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Philipp O.

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Business Economist, Trainer & Coach

Bremen
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.
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Carolyn S.

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Senior Business Development Manager

Frankfurt am Main
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.

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Marc R.

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Interim-Management, CTO Advisor & Executive Coach - Technical Vision, Strategy & Engineering Leadership

Köln
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
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Matthias L.

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Expert in strategic product management and product organization that creates profitability

Diepholz
Matthias L.

Last position:

Product Management Consultant at farpoint Solution UG

Initial situation: The managing director wanted to move from a project model to a scalable product model. Product ideas were there, but the path to a product-oriented company was not.

Developed a market-ready, scalable offer

Sharpened market segmentation

Optimized offer structure and pricing

Positioned it as a premium product

Created consistent branding between product and company

Aligned the corporate website and LinkedIn campaign with product communication.

Entrepreneurial coaching

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Janine S.

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Freelance Business Operations & Executive Support

Böblingen
Janine S.

Last position:

Virtual Assistant to Management / Business Administration at TBN – Technische Beratung

  • Managing the operational back office
  • Handling quotations and invoicing
  • Supporting preparatory accounting
  • Coordinating appointments and operational alignments
  • Interface management between management, clients, and external partners
  • Structuring administrative processes in day-to-day business

By taking over operational back office tasks, management is noticeably relieved. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable, and efficient way, creating more time for clients, projects, and entrepreneurial decisions.

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Dirk B.

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Freelance Controller and Business Process Consultant

Scheyern
Dirk B.

Last position:

Freelance Controller and Coach at Freelance Controller and Coach

  • Interim Head of Controlling at a medium-sized industrial group in mechanical engineering: setup of group controlling, preparation for the planned IPO, realignment of monthly reporting
  • Project at a medium-sized company in the steel and mechanical engineering industry: further development of cost and performance accounting; setup of a structured overhead cost sheet to determine hourly and overhead allocation rates for pre- and post-calculation; setup of a profit center accounting system to show the P&L by business unit
  • Interim CFO at a startup in optics / photonics: preparation of financial and liquidity plans to prepare for financing rounds and funding projects; contact person for investors in due diligence processes; setup of monthly reporting for internal and external stakeholders; preparation of annual financial statements together with an external tax advisory firm (inventory valuation, provisions, etc.); contact person for project sponsors in funded development projects; optimization and digitalization of business processes in finance
  • Interim Head of Finance at a startup in robotics: introduction of business processes; support during financing rounds
  • Project at a medium-sized mechanical engineering company: introduction of cost and performance accounting
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Achim K.

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Portfolio Manager, Consultant, Leadership Coach

Hofheim am Taunus
Achim K.

Last position:

Portfolio Manager, Consultant, Leadership Coach at Abbvie Deutschland GmbH &Co. KG

  • Management and optimization of a portfolio of about 100 projects (launches, in-field solutions, data & analytics, digital solutions, digital products)
  • Optimization of the existing project standard (playbook) and alignment with the European and global organization (USA)
  • Coaching project managers on setup, planning, cooperation with business, GDPR, GxP, data security and launches
  • Preparing projects for works council information and project closeout communication
  • Optimization of resource management (tracking, allocation, prioritization)
  • Taking over individual project leads (off-/transboarding, event management, checking whether WhatsApp is allowed on a business smartphone)
  • Supporting the hiring of external project managers
  • Optimization of meeting structure, project controlling (KPIs), change and demand management
  • Optimization of risk, issue, dependency and quality management and support during internal audits (GxP)
  • Optimization of the portfolio steering tool (Smartsheet) on national, European and global level
  • Design and implementation of a Business Value Complexity Scoring
  • Building a strategic PMO with a sister department and optimizing cross-functional teams
  • Reporting, communication and escalation at management level
  • Leadership coaching for several future leaders (short-time assignment)
  • Development of the concepts "PPM as a Service" and "Internal Customer Approach"
  • Development and review of a concept "AI Data Governance" including roles and processes
  • Selection and onboarding of the successor
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Philipp E.

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Founder & Head of Executive Search & Business Coaching

München
Philipp E.

Last position:

Founder & Head of Executive Search & Business Coaching at PT – People Topics GmbH

  • Executive Search & Recruiting projects
  • Recruiter on Demand / Interim Talent Acquisition
  • Interim HR Business Partner / HR Leadership
  • Leadership & Business Coaching
  • Workshops on recruiting, employer branding, and HR digitalization
  • Outplacement and career coaching
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Andrea M.

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Systemic Coach & Trainer, Senior MarTech Specialist & Digital Project Manager

Andrea M.

Last position:

Senior MarTech Specialist & Digital Project Manager at Redact Kommunikation AG

  • Evaluation, implementation and rollout of a new work management tool
  • Organizational development in the area of MarTech & marketing automation
  • Creating digital workflows & processes
  • Project lead and technical responsibility for digital projects
  • Developing and running workshops, trainings & webinars for internal and external stakeholders
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Dino C.

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Management Consultant, Mentor & Facilitator for Your Future, Innovation & Transformation Projects

Munich
Dino C.

Last position:

Certified Coach (ICI) - Business Coach at Future Pioneers Collective

  • Internationally certified Master Coach, International Association of Coaching Institutes (ICI)

  • Future Pioneer. Future architect & bridge builder for leaders & teams - business coach for future-ready, values-based transformation in organizations.

  • I enable leaders, teams, and organizations to increase their future readiness in a self-determined way, master complex change, and connect value creation with purpose, responsibility, and humanity.

  • One-to-one coaching for leaders

  • Team and leadership team coaching

  • Conflict coaching and conflict facilitation

  • Process-supporting systemic coaching in transformation programs

  • Business coaching for transformation and change projects (innovation, culture change, New Work, intrapreneurship, agile work, leadership development), with a focus on leadership, team dynamics, conflict culture, and organizational systems.

  • Certified coach for non-violent communication (NVC)

  • Certified hypnosystemic coach

  • Certified conflict coach

  • Certified team coach

  • Certified career coach

  • Certified leadership coach

  • More than 6,000 hours of mentoring and coaching in the last 12 years

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Jochen L.

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Management Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager and Interim Manager

Stuttgart
Jochen L.

Last position:

Management Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager and Interim Manager at JL International Project Management & Consulting

Project Manager – Management Consultant – Lean Manager – Coach in machine and plant engineering, pharma and medical technology

Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

  • Planning and conversion for the integration of new camera technology with AI tools for process optimization on V-engine lines Management Consultant: Business Development for defense industry for NATO Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
  • Market research - analysis of potential customers in the defense industry
  • Direct approach to potential customers and market participants
  • Developing options for action and a strategy for further market development Seminar Leader, Consultant + Coach: Project Management + Experience Exchange Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
  • Workshop for further development of project managers with prior knowledge
  • Exchange of experience with project managers and derivation of measures
  • Recommendations to improve the project management organization Management Consultant: EU market research for hemodialysis systems Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG
  • Market research for gear pumps in hemodialysis systems
  • Contact with purchasing and R&D of dialysis system manufacturers
  • Collecting market data with growth forecasts and changes Management Consultant: Strategy + Global Business Development Vibrationmaster s.à r.l.
  • Company-wide strategy development together with the CEO for test systems for bolted joints
  • Consulting and support in international business development and cooperation with partners Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
  • Project management for new conversion of wheel carrier press line and assembly line
  • Coordination of tasks and work packages for sub-project leaders
  • Schedule planning and cost control
  • Resource planning with internal departments and external specialists
  • Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination Management Consultant + Coach: Handling difficult project situations Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
  • Coaching project management in project control for major project Exyte to ensure ongoing order processing, awareness of difficult project situations and emerging decisions Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Improving quality of pharma pouches B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care Division, Pharma, Plant A
  • Project management for improving/preventing quality fluctuations of three-chamber pouches and their outer packaging
  • Leading an interdisciplinary international team from Germany, Italy, Switzerland
  • Improving the production concept
  • Adjusting quality criteria and setting up continuous traceability across manufacturing/logistics processes Management Consultant: Further development of structure + business processes KLAUS UNION GmbH & Co. KG
  • Analysis of the current state of pump handling
  • Design of the target state for pump handling
  • Cost-benefit analysis of changes
  • Reorientation of business processes
  • Implementation with internal and external resources Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Production improvements pharma B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care Division, Pharma, Plant A
  • Replacement procurement of packaging machines (carton erector, sealer)
  • Concept / implementation of first-time procurement of depalletizing to packaging process
  • Concept development in a simulation with production employees for a new manufacturing area for small-batch packaging, including implementation and setup
  • Expansion of a rack conveyor system
  • Bringing automation know-how and lean management into projects
  • Further development of project management specifically for Technical Service
  • Sparring partner, consultant and coach for specialists and managers Senior Project Manager: Plant conversion for filter production for ventilators 3M Deutschland GmbH Membrana
  • Management support for program and project management for a fast-track project at the Wuppertal plant
  • Setup of a plant (approx. €30 million) for the production of filter membranes for use in ventilators (oxygenators) Consultant: Review of leadership, structure, processes + trends at US subsidiary Bleichert Inc. for R. Weiss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
  • Company-wide review of structure, business processes, communication and activities with SWOT analysis in interviews at all company levels
  • Assessment of existing leadership, control tools and aids
  • Estimation of potential and trends in the North American market Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG
  • Leading and supporting the implementation phase of a company project (multi-million-euro range)
  • Reduction of packaging variety
  • Implementation for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
  • Challenging communication / conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams with 30 team members
  • Management reporting of the implementation phase with quality assurance and implementation costs Management Consultant: Corrective alignment of the Wärmetechnik Ness project Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
  • Supervision of major projects + further development of project management
  • Interim manager "Head of Project Management": supervision of large and critical projects with direct customer contact in Latvia
  • Coaching project managers and teams to secure ongoing order processing, awareness of difficult project situations, consulting on emerging decisions
  • Improving deadline tracking for ongoing projects
  • Concept for further development of project management
  • Consulting on necessary structural company changes and staffing of project-related functions Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Schedule coordination for major BMW projects Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
  • New / conversion of assembly lines for BMW Munich / Steyr / Hams Hall
  • Project management for more than 500 conversion / new-build measures for assembly lines
  • Detailed, structured scheduling, preventing potential delays
  • Resource planning with internal departments and external specialists
  • Coordination and execution of customer and supplier meetings
  • Resolving staffing disputes with conflict management
  • Further development of project management, support of change process
  • Management consulting on various business matters Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Technical cleaning BMW Dingolfing A. Markert GmbH Metallreinigungsmaschinen
  • Project leadership with employee motivation during the integration of a cleaning system into the production line within a short conversion time
  • Fast creation of project transparency when joining an ongoing project
  • Structured coordination with customer and suppliers to improve deadlines
  • Preventing a critical scheduling situation to win back the customer
  • Ensuring a stable schedule situation through detailed planning Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen
  • Project: Harmonization of packaging for cost optimization for the plant in Gyöngyös, Hungary
  • Leading the concept and implementation phase of a company project (multi-million-euro range)
  • Reduction of packaging variety ahead of costly validation / verification processes for packaging families
  • Guiding towards the best solution proposals for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
  • Challenging communication and conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams with 30 team members
  • Management reporting on the concept result with quality assurance, cost, schedule and capacity planning for the following implementation phase Consultant: Market study USA / Canada + business development basics Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG, Furtwangen
  • North America market study with market data and competitive situation
  • Contact and interest check with customers and sales partners
  • Travel to potential customers and partners as a basis for decision-making Trainer: Workshop team building, self-management & conflict management ZF AG, ABB AG in cooperation with Lindconsult GmbH
  • Working in teams, self-management & conflict management
  • Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Consultant: Introduction of project management + process adjustment Lauffer Maschinenfabrik Lauffer GmbH & Co. KG
  • Introduction of project management
  • Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for quotations, handover of orders and processing with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for the processes
  • Process documentation and review for the quality management manual
  • Support during briefings and employee buy-in
  • Fine-tuning of processes after initial implementation experience Management Consulting: Plant layout and business process development ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH, Mittweida
  • Development of hall layout with production, manufacturing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
  • Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes from "inquiry to after sales" with clear assignment of responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes
  • Support during briefings Moderator: Plant planning with master, layout and business plan Klaus Union GmbH
  • Moderation and consulting in a workshop to develop a plant layout with production areas, testing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
  • Template for the architect layout for the building permit for the conversion Management Consultant: Adjustment of business processes + structure AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
  • Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for "order entry", "spindle repairs" and "spare parts handling" with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes
  • Support during briefings Management Consultant + Coach: Introduction of project management ELHA ELHA Maschinenbau Liemke KG
  • Professional coaching for project managers and consulting on building project management in the field of manufacturing systems with analysis of business processes and production workflows
  • Examination of current processes and definition of target processes for sales, order handover, processing, schedule control, cost control and dunning with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes
  • Support during briefings
  • Development of hall layout with production areas, warehouse and material flow Consultant: Further development of project management + knowledge management AKS AKS Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinenbau GmbH
  • Consulting and reorganization of business processes to further develop project management and build a knowledge database
  • Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for order handover, cost orientation, additional claims & change management and securing know-how with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes Senior Project Management: Patent implementation security concept Human Bios International AG
  • Overall project management for patent implementation
  • Market analysis in the field of security technologies
  • Acquisition of development partners, sales partners and potential customers
  • Strategy development and implementation
  • Sales and technical development consulting
  • Application for and receipt of government funding Project Manager + Management Consultant: Processing of BMW Munich order AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
  • Leading the project with accompanying business consulting and coaching
  • Internal coordination with sales and technical processing
  • External coordination with customers and suppliers
  • Quality assurance, deadline tracking, cost control with claim management
  • Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Trainer: Workshop time and self-management ABB AG in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH
  • Training on time & self-management
  • Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Management Consultant: Ongoing analysis of business processes Klaus Union GmbH
  • Ongoing analysis of the key business processes for pumps, valves, spare parts/service from inquiry through order entry, technical and commercial processing to delivery
  • Showing collected weaknesses and disruptions, their dependencies and joint development of process improvements in workshops
  • Documentation of the analysis and workshops Management Consultant: International sales development for combo dampers Lefa Fleischereiausstattungen GmbH + Edelstahl-Mechanik GmbH
  • Europe-wide market research of sales partners and potential customers for the sale of combo dampers with smoking function
  • Support in developing marketing material and campaigns
  • Introduction of sales partners and support at trade fair appearances Management Consultant: Strategy workshop + strategy review workshops Klaus Union GmbH + Co. KG
  • Strategy development with company analyses (SWOT, portfolio)
  • Regular strategy review workshops with development of the holistic company strategy / vision / mission / goals, use of balanced scorecard
  • Definition of strategic measures for further company development Lecturer "International Project Management" Aalen University Aalen University, Master's program International Business
  • Workshop-style course with teaching of project management basics, experience, tools and simulation
  • Domestic and foreign market studies (Europe, overseas, Asia), company analyses, staffing concepts for German industrial companies with students Business Developer: Market development India for nanotechnology product Rewitec GmbH
  • Market study India
  • Market development in India for nanotechnology products with trade fair appearance, search for trade partners and follow-up of contacts
  • Support during test phases, coordination of local partners as exclusive agent Moderator: Strategy rollout for automotive engineering companies IAV + NCC IAV GmbH, NCC Deutschland GmbH in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH and E³ GmbH
  • Moderation in strategy rollout workshops
  • Training in contract and conflict management with basics and role plays Overall Project Manager: Processing of Zeppelin granulate conveyor systems order Zeppelin Silo & Systems GmbH
  • Leading the project with sales and profit increase
  • Professional coaching of the deputy project manager and project team
  • Internal coordination with the project team, sales and technical processing
  • External coordination with customers and suppliers
  • Quality assurance, deadline tracking, cost control with claim management
  • Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Sessler Galvanikanlagen GmbH
  • Market studies in the USA and Russia with market data and competitive situation
  • Strategy, contracts and marketing development with joint venture partner in the USA
  • Training of US representatives and initial sales support

References [link]

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Karl-Wilhelm L.

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Interim Global Talent Acquisition Manager

Oranienburg
Karl-Wilhelm L.

Last position:

PharmaHera Service GmbH

Mail-order pharmacy

  • Steering and execution of all recruiting activities during strong growth
  • Sparring and advising the management and HR leadership
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Christian R.

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Founder and Managing Director

Weinheim
Christian R.

Last position:

Founder and Managing Director - Management Consulting, Digitalization, Organizational Development, Customer Experience at schrift52 GmbH

We are a consulting company for digitalization in the B2B mid-market.

With more than 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in the areas of digitalization, strategy, and organizational development, we support you - pragmatically, in partnership, and always with a focus on your business goals.

More info about the company at [link]

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Katrin E.

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Trainer & Coach | Stress resilience, healthy leadership & nutrition | 20 years of corporate experience

Dörverden
Katrin E.

Last position:

Trainer & Coach at Katrin Einicke

Workshops & group formats

  • Healthy stress management in global restructuring – 3 team leaders, full day + individual sessions + review meeting
  • Decisions under pressure – 7 leaders, full-day workshop
  • Stress resilience workshop series (4 parts) – 8 participants, including nutrition under stress
  • Stress resilience workshop series (3 parts) – 10 participants, 3 full days

Individual coaching

  • 12 clients (specialists and managers), 96 sessions of 90 min. = 144 hours
  • Focus areas: stress resilience, burnout prevention, leadership and decisions under pressure

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Business Coaches statistics

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Experience

23 years

Business Coaches in Germany have 23 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

4 years

Business Coaches in Germany stay in a single position for 4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

11

Business Coaches in Germany have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Strategy, Human Resources, Project Management

Business Coaches in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Strategy, Human Resources, and Project Management.

Top industries

Professional Services, Information Technology, Education

Business Coaches in Germany are most in demand in Professional Services, Information Technology, and Education.

Certification focus areas

Human Resources, Strategy, Project Management

Business Coaches in Germany earn their certifications most often in Human Resources, Strategy, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

89%

89% of Business Coaches in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

63%

63% of Business Coaches in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

9%

9% of Business Coaches in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

5

Business Coaches in Germany hold 5 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Business Coaches in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

98%

98% of Business Coaches in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 15 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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12 of the Business Coaches in Germany charge less than €800 per day.
64 of the Business Coaches in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
20 of the Business Coaches in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
15 of the Business Coaches in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
<€800 €800-​1200 €1200-​1600 €1600+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

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Average rates for Business Coaches in Germany

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Daily rate avg. 1031 €

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Median rate 1000 €

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 15 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Business Coaches 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 (91%)
  • Information Technology (59%)
  • Education (41%)
  • Manufacturing (40%)
  • Banking and Finance (30%)
  • Automotive (30%)
  • Food and Beverage (24%)
  • Media and Entertainment (23%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the role

What they do

A business coach helps founders, managers, and teams work on performance, direction, and decision-making. Typical assignments include leadership sparring, role clarity, team alignment, and support during growth or change. Some clients need an executive coach for one leader; others bring in a leadership coach for a wider team.

Typical outcomes

  • Clearer goals, priorities, and accountability
  • Stronger leadership behavior and communication
  • Better conflict handling and team dynamics
  • Support in change, scale-up, or restructuring
  • Focused action plans after workshops or sessions

A strong business coach does not just ask questions. They help clients turn reflection into concrete decisions and follow-up steps.

Skills and methods

The best freelancers combine coaching skill with real business understanding. They listen well, challenge directly, and stay calm in difficult conversations. Many work with frameworks from leadership development, OKR work, team facilitation, sales coaching, or transformation support.

  • Active listening and sharp questioning
  • Goal setting and structured session design
  • Conflict moderation and feedback methods
  • Workshop facilitation for leadership teams
  • Experience with change, growth, or turnaround situations

Tools and formats

Business coaching is usually delivered through one-to-one sessions, team workshops, and leadership offsites. In Germany, many projects run remotely, but on-site work still matters for sensitive topics, team reset sessions, and executive sparring. Common formats include short sprints, regular coaching cycles, and support tied to a specific business challenge.

When companies bring one in

Companies hire a freelance business coach when they need outside perspective without adding a permanent role. This is common after a promotion, during rapid growth, before a reorganization, or when a leadership team is stuck. It also makes sense when the task is time-bound and needs a trusted external voice instead of internal reporting lines.

What strong coaches stand for

  • Clear scope and measurable coaching goals
  • Trusted presence with senior stakeholders
  • Honest feedback without unnecessary theory
  • Good fit for the company culture and language
  • Ability to work with leaders, teams, and founders

The strongest coaches are not generic motivators. They understand business pressure, keep sessions focused, and help people act on what they learn. For German companies, that often means direct communication, reliable follow-through, and a practical view of how work actually gets done.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Business Coaches.

A Business Coach supports leaders, teams, or founders with clear business problems such as focus, communication, decision-making, or change. The work often includes one-to-one sparring, team sessions, and follow-up on concrete actions. The goal is not theory; it is better behavior and better outcomes at work.

A freelance business coach makes sense when the need is specific, time-bound, or tied to a transition. That includes a new leadership role, a team conflict, a growth phase, or a restructuring. You get focused support without building a permanent internal function.

These titles often overlap, but the focus changes a bit. A business coach may cover broader company topics, while a leadership coach works more on management behavior and team impact; an executive coach usually focuses on senior leaders. In practice, companies should choose based on the problem they want solved, not just the title.

A strong business coach needs listening skills, sharp questioning, and the ability to challenge people without creating resistance. They should understand leadership, team dynamics, and business context, not just coaching methods. Good coaches also turn conversations into clear next steps and follow-up.

Common projects include leadership development, founder sparring, team alignment, conflict resolution, sales coaching, and support during change. In Germany, companies also hire business coaches for workshop facilitation and for help after a reorganization or promotion. The best scope is clear before the first session starts.

Both work, but the best setup depends on the topic. Remote sessions are fine for regular coaching and confidential one-to-one work, while on-site meetings help with team dynamics, offsites, and sensitive alignment topics. Many German companies use a mix of both.

Look for a clear method, relevant business experience, and strong references from similar situations. A good leadership coach asks smart questions, defines the coaching contract clearly, and avoids vague promises. Quality shows up in how well the coach understands your context and how quickly the work turns into action.

Freelancers should show a clear niche, such as executive coaching, team coaching, or change support. They also need a professional way to work with sensitive topics, senior stakeholders, and confidential information. For German clients, direct communication, reliability, and a practical style matter a lot.

The average hourly rate for Business Coaches in Germany is 129 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,031 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Business Coaches in Germany, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Business Coaches in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Business Coaches in Germany are German (100%), English (98%), and French (27%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Business Coaches in Germany are Professional Services (91%), Information Technology (59%), and Education (41%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Business Coaches in Germany are Strategy (83%), Human Resources (80%), and Project Management (75%).

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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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