I’m Stefanie Zöchmann — a Professional Certified Coach with international experience, specializing in career development, leadership growth and effective teamwork.

My Journey — From Navigating Change to Coaching it

My career has taken me across industries and cultures, working in fast-paced environments where adaptability and clarity are key. I have partnered with professionals and leaders across Europe and Asia, helping them navigate transitions, act with confidence and create meaningful impact.

A defining moment in my journey was earning my coaching certification with Erickson International, which I pursued in Austria, Shanghai and Belgrade. Choosing Shanghai wasn´t just an adventurous step it was deeply tied to my Master’s research on intercultural adaptation in the workplace. As the only non-Chinese participant among 36, I experienced firsthand the challenges of adapting to a new culture, overcoming communication barriers, and building trust in unfamiliar settings. This reinforced a belief that I now help others to achieve: real growth happens outside of the comfort zone. 

How I work

I support professionals developing their skills with intention, making confident decisions and moving forward with clarity. My coaching isn´t about one-size-fits-all solutions — it´s about real growth. I help you build on your strengths, overcome roadblocks, and create a strategy that truly fits you.

My approach is practical and solution-oriented. I ask the right questions, challenge you where needed, and help you take action.

For teams, I foster trust and alignment, enabling them to work smarter, adapt faster, and achieve lasting results — for example, by highlighting where things slow down, so they can identify bottlenecks and optimize their workflow where it makes the biggest difference.

My mission

My mission goes beyond coaching: it’s about inspiring lasting, positive change — empowering people to gain deeper insights into themselves and the possibilities ahead.

Ready to take the next step? Let’s connect and explore how I can support your growth.

Professional Certifications & Academic Credentials

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
  • Erickson Certified Professional Coach, Erickson Coaching International
  • High-Performance Team Coach, Erickson Coaching International
  • International Trainer’s Training, Erickson Coaching International
  • Master of Philosophy, Media and Communication Studies, University of Vienna
  • Bachelor of Arts, Corporate Communications, University of Applied Science Vienna

Agile, Kanban and Value-Driven Leadership

  • Professional Kanban I (PK I), ProKanban.org
  • Professional Applied Metrics (PAM), ProKanban.org
  • Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK I), ProKanban.org
  • Advanced Scrum Master (A-CSM), Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Agile Leadership for Organizations (CAL-E + CAL-O), Scrum Alliance
  • Mastering Value Proposition, Strategyzer