Ellen Hammer
Coach for new and first-time managers in Germany
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Managers |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Germany |
| Credentials | Business psychology background; Systemic coaching training |
| Languages | German |
Ellen Hammer is a coach in Germany who helps new and aspiring managers step into their first leadership role. She works with people who have just been promoted and now lead former colleagues. Her background combines business psychology, systemic coaching and 8 years in HR. She knows both the company side and the daily reality of new managers. Her sessions are practical and structured.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps new managers gain clarity in their role, make decisions with confidence and build their own leadership style. She focuses on the tough first phase after a promotion.
- Moving into a first leadership role
- Handling uncertainty and responsibility
- Leading former colleagues
- Communication and conflict conversations
- Building an authentic leadership style
- Making decisions with confidence
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with new, newly promoted and aspiring managers. Her clients are often first-time leaders who feel pressure or doubt in the new role. Many are dealing with team conflicts, big decisions and the change from peer to boss.
Background and qualifications
Ellen studied business psychology and spent 8 years working in HR. She also trained in systemic coaching. This mix gives her a view of how companies think and how new managers experience their first months in a leadership role. She uses that knowledge to guide her clients in daily work situations.
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The CoachVouch take
Ellen combines 8 years of HR experience with business psychology and focuses only on the step from colleague to manager.
Best for newly promoted managers who now lead former peers and want a clear, steady leadership style.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Hammer charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Hammer help with?
Ellen Hammer helps with moving into a first leadership role, handling uncertainty and responsibility, leading former colleagues and communication and conflict conversations.
Is Ellen Hammer certified?
Ellen Hammer lists: Business psychology background; Systemic coaching training.
Does Ellen Hammer coach people who lead former colleagues?
Yes. Leading former colleagues is one of her main topics. She also covers team conflict and communication.
How do I contact Ellen Hammer?
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