Executive coaching helps leaders clarify priorities, make confident decisions, and communicate effectively.
Executive Coaching in Vienna for Senior Leaders
The Leadership Institute in Vienna provides professional executive coaching for CEOs, board members, and senior leaders. Founded by Dr. Judith Girschik — ICF PCC certified coach, Vice President of ICF Austria, and former managing director with 15+ years of international C-level experience — we combine real leadership insight with evidence-based coaching methods. Our services include leadership coaching, business coaching, personality assessment, and mediation. Contact us for a customized proposal.
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Coaching for All Levels
Top Management
Experienced Executives and board members profit from a room for reflection, strategic development, and the sharpening of their leadership skills. They gain clarity on complex challenges and identify new opportunities.
Middle Management
We help managers clarify their business goals, lead teams effectively, build strong relationships, and define a practical development plan. As a result, they reach their professional goals more easily and effectively.
High Potentials
Emerging leaders develop the skills they need to lead with confidence. Coaching helps them build strengths and apply new skills to their jobs. The result: increased efficiency and productivity for your organization.
Leadership Coaching | Business Coaching | Mediation
Leadership Coaching
Executive Coaching is a proven and effective tool for personnel development. Together with your Leadership Coach in Vienna, you develop concrete, practical solutions for your professional endeavors. Your Business Coach helps you reflect your day to day leadership, in person or online.
Mediation Business Mediation
Experienced mediators and conflict managers moderate sensitive meetings in your organization. We support you with Mediation, Conflict Management, and Apprentice Mediation. This creates sustainable solutions for everyone involved.
Personality Development
In personnel and potential development, an executive coach supports the development of professional careers, leadership potential, and the expansion of existing leadership skills. For the structured development of leadership competence, we also offer leadership seminars and training in Vienna – as an in-house programme for companies or an open seminar. For confidential work in a 1:1 setting, one-on-one coaching for executives is the more direct route.
Personality Test Personality Profile
Scientifically based personality tests (e.g. MPA Master Person Analysis) form the basis for individual personality profiles, coaching, personnel selection, and personnel development measures.
Business and leadership coaching are an integral part of personnel development.
Tailored advice and professional accompaniment pave the way for top performance. That is why successful HR developers offer their managers and high potentials individual coaching services. Where the Leadership Institute supports decision-makers:
- Expansion of leadership skills
- Change Projects
- Development of new behavior options
- Potential development
- Reflecting on leadership behavior and cooperation with superiors, colleagues, and employees
- Coping with challenging management situations
- Developing self-confidence and strong leadership
What effects does coaching bring?
Motivation
In coaching sessions, managers reflect on problems, challenges, and opportunities in working with colleagues and employees. The coach often serves as a sparring partner with which managers develop strategies for positive change. This improves communication, working atmosphere, and motivation.
Productivity
The focus of our work is to advance professional and personal development. Coaches help managers set priorities define and achieve goals. This is how coaching increases productivity and company results.
Return on Investment
Individuality and practical relevance result in measurably positive effects.
HR department and personnel development benefit: Coaching – investments are almost always associated with a high return on investment (ROI).
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Muhammad Ghazanfar Abdullah
06:33 08 Dec 24
I got my detailed personality assessment and respective career consultation done by Dr. Judith Girschik which was very thorough and beneficial. Her meticulous observation and precise advice is impeccable.
Francois Beaumont
11:52 24 Oct 24
The Leadership Institute's coaching program is tailored for senior executives. Dr. Judith Girschik provides valuable leadership strategies through her expertise and coaching methods, significantly enhancing my decision-making and team management skills.
Desislava Zheleva
10:54 24 Oct 24
The Leadership Institute's coaching was a great opportunity! The program was well-structured, and the strategies - highly applicable. My leadership skills have improved drastically. Highly recommend it to everyone!
Diego Toledo Rutllant
18:09 04 Oct 22
Absolutely recommended. The coaching sessions helped me focus my work better than my highest expectations.
Shantall Salazar
19:54 21 Jun 22
Dr. Judith was very professional, she explained me clearly about qualitative method and coding, now I am more confident with my work.
Noor Al Qassim نور القاسم
12:55 13 May 22
She's an excellent coach. Very organised. I highly recommend her
Andreu Llobera
15:41 05 May 22
An excellent, throughout evaluation with all sorts of clarifications during the meeting. Report of high quality. Their professionalism and empathy is out of the scores. Strongly recommendable
Diana Parasmo
15:40 26 Apr 22
Professional and inspiring coaching. Dr. Judith helped me to further develop my leadership skills by providing inputs that could be translated in concrete actions and bring effective results. Strongly recommended for managers that would like to evolve not only as leaders but also as better persons.
Maria-Tereza Pavlova
07:53 15 Mar 22
The Leadership Institute excellently supports our executive-clients to develop their academic as well as management careers. We recommend their coaching services to any manager looking to sharpen their executive/ management skills as well as their academic performance.
Kateryna Tretyakova
15:20 02 Dec 21
Thank you very much for your coaching, Dr. Girschik.
I could see a distinct difference even after just a few meetings. The insights I‘ve received are truly priceless.
I highly recommend her to everybody who wants to ameliorate their interview skills.
I could see a distinct difference even after just a few meetings. The insights I‘ve received are truly priceless.
I highly recommend her to everybody who wants to ameliorate their interview skills.
Maria Shestakova
15:04 16 Nov 21
Thank you for safely guiding our clients and giving them the deciding edge in developing their executive and academic careers. Great, insightful career coaching and mentoring. A clear recommendation.
Helga Rantasa
17:51 09 Jun 21
Working with Judith has been an excellent experience. Thanks to the insights, guidance, and coaching I received, I was able to see myself in new ways that allowed for growth past preconceived notions of myself. Judith is exceptionally well-versed in business and psychology, practically and academically. She can provide clients with the right tools for them to apply at the right moment. Her experience and professional expertise make her stand out in the most positive of ways.
I can absolutely recommend Judith to any company or individual seeking professional coaching.
I can absolutely recommend Judith to any company or individual seeking professional coaching.
Marios Lefkaritis
13:50 08 Jun 21
What you feed your mind, will lead your life, thats why Ms. Dr. Girschik can help you!! Lifeexperience
Michael Kohl
17:04 05 May 21
To whom it may concern: Greetings! Dr. Girschik is personally known to me for many years as an expert in coaching and mediation, both for individuals and business people, as well as companies and entities - no matter which specific businesses you run. She has a broad knowledge and practical expierence when it comes to accomplish a mission in an appropriate period of time. No matter whether you as a single person or a group of decision makers in the management is overhelmed by the complexity of challenges you may face, Dr. Girschik will find ways to reach your goals in fine quality and to your full satisfaction. Her calm nature and professional habits will fit exactly to your demands. What is more, she's fully reliably, fair and a honest character with a hands-on mentality. I cordially and fully recommend this extraordinary lady to anyone who is in need of professional support by a coach and mediator. With best regards, Michael Kohl, MBA (Controller, Vienna Health System)
Ivana Kr
07:31 09 Apr 21
Dr. Girschik is very professional and gives extremely helpful advice. I highly recommend her to everybody who struggles with their thesis of any kind. Dr. Girschik is very responsive and the best choice to make.
Dinu Dinu
19:51 08 Apr 21
I had a very pleasant collaboration with Dr. Girschik. She answered to my desperate attempt to discover the most important insights of Austrian job market, and helped me to significantly increase my chances within my relocation to Austria.
Denitsa Vasileva
09:24 01 Feb 21
Amazing support and coaching services! The Business Coaching is very well organized and efficient! Communication is easy and everything runs smooth and correct! Thank you!
Wilson Maluenda
19:05 17 Nov 20
Judith is a high professional and large experienced coach and manager. I know her form our work together and I can recommend her working style, the way how she communicates and the approach to get sustainable and measureable results. She is very clear, solution oriented and with a clear focus on the desired goals.
If you are new in Austria, with a dedicated leadership role, than I recommend the Leadership Institute. You will receive here a broad range of leadership tools based on the cultural background of Central Europe and especially of Austria. You can address all your doubt and ask for hinders on you way to land successfully on your job.
If you are new in Austria, with a dedicated leadership role, than I recommend the Leadership Institute. You will receive here a broad range of leadership tools based on the cultural background of Central Europe and especially of Austria. You can address all your doubt and ask for hinders on you way to land successfully on your job.
Regina Komaretho
13:06 17 Nov 20
I came to work with Dr. Girschik based on a trusted friend's recommendation and was impressed by her impeccable professional reputation.
I appreciate her analytical skills and calm, communicative style, always seeking to strengthen and develop her clients' personal and professional development, even in difficult situations. I was delighted with the results of our work together.
Dr. Girschik is an excellent choice for executives and entrepreneurs, such as myself alike.
I appreciate her analytical skills and calm, communicative style, always seeking to strengthen and develop her clients' personal and professional development, even in difficult situations. I was delighted with the results of our work together.
Dr. Girschik is an excellent choice for executives and entrepreneurs, such as myself alike.
Jana Maresova
09:32 07 Oct 20
Prof. Girschik is a gifted professional coach who stands out for her relevant content, helpful tips and she is such an engaging speaker. Her professional approach and understanding combined with her market expertise makes Prof. Girschik undoubtedly the best choice of consultant for your next career move, in Austria and worldwide. Thank you so much, Prof. Girschik.
Adventgroup AccessMBA
13:29 16 Sep 20
Prof. Dr. Judith Girschik is professional and competent. We worked together on a media campaign and I can honestly say it was a pleasure! She provided our organization with quality content and all needed materials for the campaign. I am thankful that I had the chance to have her as my partner. I am looking forward to further cooperation!
I am sure that she will help everyone improve their skills and personal behavior. I can highly recommend her services!
I am sure that she will help everyone improve their skills and personal behavior. I can highly recommend her services!
Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Coaching
What is executive coaching and who is it for?
Executive coaching is a confidential, one-on-one development process for senior leaders — CEOs, board members, managing directors, and C-level executives. A certified executive coach helps leaders gain clarity on strategic challenges, strengthen their leadership presence, and develop practical solutions for complex situations. At the Leadership Institute in Vienna, coaching is delivered by Dr. Judith Girschik, who brings over 15 years of real C-level leadership experience to every session.
How do I find the right executive coach in Vienna?
Look for three things: relevant certification (ICF PCC or MCC is the international gold standard), real leadership experience (not just theoretical knowledge), and proven client results. The Leadership Institute Wien offers all three — ICF PCC certification, 15+ years of C-level management experience in international companies, and 141+ five-star Google reviews from senior executives. A free 30-minute initial consultation lets you assess the fit before committing.
What ROI can I expect from executive coaching?
Research consistently shows that executive coaching delivers a strong return on investment. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) reports a median ROI of 7x the initial investment. Typical outcomes include improved decision-making, stronger team performance, better stakeholder communication, and higher employee retention in the leader’s team. At the Leadership Institute, our C-level clients report measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness, team motivation, and strategic clarity.
What is ICF PCC certification and why does it matter?
ICF PCC (Professional Certified Coach) is a credential issued by the International Coaching Federation, the world’s largest coaching professional organization. It requires a minimum of 500 hours of coaching experience, 125+ hours of coach-specific training, and a rigorous performance evaluation. PCC certification ensures that your coach adheres to strict ethical standards and evidence-based coaching methods. Dr. Judith Girschik holds the ICF PCC credential and serves as Vice President of ICF Austria.
How does the free initial coaching consultation work?
The free initial consultation at the Leadership Institute is a 30-minute session where you discuss your current leadership challenges and goals with Dr. Judith Girschik. There is no obligation to continue. The session helps both sides assess whether there is a good fit for a coaching engagement. You can book your free consultation directly online via our booking calendar — no forms, no waiting for callbacks.
What is the difference between executive coaching and business coaching?
Executive coaching focuses specifically on senior leaders (C-level, board members, managing directors) and addresses challenges like strategic leadership, boardroom dynamics, stakeholder management, and executive presence. Business coaching has a broader scope and can address operational topics such as business development, team management, goal setting, and career transitions at various management levels. The Leadership Institute in Vienna offers both formats, tailored to the individual’s seniority and objectives.