About me

Careers, leadership, teams don’t come with an instruction manual — I know this from both my work and own experience. 

I am Stefanie Zöchmann, Career, Leadership and Team Coach. Nine years ago, I decided to change my career and become a professional coach. Since then, I’ve been helping people unlock their potential and create positive change.

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked with professionals, leaders and teams across industries and cultures in dynamic, often agile environments. I help them navigate transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose — whether that means redefining your career, building stronger leadership skills or ensuring teams work smarter together and create meaningful outcomes. 

At the heart of my work is a simple belief: growth happens when people pause, gain clarity, and then act with intention.

Why clients choose me

Clients work with me when they want clarity, confidence, and progress. What you can expect from me: 

  • A true thinking partner: You stay in the driver’s seat while we explore new perspectives, strategies and paths together.
  • Challenging, supportive coaching: I challenge unhelpful behaviors or thought patterns and highlight blind spots.
  • From insight to action: Coaching leads to practical next steps, turning clarity into confident action.
  • Growth that lasts: The focus isn’t just your next move, but building the skills to navigate future transitions.

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