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How could I benefit from a coaching? What is it like? Feedback from former participants will give you the best impression of my work. A selection of clients share their experiences:

I found the right coach in Mr. Gerdes! He offered an environment that gave me trust and confidence. His style of raising awareness and then accompanying me on the learning journey was impactful. I feel my interpersonal and professional relationships have tremendously improved!

Fred Nuwagaba, Programme Component Manager, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Kampala, Uganda

As Eschborn’s First City Councillor, I would like to express my appreciation for the first-class cooperation with Dr Peter Gerdes. His Leadership Coaching programme, which also worked extremely successfully online, effectively supported me in my personal and professional development, especially during my first year in my new office. Dr Gerdes stands out for his empathy and professionalism, which enable him to identify individual needs and offer personalised solutions. His systemic approach makes it possible to look at complex issues holistically and approach them in a targeted manner. Thanks to his inspiring ideas and contagious enthusiasm, I always felt strengthened and motivated to continue on my path with clarity and self-confidence.  Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Dr Gerdes should take advantage of this chance.

Bärbel Grade (Bündnis 90/ Die Grünen), First City Councillor, Magistrate of the City of Eschborn, Germany

Excellent experience! Dr Gerdes’s one-on-one coaching is unique and personalised. I feel at home with him and it’s been the most beneficial transformation in my life.

Eric Maranga, Finance Specialist, Nairobi, Kenya

Mr. Gerdes was very insightful in recognising my personality and specifically supporting my further development. At first, I didn’t have any idea of what the Leadership Training would be like – but the result was very convincing.

Dr Sonia Fontaine – Programme Manager, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Syria

Thanks to the personalised coaching with Dr Gerdes, our experts and managers were able to achieve visible and sustainable progress in their chosen fields of development. Dr Gerdes is very receptive to the respective person and his/her specific issues and understands how to awaken hidden potential, initiate development processes and strengthen the person as a whole.

Human Resources Department, Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH, Hildesheim, Germany

Working with Mr Gerdes was very enriching for me, and it provided valuable support. In each session, he addressed my needs and the current situation individually, while keeping the big picture in mind at all times. His pleasant manner and diverse methods appealed to me very much. I felt very motivated and addressed many thought-provoking issues through working with Mr Gerdes, which was not only valuable for my everyday work, but also generally helped me in my professional development.

Charlotte Busert, Consultant, Improving Learning Environment at Public Schools in Host Communities (ILEPS), Amman, Jordan

The coaching has personally empowered me and strenghened my confidence. I appreciated a lot the sensitive and sensible approach which was very helpful for me. I could lay a strong personal foundation which I could not have achieved just by myself. Very good to do it.

Guillaume Mereres, Team Leader, , German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Yemen

I enjoyed the coaching programme immensely. I felt encouraged; changes were recommended, and improvements were appreciated. The reflections have strengthened and motivated me tremendously.

Christian Heinze, Project Manager, Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH, Hildesheim, Germany

With his present and empathetic support Mr Gerdes awakened the best in me. Thank you very much!

Mananda Meier, Body and Breath Therapist, Basel, Switzerland

Mr Gerdes was wonderfully successful in giving impulses and food for thought; he provided support for leaving one’s comfort zone through targeted questions and served as a mirror to reflect on one’s personal mindset. I always found the sessions with him very inspiring and stimulating. I liked his calm and clear manner, in which he was caught the balls I threw at him and returned them with new colours. In particular, his methodologically diverse approaches, but also his linguistic images or suitable poems or songs will remain in my mind even after the coaching has ended. Many thanks!

Christian Müller, Specialist Planner for Crisis Prevention and Conflict Transformation – German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Eschborn

At all times, I had the feeling that Mr Gerdes was highly perceptive of my individual needs. This varied from conversation to conversation. Nevertheless, there was a common thread throughout the whole process that helped me develop as a leader. I also took away a lot of positive things about myself 😊.

Anne Ramp, Group Manager Order Accounting, Audit Coordination – German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Eschborn, Germany