
Executive Coaching Karlsruhe: The art of engineering meets leadership.
Strategy for technology, energy & trade. Excellence coaching at the seat of law. Karlsruhe is the place where the future is thought. As the home of KIT and the seat of the highest courts, technological brilliance is combined with ethical responsibility. Whether for energy giants (EnBW) or retail pioneers (dm) - the standard is maximum. We are the Update for your management. We coach engineers, IT experts and top managers who have to manage complex systems. We help you to translate technical expertise into inspiring leadership quality. Analytical. Human. Pioneering.




From expert to excellence
In the „fan city“, figures, data and facts often dominate. But leadership happens between people. Particularly in technology-driven companies, careers often fail not because of specialist knowledge, but because of communication.
We are your Interface:
- Understanding of engineering: We know what makes technicians tick. We get to the point quickly and work in a logically structured way.
- Corporate culture: Karlsruhe is the home of anthroposophical corporate management (dm). We understand how to combine values and profitability.
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Coaching for the technology region
| Sector | Typical clients | Our focus |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Supply (EnBW) | Division Manager & Engineers | Leading in radical change (energy transition). Stakeholder management & politics. |
| Technology & IT (CyberForum) | CTOs & development managers | From coder to leader. Communication in agile teams. Burnout prevention. |
| Trade & Consumption (dm) | Managing Director & Area Manager | Value-oriented leadership. Living a corporate culture of dialog and remaining profitable. |
We know the tension in the grid
Whether energy supply or IT infrastructure - we have the coaches for critical sectors.
- Ralph M. Rixner: IT executive. He understands the digital world of 1&1 and United Internet.
- Prof. Dr. Karsten Machholz: Organizational development. Perfect for companies that need to break up their rigid structures.
- Tim S. Tabrizi: Leadership & Culture. The ideal partner when it comes to the „human factor“ in technical 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.
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.

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.

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 SHAHRIAR 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.

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.

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 Karlsruhe
Do you understand the energy sector?
Yes, the Energiewende is putting utilities (such as EnBW) under massive pressure to transform. We coach managers who have to combine old power plant worlds with new renewable strategies.
Do you also coach IT companies?
Absolutely. Karlsruhe is an IT cluster (CyberForum). We help CTOs and founders to manage their teams in a scalable way.
Are you on site?
We will be happy to come to your head office or meet neutrally in Baden-Baden or at the Schlosshotel. Discretion is guaranteed.

