Founders & Managing Directors
High responsibility, high pressure, little protected space for sparring.
Coaching & Sparring
For people who
carry responsibility
For founders, executives and individuals who want to understand themselves better, decide more clearly and develop their effectiveness consciously.
Coaching is especially useful when you …
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are growing into a bigger role and want to step into it consciously
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are under heavy decision-making pressure
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have to navigate difficult conversations
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are leading through growth, uncertainty or change
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notice that recurring patterns are limiting your effectiveness
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carry responsibility but have little room to reflect on your own
Who coaching is for
Executives and team leads
Making decisions, leading people, giving direction in uncertainty.
People in growth & change
Navigating between business, organization and the human side.
What coaching can help with
- 01 Gain clarity
- 02 Recognize inner patterns and beliefs
- 03 Develop a more conscious stance
- 04 Decide more clearly and act more effectively
- 05 Handle conflict with greater confidence
- 06 Turn personal development into concrete change
How we work
We work in a structured, direct and confidential way. In coaching we connect business context with personal reflection: what’s happening on the outside? Which patterns are at work on the inside? And which next step actually increases your effectiveness in everyday work?
Our aim isn’t an abstract self-optimization program — it’s a clear space for reflection, decision-making and translating insight into action.
Clarity
We help you make sense of complex situations and decide more consciously.
Reflection
We make patterns, tensions and inner dynamics visible — without losing sight of the business context.
Transfer
We translate insights into concrete next steps for leadership, communication and everyday work.
Coaching with Chris or Antonia
Chris Diedrich
Chris works with founders, executives and individuals who want to make sense of complex situations, understand their own patterns better and consciously develop their effectiveness in everyday work.
His style is clear, direct, structured and human — with a quick eye for patterns, business context and the next concrete step.
ICF-certified coaching trainingPeople & Organization LeadershipPeople responsibility for >20 employeesStrategy consultingScale-up & IPO
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Antonia Schmidt
Antonia works with founders, executives and individuals looking for lasting change — not through quick methods, but through genuine self-understanding and personal development.
Her style is psychologically grounded, clear, deep and human — with a quick eye for inner patterns, relational dynamics and potential.
Psychologist M.Sc.People & Culture LeadershipStartup & Scale-upLong-standing work with C-LevelBurnout & Resilience coaching
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What clients say about coaching with us
“Antonia and I worked closely together during one of Wimdu’s most intense growth phases. What sets her apart is her ability to think beyond the obvious — she recognizes patterns in organizations and people with rare depth. Her clarity, empathy and analytical sharpness make her a uniquely strong sparring partner, both strategically and personally.”Kathrin Anselm Managing Director Airbnb Central & Eastern Europe
Translated from German
“Antonia combines strategic clarity, analytical instinct and genuine empathy in a rare way. Even during our shared time at Wimdu, you could feel how she sees through structures and connects the dots. She has a gift for guiding people and organizations with foresight while bringing thoughtful, well-reflected impulses — both professionally and personally.”Philipp Klöckner Tech Analyst - Investor & Advisor
Translated from German
FAQ
Who is coaching for?
For people in positions of responsibility who need a confidential space to make sense of complex situations, reflect on their own patterns and define concrete next steps. Typical clients are founders, executives and individuals navigating growth or change.
What’s the difference between coaching and consulting?
In consulting we lean more on expert assessment, experience and concrete recommendations. In coaching, your own clarity, reflection and decision-making take center stage.
When sparring or advisory input is useful inside a coaching session, we make that explicit. But the focus stays on your concern, your development and how you put it into practice day to day.
How does a first conversation work?
In the first call we clarify your situation, what’s on your mind and whether coaching is the right lever right now. We also check together whether the personal fit feels right. Then we decide whether and in what format to work together.
How many sessions make sense?
It depends on the topic. Some can be addressed in a few intensive sessions, others benefit from longer accompaniment over several months. We start with a clear goal and regularly check whether the coaching is still creating impact.
Does coaching happen online or in person?
Coaching is mostly online. By arrangement, in-person sessions are possible in Berlin and Dresden.
Can coaching be booked through a company?
Yes. We work with both individuals and companies that want to enable coaching for executives or key people.
What does coaching cost?
Pricing on request. We discuss scope, format and investment individually in the first call — depending on whether you book privately or through your company, and which format makes sense for you.