Leading people -
staying human !
Value-oriented career and leadership coaching
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Have a successful career while remaining completely human!
Contradiction or balancing act? One of the biggest challenges for modern managers is dealing with the often paradoxical demands of their employees and those of the organization. Employees want to be seen as people, valued and supported. The organization must meet goals and deadlines. How do these things fit together? How do you lead authentically in such situations? How do you remain human and pay attention to your own needs?
Does this sound familiar?
My Values
and what you can expect from me as a coach
Experienced & Empathic Specialist
- 30 years of experience as a manager of a listed international company
- Qualified Psychological Counselor and Personal and Business Coach
- member of the German Professional Association for Coaching (DFC)
- Raised bilingual German / English and lived in both cultures
Values-Based Coaching
- Servant Coaching with Integrity - Quality instead of Quantity
- People are the focus
- Trustful and discreet handling
- Clients are neither exposed nor judged
- Clients are seen as resourceful, reflective and healthy. They are specifically looking for professional and empathetic support
Standardized Methodology
Today's coaching methods are tried and tested and largely standardized, so that when a coach changes, continuity is created and a minimum standard of quality is guaranteed
Formats that are tailored to clients
Individual or team coaching, on-site with the client, in my office or online. Whatever best suits the situation. A coaching session lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The number of sessions depends on the topic, 3-6 sessions are usual. The client sets the pace.
Goals and Ethics of the DFC
We want to professionalize the form of coaching and put it at the service of good values. We also aim to make this world a little fairer and to help those in the world who are really poor and starving. This is not about charity, but about helping people to help themselves. The DFC is therefore not just about the facet of business or success coaching, but also about other types of coaching. (https://www.fachverband-coaching.de/home)
Coaching Portfolio
I offer professional support for different life situations
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professional challenge
Leadership development Self-leadership Resolving personal conflicts Career opportunities Strategic & networked thinking Retirement preparation Strengthening your own resiliencebutton -
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Work-Life Balance
Self-care Setting boundaries without resignation Saying no without aggression Stress management Burn-out early detection and prevention Time and energy management Strengthening your own resiliencebutton -
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Team Coaching
Increasing team performance Resolving team conflicts Feedback and error culture Change management Values and meaning coaching Reflection partner for top managersbutton
Case studies and typical coaching situations
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Juggling paradoxes in career
Career success and remaining human - contradiction?
Employees want to be seen as people, valued and supported. The organization has to meet goals and deadlines. How does that fit together? Despite the stormy weather in my area of responsibility, how can I create a microclimate in which my employees feel psychologically safe? And how do I remain human myself and pay adequate attention to my needs?
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Take the next level?
Avoid the "Peter Principle"!
This says: "everyone is promoted to their level of incompetence". Not every promotion opportunity takes me further and makes me happy. It's not always just higher, further, faster. Sometimes it's better to be one of the top players in the second division than to be at the bottom of the league. But how do I know that? Do I have the necessary skills and soft skills for the new job? Does it fit my values? And how does it affect my private life?
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Situations that "trigger" me
The same pattern over and over again. When certain people do certain things, I react in an unwanted way and later get annoyed about it. I stand in my own way and thereby harm my professional or personal development. But how can I recognize which patterns are playing out in me? And can I interrupt them, even change them?
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Last stop before Burnout?
It's not that far yet, but the first signs like disengagement and lack of motivation are already there. I know that if I carry on like this, it will affect me too. I know that I have to change something, but I don't know what. Do I need to learn to set boundaries, say no or "let things slide"? Or do I need to strengthen my inner resilience? And if so, how?
Customer references
His empathetic nature combined with a structured approach helped me to make a breakthrough in an important career decision
Caralynn W. HR Team Leader
"I can fully recommend working with Diether Maier! His professional approach, empathetic manner and profound understanding of the challenges facing modern managers have helped me to significantly improve my skills."
Manuel B. - Head of Physiotherapy Practice
"Coaching with Diether has shown me new perspectives and strengthened my self-efficacy, so that I have found new options for action. Due to his confident and reassuring manner, I felt very well looked after by him."
Anina B. - mother, coach in training
Why coaching?
There are many misunderstandings surrounding the topic of coaching. Coaching is neither a motivational "hype" nor is it therapy. Coaching clients are seen as resourceful and healthy people who want to increase their self-efficacy through experienced and serious support. This sometimes also includes identifying and changing hindering patterns or beliefs. All in a protected and stress-free environment.
Contact me for a free initial consultation
Bachstrasse 39
76287 Rheinstetten
Tel. 07242 7513
diether@mensch-maier.de
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