Systemic Business Coach in Munich & Online
Dr. Karin Klimt –
Physicist, coach, bridge-builder
between the mind and the heart.
You are actually the focus of this website.
But to give you an idea of who you’ll be working with, here are a few insights into my journey, my approach—and the person behind the coach.
My common thread –
The best of both worlds.
Sometimes I’m asked how a career as a physicist and IT executive goes together with coaching. My answer is simple: It’s not a contradiction. It’s a complement that, for me, completes the whole picture—mind and heart.
I know both worlds. I know the feeling when the tension is mounting in the conference room, when the day consists of reacting to others and there’s no moment left for your own thoughts. And I know the other side: the subtle shifts beneath the surface that can’t be grasped analytically but determine everything—the quiet voice in your head, your gut feeling, the moment when people realize they’ve known the answer all along but haven’t allowed themselves to hear it yet.
Who am I, and if so, how many? This question by Richard David Precht has stayed with me ever since I began to seriously observe myself and others. My life’s journey has never been a straight line. I am a physicist, an IT executive, and a systemic coach. I was a track and field athlete and a competitive dancer, and I am a horseback rider. I am the mother of two daughters who hear differently than most people. At first glance, a colorful mosaic. But the common thread is my curiosity: I want to understand why things work the way they do—whether it’s the laws of the universe, complex IT structures, or the delicate mechanics of human interaction. And I love putting the pieces of the puzzle together until a clear picture emerges.
My entire journey in detail.
If you want to know exactly how I got here—from my physics studies to my career in IT and on to becoming a systemic coach, including the personal turning points along the way—you’ll find it all in my detailed résumé.
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From Understanding to Being a Coach –
Why I Do What I Do.
One question has consistently stayed with me along my journey: When are people truly themselves—even under pressure?
For a long time, I asked this question in my leadership role. I was privileged to lead international teams according to principles that mattered to me—with trust, empowerment, and a say in decisions. I witnessed how people rise above themselves when they are taken seriously and given space. That left a lasting impression on me.
Then came a turning point. Due to a reorganization, I suddenly found myself in an environment where the opposite was true: control instead of trust, mistrust instead of participation, instructions instead of agreement. It was no longer just friction, but incompatibility—and everyday life became a struggle between what I believed was right and what the environment demanded of me. I tried to function without betraying my convictions—and only gradually realized what this balancing act was costing me.
It was only through my coaching training and my work with Profile Dynamics® that I understood what had happened: I had ended up with my values—appreciation, openness, solidarity—in a world that celebrated entirely different values. Power, control, hierarchy. I began to feel “wrong.” But I wasn’t wrong. I was simply in an environment that had no place for the person I am.
This realization was the real turning point for me. It became clear to me: When your own environment constantly works against your own values, it wears you down—no matter how competent you are, no matter how much you accomplish. And I became certain: I want to be there for people in these very moments. When they sense that something isn’t right, but don’t yet know what. When they’re just going through the motions and losing themselves in the process. When they’re wondering whether they should adapt or make a change—and which answer is truly their own.
Three elements I incorporate into every coaching session.
How I work as a coach today
For me, coaching is not a method, but an attitude. This attitude draws on three aspects of my personality that I cannot—and do not wish to—separate. They intertwine and complement one another: an analytical perspective, a sense for nuances, and clarity in my guidance.
The Analyst
My background as a physicist and executive has taught me to decipher patterns and explore root causes. In my coaching practice, I use this approach to reveal the underlying patterns in your challenges—the connections between triggers, values, beliefs, and reactions. Once these dynamics are clear, the solution often emerges almost naturally.
The Empath
I do not just listen; I take you seriously. For me, genuine interest in people is not a coaching technique, but a fundamental attitude—I want to understand how you feel, how you think, and what moves you. Before we work on solutions, we connect. I acknowledge what you’re going through right now, without rushing and without judgment. Fully in the here and now—not in the past, not in the future, not in my own view of the world. That’s exactly where the power of coaching begins.
The Travel Companion
In coaching, I create a safe space without imposing a path. I walk beside you when things get tough, and step back when you’re ready to move forward on your own. My goal isn’t to show you my perspective—but to help you regain clarity on your own. It’s more challenging than simply giving advice, but it’s what truly makes a difference.
Together, these three elements make up the essence of coaching: a clear view of the structure, an open ear for what lies beneath, and a space where you can reconnect with yourself.
My Coaching Background
A few facts you won’t find on my resume.
What drives me:
That moment when it finally clicks for my coachees—not just in their minds, but in their entire being.
Green-yellow or red?
My heart beats in many colors, but I’ve learned to understand every system.
My compass:
If an answer feels right to someone, then it’s their answer—even if it wouldn’t be mine.
My superpower:
Staying calm when things get intense with my coachees.
A suit or rubber boots?
Ideally, both on the same day.
Coffee or tea?
Always tea.
Snapshots of My Personality
Since internal stress often comes from conflicting values, I love working with the Profile Dynamics value system analysis. Because the alignment of strengths is also crucial, I also like using the LINC Personality Profiler. As long as you don’t think in stereotypes, these tools provide helpful initial insights into possible causes—and solutions—for the topic.
So it’s only fair that I reveal a little bit about myself as well. Here are a few snapshots from common personality models—even though the focus is actually on you:
- Profile Dynamics: An empathetic analyst who resists dominance and dogmatism (in the Graves Values: yellow and green, resistance to red and purple)
- LINC Personality Profiler:
- Big Five: Conscientiousness, Cooperation, Sensitivity, Introversion, Openness
- Motive: Independence, Creativity
- Competencies: Planning, Sense of Responsibility, Holistic & Independent Thinking, Self-Discipline
- LIFO: Supportive 28 · Decisive 20 · Preserving 23 · Adaptive 19
- Strength Finder: Strategy · Performance-Oriented · Analytical · Idea Generator · Imagination
- Myers-Briggs: ENTJ (Extraversion · Intuition · Thinking · Judging)
In the media.
If you’d like to delve deeper into specific topics or learn more about my beliefs, you’ll find articles and podcast episodes on my press page where I’ve discussed leadership, change, and coaching,
An open and honest conversation is a good place to start.
If what you’ve read here resonates with you—let’s talk. During a free 30-minute discovery call, we’ll get to know each other with no obligation. This way, you can see if we’re a good fit before you make a decision.