Detlev Gessner

To get what you’ve never had, you must do what you’ve never done.

(305) 515-8550
http://www.detlev.com/
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The coaching I practices is a collaborative, solutions-focused process designed to facilitate positive change for the individual and achieve better results for the business.

I help you and/or your team clearly define  your / their overall vision, goals, strategic points of focus, milestones and success criteria as part of an overall developmental plan used to achieve and track progress. I act as a personal sounding board and partner for my clients, helping them achieve the results they want, faster.

 

 

Mission Statement

To move each small business entrepreneur and their team to the next level.

Niches
  • Personal
    • Challenges in the Work Place
      • Job Satisfaction
        • Employee
          • Job Satisfaction
          • Personal Productivity
          • Stress / Time Management
        • Executive
          • Employee issues
          • Leadership
          • Personal Productivity
          • Sales / Quota's
          • Stress / Time Management
        • Management
          • Employee issues
          • Leadership
          • Personal Productivity
          • Sales / Quota's
          • Stress / Time Management
        • Self-Employed
          • Employee issues
          • Leadership
          • Personal Productivity
          • Sales / Quota's
          • Stress / Time Management
    • Personal / Quality of Life
      • Health and Wellness
        • Emotional
          • Feeling Stuck
            • Lifestyle Design
            • Overcoming Obstacles
            • Setting Goals
          • Integrity
            • Boundaries
            • Personal Foundation
          • Motivation
            • Clarity
            • Encouragement
            • Vision
          • Stress Reduction
            • Personal Foundation
            • Tolerations
      • Relationships
        • Conflicts
          • Boundaries
          • Communication
          • Conflict Resolution
  • Business
    • Career Transition
      • Life Balance
      • Money
      • Simplifying
      • Stress
      • What's next
    • Client Service
      • Satisfaction
        • Value added
      • Service
      • Staff skills
    • Executive
      • Operational
        • Conflict Resolution
        • Productivity
        • Profitability
        • Working w. Teams
          • Group dynamics
      • Self
        • Communication
        • Leadership Skills
        • Self-Assessment
        • Self-Care
          • Balance
      • Strategic
        • Marketing
        • Strategic planning
      • Vision
        • Corporate Culture
        • Mission
        • Purpose
    • Manager
      • Operational
        • Setting objectives
        • Strategic planning
        • Working w. teams
          • Group dynamics
          • Systems
      • Self
        • Communication
        • Goal Setting
        • Leadership skills
        • Self-Assessment
        • Self-Care
          • Balance
    • New Business
      • Business Development
        • Creating Alliances
        • Networking
        • New product
      • Business plan
      • Financing
      • Marketing Strategies
        • Branding
        • Next Step
        • Positioning
      • Self Assessment
    • Project Mgmt
      • Focus
        • Goals
        • Measurables
        • Objectives
        • Timelines
      • Performance Review
        • Evaluate
      • Strategic Planning
      • Teams
        • Develop teams
          • Resolve conflict
        • Support teams
          • Roles and responsibilities
    Self Description

    A dynamic, results-oriented Entrepreneur, I have over 30 years of Operations Management and Business Development experience in the both Germany and the United States. I received his Master of Business with an Industry focus : Entrepreneurship.

     


    Goals

    My commitment to you as your Coach is to move YOU forward and keep you FOCUSED on your Dream and your Goals.

     

    Interest

    Reef Aquarium 


    Qualities & Strengths

    Dedicated, hardworking, good listener, 30 years business experience, lived in several countries (Germ, US & England), bi-lingual (German & English), possesses cultural sensitivity, passion to help others, focus on customer service, strong value system, commitment to excellence, motivated, multi-task, loyal, mentoring, dependable, emotional, people-oriented, open-minded, results oriented, high standards, sincere, reliable, Self-starter, responsible, optimistic, strong values & ethics, low toleration for ‘glass ½ empty’, committed to service, partnering for success, self-starter, quick learner, open for challenges, persuasive, “people listen”, strong business skills in marketing, advertising, managing, delegating, teaching, mentoring; has grown business successfully from ground zero several times; creative; knows how to create an environment to best service the client experience; high promoter of education for employees; strong ability to build strong staff relations to best cater to client needs; strong leadership with staff – considers their inputs and suggestions; continuously learning and benchmarking; performs continuous process improvement; believes in staff improvement and development; creativity expressed and delivered with diverse client base; consulting ability

     

     

    Background

    Over 30 years of experience in the salon and spa industry spanning both domestic and international markets; fluent in English ad German; high appreciation and sensitivity to multicultural environments; high commitment to deliver results to company as well as well as meeting/exceeding client expectations; strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills; successful track record in launching, growing and sustaining profitable businesses; strong leadership abilities coupled with team and staff orientation; strong mentoring and coaching abilities;  ability to work independently as well as part of a team.  

     

     

    Occupation

    Coach

    Ability to create successful business environments that enable company to expand its market share and revenues while simultaneously allowing clients to develop brand and experience loyalty; to strategically align with corporate initiatives and goals that are mutually beneficial; freedom and authority to explore.

     

    Corporate

    Competencies:

     

    Core #1: Strong Business Experience

    Core #2: Commitment to Excellence

    Core #3: Results-Oriented

    Core #4: Coaching and Mentoring

    Start-up experience; consulting; turn-key operations; management abilities;

    entrepreneurial abilities and successes;

    partnering for success; multi-project focus;

    “Knowing the customer”; high standards; consistently delivering customer wants and needs; creativity; visionary; change agent;

    Goal oriented; Detail-oriented; Organized; Tracking results; Research; Relentless; creative problem-solving abilities; tenacious;

    Objective and realistic;

    inspiring; optimistic; trusting; motivating; enjoys teaching to captive audience; committed to drawing out the best in others; strong desire to help others reach their potential;

     

     

     

    Education

     

    Degrees

    Master Degree - Handwerkskammer Berlin Germany

    Locations

    Telephone Coaching  for  the following countries :  USA , Canada, Germany

    Coaching on-site available In Miami- Dade County, Broward County  FL, USA

    Languages

    English, German

    Fee Range

    $400 - $700

    Testimonials

    What clients say   

     

    OK DETLEV!   You are remarkable and I am so grateful for your assistance.  It is invaluable and really helping me stay grounded as I learn entirely new skills and accept great challenges.  It was a great day in the universe!


    Blessings and good night!

    M.O.


    DETLEV,

    Just wanted to say I think you’re  doing a great job coaching me. You are very effective, thought provoking and articulate. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with you.

    Thanks again,

    A.P.

    1521 Alton Road #532
    Miami Beach, Florida 33139
    United States


    Office Phone: (305) 515-8550