From expert to excellence
In the „science city“, numbers, data and studies often dominate. But leadership happens between people. Particularly in research-intensive companies, careers often fail not because of IQ, but because of EQ (emotional intelligence).
We are your interface:
- From the lab to the boardroom: We know what makes scientists tick. We get to the point quickly, work in an evidence-based and logical way.
- Innovation culture: Darmstadt thrives on inventions (Merck, TU). We understand how to manage creative minds without stifling them with bureaucracy.
Trusted by market leaders & corporations:
Coaching for the innovation region
| Sector | Typical clients | Our focus |
| Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals (Merck) | Division Manager & Researcher | Leadership in matrix organizations. Balance between research freedom and sales pressure. |
| Space & Tech (ESA) | Mission Directors & Engineers | „Zero error“ mentality vs. human leadership. Making decisions under extreme pressure. |
| Software & IT (Software AG) | CTOs & Founder | Scaling tech teams. From coder to leader. Communication that investors understand. |
We know the formula for success
Whether life science or mission control - we have the coaches for highly complex sectors.
- Ralph M. Rixner: IT executive. He understands the digital language and the challenges of the software industry.
- Prof. Dr. Karsten Machholz: Organizational development. Perfect for companies that need to make their structures more agile (transformation).
- Tim S. Tabrizi: Leadership & Culture. The ideal partner to strengthen the „human factor“ in technocratic environments.
Our coaching team is there for you
Heinrich von Pierer
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.
Natalie Wintermantel
Psychological depth meets systemic strategy. Sound methods for sustainable change processes in top management.
LAURA BAXTER
I have been studying the effects of the voice and the body for around twenty-five years.
Cordula Casaretto
Qualität statt Quantität im Professional-Services-Umfeld. Diskrete Gewinnung von Top-Talenten für Kanzleien und strategische Begleitung bei der beruflichen Neuorientierung.
HOLGER BRÖER
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 KAROLINE SCHÜLLER
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
Every consolidation crisis is an opportunity for companies to take a close look at the competitiveness of their value chain.
DR. BERND STENKAMP
Developing products FOR people together WITH people inspires me. More than 25 years of experience in developing products.
TIM S. TABRIZI
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 M. RIXNER
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
Change, quality and transformation processes are a recurring theme in my professional life.
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
Female Leadership Excellence. I show female managers how to not only survive in male-dominated structures, but how to shape the game.
Executive FAQ Darmstadt
Why Darmstadt needs special coaching
Darmstadt ist bekannt als Wissenschaftsstadt mit ESA (European Space Agency), Merck, TU Darmstadt und dem GSI Helmholtzzentrum. Darmstadt vereint Spitzenforschung mit globaler Pharma- und Chemieindustrie.
Führungskräfte agieren hier an der Schnittstelle von Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft – ein Umfeld, das besondere Kommunikations- und Führungskompetenzen erfordert.
Our coaching in Darmstadt addresses these regional challenges: Whether leadership development, career planning or personal transformation - our programs are tailored to the requirements in Darmstadt. We connect Executive Coaching with tried and tested methods from over 15 years of experience.
Our coaching focus in Darmstadt
In Darmstadt, we offer tailor-made programs: Management coaching, Career coaching and Business Coaching. Our coaches work on site in Darmstadt and via Online coaching.
Methodology and quality standards
Our coaches are certified according to ICF, DBVC and DGSF. We work with evidence-based systemic coaching, solution-focused short-term therapy and cognitive behavioral coaching. References: Heinrich von Pierer (former CEO of Siemens AG) and Urs Meier (FIFA referee) confirm the effectiveness of our coaching under pressure.
Darmstadt: Coaching for MINT managers and innovation drivers
Darmstadt ist Deutschlands Wissenschaftsstadt – und das prägt den Coaching-Bedarf grundlegend. Mit Merck als DAX-Konzern, der Europäischen Weltraumorganisation ESA, dem GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung,
EUMETSAT und der Technischen Universität konzentriert sich hier eine außergewöhnliche Dichte an wissenschaftlich geprägten Führungskräften.
Diese Führungskräfte haben oft einen exzellenten fachlichen Hintergrund – doch der Schritt in die Personalverantwortung erfordert Kompetenzen, die im Studium oder im Labor nicht vermittelt werden. Unser Management coaching closes precisely this gap.
From researcher to manager: a special coaching challenge
Wer jahrelang in der Forschung gearbeitet hat, denkt analytisch, evidenzbasiert und ergebnisorientiert. Das sind wertvolle Eigenschaften – aber sie reichen nicht aus, wenn ein Team von 50 Mitarbeitern motiviert, Konflikte gelöst und strategische Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit getroffen werden müssen.
Darmstädter Führungskräfte berichten uns häufig von diesem Spannungsfeld: Sie wollen datengetrieben entscheiden, aber Führung erfordert auch Intuition, Empathie und politisches Gespür. Unser Systemic coaching combines both worlds - we work in a structured and comprehensible way without neglecting the human dimension.
Für Führungskräfte in internationalen Organisationen wie der ESA oder bei EUMETSAT kommt eine weitere Dimension hinzu: interkulturelle Teamführung. Wenn 22 Nationalitäten in einem Projektteam zusammenarbeiten, braucht es ein tiefes Verständnis für unterschiedliche Kommunikationsstile und Entscheidungskulturen.
Unsere Coaches bringen Erfahrung aus genau diesen Kontexten mit – mehrere unserer 35 Experts have worked in international organizations themselves.
Technology location Darmstadt: Coaching for the digital transformation
Neben der Wissenschaft ist Darmstadt auch ein bedeutender IT- und Technologie-Standort. Die Software AG, T-Systems und zahlreiche Tech-Startups rund um die TU Darmstadt bilden ein Ökosystem, in dem technische Exzellenz auf unternehmerische Herausforderungen trifft.
Gründer, die aus der Universität heraus skalieren, stehen vor Fragen, die kein Algorithmus beantwortet: Wie baue ich eine Unternehmenskultur auf?
How do I lead a team that is growing faster than my experience? How do I make strategic decisions without complete data? Our Business Coaching offers the orientation that makes the difference in these moments.
Die Anbindung an unser Frankfurter Institut ist ideal: Über die A5 oder mit der Direktverbindung vom Darmstädter Hauptbahnhof erreichen Sie uns in 20 Minuten. Für Klienten, die Diskretion und Ortsneutralität schätzen, bieten wir auch Coaching-Sessions an neutralen Orten in Darmstadt an.
Darüber hinaus nutzen viele unserer Darmstädter Klienten unser Online coaching - particularly effective for regular sparring sessions between face-to-face meetings.
About the author
Tim S. Tabrizi is the founder of Ihr Coaching Institut (Frankfurt). As a certified executive coach (ICF, DBVC), he has been supporting managers for over 15 years - from DAX companies to SMEs. His network of 35 coaches covers Darmstadt and the whole of Hesse. LinkedIn profile | Your coaching institute on LinkedIn
Executive coaching in Darmstadt: Science meets leadership
As a city of science and home to TU Darmstadt, the GSI Helmholtz Center, ESA and Merck, Darmstadt combines cutting-edge research with entrepreneurship. Managers in this environment are faced with the challenge of combining scientific excellence with strategic corporate management.
Executive Coaching offers the protected framework to successfully build this bridge and sustainably increase your leadership effectiveness.
Tim S. Tabrizi ist als in Frankfurt ansässiger Executive Coach in kürzester Zeit in Darmstadt vor Ort. Die enge Verflechtung der beiden Städte im Rhein-Main-Gebiet ermöglicht flexible Coaching-Formate.
Sein integrative coaching approach combines systemic methods with practical implementation support - ideal for the analytical and technological corporate environment in Darmstadt.
The Darmstadt region benefits from a unique concentration of high-tech companies and research institutions. From the pharmaceutical and chemical industries to IT security and aerospace - the topics are as demanding as they are diverse.
Management coaching supports you in making clear decisions in this dynamic environment and leading your team through innovation processes.
Whether preparing for a C-level position, dealing with complex stakeholder constellations or Professional reorientation - Each coaching process is individually tailored to your goals. Benefit from evidence-based Coaching methods and a coach with his own management experience.
As a digital city and IT security location, Darmstadt offers a future-oriented environment for ambitious managers. Arrange a non-binding Initial consultation and find out how business coaching can strengthen your career in Darmstadt. Read more about our Expertise.
„The coaching helped me to successfully make the transition from Head of Research to Managing Director and to establish a new management culture in my company.“
M. W. - Managing Director, Technology Company Darmstadt
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Do you understand the pharmaceutical world?
Yes, we know that different cycles apply in companies like Merck or Röhm than in retail. We coach managers who have to balance innovation and regulation.
Do you coach scientists?
That is our specialty. We turn brilliant researchers into brilliant bosses. We call this „translational leadership“: translating technical jargon into strategy.
Where do we meet?
We are happy to come to you (e.g. Merck Campus) or meet neutrally, for example at the Kranichstein Hunting Lodge for absolute peace and quiet. Alternatively, we can be there for you in 20 minutes in Frankfurt's Nordend district.
What does coaching cost in Darmstadt?
Professional coaching in Darmstadt is between 180€ and 350€ per session (60-90 min). We offer package prices for executive coaching. A free initial consultation helps with orientation.
How do I find the right coach in Darmstadt?
Look for ICF, DBVC or DGSF certifications and industry experience. We will conduct a free matching interview and find the right coach for you out of 35.
Can coaching in Darmstadt also take place online?
Yes, all programs are available via video. The combination of face-to-face and online is particularly popular - scientifically equally effective.
How long does a coaching process in Darmstadt take?
A typical coaching process comprises 6-12 sessions over 3-9 months. The sessions take place every 2-3 weeks. Short coaching sessions of 3-4 sessions are also possible for acute issues.