Thomas Gelmi is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert with more than 20 years of international experience. He works with executives, leaders, and organizations in Switzerland and worldwide to develop effective self-leadership, contemporary leadership capabilities, and cultures of trust and collaboration. His work focuses on the Human Factors that enable sustainable leadership and performance.
Leadership is changing – and so are the demands placed on those in positions of responsibility: AI, increasing complexity, uncertainty, and an ever-accelerating pace of change are shaping the way we work. Expertise and strong decision-making remain important. But they are no longer enough. What makes the difference today more than ever are Human Factors: the ability to lead oneself effectively, truly understand people, build trust and psychological safety, and create the conditions in which others can realize their full potential
Sustainable leadership development goes beyond the transfer of knowledge. It combines personal reflection, practical application, and continuous learning. Our Leadership Programs therefore integrate Executive Coaching, workshops, eLearning, and other development formats into an individualized and practice-oriented development process. The focus is on self-leadership, personal effectiveness, contemporary leadership capabilities, and sustainable application in everyday leadership.
Our clients in Executive Coaching and Leadership Development include SMEs as well as leading international organizations. Among them are ABB, Axpo, B. Braun Medical, Emmi, Expedia, Ford, KPMG, Red Bull, Roche, Siemens, Sonova, SWISS International Air Lines, Swiss Re, UBS, the University of St. Gallen, the World Trade Organization (WTO), Zurich Insurance, and many others
«Thomas Gelmi conducted a comprehensive and contemporary leadership development program with around 180 managers in our organization, consisting of eLearning elements, workshops, and individual leadership coaching. Overall, the investment in this highly professionally conducted leadership program has been very worthwhile.»
CEO, B. Braun Medical AG (Switzerland)
«Thomas has actively supported me in my most important career steps, most recently in my role as a member of the Executive Management Team. I particularly appreciate his authentic and natural way of connecting to people and asking exactly the right questions at the right moment so that you come to important insights yourself. As an executive coach, Thomas creates real added value for everyone who wants to consciously reflect, work on and develop themselves.»
Vice President Group Excellence & Transformation, Bruker BioSpin
«Thomas conducted an extensive leadership development program for our international group of sales executives. This program was among the best ones I ever attended. Thomas is a highly skilled trainer and executive coach with a good sense of cultural diversity. I highly recommend him for any learning & development needs in an international context.»
Senior Executive Vice President, Siemens Katar
«Thomas led our international team of over 30 leaders through virtual full-day workshop on 'Effective (Self-)Leadership'. The day was a complete success and empowered us all with valuable insights and concrete intentions for practical implementation. Highly recommended!»
Group CEO, SIS Swiss International Schools
«I invited Thomas to support our MBA program at the University of St. Gallen with individual coaching and group coaching. I’ve learned to appreciate him as a very open and friendly though clear and direct leadership expert who is always well prepared to deliver high standards. We are grateful for his willingness to support our students and help them successfully move up on their career paths.»
Senior Career Development Manager, Universität St. Gallen HSG
«We have been partnering very successfully with Thomas Gelmi since 2013. His high professionalism and impressive expertise as a leadership and personal effectiveness coach make him a reliable partner for the design and implementation of both traditional and virtual Learning & Development measures in four languages. Excellent feedback regularly confirms this, and I therefore warmly recommend Thomas.»
Form. Head Leadership Development Switzerland
Credit Suisse
Leadership is changing – and so are the demands placed on those in positions of responsibility: AI, increasing complexity, uncertainty, and an ever-accelerating pace of change are shaping the way we work. Expertise and strong decision-making remain important. But they are no longer enough. What…
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