Executive Coaching Mannheim & Walldorf: Chemistry meets code.
Führungsexzellenz für die Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Ex-DAX Expertise für SAP, BASF & den Mittelstand. Strategisch & Vernetzt. Zwischen Mannheim und Walldorf entscheidet sich die Zukunft der deutschen Industrie. Hier trifft der größte Chemie-Standort der Welt auf den größten Software-Konzern Europas.



Building bridges between the worlds
In the metropolitan region, managers often have to manage the balancing act: Maintaining the solidity of the SME sector while adapting to the speed of Silicon Valley (Walldorf).
We are your Navigation system:
- Matrix understanding: We know how to secure power and influence in highly complex, global matrix organizations (such as SAP or BASF).
- Cultural transfer: We help engineers to become agile and software managers to learn commitment.
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Coaching for Central Germany
| Sector | Typical clients | Our focus |
|---|---|---|
| Software & Cloud (Walldorf) | VPs & Sales Leaders | Leading in the matrix. Burnout prevention in high-speed sales. Dealing with US corporate politics. |
| Chemistry & Process (Mannheim) | Plant managers & divisional managers | Security & efficiency. Transformation of traditional structures. Global stakeholder management. |
| Mechanical Engineering (Heidelberg) | Managing Director & Successor | Digitalization of the analogue business model. Leading through technological change. |
We understand Bits & Barrels
Whether it's a software rollout or a chemical park - we have the experts who know your reality.
- Ralph M. Rixner: 35 years of IT management. He speaks the language of Walldorf fluently. Ideal for CIOs and IT VPs.
- Fredrick Spalcke: Supply Chain & Value Chain. The man for complex supply chains in the chemical and manufacturing industry.
- Tim S. Tabrizi: Leadership & culture. So that the „human factor“ does not fall by the wayside in the digital transformation.
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 Rhine-Neckar
Why Mannheim needs special coaching
Mannheim is well-known in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region with SAP (Walldorf), BASF (Ludwigshafen), John Deere and Roche. The city of squares is the economic center of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Managers operate here in one of the most innovative clusters in Europe with life sciences, IT and chemistry.
Unser Coaching in Mannheim adressiert genau diese regionalen Herausforderungen: Ob Führungskräfteentwicklung, Karriereplanung oder persönliche Transformation – unsere Programme sind auf die spezifischen Anforderungen des Wirtschaftsstandorts Mannheim zugeschnitten.
Dabei verbinden wir Executive Coaching with tried and tested methods from over 15 years of experience.
Our coaching focus in Mannheim
As an experienced coaching institute, we offer tailor-made programs for different occasions in Mannheim: 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 Mannheim 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 Mannheim 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 Mannheim und Baden-Württemberg. LinkedIn profile | Your coaching institute on LinkedIn
Business coaching in Mannheim and Walldorf - Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region
Die Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar mit ihren Zentren Mannheim, Heidelberg und Walldorf gehört zu den wirtschaftsstärksten Regionen Deutschlands. SAP in Walldorf, BASF in Ludwigshafen, Roche und Heidelberg Materials – die Region vereint Global Player aus IT, Chemie, Pharma und Baustoffindustrie.
Führungskräfte in diesem Umfeld benötigen strategische Klarheit und interkulturelle Kompetenz. Executive Coaching provides the framework for developing these skills in a targeted manner.
Tim S. Tabrizi advises managers in Mannheim and Walldorf on career development, change management and strategic leadership issues. His integrative coaching approach ist besonders geeignet für das technologiegeprägte Umfeld der Region.
Die kurze Distanz von Frankfurt aus ermöglicht regelmäßige Präsenz-Coachings, ergänzt durch flexible Online-Formate für maximale Effizienz.
Managers at SAP and in the SAP ecosystem in particular benefit from professional coaching. The transformation from a software group to a cloud company places special demands on leadership and collaboration.
Management coaching helps you to increase your effectiveness in this dynamic environment and to successfully navigate your team through change processes.
Die Rhein-Neckar-Region bietet mit ihrer Vielfalt an Branchen und Unternehmensgrößen ein ideales Umfeld für ambitionierte Führungskräfte. Ob Geschäftsführer eines Mannheimer Mittelständlers, Senior Manager bei SAP oder Führungskraft in der chemischen Industrie – unser Coaching ist individuell auf Ihre Situation zugeschnitten.
Benefit from evidence-based Coaching methods and a coach with his own C-level experience.
Arrange a non-binding consultation Initial consultation and find out how business coaching can advance your career in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Read more about our Expertise and the experiences of other managers with our coaching services.
„As a manager in an international technology group, coaching with Tim S. Tabrizi helped me to clearly define my leadership role in a matrix organization and to lead my team through a complex transformation.“
R. S. - Senior Director, IT Group Walldorf
As a university city and start-up center, Mannheim combines academic excellence with a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit. Mannheim Business School is one of the best business schools in Europe and has a lasting impact on the region's demanding management environment.
Do you understand the SAP culture?
Yes, we know the challenges of cloud transformation, quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and leadership in virtual, global teams.
Do you also coach in Ludwigshafen/Heidelberg?
Naturally. The region is one for us. Whether BASF plant, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen or SAP campus - we are on site or digitally networked.
English or German?
Business English is standard in Walldorf and Mannheim. Our coaches are business fluent and coach international expats just as confidently as local managers.
What does coaching cost in Mannheim?
The investment for professional coaching in Mannheim is between 180€ and 350€ per session (60-90 min), depending on the format. For management and executive coaching in Mannheim, 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 Mannheim?
Look for recognized certifications (ICF, DBVC, DGSF), demonstrable professional experience and industry knowledge. At Ihr Coaching Institut in Mannheim, 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 Mannheim also take place online?
Yes, all of our coaching programs in Mannheim 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 Mannheim suitable for?
Business coaching in Mannheim is aimed at managers at all levels, entrepreneurs, freelancers and specialists in key positions. Typical occasions are: Taking on new leadership roles, team conflicts, strategic realignment, work-life balance and career development.

