Education / Training / Certifications

  • PhD in Psychology, Giessen University, Germany

  • M.A. in Education, San Diego State University, USA

  • Diploma in Psychology, Marburg University, Germany

  • Diploma in Educational Science, Marburg University, Germany

  • Certified in Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Process; selected coach by MG Partners

  • Certified leadership trainer & executive coach, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) EMEA

  • Certified Team Coach by EMCC, UK

  • Member, Institute of Coaching Professional Association (ICPA)

  • Member, The Alexcel Group (formerly Alliance for Strategic Leadership)

  • Member, World Association of Business Coaches (WABC)

  • Certified in MBTI, FIRO-B, CSI, Workplace Big 5, & all CCL assessments 

Languages

  • English, German

Helfried Albrecht Ph.D.

Location: Germany

With over 20 years of experience, Helfried Albrecht has coached senior leaders across Europe, the Middle East, and the US, including executives from Fortune 100 companies. His work spans leadership transitions, large-scale organizational change, team alignment, and executive presence. He combines deep psychological expertise with a pragmatic, results-focused approach, helping leaders develop new behaviors that drive measurable impact.

Helfried holds a PhD in Psychology and is certified in a wide range of coaching methodologies, including those from Marshall Goldsmith and the Center for Creative Leadership. He also brings experience in leadership training, systemic change, and achievement-oriented mental training from the sports world. Known for his honesty, supportive challenge, and ability to create a safe space, he helps leaders overcome blockers like impostor syndrome, emotional regulation, and work-life balance issues.

 

Notable Engagements

  • Supported the President of EMEA at a Fortune 100 IT company during a major reorg, guiding new org & personnel setup, market strategy, EU alignment & leadership team formation—resulting in a unified regional leadership presence.
  • Coached the Executive VP of a Fortune 20 firm leading 18,000 staff, driving global team alignment, strategy execution, & change management—resulting in smoother org dynamics & reduced silos.
  • Helped the CEO of a top consumer products company onboard in a new market, align a multicultural team, & regain market share—achieving a successful turnaround & renewed internal momentum.
  • Developed executive presence & leadership behavior for the VP of Sales in the Middle East ($1.5B market), leading to promotion over EMEA & Africa.
  • Guided an Executive VP of Marketing at a top software firm on strategic planning & team alignment—leading to a new marketing rollout & cross-functional buy-in.
  • Prepared a GM/site lead (750 employees) in global IT for VP promotion—boosting influence & succession planning.
  • Coached the head of a 7,000-person automotive plant on inclusive leadership & exec presence—resulting in team alignment & a promotion to multi-plant leadership.

Specialties

  • Change Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Empowering Others / Delegation
  • Executive Presence
  • Fostering Teamwork
  • Influencing Others
  • Inspiring Confidence
  • Resilience
  • Results Focused
  • Teambuilding
  • Transition Management / First 90 Days

Client List

Helfried has coached leaders at top global organizations including Microsoft, Agilent Technologies, Bavarian State Bank, BMW, BMW Bank, Bosch, Dell, EADS, Generali, Infineon Technologies, Intel, National Instruments, Oracle, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Syngenta, Bayer, Roche, and Sanofi. In addition to his corporate work, he has contributed pro bono coaching to nonprofit organizations such as SOS Children’s Homes, Pro Familia Germany, and the Worker’s Welfare Association (AWO).