In times of skills shortage, AI, and demographic change, it is difficult for many companies to find and bind good employees. However, the impact of a good leadership culture on the company's attractiveness, employee engagement and loyalty, is often underestimated. Human factors in particular, such as empathy, are crucial to leadership success. We support you in systematically and lastingly developing these indispensable leadership skills.
Hybrid work is today's reality. This also affects learning & development. The days when «trainers» stood in front of groups of participants in «seminars» are definitely over. Today, effective and sustainable development is a participant-centered process, led by an experienced leadership coach and consisting of a combination of various channels and instruments. The focus is on maximum flexibility as well as individual and situational learning, according to each participant's level.
Our satisfied customers for executive coaching and leadership development include SMEs as well as large corporations worldwide. Among them are ABB, Axpo, B. Braun Medical, Emmi, Expedia, FIFA, Ford, HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich, Red Bull, Roche, KPMG, Swiss Army, Swiss Radio and Television (SRF), Siemens, Sonova, SWISS Intl. Airlines, Swiss Re, University of St.Gallen, World Trade Organisation 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
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