Testimonials, clients votes & comments

«Living Professionalism: 700 hours of 1:1 executive coaching with more than 50 (top) managers and entrepreneurs a year speak for themselves!» 

Clients about the collaboration with David D. Kaspar

Mr. H., Economist, Head of marketing at a large pharmaceutical company (37)

“... The coaching and training with David Kaspar was very intense and exhausting - but we also laughed a lot...

…Today I am more aware of my leadership role and have been able to significantly improve my practical leadership skills such as effective meeting moderation, employee empowerment, and strategic communication with the Headquarters…. …”

 

Mrs. T., Assistant Director/ Head of a group function in an industrial company (46)

“... During two half days Mr. Kaspar and I analyzed the difficult situation (and my contribution...) in our department. In this process we especially trained my communication skills (video training).

Thanks to the good preliminary analyzes, including the development of an implementation plan and the targeted training I have been able to improve my skills in such a way that the situation has remarkably improved. The coaching was worth it! ...”

 

Mrs. X., on the leap into top management of a nutrition company (38)

“... I had completed numerous management training and leadership development programs. For the next career step (option top-management) I wanted a coach who would work with me on my very personal "topics”...

.... I immediately felt at ease and comfortable with Mr. Kaspar, and we were quickly able to develop a strategic plan. It helped immensely that Mr. Kaspar found the courage to also address sensitive issues such as power, personal values and boundaries...

... I have effectively made the step into the top management! In hindsight, I realize that I have intuitively chosen the right coach. Every 6 months I meet with Mr. Kaspar for a business coaching meeting and we go through my "agenda". This gives me basic security, that I always have a sparring partner, even in turbulent times...”

 

Mr. K., CEO of a company with over 5000 employees worldwide (46)

“... I have been working with Mr. Kaspar for quite some time now. We meet 2-3 times a year and discuss the main events and decisions. It is always a great inspiration to take a step back from the daily business and to look at the “big questions” from a distance...

... Sometimes we are also very pragmatic. Last year for example I prepared my Christmas speech with Mr. Kaspar during a tailored communication training - with great success! I felt very relaxed in front of the invited guests and received very good feedback…”

 

Dr. Z. Head of Acquisition at a Private Bank (42)

“... Mr. Kaspar is already my third executive coach during my professional career. At first I was surprised that we would work in larger time blocks and thought that it might be better to work in smaller sequences. Other Colleagues told me that they see their coach every two weeks for about 60 minutes...

... But then I realized that it is specifically the intense work over half a day that allows you to bring things to a point. It's amazing, but on the initial day with David Kaspar, I learnt more about myself and my leadership behavior than during all previous coaching meetings combined! ...

... In the transfer phase I accepted the offer to have a couple of phone coaching sessions. It was good to have the opportunity to spontaneously and at short notice be able to get in touch with my coach and trainer, and to discuss urgent matters...

... During the completion period on our last half-day we reflected on the progress and trained specific weaknesses. The follow-up checklist for the future was particularly valuable, as it allows me to coach myself from time to time. Thus, the coaching and training was not only a valuable input from the outside and professional guidance for self-reflection, but also "help for self-help" for future tasks! ...”

 

Mrs. U., Head of an Internationally Renowned Cultural Organization (34)

“... Special thanks for the good "moderation," the persistent challenge and coaching on the path to greater clarity. It came at the right time! ...”

 

Mr. K. MBA, Head of Corporate IT, at an Insurance Company (52)

“... In our company we were witnessing a change process in which two different corporate cultures were merged. I was quite challenged and had reached my physical and mental limits...

.... The Stress Management - Coaching has fully convinced me. We have developed an individual program, which has helped me (and still helps), to regain the much needed “breathing space. Also, I have (re-) learned to regenerate myself better after acute pressure situations! ...

 

Prof. Dr. T., Chief Physician at a Private Clinic (47)

“... at first I thought: What can such a young coach really teach me...?!

... Since Mr. Kaspar had been recommended to me by a good friend with a similar challenges (changing jobs and, consequently, "conversion" German medical personnel vs. Swiss medical personnel) I agreed to work with Mr. Kaspar anyhow...

... I am impressed and ecstatic about the results of our work! The Executive Coaching has "opened my eyes". Mr. Kaspar didn’t just proposed some “models” or “theories”. Through intelligent questions and summarizing my statements he bottom-lined things, so that I found my own solution to address and solve my challenges…

... The "toxic climate" in my department has since improved significantly! ...”

 

Mr. P., MBA, Member of the Board of Directors of a medium-sized Real Estate Company (53)

“... During the first coaching meeting we worked on the subject of "work-life balance and leadership development." At the center of our reflections we questioned how my current work tasks align with my core values. In a gentle way Mr. Kaspar, was able to provoke me in a positive way, so I had to change my usual perspective and was forced to look at things differently...

... The second meeting was spent defining a vision of life for the last third of my professional career as a manager...

With hindsight, it has added a lot of value that I have taken the time to occupied myself with my professional future with dedication. In this process I was confronted with - not always easy, partly very personal – life issues...

... The coaching has strengthened me and gave me clarity on how I will actively shape my future career...”

 

Dr. S., Head of "Teaching & Research" of a German University (43)

“... My employer sponsored my coaching and training program. I was allowed to choose my coach. Initially I thought the prices are pretty steep. Now I must say: The service was worth every penny and I will, if need be, book a private coaching package with David Kaspar ...”

 

Mrs. A., biologist, leader Fund Raising a medical charity (35)

“... Competent, compact and professional – that’s how I've experienced our collaboration...

... I have especially benefited from the negotiation training by simulating realistic business scenarios. In this role-play, I really got to know my way of negotiating...

... With the new tools "Harvard Negotiation" and "Negotiation Jujitsu" I now have practical tools with which I was able to very quickly achieve results in appropriate situations "! ...”


Mr. M., Managing Director of an International Micro technology Company (48)

“... I did not expect that my pain points were going to be detected this quickly. The analytic-provocative-appreciative way of David D. Kaspar has enormously helped me to see blind spots and to change certain behaviors! ...”

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