Unlock your peak potential

Transformation starts within

Better is not a destination – it’s a mindset.

~Gerhard Diel

Gerhard Diel

Real change only begins from the inside out

Hi, I’m Gerhard – husband, father, leadership coach, Ironman athlete, and someone who believes that real transformation always begins on the inside.

For over 25 years, I worked in project and key account management across a range of industries. I experienced the power of great leadership—and the damage poor leadership can do. That journey shaped me. Because before I could guide others, I had to look inward and change myself.

Today, I support entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals in becoming the leaders they truly want to be. My coaching is about more than skills or tools. It’s about self-awareness, resilience, and clarity. We work together to uncover what’s holding you back—habits, beliefs, patterns—and shift them at the root.

Change doesn’t happen from the outside in. It starts with mindset. With honesty. With the courage to go deeper.

Through our work, you’ll develop a stronger presence, make better decisions, and build meaningful momentum—professionally and personally.

If you’re ready to lead with clarity and confidence, I’d love to walk that path with you.

Why Work with Me

Corporate Expertise

With 25+ years in global organisations, high-performance companies, and entrepreneurial ventures, I help individuals and professionals make smarter decisions, navigate challenges, and advance with confidence.

IronMindset for Change from within

Combining ICF based competencies and IronMindset makes my coaching so unique. I give you strategies from Ironman to lead with clarity and confidence.

Real change from the Inside Out

To achieve sustainable change, the motivation must come from within. We work on new behavioral patterns and habits to bring about real change in your life.

Awareness, Vulnerability and Growth Mindset

Awareness is a first step into right direction, but combined with vulnerability and growth mindset, you will becoming great. With my ARETE Coaching framework we work together on your next level.

Open, Honest and Challenging

My coaching creates space for open and honest conversations – it offers new perspectives, brings light into the darkness and provides the clarity and presence necessary for real and long-term change.

Programs

For Individuals

Transformational Coaching for professionals and individuals ready to live and lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.

- 1:1 Coaching Sessions

- ARETE Program

- ARETE Journey

For Organisations

Corporate-focused coaching for organisations seeking to go beyond the surface and deepen team Presence, Leadership and Authenticity.

- Train young professionals to become leaders

- Leadership Development

- Establish an IronMindset for resilience&growth

Peak Potential Lab

Where physical challenge meets inner mastery. A unique coaching retreat that blends mindset training with athletic performance.

- Ride. Run. Reflect.

- High-performance meets inner clarity.-

If you don´t change, nothing changes.

It starts with you.

This is your invitation to stop searching outward and start connecting inward.
Because the change you seek on the outside begins with clarity on the inside.

Trusted by individuals

from here, and beyond.

Passionate people never stop growing and shedding old layers. They always seek their truest, ultimate form.

Free Strategy Session

A free 30-minutes consultation to find out where you want to go and what's holding you back. Based on your needs, I'll recommend a coaching plan that will help you move forward.

Testimonials

  • Exceptionally valuable

    My coaching experience with Gerhard was truly exceptionally valuable. He created a space of trust and clarity, helping me uncover not just solutions but deeper insights into my leadership and personal potential. His thoughtful questions and intuitive guidance enabled lasting change and new perspectives. I walked away empowered, focused, and more in tune with my purpose. Thank you, Gerhard!

    Helmut M. Advisory Board, Cham

  • Game changing

    Working with Gerhard has been a game changer. His experience and structured approach helped me prepare for my marathon with confidence. But what truly stood out was how his coaching also boosted my performance at work. Gerhard’s unique blend of business acumen and sports coaching created a powerful synergy that’s helped me become more focused, efficient, and energized in all areas of life.

    Alain C. Managing Director Saft, Singapore

  • Great sense of empathy

    Gerhard was with me in the same PCC cohort training, he demonstrates great sense of empathy in his coaching, always being supportive and understanding to coachees. He has extensive experience in both life and sports coaching. Most importantly, he has a heart of gold and takes on a lifetime mission to help people. I strongly recommend him as your pick of coach if you are looking for someone trustworthy and willing to listen.

    Gloria Siu, Head of Real Estate APAC, APM Monaco

  • Really thankful

    As a young alpine ski racer, working with Gerhard has really helped me take the next step. He supports me in staying focused, building confidence, and dealing with pressure – especially before and during races. His coaching gives me practical tools I can use every day, whether it’s handling setbacks, preparing mentally for competition, or just staying positive. I’m really thankful for everything I’ve learned from him and for having him as part of my journey.

    Julian M. Ski alpine pro, Berchtesgarden

  • Most powerful coaches

    Gerhard’s support was exceptional. I really felt motivated as he worked hard with passion. Gerhard helped me in connecting dots and made myself a better human. He is one of the most powerful coaches. It was an honor to have your support Gerhard.

    Khurram A. Senior Project Engineer, Lahore

  • See bigger picture

    Gerhard has helped me with coaching immensely. First to convince me that its such powerful and impactful method to improve yourself and secondly how this will make me focus in defining my life goals and plans to achieve them. Through his coaching I have rediscovered my life statement and it has triggered my motivation to set sight on the bigger picture and what is important in life.

    Omer H. Senior Non Metallic Engineer, Saudi Aramco

  • To empower myself

    Working with Gerhard has been positive and exceptionally helpful. His ability to hold a safe space for me to express my thoughts has enabled me to gain awareness of how my own internal thoughts and feelings have been limiting progress towards my goals. His focus and ability to hear what isn’t said, has pushed me to empower myself to become the person I always knew I could be.

    Dr. Mercia Spare, Director Research Institut, UK