Leadership & Executive Coach
in Munich
KAOS stands for Katrin Ostermeier – and for chaos as a source of possibility and potential.
I believe good leadership begins where certainty fades: in moments of ambiguity, transition and change.
Today’s leaders are often required to navigate complexity and uncertainty – in fast-changing environments where clear answers are rare and traditional hierarchies no longer provide sufficient orientation. Leadership therefore needs to be reimagined: less about authority and position, more about mindset, relationships and inner clarity.
As a Leadership Coach, I support leaders, decision-makers and change-makers in exactly these spaces. My perspective is simple: chaos is not a threat, but a powerful starting point. It reveals where growth is possible, where teams can develop and where untapped potential lies.
I work with leaders in organisations as well as with individuals on professional development and career-related topics. Coaching takes place in my coaching space in Munich, on site at your organization or online.
What sets me apart:
My work is grounded in a strong professional foundation: a Master’s degree in Business Coaching & Change Management, further qualifications in coaching and organisational development, as well as certification as a mediator. This academic and professional background is combined with many years of practical experience across diverse organizational contexts — from traditional structures to agile and evolving work environments.
As a certified mediator, I support leaders particularly in complex conflict situations. When tensions arise, conversations become difficult or uncertainty fills the room, clarity, calmness and the ability to integrate different perspectives are essential. This is where I support you.
In coaching, we create a confidential and structured space where you can openly explore your questions — without judgement, yet with clarity and honest dialogue. I do not position myself as a consultant who provides ready-made solutions. Instead, I work as a sparring partner at eye level: I listen, ask thought-provoking questions, reflect back what I observe and challenge where needed — always with the intention of helping you develop your own authentic and effective leadership approach.
My work is systemic, solution-focused and purpose-driven.
My work is guided by a systemic, solution-focused and purpose-driven approach. This means we do not only look at isolated situations, but at the wider environment in which you lead. I see challenges not as disruptions that need to be eliminated, but often as signals that growth and development are possible.
My philosophy: Embracing chaos as an opportunity
For me, chaos is not a threat, but a source of energy and possibility. It releases momentum, brings hidden strengths to the surface and inspires new ways of thinking.
For leaders in a New Work–influenced world, this perspective is essential. As hierarchies become flatter, responsibility is shared and self-organization increases, more dynamics, ambiguity and movement inevitably emerge.
The art of modern leadership lies in holding the balance between chaos and order – offering orientation without controlling, and creating structure without limiting development.Chaos initially means disorder and confusion – the opposite of cosmos, of order.
KAOS stands for both: the ability to bring clarity into chaos and to build new, sustainable structures. And at the same time, the courage to gently question and loosen existing order, so that new perspectives, relationships and ways of working can emerge.
In times of New Work, agility and constant change, it becomes increasingly important to trust your own strengths, cultivate inner stability and shape change consciously. Leaders today are not primarily those who have all the answers, but those who create spaces, enable development and strengthen their teams’ self-responsibility.
In my coaching, I support leaders in taking exactly this courageous step – and in using change not merely as something to manage, but as an opportunity for personal growth, effective leadership and future-ready collaboration.
Typical topics I support leaders with
Leadership shows itself in everyday practice — in decisions, conversations, tensions and change processes.
Typical topics include:
- Clarifying your role, values and leadership style
- Making decisions with confidence — even under pressure
- Communicating clearly, giving feedback and leading difficult conversations
- Addressing and resolving conflicts constructively
- Developing and strengthening teams
- Leading through change and transformation
- Leading across generations with different expectations
- Leading hybrid and distributed teams
- Leading agile teams and supporting self-organisation
- Dealing with responsibility, workload and inner pressure
- Setting boundaries and leading in a healthy way
What you can expect from coaching:
- Greater clarity and inner confidence in your role
- More calmness in complex situations
- An authentic and coherent leadership style
- More room for action in conflicts and challenging conversations
- Stronger impact in classic as well as agile work environments
- Sustainable personal and professional development
FAQ Leadership Coaching
- What is leadership coaching?
Leadership coaching is a confidential, individual process that supports you in reflecting on your leadership role, gaining clarity and strengthening your effectiveness. The focus is on your concrete leadership challenges, such as decision-making, communication, conflict or change processes. - Who is leadership coaching for?
For new and experienced leaders, executives, project leads and people in responsibility – across industries and organisational levels. Leaders in classic organisational structures as well as in agile or hybrid work environments can benefit from coaching. - Which topics can be addressed in coaching?
Typical topics include clarifying your role and leadership style, making decisions under pressure, communication and feedback, navigating difficult conversations, resolving conflicts constructively, leading teams through change, and strengthening self-leadership and resilience. - How does the coaching process work?
We start with an initial, non-binding conversation. Coaching then takes place in 1:1 sessions – in Munich, on site or online. Goals, duration and frequency are agreed individually. - How long does a coaching process take?
That depends on your topic and goals. Some matters can be clarified in a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. The process is tailored individually. - Do you offer coaching in English?
Yes. Leadership and Executive Coaching is available in English and German. - Does coaching take place in person or online?
Coaching can take place in person in Munich, on site at your organisation or online. The format is agreed individually and flexibly.
What the KAOS-clients say:
“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."
"Katrin has been an integral part of our central leadership onboarding program for many years. Through her excellent, empathetic, and audience-focused facilitation, she plays a key role in shaping a positive first impression and consistently impresses with her open and warm personality. Over time, our collaboration has developed into a relationship of deep trust with a friendly yet highly professional spirit – by now, it truly feels as though Katrin is already part of our team."
"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!"
