KAOS stands for Katrin Ostermeier - and for chaos as a source of possibilities and potential. As a Business Coach, I see myself as a sparring-partner - helping people navigate chaos, discover their resources, and unlock their full potential at work.
I encourage people to make thoughtful decisions and tackle challenges with confidence. I support leaders to bring modern, authentic leadership to life — offering their teams clear direction while creating space for growth and development.
While most of my clients come from organisations, I also enjoy working with private individuals on professional and career-related topics.
I work in a coaching space in Munich, at my clients’ locations, and I’m also happy to meet virtually.
For me, coaching is a collaborative journey - in a safe space to foster self-reflection, open up new perspectives, and work through concrete challenges. I don’t see myself as a consultant handing out ready-made solutions from the outside, but as a neutral partner and supporter. My role is to offer impulses and feedback that bring clarity and help my clients strengthen their ability to take action.
The word COACH originally comes from the idea of a “coachman” — someone who takes passengers to their desired destination. That’s exactly what coaching is about: helping people reach their goals more effectively, sustainably, and with greater impact.
Every coaching process has a clear objective and takes place within an agreed framework. Coaching is not therapy and does not delve into deep psychological root causes.
For me, chaos isn’t a threat — it’s a powerful source of energy. It sparks movement, uncovers hidden talents, and inspires new ideas. The true art is finding a sensible balance between chaos and order — staying flexible, curious, and forward-looking.
Chaos simply means a state of confusion and lack of order — the opposite of cosmos, or harmony. KAOS stands for both: the ability to bring order into chaos and build new structures, and the courage to shake up old patterns so fresh perspectives and new connections can emerge.
Especially in times of change, it’s about trusting your own strengths and shaping transformation consciously. That also means letting go — of systems, structures, and sometimes long-held beliefs.I support my clients in taking that courageous leap and turning change into opportunity.
In my coachings I support my clients in taking that leap and turning change into opportunity.
“Teamwork is an essential element of police work. KAOS has been instrumental in helping us expand our teamwork to extend cooperation with external partners. Despite language and cultural differences, we have succeeded in initiating a trend-setting prevention project with refugees.”
"Since the company was founded in 2014, KAOS has been an indispensable partner who supports us in every step of our development. Our annual team coaching is always a highlight, where we develop personally and as a team. This is mainly due to the structured and equally personable approach of our favorite coach, Katrin."
„Thank you for helping this team unlock a situation that seemed hopeless. Your level of empathy, your capacity to listen and read systems without judgement is very impressive. You are excellent at what you do and I have learned a lot looking at you. Keep your heart warm and open, it makes this world a better place!"
"I have valued the collaboration with Katrin and the KAOS team for many years. I do team coaching with KAOS several times a year with my team. Especially in a startup like UNIO, the team is the most important and valuable asset for the success of the company."
"First impressions count - Katrin Ostermeier is a first-class, empathetic and loyal moderator for our key management onboarding events, who guides our new colleagues through 3 days and represents Korian Germany. We would also like to thank her for the wonderful and developing feedbacks for our internal lecturer relationships. Excellent communication skills are one of Katrin's top talents."
"The outcome of our virtual team coaching workshops was excellent, in some cases even better than in person. In addition to the professional excellence of the trainer, this also requires good technical preparation and practiced handling of the technology during the coaching. Both are the case with Katrin Ostermeier. Another advantage: the organization and logistics of the events were much more time-saving in comparison.”
"For me, employee development and team coaching are key to company success. After team days or individual coaching with Katrin from KAOS, we feel like we have more power and positive energy in the company. Thank you for the great support!"
"Katrin is not only a first-class moderator, but also an inspiring source of inspiration. Her ability to manage creative group processes has helped us to release potential and use collective intelligence. Her coaching is flexible and accurate - exactly what we need to be even more successful with enna in the future."
"For me, coaching works best on a concrete case. The external 1:1 coaching at KAOS is the perfect tool for me when I'm stuck in a dead end - Katrin is extremely flexible and gives me the right impulses for every question."
"Once again, a big compliment! Your moderation, commitment and especially your personality made the event fly. I really enjoyed following your moderation."
"KAOS are one of the best I have ecountered!
Exhausting, yes... But very effective.
In 15 years at Airbus, I have never had this level of connection with my colleagues, also considering that it is a team with 4 different locations!!!
Now yes, we are a team! Winning team!"
