Executive Coaching with real leadership experience
In my coaching approach, I combine my methodological expertise as a systemic coach with my own experience of over 30 years as an executive in a major global corporation.
Coaching Focus Areas
Executive Presence
- Strategic Thinking
- Improve communication and implementation
- Solve conflict constructively
Build high performance teams
- Recognize and develop talent
- Appreciate diversity
Self management
- Gaining clarity on life goals
- Improving stress management and work-life balance
Leadership in times of constant change
- Dealing with uncertainty
- Manage complexity
Systemic Coaching
Wikipedia defines systemic coaching as a form of advisory process support in which the individual is not viewed in isolation, but as part of their social environment. The coach does not give advice, but uses targeted questions to help the client tap into their own strengths and discover new perspectives.
My personal experience as an executive helps me to formulate tailored questions and, in some coaching situations, to share examples drawn from my own experiences.
Coaching can only be successful if the client has a genuine need for change. The aim of the coaching – the framework within which improvement is to take place – is established jointly right at the outset.
I’d describe my style as direct – no beating about the bush, just honest feedback when something strikes me. This isn’t for every client, nor does it need to be – the key thing is that the chemistry between coach and client is right.
My one-to-one coaching sessions mainly take place online. I live in Cologne, so face-to-face meetings can also be arranged in the Cologne/Bonn area without the need for long journeys. Weather permitting, I’m happy to offer ‘Coaching in Motion’ during a walk in the park.