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
Quality over quantity in the professional services sector. Discreet recruitment of top talent for law firms and strategic support during career transitions.
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
Leading in complex systems requires clarity, decisiveness, and the ability to handle conflict effectively. I support leaders in precisely these situations –
at the 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
I transform complex offers into clear, compelling stories – and create the foundation of trust on which sustainable business relationships can be built.
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 is known as a city of science, home to the ESA (European Space Agency), Merck, TU Darmstadt, and the GSI Helmholtz Centre. Darmstadt combines cutting-edge research with a global pharmaceutical and chemical industry.
Managers here operate at the interface of science and business – an environment that requires special communication and leadership skills.
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 using tried and tested methods from over 20 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 by the ICF and DBVC and are members of the DCV, dvct, and EMCC. We work using evidence-based methods such as systemic coaching, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioral support. 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 is Germany's science city – and this fundamentally shapes the need for coaching. With Merck as a DAX-listed company, the European Space Agency (ESA), the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research,
EUMETSAT and the Technical University have created an exceptional concentration of scientifically oriented leaders in this area.
These managers often have excellent professional backgrounds – but the step into personnel responsibility requires skills that are not taught in university studies or in the laboratory. Our Management coaching closes precisely this gap.
From researcher to manager: a special coaching challenge
Those who have worked in research for years think analytically, evidence-based, and results-oriented. These are valuable qualities – but they are not enough when a team of 50 employees needs to be motivated, conflicts resolved, and strategic decisions made under uncertainty.
Executives in Darmstadt often tell us about this tension: They want to make data-driven decisions, but leadership also requires intuition, empathy, and political acumen. Our Systemic coaching combines both worlds - we work in a structured and comprehensible way without neglecting the human dimension.
For managers in international organizations like ESA or EUMETSAT, another dimension comes into play: intercultural team leadership. When 22 nationalities work together in a project team, a deep understanding of different communication styles and decision-making cultures is essential.
Our coaches bring experience from precisely these contexts – several of our 35 Experts have worked in international organizations themselves.
Technology location Darmstadt: Coaching for the digital transformation
Besides its scientific reputation, Darmstadt is also a significant IT and technology hub. Software AG, T-Systems, and numerous tech startups surrounding the Technical University of Darmstadt form an ecosystem where technical excellence meets entrepreneurial challenges.
Founders who scale their businesses from university face questions that no algorithm can answer: How do I build a company culture?
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.
Our Frankfurt institute is ideally located: You can reach us in 20 minutes via the A5 motorway or with the direct connection from Darmstadt main station. For clients who value discretion and location neutrality, we also offer coaching sessions at neutral locations in Darmstadt.
Furthermore, many of our Darmstadt clients use our Online coaching - particularly effective for regular sparring sessions between face-to-face meetings.
About the author
Tim S. Tabrizi is the founder of the Ihr Coaching Institute (Frankfurt). As a certified executive coach (ICF, DBVC), he has been supporting executives for over 20 years – from DAX-listed corporations to medium-sized businesses. His network of 35 coaches covers Darmstadt and the entire state 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, an executive coach based in Frankfurt, can be on-site in Darmstadt in a very short time. The close connection between the two cities in the Rhine-Main region allows for flexible coaching formats.
Be 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 costs €220 per hour for individuals and €330 per hour for companies (both plus VAT). We offer package deals for executive coaching. A free initial consultation will help you get started.
How do I find the right coach in Darmstadt?
Look for ICF or DBVC certifications and industry experience. We conduct a free matching consultation and find the right coach for you from a pool 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.