Coaching is quite well known nowadays, but since coaching is not a protected profession, the term is sometimes used in highly different ways. And not everything that is sold as coaching is really coaching. Some is rather consulting, training or mentoring. My understanding of coaching is based on the definition of the International Coaching Federation - the world's largest and oldest coaching association: 

Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process

that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

Coach originally means 'carriage'. A coach is an aid to reach a destination faster and more comfortably than on foot. The occupant (i.e. the coachee) uses this aid, but decides for himself the direction and destination of the journey. The coachman (i.e. the coach) knows the routes, can estimate distances and travel times, and ensures good progress and appropriate breaks.

When you use coaching, you gain new perspectives on the issues that are currently preoccupying you. You become aware of your patterns of thinking, communication and behavior, improve your decision-making and interpersonal skills, and gain clarity about the various roles you play in your professional and private life. And I'm not just saying that - it's been empirically proven by numerous studies! There is no question that coaching works. Research has found, for example, that coaching improves self-regulation and the ability to overcome problems. It also increases performance and job satisfaction. And there's more. So you can be sure that you'll benefit from coaching!

I am certified by the ICF as a Master Certified Coach and specialize in leadership. I particularly enjoy supporting clients with issues related to leadership and self-leadership, communication and strategic questions. 

Here are some specific examples from my practice to give you an idea of what this can involve:

• Feeling calm, confident and self-assured during presentations and speeches
• Finding out how to address conflicts within the team and help improve the working atmosphere
• Remaining calm and focus on the most important tasks, even when one has to complete a lot at once 
• Finding a way to switch off when one gets stuck on work issues and falls into negative thought spirals in the free time
• Finding out whether one wants to work independently or as an employee, and in which job and industry
• Being able to let go of frustration about a project that didn't come to fruition, despite a lot of investment, and developing new ideas 
• Deciding whether one wants to sell one's company and, if so, under what conditions
• Being able to interact openly and confidently with colleagues who have triggered anger or frustration 
• Representing one's point of view clearly and decisively in salary discussions, negotiations, mgmt. meetings, and, if necessary engage in conflicts
• Feeling up to the new task as ... 
• Responding calmly and empathetically to criticism and accusations from colleagues or customers and being able to smooth things over
• Finding out how to deal with an employee who is perceived as difficult in order to encourage them to cooperate
• Having the courage to say no to tasks that are not one's responsibility
• Putting a difficult conversation behind oneself, feeling calm and confident and focus on work again
• Developing a shared understanding of the division's goals and a plan for how they can be achieved with the employees
• Showing fighting spirit instead of accepting results that one cannot support, in situations where one is alone with one's point of view

Methodologically, I use a well-equipped holistic toolbox that includes both evidence-based and spiritual tools. From A for Autosuggestion and Anger Dance, B for Belief Work and C for Clean Language and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to E for EFT, EKS and Embodiment, G for Goalsetting, M for Mediation and Meditation, N for NLP and Nonviolent Communication, P for Parts Work, S for Shadow Work, Solution Focused and Systemic Interventions, T for Transactional Analysis, and W for WOOP, it contains a great deal that can help in challenging situations. Not to forget a large pinch of humor and playful lightness, because life doesn't need to be made any more difficult ;-)

Please only contact me if you are really motivated to change something. And if you are willing to invest some time over a period of several weeks or months for coaching sessions and reflection units on your own after the sessions. Sustainable changes usually require us to stick with them over a certain period of time. It's like sports: If you want to get muscles, they don't fall from the sky overnight, but grow over time with every little training you do. So if you really want to change something related to the topic you are concerned about and you are willing to do something for the desired change, I am super happy to support you!

Now you're probably wondering what that costs. You have the choice between three alternatives:

The ranges are chosen so that they represent a sufficient appreciation of my work. Which amount within the respective bandwidth is suitable and coherent for you, you determine yourself according to your assessment and possibilities.

When you see these prices, please keep in mind that 1 hour of coaching including preparation and follow-up means about 2 hours of engagement for me! For example, after each coaching session you will receive a transcript from me, which you can use to review the session and gain deeper insights. This contributes greatly to the productivity of the coaching.

If you have reached your goal earlier than expected and you did not need all the sessions of the selected package, I will of course refund you the partial amount for the unused sessions. Alternatively, the unused sessions can also be used for the benefit of other employees in your company.

No matter which of the three options you choose, I will always support you between coaching sessions via email or a special digital platform. This way, you can always keep an eye on your goal, see your progress, and it's easier for you to implement your plans. In other words: the effect of the coaching is sustainably strengthened.

The coaching sessions can take place either face-to-face in a conference room, at your company premises, virtually via Zoom or over the phone.

Virtual and phone sessions have many advantages: Coach and Coachee are geographically independent and more flexible in terms of time. It is easier to integrate appointments into everyday life, and everyone involved saves time and money as there is no need to travel to and from the session. The 'saving face' factor often leads to greater inner freedom and openness and deeper insights.

Reboot your Thinking. Reclaim your Confidence.

If you’re ready to take action now and truly tackle the change you’ve been longing for, it’s best to fill out this preliminary questionnaire right away and send it to me via email. This will allow me to assess whether coaching with me is the best way to support you.