Carl-Christian Kirst
Systemic coach for new leaders in Bremen and online
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesExecutive presence and communicationLeadership and team buildingStartups and founders |
| Works with | Managers and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | Kirchseelte, Germany |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IHK-certified; Member of SCGD |
| Languages | German |
Carl-Christian Kirst is a systemic coach and consultant for new leaders. He guides people through their first two years in a leadership role, and he also works with companies. He knows the step from colleague to leader because he took it himself. He works mostly online and also meets clients in person in Bremen and Lower Saxony. He is IHK-certified and a member of SCGD. His sessions look at the whole system around the leader, including the team and managers above.
What Carl-Christian helps with
Carl-Christian helps new leaders settle into their first management role in a way that fits who they are. He works on the pressure that comes from both the team and upper management.
- Settling into a first leadership role
- Pressure from the team and from management
- Self-doubt and feeling like an impostor in meetings
- Micromanaging and trying to be harder or louder
- Finding a clear voice in meetings
- Turning empathy into a leadership strength
- Clarifying the leader role and staying steady under pressure
Who Carl-Christian works with
Carl-Christian works with new leaders and thoughtful leaders who want to grow. Many are strong in their field and are now in their first leadership role. Some were promoted from within and now lead former colleagues. Others are new to a company and need to prove themselves. He also works with founders and companies.
How Carl-Christian works
Carl-Christian works systemically. This means he looks at the whole system around the client, including the team, managers above and the unspoken rules at work. He works as an equal and acts as a sparring partner. He does not use a fixed template. He builds solutions that hold up in real work. He offers a free 30 minute first call to assess the situation.
Background and qualifications
Carl-Christian is a systemic coach and consultant. He is IHK-certified and a member of SCGD. He made the move from colleague to leader himself, so he knows what it is like to prove yourself in a new setting. He is based near Bremen in Kirchseelte and coaches in the Bremen and Lower Saxony area. He also coaches online. His focus is on new leaders in their first two years and on companies.
Carl-Christian Kirst pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one systemic coaching
- Online coaching
- In-person coaching in Bremen and Lower Saxony
- Free 30 minute first call
- Consulting for companies
Carl-Christian Kirst reviews
The CoachVouch take
He went from colleague to leader himself and coaches new leaders to lead in their own style instead of copying a role.
Best for new managers in their first two years who want to lead in a way that fits them.
Common questions
How much does Carl-Christian Kirst charge?
Coaching with Carl-Christian runs $145 to $275 an hour. Message Carl-Christian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carl-Christian Kirst help with?
Carl-Christian Kirst helps with settling into a first leadership role, pressure from the team and from management, self-doubt and feeling like an impostor in meetings and micromanaging and trying to be harder or louder.
Does Carl-Christian Kirst coach online?
Carl-Christian is based in Kirchseelte, Germany. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Carl-Christian Kirst certified?
Carl-Christian Kirst lists: IHK-certified; Member of SCGD.
What happens in the first call with Carl-Christian Kirst?
The first call lasts 30 minutes and is not a sales pitch. It gives you an honest view of your situation, whether or not you work together.
How do I contact Carl-Christian Kirst?
Send Carl-Christian a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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