Gudrun Hiese
Voorburg, The NetherlandsRegion: EMEA
Gudrun Hiese is a results-driven Executive Leadership Coach and Team Facilitator who understands that high-stakes leadership is as much about the “inner game” as it is about strategic acumen. With 30 years’ experience, including senior leadership roles in major international corporations, she offers a rare, insider’s perspective on the complex dynamics of capital-intensive sectors such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, and Financial Services. She partners with a diverse portfolio of leaders and teams across a wide range of industries worldwide.
While Gudrun is known for diagnosing organizational friction and driving measurable outcomes, her true mastery lies in her human-centric approach. Having navigated the high-pressure environment of global corporate leadership, she recognizes how isolating it can be. She provides a confidential, non-judgemental sanctuary for leaders to bring their “whole selves” – including the insecurities and silent struggles that come with high-level responsibility.
As a Certified Coach Supervisor, Gudrun brings an additional layer of depth to her work, ensuring the highest standards of reflective practice and psychological safety. Her methodology combines rigorous analytical skills with the relational intelligence required for sustainable behavioral change. Characterized by deep listening, genuine empathy, and a well-placed sense of humor, Gudrun creates the space needed to explore both strategic challenges and personal growth. Whether navigating a global merger or the “imposter” thoughts that can haunt even the most seasoned executive, Gudrun is a steady, compassionate partner.
Fluent in English, Dutch, and German.
Certification
- ICF PCC
- Certified Systemic Team Coach
- Coach Supervisor (CSA)
- TDS (Team Diagnostic Survey)
- CCL 360° Feedback
- Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator®
- CTT Certification (Barrett Values)
Education
Master of Science in Org. Psychology
Executive Education at IMD, INSEAD, MZSG
Practice Areas
- Executive Coaching
- Executive Presence
- Resilience
- Communication
- Talent Development
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Coaching
- Transformation Enablement
