Executive Coaching Bielefeld & OWL: World market leader in silence.

Strategie & Nachfolge für den deutschen Mittelstand. Ex-DAX Expertise für Familienunternehmen & Hidden Champions. In Ostwestfalen-Lippe sitzen die Unternehmen, um die uns die Welt beneidet: Hidden Champions und Familienkonzerne, die global führen, aber lokal verwurzelt sind. Ob Miele, Claas oder Dr.

The 35-strong team of experts at Ihr Coaching Institut
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
Certified member of the German Coaching Association (DCV)
Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Strategy for generations

East Westphalians are known for their stubbornness - in a positive sense. They stick to the tried and tested. But the digital transformation does not stop at Gütersloh or Bielefeld.

We are your Bridge builder:

  • Conflict resolution: When things get tough in the family business, we moderate between the generations. Neutrally and without emotional entanglement.
  • Modernization: We help you to modernize structures without destroying the company's DNA.

Trusted by market leaders & corporations:

The PWC logo. Time management.
The Lego from Pro7. Stress management coaching.
The Union Investment logo. Burnout prevention
The logo of DEVK. Communication training.
The Seon logo. Presentation technology.
WeightWatchers logo. Conflict management.
Logo Wirtschaftswoche. Teambuidling.
Logo of Signal Iduna. Motivational coaching
Tim S. Tabrizi – Gründer & Executive Coach: Die Gründervision (1:35 Min.)

Coaching for the region of doers

Sector Typical clients Our focus
Family business Owner & Successor Generation change (succession). Conflict resolution between senior and junior. Preserving tradition.
Mechanical & agricultural engineering Managing Directors & CTOs Innovation in conservative markets. From pure „sheet metal bender“ to solution provider.
Media & Services (Gütersloh) Divisional Boards Digital transformation. Leadership in matrix organizations. Change management.

We understand families & corporations

Coaching in OWL requires both sensitivity and toughness.

  • Heinrich von Pierer: Ex-Siemens boss. An authority figure who is respected by every patriarch.
  • Frank Gotthardt: Mediation and problem solving. The expert when complex family dynamics block the business.
  • Prof. Dr. Frank Keuper: Strategy. To keep hidden champions at the forefront of the world, even in the digital age.
Matching-Prozess: Drei Schritte zum richtigen CoachDreistufiger Prozess: Bedarfs-Diagnose, Coach-Selektion aus 35 Experten, Chemistry-Check.1Bedarfs-DiagnoseAnliegen & PersönlichkeitstypChallenger oder Entwickler?2Coach-Selektion2-3 Top-Profile aus 35Branche & Methode passend3Chemistry-CheckKennenlernen unverbindlichInstituts-Garantie inklusive

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Head office: +49 69 7880 7771

Executive Line: +49 174 1614 254

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A profile picture of EX-CEO Heinrich von Pierer

Heinrich von Pierer

Corporate management

Heinrich von Pierer, the architect of Siemens' globalization, led the company to the top of the world with clear leadership.

Our experts

The end of silo thinking. A 35-strong elite team. We combine business, science and sport. We have joined forces to give you access to the most exclusive expertise on the market.

Urs Meier - Decision maker

URS MEIER

Decision management

The better a person makes decisions, the more potential can be unleashed by that person.

Coaching with Natalie Wintermantel - a coach from the Coaching Institute Frankfurt.

Natalie Wintermantel

Psychological depth meets systemic strategy. Sound methods for sustainable change processes in top management.

Laura Baxter - expert in body language and posture

LAURA BAXTER

Appearance and presence

I have been studying the effects of the voice and the body for around twenty-five years.

Cordula Casaretto

Personalberaterin

Qualität statt Quantität im Professional-Services-Umfeld. Diskrete Gewinnung von Top-Talenten für Kanzleien und strategische Begleitung bei der beruflichen Neuorientierung.

Reinhard Benditte - Turnaround expert

REINHARD BENDITTE

Turnaround

In the past, I have supported various companies in turnaround management.

Holger Bröer - Sales Expert

HOLGER BRÖER

Sales and cold calling

Sales is not a game of chance, it's psychology. I help companies and leaders to get their horsepower on the road - through communication that sells without persuading.

Dr. Carlos Davidovich - Neuromanagement expert

DR. CARLOS DAVIDOVICH

Neuromanagement

I don't just draw on my medical training and deep understanding of the brain. I use neuromanagement coaching to contribute to obvious, sustainable changes in clients.

Lilly Fritz - Coach of the Coaching Institute in Frankfurt

LILLY FRITZ

Mediation & Supervision

As a judge and president, I am familiar with leadership under pressure. I support you in resolving conflicts confidently and exuding authentic authority.

Frank Gotthardt - Mediation expert

FRANK GOTTHARDT

Mediation and problem solving

We make the best decisions based on our values. Overcoming complex challenges offers me fantastic opportunities to develop and gain experience in many areas.

Prof. Dr. Habil. Frank Keuper - Expert for corporate management

PROF. DR. HABIL. FRANK KEUPER

Corporate management

Recognizing the essentials is the most challenging task on the path to sustainable, healthy and relevant corporate growth. I therefore open up the space for the search for a suitable growth design.

Miriam Klinke - Mediator

DR. MIRIAM KLINKE

Mediation and conflict resolution

As an experienced mediator with a legal background, I have always focused on constructive dispute resolution throughout my international career.

Prof. Dr. Karsten Machholz - Expert in organizational development

PROF. DR. KARSTEN MACHHOLZ

Organizational development

Winning people over is the key to any successful transformation. With more than 25 years of practical experience, I can support you in developing strategies and implementing them successfully together with your employees.

Tobias Riegger - Restructuring expert

TOBIAS RIEGGER

Insolvency and transformation

I am driven by the desire to inspire people in such a way that previously unachievable things can be achieved. Be it in sport, as a lecturer at universities and academies or in my professional environment as a management consultant.

Claudia Schick - Voice coach

CLAUDIA SCHICK

Voice and media

Passionate coach, motivator, networker. I combine over 20 years of TV experience at ARD as a presenter and interviewer with targeted voice and media training.

Regina K. Schüller - Expert for communication

REGINA KAROLINE SCHÜLLER

Communication

For me, an effective corporate culture, clear communication and value-oriented leadership are key factors for the successful implementation of the mission, objectives and strategy of any company.

Fredrick Spalcke - PLM and value chain expert

FREDRICK SPALCKE

PLM and Value Chain

Every consolidation crisis is an opportunity for companies to take a close look at the competitiveness of their value chain.

Dr. Bernd Stenkamp - Development expert

DR. BERND STENKAMP

Research and development

Developing products FOR people together WITH people inspires me. More than 25 years of experience in developing products.

Tim S. Tabrizi - Leadership Expert

TIM S. TABRIZI

Leadership and culture

I love dealing with what moves people. I treat my clients with respect for their individual situation, with a great deal of motivation, inspiration and the clear intention to help.

Michael Klenk

Führung in komplexen Systemen erfordert Klarheit, Entscheidungsstärke und den souveränen Umgang mit Konflikten. Ich begleite Führungskräfte in genau diesen Situationen –
auf Top-Level.

Ralph Rixner - IT and transformation expert

RALPH M. RIXNER

Information Technology

As a long-standing manager in the IT sector, I have 35 years of experience in setting up and managing international projects.

Dr. Thomas Meininghaus - Expert for Quality and Regulatory

DR. THOMAS MEININGHAUS

Quality & regulations

Change, quality and transformation processes are a recurring theme in my professional life.

Karsten Schmidt - Expert for international management

KARSTEN SCHMIDT

For more than a decade I have been supporting managers of multinational companies in intercultural management and emphasizing the importance of culture in the business world.

ROLF GLUNZ

Ich mache aus komplexen Angeboten klare, überzeugende Geschichten – und schaffe die Vertrauensbasis, auf der nachhaltige Geschäftsbeziehungen entstehen.

Jennifer Baumann, coaching for women in Frankfurt am Main. Coaching especially for women.

JENNIFER BAUMANN

Female Leadership Excellence. I show female managers how to not only survive in male-dominated structures, but how to shape the game.

Executive FAQ East Westphalia

Why Bielefeld needs special coaching

Bielefeld is known for its strong SME sector, the Oetker Group, Schüco and a dynamic start-up scene. Bielefeld and OWL (Ostwestfalen-Lippe) are Germany's hidden champion region - family-run global market leaders need coaching for generational change and internationalization.

Die Universität Bielefeld, die Fachhochschule Bielefeld und das Hasso Plattner Institut in der Nähe sorgen für einen stetigen Zufluss an hochqualifizierten Fachkräften und innovativen Ideen. Gleichzeitig stehen viele traditionsreiche Familienunternehmen vor einem Generationenwechsel, der neue Führungsansätze erfordert.

Die Verbindung von Tradition und Innovation, von regionaler Verwurzelung und globaler Ausrichtung macht Bielefeld zu einem faszinierenden Umfeld für professionelles Coaching according to our proven approach.

Unser Coaching in Bielefeld adressiert genau diese regionalen Herausforderungen: Ob Führungskräfteentwicklung, Karriereplanung oder persönliche Transformation – unsere Programme sind auf die spezifischen Anforderungen des Wirtschaftsstandorts Bielefeld zugeschnitten.

Dabei verbinden wir Executive Coaching with tried and tested methods from over 15 years of experience.

Our coaching focus in Bielefeld

As an experienced coaching institute, we offer tailor-made programs for different occasions in Bielefeld: Management coaching for promotion to new areas of responsibility, Career coaching at career turning points and Business Coaching für unternehmerische Herausforderungen.

Unsere Coaches arbeiten sowohl vor Ort in Bielefeld als auch per Online coaching - flexibly adapted to your schedule.

Methodology and quality standards

Alle unsere Coaches sind nach internationalen Standards zertifiziert – darunter ICF (International Coaching Federation), DBVC (Deutscher Bundesverband Coaching) und DGSF (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie).

Wir arbeiten evidenzbasiert mit Methoden wie systemischem Coaching, lösungsfokussierter Kurzzeittherapie und kognitiver Verhaltensbegleitung.

Zu unseren Referenzen zählen die Zusammenarbeit mit Heinrich von Pierer (ehem. Vorstandsvorsitzender Siemens AG) und Urs Meier (internationaler FIFA-Schiedsrichter), die unser Coaching für Spitzenleistung unter Druck bestätigen.

Unsere Qualitätsstandards gehen über die branchenüblichen Anforderungen hinaus. Jeder Coach in unserem Bielefeld-Team durchläuft ein mehrstufiges Auswahlverfahren: Neben der formalen Zertifizierung durch ICF oder DBVC prüfen wir Branchenerfahrung, Persönlichkeitspassung und die Fähigkeit, auf Augenhöhe mit C-Level-Führungskräften zu arbeiten.

Regelmäßige Intervision und Supervision stellen sicher, dass unsere Coaches auf dem neuesten Stand der Forschung und Praxis bleiben. Dieses Qualitätsversprechen gilt für jedes Coaching-Mandat – ob in unserem Hauptsitz in Frankfurt oder vor Ort in Bielefeld.

Die Vertraulichkeit ist ein zentraler Wert unserer Arbeit. Gerade in einer Region wie OWL, wo Geschäftsbeziehungen eng vernetzt sind und man sich kennt, ist absolute Diskretion unerlässlich. Alle unsere Coaches unterliegen einer strikten Verschwiegenheitsvereinbarung.

Inhalte Ihrer Coaching-Sessions werden niemals an Dritte weitergegeben – auch nicht an Ihren Arbeitgeber, selbst wenn dieser das Coaching finanziert. Dieser Grundsatz ist nicht verhandelbar und bildet die Basis für die vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit, die effektives Coaching erst möglich macht.

The coaching process

Jedes Coaching in Bielefeld beginnt mit einem kostenlosen Erstgespräch, in dem wir Ihre Ziele, Herausforderungen und Erwartungen besprechen. Darauf aufbauend entwickeln wir einen individuellen Coaching-Plan mit klar definierten Meilensteinen. Die Sitzungen finden in der Regel alle 2-3 Wochen statt und dauern 60-90 Minuten.

Zwischen den Sitzungen arbeiten Sie mit gezielten Reflexionsaufgaben und Praxistransfer-Übungen.

Step 1: Free initial consultation (30 minutes)
We will get to know your situation in a confidential telephone or video call. We listen, ask specific questions and give you an honest assessment of whether coaching is the right path for you. If so, we will recommend the right coach from our network.

Step 2: Clarification of the assignment and definition of objectives
In der ersten regulären Session definieren wir gemeinsam klare, messbare Ziele. Was wollen Sie in 3 Monaten erreicht haben? Welche konkreten Verhaltensänderungen streben Sie an?

Diese Klarheit ist die Grundlage für ein erfolgreiches Coaching – und unterscheidet professionelles Coaching von unverbindlichem „Reden über Probleme“.

Step 3: Regular coaching sessions
In wöchentlichen oder zweiwöchentlichen 90-Minuten-Sessions arbeiten wir an Ihren Zielen. Jede Session verbindet Reflexion mit konkreten Handlungsimpulsen. Zwischen den Sessions erhalten Sie Aufgaben, die den Transfer in Ihren Alltag sichern.

Ob in Bielefeld vor Ort oder per Video – die Qualität bleibt identisch.

Step 4: Evaluation and sustainable anchoring
Am Ende des Mandats messen wir den Fortschritt anhand der vereinbarten Ziele. Was hat sich verändert? Welche neuen Kompetenzen haben Sie entwickelt?

Viele unserer Klienten in Bielefeld berichten von spürbaren Verbesserungen in ihrer Führungswirksamkeit, ihrer Kommunikation und ihrer persönlichen Zufriedenheit.

Voices of our clients from OWL

„As the managing director of a family business in Bielefeld, I was faced with the challenge of integrating the next generation and digitizing at the same time. The coaching helped me to tackle both issues in a structured way - without jeopardizing the corporate culture.“

H. W. - Managing Director, Mechanical Engineering (280 employees)

„After 20 years in the same company, I needed guidance. My coach didn't tell me what to do, but asked me the right questions. After 4 months, I knew exactly where my path was taking me - and I had the courage to take it.“

S. K. - Head of department, food industry

Bielefeld as a business location: Why coaching is particularly in demand here

Bielefeld ist mit über 340.000 Einwohnern das wirtschaftliche Zentrum Ostwestfalen-Lippes. Die Region ist geprägt von einem starken Mittelstand mit Weltmarktführern wie Dr. Oetker, Schüco, Goldbeck und Miele in direkter Nachbarschaft.

Führungskräfte in diesen Unternehmen stehen vor besonderen Herausforderungen: internationale Expansion, digitale Transformation und der Kampf um Fachkräfte in einer Region, die traditionell von Loyalität und langfristigen Beschäftigungsverhältnissen geprägt ist.

This is exactly where our Executive Coaching an. Wir verstehen die Dynamik des ostwestfälischen Mittelstands: die Mischung aus Bescheidenheit und Ambition, die familiengeführten Strukturen und den Anspruch, technologisch an der Spitze zu bleiben.

Unsere Coaches bringen Erfahrung aus DAX-Konzernen und internationalem Management mit – und übersetzen diese Expertise in die Realität von OWL.

Whether you are the managing director of a hidden champion Leadership skills want to develop further, are planning the next step in their career as a junior manager or are an entrepreneur looking for a Professional reorientation erwägen – in Bielefeld und der gesamten Region OWL stehen Ihnen unsere zertifizierten Coaches zur Seite.

Vereinbaren Sie jetzt Ihr kostenloses Erstgespräch und erfahren Sie, wie Coaching Ihre Führung auf das nächste Level hebt.

About the author

Tim S. Tabrizi ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer des Ihr Coaching Instituts mit Hauptsitz in Frankfurt am Main. Als zertifizierter Executive Coach (ICF, DBVC) begleitet er seit über 15 Jahren Führungskräfte und Unternehmen in ganz Deutschland – von DAX-Konzernen bis zum inhabergeführten Mittelstand.

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What does coaching cost in Bielefeld?

The costs vary depending on the type and scope of coaching. Executive coaching typically costs between 200 and 500 euros per hour. At Ihr Coaching Institut, we offer individual packages tailored to your situation. A free initial consultation helps to assess your needs and investment.

How do I find the right coach in Bielefeld?

Look for recognized certifications such as ICF (International Coaching Federation) or DBVC (Deutscher Bundesverband Coaching). A reputable coach offers a free initial consultation so that you can check the chemistry. At Ihr Coaching Institut, we match you individually with the right coach from our 35-strong network.

Does the coaching take place on site in Bielefeld or online?

We offer both: Face-to-face coaching in the Bielefeld/OWL region and virtual sessions via video. Many clients appreciate the flexibility of a hybrid format - intensive on-site sessions combined with regular online coaching sessions. This means that coaching fits into any schedule.

Who is Executive Coaching in Bielefeld suitable for?

Our executive coaching is aimed at managers, managing directors and board members in the OWL region. Typical concerns are: new leadership roles, team conflicts, strategic realignment, work-life balance or professional reorientation. Entrepreneurs and the self-employed also benefit from professional sparring at eye level.

How long does a coaching mandate typically last?

The duration depends on your goals. Short-term issues can be dealt with in 3 to 5 sessions. More comprehensive issues such as leadership development or career change typically require 10 to 15 sessions over 3 to 6 months. We work in a results-oriented way - no longer than necessary.

Which coaching methods are used in Bielefeld?

We work systemically and integratively and combine evidence-based methods: systemic coaching, solution-oriented brief therapy, strengths profiling (MBTI, DISC) and narrative techniques. Each coach is ICF and DBVC certified and undergoes continuous further training. The method is individually adapted to your needs.

Can my employer finance the coaching in Bielefeld?

Yes, many companies in OWL finance coaching as a personnel development measure. We issue professional invoices and support you with the internal argumentation. Some employers cover the costs in full, others contribute a share. Talk to us about this in the initial consultation.