Leadership and Career Coaching for Women in Vienna
Women in leadership positions, whether managers, managing directors, C-level executives, board members or supervisory board members, benefit from executive coaching when facing demanding professional challenges.
Research from the social sciences, psychology and neuroscience shows that women often communicate, negotiate and set priorities differently, and that their behaviour is frequently perceived and judged differently. In organisations still shaped by traditional structures, this creates specific challenges. Coaching gives you a confidential space to address them with clarity and to lead in a way that is effective and authentic.
Goals and focus areas
Tailored to your day-to-day leadership reality, you develop skills and strategies that strengthen your leadership impact. Based on a scientifically grounded potential analysis, we work specifically on:
- authentic leadership behaviour
- leading the organisation and your team
- assertiveness and presence in boards and committees
- self-management, resilience and handling stress
- negotiation, including salary negotiations
- conflict management and resolution
- strategies that integrate your professional and personal goals
Who it is for
Coaching is particularly suited to female executives such as managing directors, division heads, managers and supervisory board members, as well as women preparing for their next career step, a promotion, a hearing or an assessment center.
Why a coach with leadership experience of her own
Dr. Judith Girschik spent 15 years in leadership positions with international companies, including as managing director of a software company. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Vice President of ICF Austria. Sessions take place at Spiegelgasse 21, 1010 Vienna, or online, in English or German.
Frequently asked questions
What is career coaching for women?
Career coaching for women is confidential one-to-one coaching for women in leadership positions and for women planning their next career step. It focuses on your positioning, your visibility within the organisation and a clear strategy for your further development.
Who is coaching for female executives suitable for?
For managers, managing directors, executive board and supervisory board members, and for women who aspire to a leadership role or have recently taken one on. Coaching is also valuable ahead of a promotion, a hearing or an assessment center.
Which topics are typically addressed?
Common topics include a confident presence in boards and committees, negotiations and salary discussions, visibility and networking, handling conflict, and how to balance career and personal priorities over the long term.
How long does the coaching take?
The full coaching process typically runs for six to nine months. For a specific occasion, such as a negotiation or a hearing, a few sessions are often sufficient. Coaching takes place at Spiegelgasse 21, 1010 Vienna, or online, in English or German.
What does coaching for female executives cost?
The fee is 480 euros per session of 60 minutes. How many sessions make sense is something we clarify in the free 30-minute initial consultation.