Business Coach
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Silvia B.
Last position:
Fractional VP Sales, Executive Sales Coach & GTM Advisor, AI Transformation Management at Self-employed
- Advise B2B technology and mid-market companies on commercial strategy, sales effectiveness, operating model design, and scalable growth.
- Coach senior sales leaders and executive teams on GTM choices, leadership effectiveness, accountability, and execution.
- Support market entry and growth planning through structured assessment of customer segments, value propositions, channel options, coverage models, investment priorities, KPIs, and risks.
- Facilitate peer-level strategy sparring and translate strategic decisions into measurable commercial initiatives.
- Combine systemic coaching, sales leadership experience, and change management practice to ensure decisions are practical and adopted.
Paulina H.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Cornelsen
- Leading distributed, international team in complex delivery environment (EN/DE)
- Managing multi-stakeholder setup across business and tech
- Driving end-to-end product delivery from backlog to release and operations
- Coordinating releases and ensuring stable product operation (incl. 2nd level support)
- Leading migration of legacy systems into scalable target architectures
- Owning and developing core systems for digital and print production
- Establishing and optimising product management processes (Kanban, refinement, backlog management)
Frank G.
Last position:
Agile Coach and Program Manager at Centris AG
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to develop a multi-channel output system to support their customers on their digital enhancement journey.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 5 teams in the ART. Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to transform their claims management BPO and IT team into an agile delivery organization.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 2 teams in an ART.
- Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
Peter J.
Last position:
external SPC & SAFe Trainer, Scrum Master at Siemens Energy
support SAFe adoption at team, ART and Portfolio level with consulting, coaching and training. Establish hierarchical enterprise backlog and Kanban Systems integrating portfolio, value stream and team level. Make e2e value stream flow across organisational boundaries visible and measurable. Teach "stop starting, start finishing" and Limit WiP.
Elke Z.
Last position:
Business Consultant, IT Service Provider, System Coach
- Consulting and support for companies in strategic and operational changes to increase efficiency and adaptability
- Leadership coaching: Development and support of executives to strengthen decision-making, team leadership and leadership competencies
- Change management: Design and implementation of change strategies for successful introduction of new processes and structures in digital transformation projects
- Process design: Analysis, optimization and redesign of business processes, including end-to-end process management
- Planning, control and implementation of complex IT projects
- Taking on roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master and Agile Coach
- Project management and PMO: Managing interdisciplinary teams, resource management and monitoring budgets and schedules
- Requirements engineering and business analysis
- Documentation and release management
- Taking on temporary leadership roles to stabilize and develop teams and business areas
- Employee management: Responsibility for leading and developing teams in challenging phases
- Strategic stabilization through implementation of sustainable measures
- Operational implementation of projects
Mike B.
Last position:
Freelance UX-Researcher, Designer at Bodensee Schiffsbetriebe; Labhard-Medien
- UX research, UX concept development, and UX design for an AI dialogue system with information on events, locations, public transport timetables, and special trips. Observations, remote user tests, session recordings, analytics evaluations, RapidUserTests, prototyping, etc., using Figma/Figma Make, Claude Design, and OpenAI Codex (Design)
Philipp O.
Last position:
Business Economist, Trainer & Coach at Self-employed
- Holistic project support from analysis through piloting to implementation in the areas of change, process, and project management.
- Design and delivery of customer-specific training sessions, seminars, and workshops on processes, organization, and structures with clear objectives.
- Worked as a coach, trainer, and keynote speaker on leadership, conflict, and communication for audiences of up to 300 people.
- Trainer for mediators.
Malgorzata G.
Last position:
Education Funding Manager (part-time) at Hobby Lobby
Funding management & project management.
Project development and fundraising: public & private funding.
Dietmar H.
Last position:
Sales Development at Corris AG
Carolyn S.
Last position:
VP of Business Development at VendueTech
Led business development across DACH for a PropTech platform digitising distressed real estate and NPL asset sales — unlocking liquidity for illiquid assets through structured digital bidding processes for brokers, investors and insolvency administrators.
Developed and managed enterprise relationships with real estate agencies, banks, servicers and PropTech platforms — driving pipeline generation, commercial negotiations and partnership development across Germany and Europe.
Replaced opaque one-to-one negotiations with transparent multi-bidder environments — supporting distressed real estate sales, NPL/REO asset disposals, portfolio sales and high-demand residential listings with speed, compliance and auditability.
Alois S.
Last position:
Founder & Owner | AI Transformation Consultant & Executive Coach at Kleos - Consulting, Coaching & Project Management e.U.
Since the company was founded, ongoing consulting and coaching engagements for companies and organizations, mainly from publishing, healthcare, and the non-profit sector.
Current engagements and consulting focus areas
- Assessment and structured clarification of AI potential, starting point, opportunities, risks, and the next sensible step
- Identification and prioritization of AI use cases based on value, feasibility, risk, and organizational readiness
- Design of AI roadmaps and pilot projects as well as definition of roles, responsibilities, human oversight, and quality/approval logic
- Executive briefings, management workshops, and AI literacy and adoption formats for leaders and teams
- Executive coaching on leadership, role clarity, strategy execution, career change, and personal development
Zsolt K.
Last position:
CEO at Research Institute for Spirituality & Health RISH / FISG
- Management and further development of the research institute
- Finance, HR, fundraising/PR, marketing, training
Marc R.
Last position:
CTO Coach at zvoove Switzerland
- Coaching the CTO on translating the product strategy into technical strategy and AI transformation of the R&D organization; acting as an independent sparring partner on strategic and technical topics
Viktoria M.
Last position:
Speaker & Moderator at Self-employed
- For 3 years, I've been speaking professionally in public about topics close to my heart and hosting events and live and TV broadcasts.
Ursula M.
Last position:
Business Mentor at RoleModel Rebels
- Mentor female students and professionals in advancing their careers, particularly as aspiring tech entrepreneurs.
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Business Coach statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Strategy, Human Resources, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Education
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
65%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Business Coach
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Business Coach experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (90%)
- Information Technology (61%)
- Education (42%)
- Manufacturing (40%)
- Banking and Finance (31%)
- Automotive (30%)
- Healthcare (26%)
- Media and Entertainment (26%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What a business coach does
A business coach helps owners, founders, and leadership teams turn unclear goals into concrete action. The work often covers decision support, role clarity, team alignment, and accountability around strategy, sales, operations, or leadership behavior. In some companies the title is used alongside executive coach or leadership coach, especially when the focus is on the person running the business.
Typical engagements
- Clarify the current business challenge and define a coaching goal
- Support founders or managers through growth, change, or conflict
- Improve leadership habits, communication, and decision-making
- Facilitate strategy sessions, team workshops, and feedback rounds
- Build simple routines for follow-up, accountability, and progress reviews
Skills that matter
A strong business coach listens well, asks direct questions, and stays practical. They need a solid understanding of business models, team dynamics, and change processes, but they do not replace a consultant or a therapist. The best freelancers know when to challenge assumptions, when to slow a discussion down, and how to keep people focused on next steps.
- Active listening and sharp questioning
- Experience with leadership, sales, operations, or scaling topics
- Comfortable facilitating difficult conversations
- Clear, structured communication
- Able to work with founders, managers, and cross-functional teams
Tools and methods
Business coaches often use goal plans, session agendas, leadership frameworks, 360-degree feedback, and simple tracking documents. Depending on the assignment, they may also run workshops, support offsite meetings, or coach through video calls between in-person sessions. For remote work, clear preparation and written follow-up matter just as much as the live conversation.
When companies bring one in
Many companies hire a freelance business coach when they need outside perspective without adding a permanent role. This is common during a leadership transition, rapid growth, a new strategy rollout, or when a founder feels stuck. It also works well for companies in Germany that want a neutral sparring partner for management teams, either in English or in German depending on the setting.
What good looks like
A strong business coach does not give generic advice. They adapt to the company context, define the scope early, and keep the work tied to business outcomes. Good signs are a clear coaching contract, honest feedback, measurable follow-up actions, and a style that earns trust without being soft on the real issue.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Business Coach.
A business coach helps leaders and teams turn business problems into concrete decisions and actions. That can include strategy discussions, leadership development, team alignment, and accountability on follow-up. The coach should stay focused on the company’s goals, not on abstract theory.
A freelance business coach makes sense when the need is specific, time-bound, or tied to a transition. Companies often bring one in for founder sparring, leadership changes, or a growth phase where outside perspective is useful. A permanent hire is usually better when the role must be part of the daily operating model.
Look for strong listening, clear questioning, and real business experience. A good coach can work with leadership topics, team dynamics, and practical execution without turning every issue into a workshop. They should also be able to hold people accountable in a respectful way.
The terms often overlap, but they are not always used the same way. Business coach usually points to broader company challenges, while executive coach and leadership coach often focus more on the individual leader. In practice, many freelancers cover all three areas, so the scope matters more than the label.
Many coaching sessions work well remotely, especially one-to-one sparring, goal review, and follow-up after workshops. A coach can also support hybrid leadership teams through video calls and shared working documents. On-site time is useful when trust is low, emotions are high, or the group needs live facilitation.
Ask for examples of similar assignments, the coach’s way of structuring the work, and how they handle progress tracking. A strong business coach can explain how they create clarity, deal with resistance, and measure whether the work is helping. References and a short chemistry call are often enough to spot the difference.
The scope should define who is being coached, what business issue is being addressed, and how success will be reviewed. It should also cover session format, confidentiality, and whether the coach is expected to facilitate workshops or only do one-to-one work. Clear scope prevents the assignment from drifting into vague advice.
Industry knowledge helps, but it is not always the main factor. A strong business coach can work across sectors if they understand leadership, business models, and organizational change. For specialized settings such as manufacturing, SaaS, or family businesses, relevant sector experience can make the start much faster.
The average hourly rate for Business Coach is 130 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,040 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Business Coach, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 65% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Business Coach have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Business Coach are German (100%), English (98%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Business Coach are Professional Services (90%), Information Technology (61%), and Education (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Business Coach are Strategy (84%), Human Resources (78%), and Project Management (77%).
FRATCH Business Coach main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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Munich In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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