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IT’S A PLEASURE MEETING YOU!
Over the past 25 years, I’ve assisted numerous organizations and individuals around the world in growing and succeeding. I’m an Executive Coach, Consultant, and Scholar. I specialize in helping to build innovative and entrepreneurial high-performance organizations & teams.
I’m the founder and managing director of AVDH Coaching & Consulting as well as a certified ICF PCC coach who has trained and worked with some of the leading coaches in both Europe and the U.S. I was a co-founder of Amazon Germany’s Coaching Program and a founding member of L’Oréal’s Mentoring Program. Additionally, I’m a Forbes Coaching Council member and a Fellow of the Institute of Coaching, Harvard Medical School.
Before, I served as an executive board member at Tchibo, a leading European coffee manufacturer and omnichannel retailer. I also gained comprehensive management and leadership experience as Vice President at Chewy, Director of Talent Development at Amazon, Director of Kindle, Managing Director of Amazon BuyVIP, and in various senior international roles at L’Oréal.
I have coached, consulted, and advised executives and emerging leaders from businesses of all sizes, start-up entrepreneurs, and future leaders. My coaching approach is progressive, strongly goal-oriented, and scientifically validated. I hold a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Northeastern University, Boston, and an MBA from Henley Business School in the UK.
MY LATEST BOOK
Building a coaching culture
How Managers as Coaches can include and develop employees successfully. An Evidence-based and practical Coaching Model & Implementation Plan.
The book proposes an academically researched, developed, and validated model of eight dimensions of successful coaching as well as a five-step implementation plan which can be used as an impactful framework to embed coaching skills in organizational settings to create a sustainable and growth-generating coaching culture.
It will be shown that internal coaching is an excellent tool to onboard, integrate, and develop (new) employees. Successful coaching will result in higher job satisfaction (for both coach and coachee), better work and business results, and superior retention levels: A long-term win for both the organization, its employees, and customers.
What Others Say About Me & My Work
Andreas von der Heydt helps you to bring your teams’ heads and hearts together on the journey towards a better and more successful normal.
– Vincent Warnery, CEO, Beiersdorf
Andreas possesses a rare mix of senior leadership experience, sharp strategic thinking, hands-on operational excellence, and a strong passion for people. He has a unique ability to coach with both deep empathy and high impact. I truly enjoyed working with him.
– Ruth Diaz Barrigón, VP & Country Manager, Amazon
I deeply admire Andreas von der Heydt as one of the leading minds in the field
of business and executive coaching.
– Antonio Sciuto, Global Business Development Officer, Salesforce
Andreas von der Heydt expertly combines evidence-based coaching with practical business applicability drawn from his profound experience as both executive coach and leader to unpack the key elements for your success.
– Sanyin Siang, Thinkers50 Most Influential Coach and professor at Duke University
Andreas is a seasoned global business leader and exceptional coach. An invaluable sparring partner and “mind-opener” for any C-suite executive.
– Kurt Beidler, CEO, Quizlet
Andreas has a lot of experience about how to implement an organizational and systemic coaching culture.
– Nadya Ichinomiya, VP Agile Center of Excellence, Sony Pictures
As a servant leader and highly regarded coach, Andreas does a marvelous job
by demystifying coaching and in parallel “coaching” us as leaders on how we can
become better coaches in a systematic and sustainable manner.
– Steve Le Rhun, SVP Global Sales, Kantar
Andreas partnered closely with me as a consultant and coach to the CEO and senior executive team in one of our major portfolio companies. Based on his unique combination of business expertise and emotional intelligence he made a significant difference during his involvement.
– Phil Sternheimer, Partner, Hellman & Friedman
Andreas von der Heydt proposes a powerful way to uplevel and address this systemic gap and common issue within many corporations.
– Dehavalyn Black, Principal, Amazon
My coaching engagement with Andreas has been truly transformative. His approach has made a significant difference in the way I lead and grow.
– Julien Bardou, Global Managing Director, Marsh McLennan
Andreas von der Heydt is a widely respected business leader and executive
coach, passionate about people development and coaching during his entire career.
– Lionel Ledan, Global VP Customers, Mars
Whoever received coaching from Andreas von der Heydt will be extremely delighted that his coaching wisdom is available to us. Andreas’ expertise is a must have for all organizations.
– Rupalli Thacker, Program Leader Learning Strategy, Facebook
If organizations follow the proposed strategies and methods, they’ll be able
to provide more effective and people-focused support to their employees and managers.
– Dr. Ernesto Marinelli, Chief People Officer, Aareon Group
Like no one else, Andreas von der Heydt embodies an invigorating blend of
thought leader and empathetic people developer.
– Dr. Marta Ra, Head of Business Development, radicant bank
What Others Say About Me & My Work
Andreas von der Heydt expertly combines evidence-based coaching research with practical business applicability drawn from his profound experience as both executive coach and leader to unpack the key elements for success.
– Sanyin Siang, Thinkers50 Most Influential Coach and professor at Duke University
I deeply admire Andreas von der Heydt as one of the leading minds in the field
of business and executive coaching.
– Antonio Sciuto, Global Business Development Officer, Salesforce
Through simple, jargon-free language, Andreas von der Heydt helps you with his coaching model to bring your teams’ heads and hearts together on the journey towards a better and more successful normal.
– Vincent Warnery, CEO, Beiersdorf
Andreas has a lot of experience about how to implement an organizational and systemic coaching culture.
– Nadya Ichinomiya, VP Agile Center of Excellence, Sony Pictures
Andreas is a seasoned global business leader and exceptional coach. An invaluable sparring partner and “mind-opener” for any C-suite executive.
– Kurt Beidler, CEO, Quizlet
As a servant leader and highly regarded coach, Andreas does a marvelous job
by demystifying coaching and in parallel “coaching” us as leaders on how we can
become better coaches in a systematic and sustainable manner.
– Steve Le Rhun, SVP Global Sales, Kantar
Andreas von der Heydt proposes a powerful way to uplevel and address this
systemic gap and common issue within many corporations.
– Dehavalyn Black, Principal, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Amazon
Andreas von der Heydt is a widely respected business leader and executive
coach, passionate about people development and coaching during his entire career.
– Lionel Ledan, Global VP Customers, Mars
If organizations follow the proposed strategies and methods, they’ll be able
to provide more effective and people-focused support to their employees and managers.
– Dr. Ernesto Marinelli, Chief People Officer, Aareon Group
Whoever received coaching from Andreas von der Heydt will be extremely delighted that his coaching wisdom is available to us. Andreas’ insights in this book are bound to become a must have in all organizations.
– Rupalli Thacker, Program Leader Learning Strategy, Facebook
Like no one else, Andreas von der Heydt embodies an invigorating blend of
thought leader and empathetic people developer.
– Dr. Marta Ra, Head of Business Development, radicant bank
My coaching engagement with Andreas has been truly transformative. His approach has made a significant difference in the way I lead and grow.
– Julien Bardou, Global Managing Director, Marsh McLennan
