The Leadership Institute
Are you looking for a coach for executives, managers, or high potentials? Do you need a provider of customized leadership seminars, mediation, or personality development? At the Leadership Institute in Vienna, you will find all of this under one roof.
The Leadership Institute combines current research with practical application in the fields of Leadership, Executive Coaching, Business Mediation, and Personality Development.
Together with our clients and partners, we translate evidence-based research into actionable management practices. Our coaching, training, and leadership development programs are designed for executives, managers, and leaders who seek to strengthen their leadership capabilities and lead with greater impact.
Founded by Dr. Judith Girschik – an ICF-certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Vice President of ICF Austria, having served as President for two terms from 2022 to 2026 – the Leadership Institute brings together academic rigor and real-world management experience. With 15 years in management and leadership positions at international companies and a career that began in management consulting at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Dr. Girschik understands the challenges leaders face from first-hand experience.
In 2025, she received the EMEA Entrepreneur Award as “Most Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur from Austria Building Innovative Businesses”. With 140+ Google Reviews and a perfect 5.0-star rating, the Leadership Institute is one of the highest-rated coaching practices in Vienna.
Our approach is evidence-based, pragmatic, and tailored to senior leaders who value substance over buzzwords. We work in German and English, serving clients from Austria and around the world.
Located in the heart of Vienna (1010, Spiegelgasse 21), the Leadership Institute offers a discreet, professional environment for coaching sessions, mediations, and leadership training.
