Management Coaching Frankfurt

Learn leadership not from books, but by osmosis with the elite. Theoretical knowledge is enough for middle management. But if you want to be on the board (or have to survive there), you need strategies that are not in any textbook.
We offer you access to a circle that would otherwise remain closed: Ex-DAX CEOs (Siemens), FIFA world referee and Profiler.

We'll treat you as an equal – for political immunity, real authority, and your next career leap.

Executive coaching team of Ihr Coaching Institut Frankfurt - 9 experienced executive coaches in portrait shots

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

Logo German Coaching Association (DCV)
Logo International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Executive Coaching Frankfurt – since 2021 we have been supporting managing directors, board members and team leaders on their path to excellent leadership. Our 35-strong team of experts combines decades of C-level experience: Heinrich von Pierer led Siemens AG through globalization as CEO, Urs Meier made decisions under extreme pressure as a FIFA referee,

Laura Baxter trains managers in presence and impact as a TED speaker.

What sets us apart from other coaching providers in Frankfurt? We don't work with theorists, but with practitioners who have themselves held top management positions. Our coaches understand the challenges from their own experience – whether it's a board meeting, a conflict within the management team, or the first 100 days as a new leader.

Learn more about our Executive Coaching programs or arrange a free initial consultation.

Coaching investment: Our fees

What does a single wrong management decision cost? Often more than a year's coaching. Here is your investment in excellence:

Coaching typeFee per hour (plus VAT)
Self-payers (specialists and managers, private individuals)220 €
Company (corporate mandate, invoice to the employer)330 €
Team coaching, workshops & programsDaily rate or package price upon request

According to the RAUEN Coaching market analysis 2024 the average fee for corporate clients is €330 per hour.

„Good leadership is not a cost factor, but an investment in the future of the company.“
- Heinrich von Pierer, former CEO of Siemens AG and coach at the Coaching Institute Frankfurt

Executive Coaching Frankfurt: The invisible rules of power

Professional competence will take you all the way to department management. But personality and political intelligence determine the C-level.

Ask yourself these questions honestly:

  • Perception: Are you already seen as a "leader" or just as a "good worker"?
  • Isolation: Do you have someone else who really Does he or she tell the truth, or are you surrounded by "yes-men"?
  • Politics: Do you know how decisions are really made on the supervisory board before the meeting even starts?

If you are hesitating here, our executive sparring is your competitive advantage.

No petting zoo: Sparring at a senior level

The towers of the Main metropolis are governed by their own laws. Leaders here have to navigate between political pressure, extreme expectations and global competition. Empathy is important, but assertiveness is essential for survival.

We don't offer "cuddly coaching". We offer you Strategic sparring with people who have experienced and mastered these pressure situations themselves. Don't learn from textbooks, but from those who have already walked the path.

Not a coincidence, but a system: your path to cooperation

Executive coaching matching: Three steps to finding a coachThree-stage process: needs analysis, coach selection from 35 experts, chemistry check with institute guarantee.1Needs analysisGoals & Leadership ContextIndustry & Hierarchy Level2Coach selection2-3 top profiles out of 35Method appropriate to the task3Chemistry CheckGetting to know each other without obligationInstitute guarantee included

Time is the hardest currency in the Main metropolis. Our onboarding process for managers is designed for maximum efficiency and absolute discretion - without premature commitments.

Step 1: The diagnosis (free strategy meeting)
In a 30-minute initial meeting (by phone or video), we analyze your exact starting position. We clarify whether you need a change expert for the corporate restructuring or a sparring partner for your new role on the Board of Directors.

Step 2: Expert matching
We don't assign you a coach at random. Our board selects the expert from 35 profiles who knows your sector (finance, consulting, industry) and your flight level from their own experience. You receive a crystal-clear, binding offer.

Step 3: The chemistry check & start
You get to know your coach without obligation. Only when the personal fit is 100 % does the work begin. Discreetly in our offices in Oeder Weg (Frankfurt Nordend), at your headquarters or remotely worldwide.

Leadership coaching: The 4 pillars of modern leadership competence

Strategy Not managing the day, but shaping the future. Get out of micromanagement.
Execution Putting horsepower on the road. Not just having ideas, but forcing results.
Influence Forging political alliances and managing stakeholders - without bending over backwards.
Legacy Leave something behind that lasts. Making the transition from manager to leader.

Our coaches: Experts for your leadership career

Our experts: 6 out of 35 outstanding coaches

Urs Meier - Executive coach for decision-making strength under pressure

URS MEIER - Executive coach for decision-making strength under pressure

OBSERVERS AND DECISION-MAKERS:
FIFA World Referee: 880+ professional matches, 6x referee of the year

AUTHOR
"You are the decision"

TELEVISION COMMENTATOR
German Television Award for the 2006 World Cup

TEDx Speaker
„Vision with action can change the world“

Laura Baxter - Executive coach for body language and presence

LAURA BAXTER - Expert in body language and executive presence.

CERTIFIED
BDVT e. V., DVNLP, NLP, DSZ, DGSL

OPERA SINGER
Opera singer with 100+ international performances

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
German Speakers Association, Global Speakers Federation, Speakersʼ Excellenceʼs Top 100 Trainers

TED Talk
TEDxCapeMay Lecture
Topic: Discovering the Power of Your Voice

Natalie Wintermantel - graduate psychologist and systemic coach

NATALIE WINTERMANTEL - graduate psychologist and systemic coach

Graduate psychologist
Goethe University Frankfurt

Author
„Snails are not slow, they just value life“ (2016)
„Love grows with its tasks (2017)“
„Everything is there at the same time“ (2019)
„Saving manager relationships“ (2022)

Lecturer for Systemic coaching and mediation
Radius IKK, Frankfurt am Main
Institute for Communication and Conflict Management

Dr. Carlos Davidovich - Executive Coach for Neuroleadership

DR. CARLOS DAVIDOVICH - Executive Coach for Neuroleadership

FRONT THINKER
Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate

PERFORMANCE COACH & KEY NOTE SPEAKER
+20 years of experience as a performance coach

AUTHOR & CO-AUTHOR
Five Brain Leadership, Personality DNA

TED Talk
TEDxUNYP Lecture
Topic: Five-brains: how neuroscience can help you to become a better leader.

Holger Bröer - Executive Coach for Sales and Acquisition

HOLGER BRÖER - Expert in sales, cold calling and business strategies

HUMAN CONNECTOR
Sales and new customer acquisition
For over 40 years, well over 30,000 successful cold calls, hundreds of presentations &

Coachings

FACTS TELL - STORIES SELL
Expert in the development and implementation of selling stories

COMPANY
Serial entrepreneur for 25 years, founder and CEO BeALifeChanger LLC. in Los Angeles, CA; Bröer & Partner GmbH & Co.KG, Germany

Lilly Fritz - Judge, mediator and executive coach

LILLY FRITZ - Judge, mediator and executive coach

COACH AND TRAINER
Support for young women in management positions, supervisor for conflict management, mentor at FraMeS

37 YEARS JUDGE
President of the Local Courts of Offenbach and Wiesbaden
Director of Königstein Local Court

CERTIFIED

Certified trainer (BAFM) for mediation, MIND CODEX, German Association of Women Lawyers

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Head office: +49 69 7880 7771

Executive Line: +49 174 1614 254

Tim S. Tabrizi - Founder & expert in executive coaching

As a former entrepreneur and founder of Ihr Coaching Institut, Tim S. Tabrizi understands the challenges faced by executives from his own experience. His network comprises 35 hand-picked coaches – including former DAX board members,

A FIFA World Referee and Harvard affiliates – covers the entire spectrum of modern leadership: from Change management about Leadership Development up to Resilience under pressure.

Network: 35 top coaches with C-level experience |  Memberships: DCV - ICF - BDVT - BVMW - GSA |  Location: Oeder Weg 34, 60318 Frankfurt am Main

LinkedIn profile → - Author page →

Tim S. Tabrizi – Founder & Executive Coach: The Founder's Vision (1:35 min.)

Supplementary formats for managers

Those who embody leadership face diverse challenges that cannot be solved with a single approach. In cases of escalated line management conflicts, we offer support with professional mediation in leadership conflicts.

If the task is to develop a leadership team rather than individual personalities, then Team coaching for leadership teams the more precise lever. Managing directors and board members will find what they're looking for in our Sparring at the executive level a confidential space for reflection beyond traditional coaching sessions.

Real-world examples from our consulting practice are documented in the Case studies on executive coaching mandates.

What issues are managers dealing with?

Managers face challenges such as:
Effective employee management and motivation
Decision-making under uncertainty
Communication and conflict management
Strategic corporate development
Change management and transformation
Time management and personal resilience

How does executive coaching work?

Executive coaching begins with a free initial consultation to clarify goals and expectations. This is followed by an individual matching process with the most suitable coach from our 35-member expert team. Coaching sessions typically take place every two to four weeks – either in person in Frankfurt am Main or online.

The duration of a coaching process is typically 6 to 12 sessions.

What does executive coaching in Frankfurt cost?

The cost of executive coaching ranges from 200 to 350 euros per hour, depending on the experience of the coach and the format chosen. Our institute offers transparent pricing models with no hidden costs. Many companies cover the costs of coaching as a personnel development measure. A non-binding initial consultation is free of charge.

How can you recognize a qualified executive coach?

A qualified executive coach has certified coaching training (e.g., DCV or ICF), many years of personal leadership experience, and verifiable references. Look for association membership, regular supervision, and a scientifically grounded approach.

Our institute is certified by the German Coaching Association (DCV) and all coaches have at least 10 years of professional experience.

Do you also offer coaching for middle management?

Our focus is primarily on top management (C-level, board members, managing directors) and experienced senior executives. However, for high potentials who are about to make the leap into top management, we offer special career programs geared towards promotion.

Do the sessions take place in my office or at the institute?

You decide. We offer absolute flexibility: discreet sessions in our prestigious institute premises in Frankfurt am Main, in-house coaching directly at your company or highly encrypted remote sessions for internationally active managers.

What is the LINC Personality Profiler?

The LINC Personality Profiler is a scientifically sound diagnostic tool based on the „Big Five“. We use it in executive coaching to make your unconscious behavioral patterns, blind spots and intrinsic motives visible based on data before we start with the actual sparring.

The ROI of Leadership Coaching: Why the Investment Pays Off

ROI at a glance: Investment per manager: 10.000-30.000 € - Return according to ICF: 5.7-fold ROI - Effectiveness: 87 % feel improvement in 6 months

According to the RAUEN Coaching Market Analysis 2024, German companies invest an average of 10,000 to 30,000 euros per manager in an accompanying coaching program. The International Coach Federation (ICF) puts the return on investment on the 5.7 times the funds used.

With executive coaching in Frankfurt, companies also benefit from the proximity to Europe's largest financial center – with coaches who have firsthand knowledge of the dynamics of DAX companies, the European Central Bank and international consulting firms.

The measurable results of our clients speak for themselves: 87 percent report a significant improvement in their leadership effectiveness within the first six months. Typical changes include increased decision-making confidence, improved conflict resolution skills, and a noticeably increased employee retention within one's own team.

Especially in the Rhine-Main area, where the competition for talent is particularly intense, executive coaching in Frankfurt becomes a strategic advantage in personnel development.

Our experience shows that managers who undergo structured coaching report measurable improvements in decision-making quality, conflict management, and strategic communication after an average of six months.

Especially in Frankfurt's financial sector, where management decisions have a direct impact on multi-million-euro budgets, this difference represents a decisive competitive advantage. Our coaches currently support executives from over 40 companies in the Rhine-Main region – from medium-sized hidden champions to publicly listed corporations.

Our coaching methods: Scientifically sound, proven in practice

Our executive coaching in Frankfurt is based on an integrative mix of methods, individually tailored to the challenges of each leader. Key elements include systemic coaching according to the standards of the German Coaching Association (DCV), evidence-based approaches from positive psychology, and sparring formats.,

which were specifically developed for C-level decision-makers.

Unlike many providers, we rely on 360-degree feedback at the beginning of every coaching process. This structured external assessment – supplemented by validated personality diagnostics such as the LINC Personality Profiler – creates an objective benchmark.

Building on this foundation, the coach and manager jointly develop an individual development plan with measurable milestones. Regular reflection sessions and optional sparring with a second coach from our network ensure sustainable results.

What sets our institute apart from traditional coaching providers in Frankfurt: Each of our 35 coaches brings at least 15 years of their own leadership experience – many of them at the C-level or board level. This lived experience enables a sparring session on equal footing that purely academically trained coaches cannot offer.

Our clients particularly appreciate the combination of scientific methodology and a pragmatic understanding of the realities in boardrooms and management.

Whether it's onboarding into a new leadership role, managing change processes, agile leadership in dynamic markets, or personal development as a leader – we tailor our coaching precisely to your situation.

You will benefit from a network of coaches with industry specializations in finance, pharmaceuticals, IT and industry, who know the specific requirements of your industry from their own experience.