathy”), published in 2021, which explores the role of empathy in sustainable performance and modern work life. Her work blends scientific insight, practical leadership experience, and a deep commitment to building more human‑centered, high‑performing workplaces.