Swen Heidenreich
Clarity, Strength & Meaning in Leadership and Life
Diplom-Psychologist & DBVC Executive Coach. Guides leaders to clarity and authentic impact through psychology, mindfulness & systemic insight.
Quick Facts
Expertise & Approach
Leadership 2.0 - Authentic Leadership: Leading with Self-Awareness and Integrity
Helps executives align who they are with how they lead. Focuses on reflection, mindset, and authenticity under pressure.
- Moves leaders from control to trust and from pressure to purpose.
- Integrates psychology, mindfulness, and systemic methods.
Life 2.0 – Authentic Living for Clarity, Balance & Fulfilment
Three-phase coaching journey (Know Yourself → Grow Yourself → Show Yourself) for high performers seeking purpose and harmony.
- Clarifies direction and priorities through psychology and values work.
- Offered as 1:1 coaching, group format, or online course.
Relationship 2.0 – Reconnection for Couples
Coaching and retreats for couples to rediscover emotional closeness and partnership—developed with Senay Heidenreich, psychotherapist.
Professional Journey
Founder & Executive Coach, Heidenreich-Consulting (2019-today)
Executive coaching, assessments, workshops & keynotes for corporate and private clients Supporting leaders in transformation, stress, and change situationsSpecialist in authentic leadership and sustainable performance
➡️ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗢𝗣-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 My coaching clients usually carry quite a few labels, such as "high-achiever", "goal-oriented", "driven", "successful" etc. They also realize that their success has taken a heavy toll on their lives and that they need to change something. They generally seek one, or more of three things: CLARITY regarding their future, HARMONY between work and private life, and real PURPOSE in life.
➡️ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 Having worked with top leaders from middle management up to board level on a variety of leadership related topics, I specialize today in showing leaders how to become AUTHENTIC LEADERS, and unleash the full potential of their teams.
➡️ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 After a decade of consulting for top companies worldwide on talent management and leadership development, I specialize today in showing organizations how to attract and retain the best talent and outperform their competitors by implementing a CULTURE OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP.
Director Consulting, metaBeratung GmbH (2017-2018)
Strategic consulting for C-suite clients Developing and implementing internal vision and mission Leadership coaching & workshops, service diversification Public speaking and corporate representation at conferences
- Managing and implementing complete re-design and re-orientation of the company (culture, vision, mission & strategy)
- Member of the Leadership Team; advisor to managing director regarding topics such as engagement, compensation, German labour law etc.
- Strategic and operational development of clients (CHROs and Head of HR)
- Managing and developing staff via coaching, workshops, mentoring etc.
- Driving the diversification of all services & solutions;
- Representing metaBeratung GmbH at major events, presentations and conferences
- Executive Coaching, Assessment & Training for customers (C-Level & Board)
Manager DACH & Head of Professional Services, CEB (2015-2017)
Responsible for leadership and talent management solutions across Europe. - Member of the DACH Senior Leadership Team - Led Professional Services (16 staff, full P&L responsibility) - Coaching & training for senior executives
Member of CEB´s DACH Senior Leadership Team
- Strategic and operational leadership of the Professional Service department in DACH; overall responsibility for financial outcome of the department (e.g. HR, P&L, operating model, strategic planning, forecasting, dashboard accuracy, PS Metrics)
- Leading a team of 13 consultants and three managers
- Responsible for all personell decisions (recruitment, development, on-boarding, performance appraisals, salary & bonus recommendations, scheduling, termination…); handling all local HR related issues in collaboration with corporate HR
- Coaching and training of all staff regarding CEB solutions and relevant development topics (e.g. effective communication, conflict resolution, self-management…)
- Representing CEB at Senior Management & Board level (pitches >100k, existing strategic clients, presentations, conferences, PR, interviews...)
- Executive Coaching, Assessment & Training for customers (C-Level & Board)
CEB / SHL Germany | Head of Professional Services (2011-2015)
Led Professional Services Department (11 staff members); Member of Managing Team; international assessments, management audits, trainings; selection & development of senior leadership candidates; planning & implementing recruitment strategy
• Strategic and operational lead of PS Department • Strategic Business Development (new and existing) as part of Managing Team • Managing eleven staff; all Master degrees, or PhDs • Representing SHL Germany (pitches, key clients, webinars, presentations, international congresses...) • Planning and implementing recruitment strategy; recruiting, on-boarding and
development of all team members, advising corporate HR on German employment law and national regulations • Coaching, selection & development of senior management level candidates
SHL Deutschland GmbH | Senior Consultant & Key Account Manager (2010-2011)
Design and delivery of assessments, development-center, trainings, coaching Key account management and business development of key clients from various industries; development and delivery of customized and state of the art talent management solutions
- Planning, designing and delivery of executive assessments, management audits, group assessments- and development-centre, Trainings, Coaching for international clients
- Key account management and business development of a variety of national and international clients from various industries; development
Berufsförderungswerk (BFW), Frankfurt | Branch Manager, Office Offenbach (2009-2010)
Managed local office, including resources and budget
- Leading local team (2)
- Managed local office, including resources and budget, developed proposals and presented before clients, network building and establishment of new business relations, designed and provided training and coaching to clients
Crisis Prevention Institute, Germany | Director Business Development Germany (2007-2009)
Managing the German Office - Development and implementation of marketing and business development strategy - Company representation - National and international delivery of NCI trainings
- Developed German presence from scratch
- Responsible for development and implementation of new marketing strategy, complete business development, company representation for Germany prospects and media
- Responsible for all administrative, organisational and personnel decisions
- National and international training worldwide
Crisis Prevention Institute, Europe & USA | International Trainer (2005-2007)
Delivery of training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention to client organizations and customers worldwide (USA, Canada, Germany, Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Austria) - Clients: employees and managers of international companies in various industries
See above
Qualifications
Master of Science in Psychology (Philipps-University Marburg / Penn State University)
Certified Executive Coach (DBVC / isb Wiesloch)
Licensed Diagnostician (DIN 33430)
Practitioner: Hogan, SHL, Reflector Big Five, Eigenland®, Design Thinking
Project Portfolio
Executive Coaching for C-Level Leaders
Coached executives from DAX and Fortune 500 firms to redefine leadership identity and reduce stress.
Life 2.0. - Journey towards your authentic self: how to combine success with harmony in life
- see Website: https://www.heidenreich-consulting.de/die-reise-zum-authentischen-selbst
Leadership 2.0 - Authentic Leadership: lead with clarity, engage people, strengthen organizations.
2 day Workshop with leaders who want to learn how to lead effectively while being their best self. Authentic Leadership is leading with your heart, hand, and head - beyond techniques and tools.
- 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆.
- High responsibility, complex markets, increasing pressure – and at the same time the desire to lead effectively without burning out.
Professional Passions
Authentic Leadership
Helping top leaders regain energy and harmony in life and thus prevent burnout.
Additional Insights
DIAGNOSTICS
Trained and certified in various diagnostic tools (see below)
- License for job-related aptitude diagnostics according to DIN 33430
- Hogan (HPI, HDS, MVPI)
- Leadership Versatility Index (LVI)
- Competency Based Interviewing
- OPQ, MQ, Verify
- Reflector Big 5 Personality