When people and organisations grow together
We believe that sustainable results are created when people experience clarity, trust and meaning in their work – and when there is room for curiosity, learning and a genuine sense of enjoyment. That is why, at Astronaut, we work with organisations that seek to develop over time, not through quick fixes, but through thoughtful and meaningful development.
Our work is grounded in the belief that leadership is about responsibility, presence and creating the conditions in which both people and organisations can develop sustainably. When this interplay works well, trust, energy and the collective strength needed to navigate change and complexity begin to grow.
Organisations we have worked with
Over the years, we have had the privilege of working with organisations across a wide range of industries and contexts – from international corporations and fast-growing companies to public organisations and academia. Our assignments have often taken place in environments characterised by change, growth or increasing complexity, where the need for clear leadership, effective collaboration and shared direction has been central.
Our collaborations have included leadership programmes at different levels, executive team development, coaching, team development, strategic work, and initiatives related to culture and values – from definition to implementation. An important part of our work has also been to develop personal leadership among employees, regardless of formal role or managerial responsibility.
Through close and structured partnerships, we take the time to understand each organisation’s unique context, goals and challenges. Our work is built on dialogue, trust and a deep understanding of how people, structure and culture interact in practice.
The objective of our assignments is always the same: to contribute to sustainable development that is deeply anchored within the organisation and that strengthens both organisational capability and the people who work within it.
At Astronaut, we believe that successful organisations are built from within – by people who experience meaning, trust and responsibility in their work. For more than 30 years, we have worked with employees, leaders, executive teams and organisations that seek to grow sustainably, strengthen their culture and create real impact through the way they lead, collaborate in teams and take responsibility in everyday practice.
Our experience spans three decades and a wide range of industries. We have worked with everything from fast-growing companies to established corporations and public organisations, always guided by the same conviction: that long-term success is created through the interplay between strategy, culture and leadership – and through how people, regardless of role, take responsibility and act in their daily work. Our work is also grounded in our own experience of serving as managers and CEOs, leading executive teams and operating in organisations with high demands on performance, collaboration and accountability.
We combine insights from business, behavioural science and elite sports to create results that endure over time. By bringing together commercial insight and a deep understanding of human behaviour, we support organisations in building environments where leaders, teams and employees develop their personal leadership, perform with quality and thrive. A central part of this work is creating psychological safety – contexts in which people and teams feel confident to think differently, share ideas, take initiative and challenge one another in constructive ways.
How we support organisations includes, among other things:
Personal leadership development – strengthening people’s ability to lead themselves with awareness, responsibility and direction, regardless of formal role
Leadership development – supporting managers and leaders in leading others with clarity, courage and empathy
Team development – strengthening collaboration, accountability and trust in teams operating in complex everyday environments
Culture and organisational development – shaping values-driven workplaces where engagement, collaboration and performance reinforce one another
Executive team development – creating alignment, shared direction and collective responsibility at the top of the organisation
Coaching and advisory services – for leaders and employees who want to grow in their roles and contribute more consciously to organisational development
Regardless of the assignment, our aim is always the same: to create clarity where complexity exists and energy where it is needed most. We believe in the power of combining structure and humanity – allowing business and culture to strengthen one another through the engagement and responsibility of people and teams.
Astronaut was founded out of a desire to broaden perspective. The name symbolises curiosity, courage and perspective – the willingness to step back, see the organisation from above, understand the whole and think differently when needed.
We also bring extensive experience from board work and have, over many years, served on boards of companies across different industries and stages of development. This provides us with a broad perspective on ownership issues, strategic decision-making and the interaction between boards, executive leadership, teams and the wider organisation.
Our Perspective on Development
The Astronaut Team
We are a small, experienced team of senior consultants and development partners with extensive collective experience in leadership, team and organisational development in complex environments.
What unites us is our own experience of leading – as managers at multiple levels, CEOs and board members – combined with a deep commitment to people and organisations in development.
When needed, we collaborate with a broad network of carefully selected consultants with specialised expertise, enabling us to meet the specific needs of each assignment.
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Anders Colstrup
Focus areas: Organisational development, executive teams, leadership and coaching
Founder & CEO of Astronaut.
With more than thirty years of experience, he has worked with Scandinavian and internationally operating organisations to strengthen leadership, develop executive teams and build sustainable performance cultures. Drawing on his background as a manager, CEO and board member, he combines commercial acumen with a deep understanding of people, and is known for his ability to both challenge and support leaders, teams and organisations in complex environments. -
Carin Gath
Focus areas: Organisational Development, Psychological Safety, Leadership and Executive Teams
Senior Consultant
Carin has extensive experience as a leader and organisational development professional, working with organisations navigating change, growth, and increasing complexity. Her work is grounded in research and many years of practical experience, demonstrating that psychological safety is the foundation for trust, learning, collaboration, and sustainable results. Through a close and hands-on approach, she supports leaders, teams, and organisations in combining safety with clarity, accountability, and shared goals – enabling high performance and well-being over time.