Continue to develop, expand your skills, and secure your success
Tailored career coaching for your critical growth phase
The GROW phase on our Career Development Curve is a time of professional consolidation and expansion, where you build on your previous experiences to further develop and achieve deep, resilient professional anchoring.
What questions are you asking yourself in this phase?
Are you ready for the next level in your career? Are you faced with the decision to expand your expertise or specialize? How do you manage the balance between professional progress and personal well-being? How do you handle the challenges of daily professional life and team leadership?
Do you feel established in your current position but uncertain about the next steps?
The GROW coaching is for professionals and leaders in the growth phase – when the foundations are laid, but the path forward seems unclear. Whether you are considering a new role, functional specialization, or your work-life balance, GROW provides the support and shows possible perspectives you need.
Do you still feel fully challenged and valued in your current role?
Are you considering switching departments or looking for new opportunities to grow professionally now?
Navigate through your professional development: your individual challenges in focus
In the GROW phase of your career, you encounter new challenges that we discuss here to help you with self-reflection and your professional growth. You find yourself at a point where, after several years of work experience and initial successes in your field, you are well-established. It is a time when you are confronted with crucial career decisions and consider how to shape your next career move. This section highlights the critical challenges you must face in this important phase of your career.
Why my personal experiences can enhance your professional growth
My personal and professional development over the last 40 years has given me a deep insight into the complexity of leadership, the value of authentic relationships, and the power of targeted decisions.
My own professional career has taught me how crucial the GROW phase is for any (aspiring) leader: a period in which one must consolidate, grow, and set the direction for future successes. I offer not only my own experiences and knowledge but also a partnership on an equal footing to guide you through your individual GROW phase.
Learn more about my personal GROW phase
This phase of "growth" for me began in 1996 at the age of 30, when I entered the corporate world. In the corporate controlling department of what was then VIAG AG, now known as E.ON, I took my first professional steps. After two years, during which I was assigned to various "mentors," I took my first step up and became independently responsible as an investment controller for a VIAG investment in Klöckner & Co AG. The following two years opened the door for me to move to Vienna as Finance Director and take operational responsibility in the Austrian subsidiaries of Klöckner. This change was the start of a new, challenging learning process in operational management. Despite the challenges and the opportunity to reorient myself within a company that was in the process of being completely sold, I was approached by a headhunter to switch to the then very young Austrian mobile telecommunications company max.mobil in the Deutsche Telekom Group as CFO. The decision to dedicate myself to this new role was easy, as it not only opened up an exciting professional future in the telecommunications sector but also offered the opportunity to stay in Vienna. After three educational and exciting years, a chance came up to move to Hatfield near London to work there as the Finance Director for the British mobile telecommunications activities of Deutsche Telekom. This step marked a significant professional and personal development for me and my then young family. During this intense and educational time, I was not only able to expand my leadership skills but also learned to remain authentic as a leader, make responsible decisions, and constantly face new challenges. These experiences shaped me and laid the foundation for my further steps in the corporate world, which I came to greatly appreciate.
Benefit from my first-hand experiences. I share with you what has worked, what has been challenging, and how I have mastered these challenges.
Real insights
Together, we develop strategies that are tailored to your specific needs. No "one-size-fits-all" approach, but a careful adaptation to your personal situation.
Individual strategy development
My goal is to not only provide short-term solutions but to develop skills that have a long-lasting positive impact on your career and personal well-being.
Sustainable change
Access to a valuable network of like-minded professionals and industry experts who can support your development and open up new perspectives.
A network that counts
Why come to me?
My coaching approach is deeply rooted in real-world professional and personal leadership experiences. I understand the nuances of growth and the challenges associated with transitioning to higher levels of responsibility. Through tailored methods and tools, I offer comprehensive support.
How you can benefit from coaching with Johannes
Practical experience and expertise
Leverage Johannes' extensive experience and expertise from over 20 years in executive positions in various industries. His deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics in the GROW phase can provide you with relevant insights and proven strategies tailored to your specific needs.
Individual Career Development
Johannes helps you understand and develop your career paths. He assists you in defining your goals and creating a realistic, customized plan for your development aimed at long-term success and fulfillment.
Effective methods and techniques
Benefit from modern, proven coaching techniques and tools that Johannes uses to advance your professional and personal development. These methods are designed to strengthen your skills, boost self-confidence, and help you find effective solutions to your challenges.
Enhancement of leadership qualities
Johannes will assist you in developing your leadership qualities by focusing on personal strengths and areas for growth. Through individual feedback and targeted exercises, you can refine your leadership style and become more effective in leading and motivating your team.
Balance between profession and private life
In the GROW phase, balancing professional progress and personal well-being can be challenging. Johannes helps you develop strategies that allow you to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance while advancing in your career.
FAQ - GROW
GROW is a tailored coaching program aimed at supporting leaders and technical experts in the growth phase of their careers. This phase is often characterized by the need to evolve, acquire new competencies, and solidify one's position within the organization.
Reflection question:
Consider how you can continue to develop and grow in your current professional situation. What new skills do you want to acquire?
Yes, GROW is specifically designed for individuals like you who have already established a foundation in their career and are now looking for ways to develop further, whether by achieving a new leadership position, acquiring specialized knowledge, or pursuing a higher professional qualification.
Reflection question:
In which areas do you see the greatest potential for your professional growth? Are you faced with the choice of changing your role within your current company or deepening your expertise?
GROW helps you define clear professional goals, develop your skills and competencies, and create strategies to effectively achieve these goals. Our coaching process is tailored to your individual needs and challenges.
Reflection question:
What are your current professional goals, and what obstacles do you see on the path to achieving them?In our first GROW Discovery Session, we focus on your personal and professional development goals. We collaboratively develop an individual plan that highlights your strengths and identifies areas for growth and improvement.
Reflection question:
What topics or areas would you like to explore in such a workshop?
The duration of the program varies depending on your individual needs and goals, but typically our collaboration is based on a 3- to 6-month plan. This allows us to gain deep insights and make significant progress in your professional development.
Reflection question:
How much time and commitment are you willing to invest in your professional growth? Do you need support for your first 100 days as a C-level executive?
Learn more about the philosophy and methodology behind the GROW program and how Johannes's own professional development journey has led to the creation of this unique coaching approach. His experiences and insights provide a practical, results-oriented framework to achieve your career goals.
Reflection question:
What aspects of Johannes's professional journey do you find most inspiring, and how could these insights influence your own career development?
The duration of the program varies, based on your individual needs and goals. Typically, our collaboration is based on a 3- to 6-month engagement. This allows us enough time to gain deep insights and make significant progress.
Reflection question:
How much time are you willing to invest in your personal and professional development? Do you need support for your first 100 days as a C-level executive?
While individual results vary, SHINE aims to achieve measurable improvements in your leadership performance and, most importantly, satisfaction. Through our coaching, you receive practical methods, tools, and knowledge that enable you to achieve your individual goals.
Reflection question:
What does 'success' mean to you in your professional and personal life?
Welcome to our expanded FAQ section
Here you'll find not only answers to common questions about the GROW program but also targeted reflection questions to help you better understand and navigate your professional development in this growth phase.
Ready for your growth phase?
If you want to take the next step in your career and find out how the GROW coaching can support you, schedule your individual orientation workshop with me now.
The coaching has helped me define my career goals and develop a clear plan for the coming years.
Adam, Hohenheim
Working with Johannes has truly opened my eyes to how I can further develop my career and personally grow.
Max, Brunswick
The coaching has empowered me to take on a new role as team lead, although I initially had doubts.
Christa, Nuremberg
Experience-Driven Methodology
My coaching principles are based on real successes and challenges. This allows for deep and practical advice that goes beyond theoretical models and textbook knowledge.
Focus on individual growth
Each person and career is unique. Therefore, your personal and professional growth is at the center of my approach, tailored to your goals, ambitions, and challenges.
Strategic future planning
I help you not only to manage your current challenges but also to proactively shape the future. Together, we develop a clear and actionable plan for your further development.