Nadine Schwarz, Executive Coach in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Nadine Schwarz

Verified Expert  in Executive Coaching

Bio

Nadine is a distinguished executive and team coach, certified as an ICF Business Coach (Level PCC). She has led her own coaching firm since 2019, specializing in elevating leadership and team dynamics. With over 15 years of corporate experience, her background includes senior project management, Agile coaching, and corporate training. Nadine provides strategic, impactful coaching solutions for business transformation.

Project Highlights

Employee Coaching for Rommelag
Successfully provided career coaching to Rommelag employees, enabling them to gain clarity on their career paths, boost confidence, and take actionable steps toward their professional goals.
Agile Coaching for TRUMPF
Successfully coached TRUMPF's teams to adopt the Agile methodology, significantly enhancing their structure and efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Agile Transformation Coaching for Allianz
Led the successful Agile transformation of Allianz's life insurance department, coaching teams and leaders to adopt Agile and enhance efficiency, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness.

Expertise

  • Agile Coaching
  • Business Coaching
  • Communication Coaching
  • Employee Coaching
  • Executive Coaching
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Productivity Coaching
  • Team Coaching

Work Experience

Agile Coach I Transformational Coach

2022 - PRESENT
Holistic Elements
  • Founded Holistic Elements, bringing the coaching business from Germany to the world.
  • Provided consultation and coaching services for companies transitioning to the Agile methodology, finding a suitable approach for their needs.
  • Delivered a presentation on Agile leadership to a crowd of 200 individuals at Intel.

Agile Coach

2019 - 2022
Die Transformerin
  • Founded my own coaching business and worked with many large corporate clients such as Intel, Allianz, TRUMPF, and Rommelag.
  • Helped companies implement an Agile mindset and find their suitable business structure.
  • Coached various leaders on the Agile mindset, giving them valuable tools to scale their businesses.

Agile Coach

2017 - 2019
dm-drogerie markt GmbH
  • Implemented Agile frameworks into various company divisions, including HR, IT, and marketing teams.
  • Helped teams migrate from Scrum to the Kanban approach.
  • Formed a separate Agile coaching team with four other colleagues to work cross-functionally across the organization.
  • Trained people in the Agile methodology through Kanban, Scrum, and Agile training sessions.

Agile Coach | Project Manager | Scrum Master

2008 - 2017
EnBW
  • Joined the company as an assistant project manager, became an IT project manager, and ran direct IT projects, including implementing a new quality management system and developing the company website.
  • Worked as a scrum master and Agile coach for multiple company projects. These projects ranged from a smart home app development project to a B2B CRM system with 13 parallel development teams.
  • Offered Agile coaching for the electromobility portfolio, bringing 120 people together to work cross-functionally on the team's vision.

Employee Coaching for Rommelag

Successfully provided career coaching to Rommelag employees, enabling them to gain clarity on their career paths, boost confidence, and take actionable steps toward their professional goals.

I delivered comprehensive career coaching services tailored to the unique needs of Rommelag employees. My primary focus was to help individuals identify and achieve their career aspirations by providing personalized guidance and support.

I facilitated self-discovery and clarity through one-on-one coaching sessions, enabling employees to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and career objectives. Additionally, I implemented strategies to enhance their confidence and decision-making skills, empowering them to take proactive steps toward their career advancement. My approach included various coaching techniques and tools to foster personal and professional growth.

The outcome was a more motivated and self-assured workforce with the knowledge and confidence to navigate their career paths effectively. This initiative benefited the employees individually and contributed to the overall organizational development of the company by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Agile Coaching for TRUMPF

Successfully coached TRUMPF's teams to adopt the Agile methodology, significantly enhancing their structure and efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

I served as an Agile team coach, working across various projects and teams to instill Agile methodologies and principles. My role involved guiding teams to become more structured and efficient in their workflows, enhancing overall productivity and project delivery. I implemented Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban and facilitated their adoption through comprehensive training sessions and workshops.

By promoting a continuous learning and improvement culture, I empowered team members to regularly assess and refine their practices, fostering an environment of ongoing development and innovation. My coaching extended beyond processes and tools; I focused on enhancing team dynamics, communication, and collaboration, ensuring each team could operate at its highest potential.

The impact of my work was evident in improved project outcomes, higher-quality deliverables, and increased team satisfaction and engagement. My efforts contributed to TRUMPF's ability to remain competitive and responsive in a rapidly changing market, driving both individual and organizational growth.

Agile Transformation Coaching for Allianz

Led the successful Agile transformation of Allianz's life insurance department, coaching teams and leaders to adopt Agile and enhance efficiency, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness.

At Allianz, I led the Agile transformation of the life insurance department, which impacted around 200 employees. My role involved comprehensive team coaching, leadership coaching, and executive leadership coaching, all of which aimed to restructure the department to embrace Agile methodologies. I introduced Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban, through targeted coaching sessions tailored to the department's specific needs. I conducted workshops and sessions to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

My coaching extended to leadership, guiding managers and executives in adopting empowerment, transparency, and adaptability principles. Additionally, I restructured the leadership framework to improve clarity and efficiency. By mentoring team members and leaders, I empowered them to take ownership of their roles and drive the transformation forward.

The results were significant: improved operational efficiency, enhanced team performance, and a more cohesive workforce. This transformation optimized service delivery and positioned Allianz for long-term success, demonstrating the value of Agile methodologies in a traditionally structured environment.
2008 - 2011

Master's Degree in International Event Management

University of Brighton - Brighton, United Kingdom

2003 - 2007

Bachelor's Degree in International Management

University of Applied Sciences - Karlsruhe, Germany

MAY 2020 - PRESENT

Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT

Business Coach

Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce

JULY 2015 - PRESENT

GPM-IPMA Certified Senior Project Manager – Level B

International Project Management Association (IPMA)

APRIL 2012 - PRESENT

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Scrum Alliance

JULY 2009 - PRESENT

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

Executive Coaching

Business Coaching, Team Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Virtual Coaching, Corporate Coaching, Employee Coaching, Executive Coaching, Time Management Coaching, Communication Coaching, Productivity Coaching, CEO Coaching, Emotional Intelligence Coaching, Business Leadership Coaching, Creativity Coaching, Entrepreneurship Coaching, Management Coaching, Small Business Coaching, Soft Skills Coaching, Transition Coaching, Presentation Coaching

Platforms & Tools

Miro, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Jira

Other

Agile Coaching, Project Management, Scrum, Training, Coaching, Marketing, Business Development, Event Organization

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