Meet Your Coach

I work with senior leaders who operate in complex, high-pressure environments and who want to think more clearly, decide more confidently, and lead with presence.

I am a certified Systemic Business and Executive Coach with over twenty years of executive leadership experience in data, technology, communications, and public affairs. As a former CEO and senior executive, I know what it's like to handle responsibility, power dynamics, and tough decisions when the stakes are high.

I support executives, leadership teams, and organizations as they navigate change, build stronger leadership, and maintain performance over time. Clients come to me when they need clarity, face growing complexity, or find that success brings new pressures.

Focus areas

  • Leadership effectiveness and executive presence

  • Strategic communication and personal positioning

  • Career transitions and senior role expansion

  • Change, growth, and organizational tension

I offer coaching in English or German, either in person or online.

Executive experience that shapes my work

My approach is based on real leadership experience. I have been a CEO and executive leader at international organizations such as Cision and Ubermetrics Technologies, and have held senior roles at Forrester Research, IBM SPSS, and in the German Parliament. Most recently, I co-founded and led a cybersecurity startup, driving innovation in a highly regulated field.

This background lets me work with leaders as a peer and thinking partner, with a clear understanding of the pressures, uncertainties, and consequences.

Coach training, accreditation, and professional standards

Alongside my executive background, I have invested deeply in formal coach training and professional accreditation.

I am accredited as a Senior Coach Practitioner with EMCC Global and am a member of the International Coaching Federation.

My coach education includes

  • Certified Systemic Business Coach, Quadriga University of Applied Sciences

  • Agile Change Coach, IU International University of Applied Sciences

  • Certified Team Coach, SolutionsAcademy

  • Psychological Approaches for Executive Coaching, University of Cambridge

  • Positive Intelligence Coach, Mental Fitness Coaching

This foundation ensures my work is grounded in ethical standards, psychological rigor, and evidence-based coaching practice.

I hold an MBA from the University of Bradford and a BA in European Business Administration from the University of Hertfordshire. I also have international academic experience in Tokyo, Dubai, and Los Angeles.

How I work

My coaching integrates systemic thinking, strategic clarity, and direct conversation. I work pragmatically, with respect for context, personality, and organizational realities.

For leaders interested in embodied performance work, I also offer optional running-based coaching sessions. These sessions use physical movement as a structured space for reflection, focus, and strategic dialogue.

If you'd like to see if we're a good fit, please get in touch.

Testimonials

  • “I highly recommend working with Falk. His focused, solution-oriented approach improved my communication skills quickly.”

    VP Sales, Leading Tech Firm

  • “Falk is an exceptional coach who provided strategic guidance to elevate my communication skills and executive presence.”

    HR Director

  • “Falk has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions and challenge perspectives, helping me gain clarity, confidence, and the drive to take decisive action.”

    Head of HR

 FAQ

  • An executive communication coach helps senior leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and credibility in high-impact situations.

    This includes leadership communication in meetings, presentations, stakeholder discussions, and high-pressure situations where perception is as important as content.

    In my experience, effective communication is not just about technique but about aligning message, intent, and presence.

  • Executive coaching is most effective for senior leaders responsible for people, strategy, and results.

    This group includes executives, senior managers, directors, and high-potential leaders preparing for expanded roles. At this level, challenges are often complex, ambiguous, and politically nuanced.

    Coaching offers a confidential space to clarify thinking, enhance leadership judgment, and increase impact.

  • Executive coaching helps leaders navigate complexity with greater clarity and confidence.

    In large or rapidly changing organizations, leaders manage competing priorities, stakeholder demands, and frequent decisions. Coaching enables them to step back, identify patterns, and respond intentionally.

    This leads to a stronger leadership presence and more effective communication throughout the organization.

  • It's a good time to work with an executive coach when the stakes are higher, and your usual strategies aren't working as well as they used to.

    This situation often comes up during promotions, changes in role, shifts in the organization, or times when you're in the spotlight. Coaching can also help if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the difference you're making.

    Coaching isn't just for handling problems; it also helps you grow and move forward before issues arise.

  • Executives can expect increased clarity, confidence, and leadership effectiveness.

    In practice, this includes clearer communication, better decision-making, stronger presence, and greater influence with stakeholders. Leaders also report improved focus and resilience in demanding environments.

    Outcomes are practical, measurable, and directly linked to business realities.

  • Executive presence means demonstrating credibility, confidence, and authority in how you communicate and act.

    At a senior level, your presence affects how others see your leadership skills, even before you deliver results. It also impacts trust, who chooses to follow you, and promotion opportunities.

    Executive presence coaching helps leaders align how they show up with the role they want to play.

  • Leaders establish credibility and authority through clear thinking, calm communication, and consistent behavior.

    In high-stakes environments, people seek confidence, coherence, and reliability. Coaching enables leaders to communicate decisions clearly, manage emotions under pressure, and remain grounded.

    Credibility grows when words, actions, and presence align.

  • Visibility coaching ensures senior leaders are recognized for the value they provide.

    Many capable executives are overlooked when their impact is not clearly communicated. Coaching helps leaders articulate their contributions, position themselves strategically, and communicate intentionally.

    Visibility is not self-promotion; it is effective leadership communication.

  • Yes, coaching is especially effective for introverted executives seeking to increase influence while remaining authentic.

    Influence does not require being loud or dominant. It stems from clarity, presence, and thoughtful communication. Coaching enables introverted leaders to leverage their strengths and demonstrate confidence.

    The goal is authenticity combined with impact.

  • Executives achieve clarity under pressure by enhancing focus, structure, and self-awareness.

    Pressure can narrow thinking and distort messaging. Coaching helps leaders slow down, prioritize key issues, and communicate intentionally.

    Clear communication under pressure builds trust and leadership credibility.

  • Leaders increase communication impact by being intentional about their message, audience, and context.

    Coaching helps leaders assess how their communication is received and identify adjustments to increase influence, including language, tone, and presence.

    Impact increases when leaders communicate with purpose instead of habit.

  • Storytelling is central to executive leadership because it makes strategy, change, and values meaningful.

    Leaders use stories to create alignment, inspire action, and provide direction. Coaching supports executives in using storytelling authentically and strategically.

    Effective stories clarify complexity and strengthen emotional connection.

  • Executives communicate strategy effectively by simplifying complexity.

    This involves focusing on priorities, direction, and meaning rather than excessive detail. Coaching helps leaders frame strategy to resonate at all levels.

    Clear strategic communication drives alignment and execution.

  • Leaders approach difficult conversations with confidence by preparing mentally and emotionally.

    Coaching helps leaders clarify intent, manage reactions, and remain grounded during challenging discussions. This builds trust and reduces unnecessary conflict.

    Confidence comes from clarity and presence, not control.

  • Executive coaching supports career transitions by helping leaders redefine their identity, focus, and direction.

    Transitions often bring uncertainty and pressure. Coaching provides space to think clearly, assess strengths, and communicate next steps with confidence.This creates momentum and confidence during change.

  • Yes, coaching is highly effective in preparing leaders for C-suite and board roles. At this level, success relies on presence, influence, and strategic communication. Coaching helps leaders think and communicate at the enterprise level.

    Preparation focuses on readiness, visibility, and credibility.

  • Leaders redefine their leadership identity by reflecting on who they are becoming, not just what they do.

    Coaching helps leaders let go of outdated patterns and embrace broader responsibility, including mindset, communication, and presence.

    Identity shifts are essential for sustainable leadership growth.

  • Executives regain confidence after setbacks by gaining perspective and learning from experience.

    Coaching offers a confidential space to process experiences, rebuild clarity, and reconnect with strengths, supporting resilience and momentum.

    Confidence returns through insight and intentional action.

  • Leaders navigate change and uncertainty most effectively through structured reflection and clear communication.

    Coaching helps leaders navigate ambiguity, prioritize decisions, and communicate direction confidently. This steadiness supports teams and organizations.

    Leadership presence matters most during uncertainty.

  • My executive coaching approach integrates systemic thinking, leadership communication, and real-world executive experience.

    I work with leaders in complex environments where clarity, influence, and presence are essential. Coaching is practical, reflective, and outcome-focused.

    The work is direct, human, and grounded in real leadership experience.

  • At the executive level, coaching differs by focusing on the leader rather than solutions.

    Consulting provides answers, mentoring shares experience, and coaching strengthens thinking, judgment, and self-leadership.

    This creates a sustainable impact beyond specific situations.

  • I support international and multicultural leaders by focusing on context, culture, and communication style.

    Leadership expectations vary across environments. Coaching helps leaders navigate these differences with awareness and adaptability.

    This strengthens global leadership effectiveness.

  • A typical executive coaching engagement is structured, focused, and tailored to the leader's context and needs.

    It typically includes regular sessions, clear objectives, and practical reflection between meetings. This rhythm supports momentum and integration.

    Engagements evolve as leadership challenges change.

  • Success in executive coaching is measured by clarity, confidence, and observable leadership impact.

    This includes feedback, behavioral change, and progress toward defined goals. Measurement remains practical and relevant to the leader's role.

    Effective coaching creates lasting leadership value.

  • If your question is not listed here, please reach out to me directly (https://www.falkrehkopf.com/contact) or book a no-obligation chat here (https://www.falkrehkopf.com/get-started).

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