If you want to go far.... go with a coach.

We have been leaders. We have worked in teams. We have seen both sides. We've been there.

We are the fearless coaches that inspire you, your team, your organization to be fearless, passionate, bold, and authentic as you explore and exploit opportunities to improve your business performance.

​We can convey news, confront problems, and say the things that others are scared to say out loud. We're good with that...
We have the experience of living in different cultures and working in multicultural teams. We have the tools and experience to help understand cultural diversity and the advantages thereof, to find a common ground and a common language. We create awareness for the differences and the similarities, for what is within and what is around you. 

Above all: we've got your back.

Susanne Cordes-Hoelterhoff, PCC, CPCC
​Executive and Leadership Coach and Trainer

I was born in the Chinese year of the pig in Germany. I grew up in Taiwan, where I went to an American school and spoke English, Chinese, German and later Spanish daily. This formed the core of my multicultural comfort zone very early on. At the age of nineteen, I moved back to Germany to earn a degree in Business Administration. I have worked in Taiwan, Mainland China, France, the UK, Austria, and I’ve enjoyed a successful 15-year career in sales and marketing within the Bosch Group. I enjoyed life in the corporate world. I’ve lead and I’ve had leaders, I have experienced both sides. And I have experienced the joy and exhilaration of launching a product that changed the market segment it was in.
Throughout my career, I have worked within intercultural teams all over the globe and enjoyed using my cultural and transitional skills, and a good dose of humor.

In 2010, being bold and embracing the opportunity to completely recreate my path, I moved to Michigan and started my first Coach training just 4 weeks after landing. I worked through various other trainings and certifications, immersed myself in the new world of coaches and coaching, and founded TeamEssenz Coaching & Consulting LLC in 2012.

I have taken charge of my many transitions, using the best of my skills, qualities, and experience to insure an effective and joyful integration into each new country and culture. Over time I have learned and know when to blend in, and when to stand out. I follow a personal motto that being different is a benefit and diversity is an asset. My own personal intercultural experiences led me to being good at intercultural dynamics, and sensitive when working with teams with mixed ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences. All this experience flows into the work with my clients. I’ve been there… As a coach, I follow a holistic approach and co-active form of coaching. Together we uncover, discover, explore, and deep dive into values, visions, desires and goals. Together we engage in the exploration of motivation, competencies, and thought processes. My role as a coach is to be a place of trust, deep listening, non-judgement, and encouragement, and to be the accountability partner needed to maintain motivation and commitments essential for reaching the goals set. I am your coach, your co-creator, and your co-daredevil. I’ve got your back.

I am an active member of the ICF (International Coach Federation) and I served on the board of ICF Michigan, including serving as president in 2014, and on the ICF Midwest Regional Advisory Council. I worked in the manufacturing, automotive, and health/wellness industries, as well as with start-ups and growth companies. I still speak German, English, Chinese, Spanish, and added “en lille smule” Danish, I coach in English and German. I am passionate about animal welfare, I love the intercultural challenge, travelling, rock climbing, yoga, and dining with friends. 

Additional Qualifications:
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential through the International Coach Federation
CPCC, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CTI)
Certified MBTI Practitioner
Certified NLP Master Practitioner
Certified in Hogan Assessments
Business Incubation Management Certification - Inbia Institute
Trained Intercultural Trainer - The Interchange Institute
Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT200) 
 
Areas of expertise:
Executive and Leadership Coaching and Development
Women in executive positions
Cross-cultural awareness, coaching, and management
Communication skills, conversational Intelligence
Leading diverse teams 
Leading non-profit boards 
Team development, training, workshops, and off-sites
Life coaching, self-management & work-life balance

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