Executive Coaching Essen: Transformation at the heart of the industry.
Führungskraft für den Pott. Ex-DAX Expertise für Energie, Chemie & Konzerne. Ehrlich. Direkt. Wirksam. Essen ist die Konzern-Hauptstadt des Westens. Wo früher Kohle und Stahl regierten, entscheiden heute Energieriesen und Chemie-Konzerne über die Zukunft Europas. Dieser Wandel verlangt Führungskräften alles ab. Wir passen ins Ruhrgebiet.



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.
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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.
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 Food
Why food needs special coaching
Essen is known as the energy capital of Europe with RWE, E.ON, thyssenkrupp and the Zollverein World Heritage Site. Essen is undergoing the biggest structural change in Europe - from a coal and steel location to a modern service center. Managers here have to combine transformation and tradition.
Unser Coaching in Essen adressiert genau diese regionalen Herausforderungen: Ob Führungskräfteentwicklung, Karriereplanung oder persönliche Transformation – unsere Programme sind auf die spezifischen Anforderungen des Wirtschaftsstandorts Essen zugeschnitten.
Dabei verbinden wir Executive Coaching with tried and tested methods from over 15 years of experience.
Our coaching focus in Essen
As an experienced coaching institute, we offer tailor-made programs for various occasions in Essen: 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 Essen 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.
The coaching process
Jedes Coaching in Essen 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.
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.
Sein Netzwerk von 35 erfahrenen Coaches deckt alle deutschen Metropolregionen ab, darunter auch Essen und Nordrhein-Westfalen. LinkedIn profile | Your coaching institute on LinkedIn
Executive coaching in Essen - the heart of the Ruhr region
As the headquarters of ThyssenKrupp, RWE, E.ON and Aldi, Essen is the economic center of the Ruhr region. The city has successfully mastered the structural change from a coal and steel industry to a modern service and energy location - a transformation that also places the highest demands on managers.
Executive Coaching supports decision-makers in Essen in actively shaping change and making their organization fit for the future.
Tim S. Tabrizi supports managers in Essen and the Ruhr region with strategic challenges, career development and strengthening their leadership skills. His integrative coaching approach verbindet systemische Methoden mit praxisnaher Umsetzungsbegleitung.
Die ICE-Verbindung Frankfurt–Essen ermöglicht effiziente Präsenz-Coachings, ergänzt durch flexible Online-Formate.
With over 5 million inhabitants, the Ruhr region is the largest conurbation in Germany and is undergoing profound economic change. From the energy transition to the digitalization of traditional industries and the development of new business models - the Management coaching gibt Ihnen die Werkzeuge,
um diese Transformationsprozesse souverän zu steuern und Ihr Team erfolgreich mitzunehmen.
Die Essener Wirtschaft zeichnet sich durch eine einzigartige Mischung aus Energiekonzernen, Handelsunternehmen und einer wachsenden Start-up-Szene aus. Professionelles Business Coaching unterstützt Sie dabei, in diesem vielfältigen Umfeld klare Entscheidungen zu treffen und Ihre Karriereziele konsequent zu verfolgen.
Benefit from evidence-based Coaching methods and a coach with his own management experience.
Arrange a non-binding consultation Initial consultation and find out how executive coaching can strengthen your management career in Essen and the Ruhr region. Find out more about our Expertise and the Opportunities for professional reorientation with professional coaching support.
„The coaching with Tim S. Tabrizi helped me to actively shape the cultural change in our Group and to inspire my management team for the new requirements.“
F. G. - Division Manager, Essen Energy Group
Essen as European Green Capital 2017 symbolizes the successful transformation of an entire region. Managers who want to bring this spirit of transformation to their companies will find professional coaching to be a reliable partner for sustainable change and personal growth.
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.
What does coaching cost in Essen?
The investment for professional coaching in Essen is between 180€ and 350€ per session (60-90 min) depending on the format. For management and executive coaching in Essen, we also offer package prices with savings of 10-20%. A free initial consultation helps to find the right framework.
How do I find the right coach in Essen?
Look for recognized certifications (ICF, DBVC, DGSF), demonstrable professional experience and industry knowledge. At Ihr Coaching Institut in Essen, we conduct a free matching interview to find the ideal coach for your specific situation - from our network of 35 certified coaches.
Can coaching in Essen also take place online?
Yes, all of our coaching programs in Essen are also available as online coaching via video. Many of our clients appreciate the flexibility of a combination of face-to-face and online sessions. The effectiveness is scientifically proven to be equivalent.
Who is business coaching in Essen suitable for?
Business coaching in Essen is aimed at managers at all levels, entrepreneurs, freelancers and specialists in key positions. Typical occasions are Taking on new leadership roles, conflicts in the team, strategic realignment, work-life balance and career development.

