Professional Profile:

Stefanie Heizmann brings more than 25 years of executive coaching experience to senior leaders navigating transformation, organizational complexity, and high-stakes transitions. A licensed psychologist with research experience in Germany and the U.S. and HR leadership in pharma and biotech, she integrates systemic coaching with positive psychology. Coaching in German and English across the DACH region and internationally, clients value her directness and her ability to challenge thinking in support of new choices.

Key Executive Coaching Expertise:

• Serves as a trusted sparring partner to senior leaders preparing for board-level roles, strengthening strategic clarity, peer relationships, and onboarding success
• Coaches executives to navigate politics and power dynamics, identify allies, and stabilize key relationships across complex organizations
• Drawing on positive psychology and deep HR expertise, supports leaders in restructuring teams and initiating future-focused change
• Integrates evidence-based coaching into global leadership programs and succession processes across the full leadership lifecycle.

Education and Credentials:

• Diploma in Psychology, Technical University of Berlin
• Research Fellowship, University of Colorado–Boulder
• Scientific role at the Max Planck Institute for Educational Research
• Accredited by the DBVC and DGPP
• Certifications: Systemic Solution-oriented Organizational Consulting and Coaching; Clinical supervision and family therapy
• Instructor, business coach training program and program for coaches in positive psychology

Coaching Approach:

Stefanie believes coaching expands the number of real choices available to leaders. Her systemic, evidence-based approach integrates self-reflection, skill development, and positive psychology, enabling leaders to act with greater intention, confidence, and impact within their organizations.