Better Together
I help people work better together by combining their individual strengths and unlocking the full potential of their collaboration.
I help people work better together by combining their individual strengths and unlocking the full potential of their collaboration.
approach
In my experience, every team and partnership exists somewhere on a continuum between conflict and effectiveness.
In my experience, every team and partnership exists somewhere on a continuum between conflict and effectiveness.
The more constructively conflicts are addressed, the greater the potential for true synergy. What seems mathematically impossible often becomes reality in high-performing teams: 1 + 1 becomes 3, 10, or sometimes even more.
Conflict
• Communication is difficult or has broken down • Collaboration becomes challenging or impossible • Turnover and resignations increase • Responsibility is avoided
Conflict
• Communication is difficult or has broken down • Collaboration becomes challenging or impossible • Turnover and resignations increase • Responsibility is avoided
Effectiveness
• Communication is open and straightforward • Team members take ownership of the overall outcome • Trust and psychological safety are strong • Team performance is high
Effectiveness
• Communication is open and straightforward • Team members take ownership of the overall outcome • Trust and psychological safety are strong • Team performance is high
Services
Team Coaching
Teams often bring together different personalities, strengths, perspectives, and ways of working. When these differences are not used effectively, collaboration can become difficult and valuable potential remains untapped. Team Coaching creates space to reflect on how the team works together, address challenges openly, and build on individual strengths. Together, we develop practical ways to improve communication, collaboration, and effectiveness as a team.
Team Coaching
Teams often bring together different personalities, strengths, perspectives, and ways of working. When these differences are not used effectively, collaboration can become difficult and valuable potential remains untapped. Team Coaching creates space to reflect on how the team works together, address challenges openly, and build on individual strengths. Together, we develop practical ways to improve communication, collaboration, and effectiveness as a team.
Mediation
When communication has become difficult or has broken down completely, conflicts can make productive collaboration almost impossible. Sometimes, it may even be unclear whether working together is still possible. Mediation provides a safe and structured setting to understand different perspectives, address underlying issues, and clarify what is needed going forward. This creates the foundation for workable agreements, renewed collaboration, or a clear and respectful way forward.
Mediation
When communication has become difficult or has broken down completely, conflicts can make productive collaboration almost impossible. Sometimes, it may even be unclear whether working together is still possible. Mediation provides a safe and structured setting to understand different perspectives, address underlying issues, and clarify what is needed going forward. This creates the foundation for workable agreements, renewed collaboration, or a clear and respectful way forward.
Integrative Coaching
Many leaders grow into their role through professional expertise without being specifically prepared for leadership. Yet leadership strongly influences how teams address conflict, use different strengths, and work together. Integrative Coaching combines personal reflection with practical input. Together, we decide how much of the process follows a classic coaching approach and where practical input can add value. This leads to solutions that fit you, your team, and your individual situation rather than ready-made answers.
Integrative Coaching
Many leaders grow into their role through professional expertise without being specifically prepared for leadership. Yet leadership strongly influences how teams address conflict, use different strengths, and work together. Integrative Coaching combines personal reflection with practical input. Together, we decide how much of the process follows a classic coaching approach and where practical input can add value. This leads to solutions that fit you, your team, and your individual situation rather than ready-made answers.
About me
Education
Systemic Business Coach Mediator MBA in Entrepreneurship B.Eng. Electrical Eng. Electrician
Languages
German — Native English — Fluent Dutch — Basic
Throughout my professional and personal life, I have had the opportunity to take on many different roles: electrician, site manager, managing director, volunteer, and more. These experiences enable me to understand different perspectives and better relate to the realities and challenges faced by employees, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
I deliberately chose coaching rather than consulting or training. As an outsider, I can bring new perspectives, ask seemingly naive questions, and provide a calm anchor. At the same time, I believe that sustainable solutions lie within the people who are part of the system every day.
My role is to bring those solutions to the surface – your own best practice rather than someone else’s ready-made solution. Ultimately, my goal as a coach is to help you reach the point where you no longer need me.
Throughout my professional and personal life, I have had the opportunity to take on many different roles: electrician, site manager, managing director, volunteer, and more. These experiences enable me to understand different perspectives and better relate to the realities and challenges faced by employees, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
I deliberately chose coaching rather than consulting or training. As an outsider, I can bring new perspectives, ask seemingly naive questions, and provide a calm anchor. At the same time, I believe that sustainable solutions lie within the people who are part of the system every day.
My role is to bring those solutions to the surface – your own best practice rather than someone else’s ready-made solution. Ultimately, my goal as a coach is to help you reach the point where you no longer need me.
"As an entrepreneur with more than 120 employees, there is one thing you simply cannot get within your own organization: someone who is independent of you, yet truly understands the challenges you are dealing with. Alexander doesn’t just listen – he asks the questions you wouldn’t ask yourself: calmly, respectfully, and challenging enough to help you genuinely move forward. For me, vague gut feelings have turned into clarity: faster decisions, a sharper understanding of my own role as a leader, and noticeably fewer issues that I keep putting off. I can recommend working with Alexander without hesitation – especially to entrepreneurs who are strong on the operational side and are looking for a genuine sparring partner who can meet them as an equal."
Dr. Daniel Kubitza
Founder & Managing Director of the KONTAX Group
“I had always been skeptical about coaching and was probably one of the most critical – and stingiest – clients you could imagine. But with Alex, something felt different from the very first time we met. It was the way he carried himself – the calmness and confidence he maintains even in stressful or emotionally charged situations. With Alex, you don’t get textbook answers or empty phrases. He listens, thinks things through, and doesn’t sell you some cookie-cutter solution. He is honest and addresses things clearly and directly. It’s difficult to put into words, but his approach is grounded, genuine, and straight to the point. And yes, his methods and processes have become firmly established in the way we work because they have worked extremely well for me and for us – and have brought a great deal of clarity.”
Hacky Hackhausen
Managing Director & Art Director
"I was offered the opportunity to take part in leadership coaching with Alexander Baumann through our head office. I gladly accepted and have found his support to be trustworthy, professional, and highly practical. With his strong methodological expertise, clear analysis of situations, and great sensitivity, Alexander has helped me develop practical solutions to a wide range of challenging situations. What I particularly value is our honest and solution-focused exchange. I can wholeheartedly recommend working with Alexander."
Verena Eiting
Tax Advisor
"Due to restructuring within our firm, the atmosphere among both employees and managers unfortunately took a turn for the worse. Through our coaching with Mr Baumann, we learned together to better understand each other's perspectives and to address conflicts directly before they could develop into bigger problems. The way we work together as a team has improved tremendously since he started supporting us. What I particularly appreciated was that Mr Baumann prepared the way for us, while leaving it to us to find and follow our own path. I would definitely recommend him!"
Nadine De Rose
Team Manager
“I started coaching with Alex because I wanted to get to know myself better and discover and develop my strengths. Through his empathy and his ability to truly listen, he quickly helped me realize that there was more potential in me than I had thought. With the questions he asked and his calm approach, he gently guided me in the right direction, allowing me to discover for myself what was possible. I found my own strength and came to these realizations myself, which made the experience even more valuable. I would recommend coaching with Alex without hesitation.”
Kim Elisabeth Erven
Tax Advisor
"The conversations took place as I was stepping into my new role as Managing Director. I found working with Alexander extremely valuable. I particularly appreciated the open and trusting atmosphere, which allowed me to speak freely about the challenges I was facing. I always felt taken seriously and understood. Our conversations gave me new perspectives as well as practical ideas that I was able to apply directly in my day-to-day work. Through the coaching, I have become much more conscious and confident in my new role. I make decisions with greater clarity, communicate with more confidence, and approach challenges more calmly. Overall, I feel that I have truly grown into my position and am able to fulfil my leadership responsibilities with greater trust in my own abilities. I would recommend Alexander without hesitation. Our conversations have helped me enormously, both personally and professionally. Anyone stepping into a new leadership role or looking to develop as a leader will find Alexander to be a highly competent, empathetic, and supportive coach.
K.G.
Managing Director, Tax Advisor
“I met Alexander Baumann at a time when I was preparing to take over the management of a tax advisory firm. During this transition from the senior managing director to me as the new leader, there were many challenges where his expertise and understanding approach provided me with invaluable support. Through our monthly sessions, I gained a range of valuable tools that helped me become more of the leader my team needs, while at the same time gaining valuable insights and experience for myself. As a result, I feel very confident that we can create a working environment where everyone feels comfortable, works together on a foundation of trust, and at the same time provides our clients with the best possible service.”
Sabina Carbow
Managing Director & Tax Advisor
Contact
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Let's get to know each other!
Let's get to know each other!
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