Mentoring: Experienced Backup for the Next Generation
Supporting future leaders in technical industries
Technical companies—especially in sectors like mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and industrial automation—are facing a growing challenge: attracting and retaining young management talent. Interest in leadership roles is declining, often due to the high expectations, time pressure, and lack of work-life balance that still define many leadership environments. These issues affect many, but they disproportionately impact young female professionals. Family-run businesses in particular are feeling the pressure.
To ensure long-term leadership continuity, companies need tailored development strategies that recognise individual potential and provide meaningful support. Structured mentoring and coaching programmes have proven highly effective—boosting both confidence and competence while strengthening long-term commitment to the organisation.
With decades of hands-on experience in technical and industrial environments, I offer practical, results-focused mentoring for up-and-coming managers. I support them in navigating everyday challenges, developing their own leadership style, and finding solutions that fit both their role and the company culture. On site or remote. In German or English.
Mentoring company succession
Next Generation of Leaders
Are you about to take over leadership in the family business—whether in the near future or immediately—and feeling unsure if you have everything under control? Or perhaps you're wondering how to present yourself as the new Managing Director to your experienced department heads? I’m here to support you as you navigate these new challenges. You have expertise in your field, and I bring valuable experience from the professional world. As your mentor, I’ll guide you through both personal and organisational hurdles, and offer practical advice on company processes when needed. Together, we’ll tackle the challenges ahead, with my support in helping you develop your own leadership approach and find the right solutions for you and your team. I work alongside you—intensively, on site, and in your business environment. Remote sessions are, of course, also available.
Coaching Junior Managers
Developing leadership personality
The biggest challenge is not to recruit talent for the next career level, but to strengthen and retain the person in their new role. This includes tools for personal development as well as the opportunity to work on issues such as team building, the development of key performance indicators and best practices in work organization. As a mentor, I support junior managers in the first few months after taking on their new position or when facing new leadership challenges.