Coaching Frankfurt am Main – Sparring on equal terms – by managers for managers
35 certified coaches for the Rhine-Main region – including the former CEO of Siemens, ex-DAX board members, Harvard alumni, and experienced C-level sparring partners. We support board members, managing directors, and executives in making decisions under pressure, resolving conflicts in top management, and taking the next career step – discreetly, based on evidence, and on equal footing.
Since 2021 in Frankfurt am Main – the initial consultation is free of charge.
35 certified coaches including ex-CEOs, Harvard affiliates and TED speakers
Individual matching The right expert for your challenge
DAX references Siemens, Deutsche Bank, Lufthansa and others
Tailor-made leadership coaching: Strategic sparring
„"My goal from day one was: Anyone who comes to us should work with a sparring partner who knows their industry from their own management experience – not from textbooks."“
Tim S. Tabrizi, Founder
The burnout rate in Frankfurt's Westend district is the highest in Germany. Why? Because brilliant experts are promoted to leadership positions without possessing the necessary political experience. This is precisely where our consulting approach comes in.
Our consulting approach changes the game:
- For banks & finance: We show you how to survive political intrigues and win power struggles with confidence.
- For Consulting & Law: We coach partners to transform pressure („up or out“) into productive energy.
- For the middle class: We help entrepreneurs from the Rhine-Main region through targeted Corporate training & management development, to steer their life's work safely through the digital transformation.
References: Leading companies trust our expertise
Executive sparring for C-levels in Frankfurt: Confidential & results-oriented
Our institute in the Nordend (Oeder Weg) is the discreet retreat for decision-makers seeking clarity. Whether you are from the Banking district, from the Trade fair or the tech hubs in Eschborn and Darmstadt come:
We understand the pressure you are under. All locations at a glance.
Here you won't find standard solutions, but rather executive sparring in the banking district with strategies that work in the real world of business. We combine the experience of former DAX board members with the psychological depth needed for genuine change.
Are you looking for an experienced sparring partner for your top management in the Main region? Learn more about our specialized services. Executive Coaching in Frankfurt. Our program is ideal for management and high-potential employees. Business Coaching Frankfurt to.
Why we are different
| Comparison point | Standard Coaching | Ihr Coaching Institut (Frankfurt) |
|---|---|---|
| The coach | Often a theorist or amateur psychologist. | Ex-DAX board members, FIFA professionals & entrepreneurs. Real experience. |
| The focus | „How does that make you feel?“ | „How do we solve the problem?“ Strategy & result. |
| The network | None. | Access to an elite network in Frankfurt & Germany. |
Learn from world-class people, not textbooks
Only "track record" counts here. Our team has it.
- Heinrich von Pierer: Former CEO of Siemens AG. He coaches executives in strategy and world politics.
- Urs Meier: FIFA referee. He teaches you to make the right decision under the pressure of millions.
- Claudia Schick: TV presenter (ARD). She trains your impact for the annual general meeting or the crisis interview.
- 32 more top experts: Psychologists, profilers and former managing directors directly on site.
Heinrich von Pierer led Siemens through the biggest transformation in its history. Urs Meier As a FIFA World Referee, he made decisions under the pressure of 80,000 spectators.
Dr. Carlos Davidovich teaches neuroleadership at the Institute of Coaching (Harvard Medical School Affiliate). All three are part of our team at Oeder Weg – executive sparring at the highest level.
Whether in Banking district, at the Trade fair or directly at the Airport We are located where Frankfurt's economy is pulsating. Instead of standard coaching, you receive strategic executive sparring: decisiveness and negotiation skills from individuals who have been where you want to be.
Not a coincidence, but a system: your path to the ideal expert
We don't leave the chemistry between you and your coach to gut feeling. Our consulting approach is based on a proven diagnostic process.
Step 1: Diagnosis - understanding your initial situation
In the initial consultation, we analyze not only your thematic goal (e.g., change of strategy) but also the required personality type of coach.
Do you need a tough challenger (e.g., ex-board member) or an empathetic developer (e.g., psychologist)?
Step 2: The selection - finding the right coach
Our internal board checks the availability and suitability of our 35 experts. We filter by industry experience (e.g. banking sector), hierarchy level and methodical approach to suggest the perfect sparring partner for you.
Step 3: The chemistry check - ensuring a personal fit
You get to know your expert without obligation. If, contrary to expectations, the „spark“ does not ignite, our Institute guaranteeWe provide you with an alternative top expert immediately and discreetly, without you having to restart the process.
Our areas of expertise: Where we apply the lever
Tailor-made formats for the most pressing challenges – The right solution for every leadership situation.
Executive & Leadership
- C-Level Sparring & Strategy
- Confident leadership in times of crisis
- Neuromanagement & decision-making power
Career & Positioning
- From high potential to top management
- Strategic personal branding
- Salary and contract negotiations for managers
Transformation & resilience
- Support for complex change processes
- Mental strength under high pressure
- Burnout prevention and health coaching for high performers and protection against toxic corporate culture.
Specifically, we support you here: in the Executive coaching for the leap into top management, in the Confidential sparring for managing directors and GmbH managers as well as in the certified training as a systemic coach. And if you'd like to know what to expect first: In our transparent overview of coaching fees Find all price ranges without registration.
Our experts: 6 out of 35 outstanding coaches
URS MEIER - Executive coach for decision-making strength under pressure
OBSERVERS AND DECISION-MAKERS:
FIFA World Referee: 880+ professional matches, 6x referee of the year
AUTHOR
"You are the decision"
TELEVISION COMMENTATOR
German Television Award for the 2006 World Cup
TEDx Speaker
„Vision with action can change the world“
LAURA BAXTER – Expert in Body Language and Executive Presence
CERTIFIED
BDVT e. V., DVNLP, NLP, DSZ, DGSL
OPERA SINGER
Opera singer with 100+ international performances
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
German Speakers Association, Global Speakers Federation, Speakersʼ Excellenceʼs Top 100 Trainers
TED Talk
TEDxCapeMay Lecture
Topic: Discovering the Power of Your Voice
NATALIE WINTERMANTEL - graduate psychologist and systemic coach
Graduate psychologist
Goethe University Frankfurt
Author
„Snails are not slow, they just value life“ (2016)
„Love grows with its tasks (2017)“
„Everything is there at the same time“ (2019)
„Saving manager relationships“ (2022)
Lecturer for Systemic coaching and mediation
Radius IKK, Frankfurt am Main
Institute for Communication and Conflict Management
DR. CARLOS DAVIDOVICH - Executive Coach for Neuroleadership
FRONT THINKER
Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate
PERFORMANCE COACH & KEY NOTE SPEAKER
+20 years of experience as a performance coach
AUTHOR & CO-AUTHOR
Five Brain Leadership, Personality DNA
TED Talk
TEDxUNYP Lecture
Topic: Five-brains: how neuroscience can help you to become a better leader.
HOLGER BRÖER - Expert in sales, cold calling and business strategies
HUMAN CONNECTOR
Sales and new customer acquisition
For over 40 years, well over 30,000 successful cold calls, hundreds of presentations &
Coachings
FACTS TELL - STORIES SELL
Expert in the development and implementation of selling stories
COMPANY
Serial entrepreneur for 25 years, founder and CEO BeALifeChanger LLC. in Los Angeles, CA; Bröer & Partner GmbH & Co.KG, Germany
LILLY FRITZ - Judge, mediator and executive coach
COACH AND TRAINER
Support for young women in management positions, supervisor for conflict management, mentor at FraMeS
37 YEARS JUDGE
President of the Local Courts of Offenbach and Wiesbaden
Director of Königstein Local Court
CERTIFIED
Certified trainer (BAFM) for mediation, MIND CODEX, German Association of Women Lawyers
Knowledge that works: Our expertise in the trade press
Strategy & ESG
„HR shapes sustainability“
Why HR managers need to sit at the ESG table. Regina Schüller in the gmbhchef Magazine on the social component as a lever for board members.
📥 Article „HR shapes sustainability“ in gmbhchef magazine (PDF)Future & Tech
„Are avatars the new coaches?“
A plea for the human factor. Why AI cannot empathize and where the limits lie. Interview in the Communication practice.
📥 Interview „Are avatars the new coaches?“ in Praxis Kommunikation (PDF)Culture & Leadership
„Stop toxic leadership“
When fear eats away at productivity. Analysis of the warning signs of a sick corporate culture in the trade magazine Work and labor law.
📥 Study „Stopping Toxic Leadership“ in Labor and Employment Law (PDF)International Executive Coaching: Sparring in English
Our consulting services have an international focus. In the Rhine-Main region, multilingual sparring is already standard practice: whether it's the ECB, Brexit bankers, or international law firms – many decisions are made in English. Our institute is prepared for this. We offer Business Coaching in English at native speaker level.
- For expats: We help you to decipher the cultural codes of German „hidden champions“ and corporations.
- For Global Leaders: Our coaches (with experience in London, New York, Singapore, etc.) will prepare you for international boards. We coach not only the language, but also the intercultural strategy.
Change that lasts
Why discerning clients choose our institute
A personal coach is limited to their own method. Our consulting approach in Frankfurt means: We offer you the assurance of the perfect match from 35 top-class expert profiles.
Strategic target achievement (Heinrich von Pierer)
Achieve your ambitious goals through Strategic success coaching and methods that have shaped global corporations. Benefit from the experience of former Siemens CEO Heinrich von Pierer, to put your strategies through their paces.
Resilience at high-performance level
Calmness can be learned – if you learn from the best. Our coaches, including experts like Urs Meier, will teach you mental techniques to remain calm even under extreme pressure. targeted burnout prevention to remain sovereign and stable in Frankfurt's banking district.
Personal development with depth
Strengths are best recognized in the mirror of genuine expertise. Through scientifically sound analyses (LINC, DISC) and feedback from coaches with decades of leadership experience, we support your development. Personal development as a leader for maximum effect.
Excellence in communication
Clarity and empathy are the currencies of modern leadership. Train Your executive presence and your voice with experts such as Laura Baxter (Executive Presence), in order to be present at Board meetings, Negotiations and public appearances to convince with pinpoint accuracy.
Career advancement without a „glass ceiling“
You can take the next step in a DAX company or family business more confidently with someone who has already paved the way. We offer you strategic positioning and preparation for business-critical Key career moments.
Conflict resolution through legal & psychological expertise
Difficult situations require tact. With experts like Lilly Fritz (former judge & mediator) at your side, you can resolve them. Conflicts resolved through professional mediation and develop sustainable win-win strategies for complex environments.
Work-life integration for top performers
Success must not come at the expense of quality of life. We support you in this, Your priorities in self-management to set up in such a way that top performance in the profession and a A fulfilling private life through life coaching are not contradictory, but mutually supportive.
Long-term support as a strategic partner
We are not a short-term „fire extinguisher“. As Institute we accompany you through all career phases with the right expert for your current growth phase - reliably, discreetly and at eye level.
Measurable results from practice
„"Coaching without proof of effectiveness is just idle chatter. That's why we systematically measure the progress of our clients – and stand by it with our name."“
Tim S. Tabrizi, Founder
Discretion is our greatest asset. Here are some examples of the results of our coaching clients in Frankfurt.
Coaching investment
Client self-reported data 2024–2026, median
us further
Anonymous final survey Q1 2026, n=87
measurable effect
Self-assessment of goals after coaching completion
Coaching mandates
Cumulative since the institute's founding – as of May 2026
Challenge: Lack of visibility on the C-level board.
Result: „Through strategic sparring, I learned to speak the language of the Management Board. After 6 months, I was promoted to divisional manager. The investment increased tenfold with the first salary increase.“
Challenge: Extreme stress due to merger processes.
Result: „I was on the brink of failure. The coaching not only gave me acute strategies to combat stress, but also changed my management culture for the long term. I am now more productive than ever before - and still spend evenings with my family.“
Result: „I was skeptical about individual coaches. The institute provided me with exactly the expert (a former mediator) I needed to resolve the hardened fronts in my team. The ‚fit guarantee‘ is not a marketing gimmick, but genuine quality assurance.“
Markus Ruther
Managing Director SME
5-star reviews: What our clients say on Google
„"In four months of coaching with Mr. Tabrizi, my life has completely changed, both professionally and personally. The coaching is very professional, structured, precise and individualized."“
– Luka E. · Google review
„"Even during our initial meeting, he opened my eyes several times. He has an incredible ability to clearly explain complex relationships and create new perspectives."“
– MJ · Google review, Local Guide
„"A very good listener, objective, open and goal-oriented. I can definitely recommend him. Always available and helpful."“
– Steffen P. · Google review, Local Guide
Strategic clarity for decision-makers in the Rhine-Main region
Those seeking coaching at the decision-maker level in Frankfurt face challenges that no textbook covers: strategic financial decisions, political power struggles within the board, or the question of whether the next career step is the right one.
Our institute offers you the confidential sparring you need at this level – not standard advice, but straight talk from coaches who have themselves made decisions at the C-level. Team transformation or personal Resilience under pressureWe work on your specific goals in a results-oriented manner.
Confidential accompaniment at C-level: when more than your career is at stake
At the C-level, professional and personal pressures become blurred. The pressure of a merger affects family life, and a personal crisis impacts decision-making on the board.
Our coaches – themselves experienced executives and psychologists – understand this dynamic. Whether you want to strategically plan your next chapter or sustainably secure your high performance under extreme pressure: We offer a safe space where decision-makers can openly discuss what truly motivates them.
Our promise: Discretion, commitment, and measurable results.
Appointments at our office on Oeder Weg, in your office in the banking district, or online via video call – we adapt to your schedule, not the other way around. Every session concludes with concrete next steps that you can implement immediately. Confidentiality is our top priority: many of our clients are public figures.
What sets us apart from individual coaches? The institute's guarantee: If the chemistry isn't right, you'll immediately receive an alternative top expert – without having to restart the process.
Founder's vision: Why this institute exists
When I founded the coaching institute, I had a clear goal in mind: I wanted to create the place I often wished I had had during my own career in top management. A safe space for decision-makers where no theoretical platitudes are spouted, but rather genuine, challenging sparring at a senior level takes place.
That's why we've assembled a team of 35 hand-picked experts – from former DAX board members to judges. We don't just move you forward, we get you safely to your destination.
Tim S. Tabrizi Founder & Executive Coach
Frequently asked questions (Frankfurt & Rhine-Main)
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Where do the coaching sessions take place?
In our discreet rooms at Oeder Weg 34 (Nordend). Parking spaces are available in the courtyard. Alternatively, we can come directly to you in the Tower (banking district/trade fair) or meet neutrally in the Schlosshotel Kronberg.
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Do you also coach online?
Yes. Many Frankfurt clients use the mix: a personal "kick-off" at Oeder Weg, followed by efficient follow-up sessions. via video coaching between two meetings.
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How quickly can I get an appointment?
In Frankfurt, things often have to happen quickly (crisis intervention). We keep emergency slots free for C-level clients within 48 hours.
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Are you also coming to the banking district (Mainhattan)?
Yes, for C-level mandates we will come discreetly to your office (e.g. Opernturm, OmniTurm, Messeturm). Alternatively, we use neutral meeting rooms in the Airport Club (for commuters) or exclusive suites in top Frankfurt hotels if absolute discretion is required.
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Do you offer lunch coaching?
Time is the hardest currency in Frankfurt. We offer intensive 90-minute slots over lunchtime or „early morning sparring“ from 7:00 a.m. so that your day-to-day business doesn't suffer.
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How fast are you at the airport (FRA)?
Our location is perfectly connected. For international clients who are only in Frankfurt for a stopover, we offer intensive coaching sessions directly at Frankfurt Airport or at Gateway Gardens.
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What does coaching in Frankfurt cost?
The investment depends on the format and duration. An initial consultation with us is always free of charge and non-binding. You will then receive a transparent offer that is tailored to your goals. Many companies cover the costs as a personnel development measure.
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What coaching methods do you use?
Our 35 coaches work with scientifically sound methods: systemic coaching, LINC Personality Profiler, solution-focused short-term therapy, neuroleadership and structural constellations. The methodological approach is individually tailored to you - not the other way around.
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How do I find the right coach for me?
Our three-stage matching process: first we analyze your request (diagnosis), then we choose 2-3 suitable experts from our network (selection), and in the free Chemistry Check you decide with whom the collaboration is right. This is how we guarantee the best fit.