Dr Antje Berlin

Executive Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, Mentor & Coach Supervisor

How I coach

Leaders, just like any other human being, flourish through a healthy balance of mind, body and soul. Then they produce better outcomes and can inspire others. My clients, professional and private individuals, want to feel stronger and more in their personal power, yet relaxed and flexible to deal with their ever-increasing challenges. We aim for clarity, confidence and focus. Readings, questions for self-reflection and body practices support the process in between the sessions – tailored to the client’s availability and interest.

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Rumi

How I supervise

Supervision creates a safe environment for coaches to reflect on and improve their professional practice. It helps to maintain ethical standards, provides support and invites growth. It’s forward moving and outcome oriented – and makes sure the coach’s stuff doesn’t get in the way of the client’s progress.

I feel passionate about raising the bar in the world wide web of coaching practitioners: What is it about the coach that impacts on the client? What makes a good coach a great coach? How can blind spots be dissolved through a combination of rigour and empathy? I supervise external and internal coaches, in person and on Skype., in groups and one-on-one.

My services

• One-on-One executive coaching
• Leadership development
• Workshop facilitation
• Virtual training
• Coach supervision
• Mentoring
• Team coaching
• Life coaching

For more details please see www.berlincoaching.co.za

About me

I have worked in communications for more than 35 years – a journey which took me from Berlin to Vienna to Cape Town. As a profile writer for an international business magazine, I interacted with leaders around the globe. In 2001, I moved to South Africa, and made my passion for people my new career. Through coaching, I now assist professional and private individuals to become happier, healthier and more productive human beings. I have studied health and nutrition for many years, and bring the latest edge of neuroscience to my work. I’m a mother of four amazing children, and a regular practitioner of yoga and meditation.

Trained as an Integral Coach©, my approach also draws from the Enneagram, Thinking Environment (Nancy Kline), Transactional Analysis and Leadership Embodiment (Wendy Palmer). I coach in English and in German – in person and online. I’m a Fulbright scholar and hold a PhD in communications science. I certified as an Integral Coach© through the Centre for Coaching at the UCT Graduate School of Business. I’m credentialed with the International Coach Federation (ICF) at MCC level, plus I’m a Registered Mentor Coach with ICF. As a coach supervisor, I have a diploma from the ICF accredited UK Coaching Development.  I’m a coach educator for SACAP (South African Institute for Applied Psychology). Plus, as a certified Time To Think facilitator, I work as a virtual trainer with small and large groups. For example, for the United Nations, I have supported more than 600 supervisors and managers in leadership programmes globally.

Areas of Expertise

• Leadership development
• Body-Mind-Balance
• New role, Up or Out, Fast Track
• Communication
• Burnout, Stress
• Life Purpose
• Corporate
• Entrepreneurs
• NGOs
• Sports professionals
• Private individuals

Clients come from

United Nations
Deutsche Bank
ABB
FNB
Abbott
Claas
Unilever
Pitney Bowes
Software One
Komatsu
ABInBev
Chevron
Engen
Woolworths
Media24
Amazon
Life Healthcare
UCT Leadership Programme
UCT Graduate School of Business
Senior PGA Tour (U.S.)
V&A Waterfront

What my clients say:

”Antje was insightful, flexible in her approach, and never losing sight of one’s needs. I have added alternative strategies to my personal and business life, which have led to fantastic results. Through removing assumptions, she allowed me to reach a zone, where I could think clearly and creatively.”     

Yobe Mvula, Divisional Executive, Woolworths

“Antje brings with her a resounding wisdom, intellect and depth of experience.  Her facilitation of our Executive Team’s strategy session was excellent, and her impact on the team was profound.  Antje has a gravitas, calm and humility which opens people (even the most sceptic) to her almost immediately.”   

Barbara Stewart, Executive Manager, V&A Waterfront

“As a result of our work together and Antje’s interventions, I have been able to take my professional and personal life to greater heights. The concept of transformational coaching which Antje embodies, has been crucial to me in finding the work-home-self balance, which I now fully embrace as an everyday aspect of my life. I have also found it significant that the progress I have made – particularly in my work space – happened within a very short time frame, which I attribute to the way in which Antje coaches.”     

Christina Pather, Deputy Director Research Office, University of Cape Town

“Antje has the ability to ask powerful questions that unlock possibilities. She creates a safe space where I can be vulnerable, and also challenge myself to grow more into my coaching voice. I deeply respect her integrity as a coach supervisor.”   

Gretha Cronje, Coach, Consultant and Facilitator

Scarborough, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa