Executive Coaching Frankfurt expert team: Ex-Siemens CEO Heinrich von Pierer, FIFA world referee Urs Meier, Harvard affiliate & 35 top coaches for C-level management.

Executive Coaching Essen: Transformation at the heart of the industry.

Executive for the pot. Ex-DAX expertise for energy, chemicals & corporations. Honest. Direct. Effective. Essen is the corporate capital of the West. Where coal and steel once ruled, energy giants and chemical companies now decide the future of Europe. This change demands everything from managers. We fit into the Ruhr region. We don't come with theoretical models, but with Practical experience. Our institute supports board members and division heads in steering huge organizations through structural change - without losing their grip on the ground. Roll up your sleeves. Speak plainly. Deliver results.

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
Certification DCV German Coaching Association for Business Coaching Frankfurt.
Membership International Coaching Federation (ICF) - Worldwide gold standard in coaching.
Certified LINC Personality Profiler for scientifically based personality development.
Quality seal BDVT - The professional association for training, consulting and coaching.

Strategy instead of „chichi“

In the Ruhr region, you can smell incompetence three miles upwind. Here, you don't impress anyone with buzzwords, but only with performance.

We are your Support in times of change:

  • Group reorganization: We know the political and structural hurdles when you have to turn around tankers like RWE or ThyssenKrupp.
  • mentality: We appreciate the direct approach of the Ruhr region. With us, you don't get „sandwich feedback“, but the unvarnished truth that will help you move forward.

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

Coaching for the Group city

Sector Typical clients Our focus
Energy & Supply Board members & division heads Leading under political pressure. Transformation from „gray“ to „green“ (RWE/E.ON).
Chemistry & Industry Plant Manager & Managing Director Restructuring and efficiency in global markets (Evonik/ThyssenKrupp).
Trade & Discount Purchasing Managers & VPs Extreme pressure to perform and efficiency. Leading by numbers and clear processes.

We know the burden of responsibility

Anyone who advises Essen-based companies must know what is at stake.

  • Heinrich von Pierer: Ex-Siemens CEO. He knows how to manage and restructure industrial giants. A legend for every board member in Essen.
  • Fredrick Spalcke: Expert for value chain. Indispensable for the chemical and process industry (Evonik/Thyssen).
  • Tim S. Tabrizi: Cultural change. It helps you to translate the proud „Malocher DNA“ into the digital age.

Secure a free initial consultation

Head office: +49 69 7880 7771

Executive Line: +49 174 1614 254

Our coaching team is there for you

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.

This is us

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.

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 SHAHRIAR 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.

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.

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 Food

Do you have experience in the energy sector?

Yes, we coach managers who have to manage the enormous pressure of the energy transition (fossil to renewable). We know the tension between politics, the public and returns.

Do you also coach in retail (Aldi/Deichmann)?

Absolutely. We support decision-makers from Essen's large retail sector who need to reconcile efficiency and modernization.

Are you coming to us?

With pleasure. We can come to your head office or meet at neutral locations such as the Schlosshotel Hugenpoet. Discretion is our top priority in our close-knit Ruhr area network.

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