The Transformation Journal

Welcome to The Transformation Journal, where I share perspectives on digital leadership, marketing innovation, and organizational growth.

Drawing from my work with Linelia and years of leading transformations across startups and enterprises, I explore how businesses can scale sustainably, lead with clarity, and turn change into measurable impact.

Thoughts, lessons, and insights for those driving what’s next.

Carsten Lackner at 10 Marketing Topics 2026 | Linelia.io

From the field to the stage: how I arrived at 10 marketing topics for 2026

When you prepare a keynote, you’re forced to make choices. Last week, I had the chance to[…]

Carsten Lackner at onecowork BCN | Linelia.io

That window of the year every consultant knows

The new year always brings a certain positive energy. Budgets reopen, priorities get sharper, and suddenly “later”[…]

Carsten Lackner Planning 2026 | Linelia.io

My 2026: Boundaries, Direction, Momentum

Now that the new year has started, I’ve found myself thinking about 2026 in a slightly different[…]

2025 Year In Review | Linelia.io

2025 in review: A roller coaster of endings, new starts and learning

As I reflect on the 2025 year in review, one word comes to mind: contrast. As usual,[…]

Google Campus Mountain Viewl | Linelia.io

Proactive or extinct? A founder’s perspective

I recently came across this image I took of a fossil at the Google campus years ago[…]

Working Anywhere | Linelia.io

Visibility without cringe? Still working on it.

Learning to show up publicly as a founder is surprisingly challenging. Not because I’m shy, quite the[…]

Three behaviors that improve collaboration | Linelia.io

3 small behaviors making collaboration faster & easier

Collaboration sounds simple. In reality, it’s one of the biggest challenges across almost every organization I’ve worked[…]

Carsten Lackner Beach Walk | Linelia.io

Routines that keep me sane and productive

The freedom of running your own business often sounds limitless but for me, it works best with[…]

First 150 Days with Linelia | Linelia.io

The first 150 days: How I built the foundation for my own company

I want to take you with me on my journey and this time, it’s about the very[…]

Carsten Lackner at dmexco CMO Lounge 2025 | Linelia.io

Transition to Founder Mode: mindset & network as your real currency

Leaving corporate life behind and starting your own company is a transition people often describe as a[…]