Do you want to get better at your job? Are you facing a change in your career? Or maybe you’re just struggling at work? I experienced such challenges myself. And I think I can help you.
That’s why I offer coaching for fellow designers, developers, and anyone who builds digital products. But what is coaching, really? What can it achieve? And why do I think that maybe we should talk?
Well, it’s all about you! Like most people, you probably lean into one of these two categories:
You already have a goal in mind
That’s straightforward: you tell me what you want to achieve and I help you with that. I lead you through exercises, review your work, set milestones, and track your progress. I train and motivate you — to help you score.
You know something must change (but not what)
Here the first step is to get to know yourself better. I help you look inward, and — through better self-understanding — gain a clearer perspective on your situation. We clear the fog. Then you set course.
In any case, coaching comes down to talking on a regular basis. It’s a routine to keep you on track. Since discussions with yourself rarely work (you only bring your own experience and judgement), my role is to provoke your thinking. I help you arrive at new insights and break you out of restricting patterns. My most important tools are listening and asking questions. You do most of the talking. And occasionally, I might draw from my expertise to offer you advice.
If that sounds good to you, book your first session to see if we click. It is completely free, no strings attached — and you might even get something out of this first conversation.
I am looking forward to talking to you!
Okay — let’s do this!
Feel free to book your first free 30-minute call. It’s super casual — we just get to know each other and see if I can help you. You don’t need to prepare anything. We can either speak English or German.
Improve your communication and presentation skills, to better justify your decisions and present your work more effectively
Review your work in-progress (design or code) and give you feedback and help when you are stuck
Navigate challenging situations with your stakeholders (clients or superiors) through effective communication strategies
Sharpening your skills in specific areas, such as typography, UI design, or design system architecture
Prepare you for job application, interviews, or the shift into freelancing
Support you on leadership issues — build confidence, develop your own authentic style, and earn greater acceptance from your team
Testimonials
Since 2022, I’ve spent more than 150 combined hours coaching. A few kind words I received:
I was still studying when I started coaching with Reimar. My goals were to find a job in design and move out of my parents’ house. Luckily, I achieved both very quickly. Then I had to negotiate my salary and set boundaries around my availability and tasks — since I was splitting time between art school and the new job. Reimar helped me stay focused and confident throughout, and gave me valuable advice. He also helped me understand my strengths — which has become really helpful whenever I need to present myself. I highly recommend working with Reimar.
I am the only permanent designer at our company. There is no senior designer to learn from, so I need to negotiate everything design-related with my coworkers and in client-facing situations. Reimar helped me greatly improve my skills — I can now communicate and present much more efficiently and with much greater confidence! We also review my daily work, which has already noticeably improved my design skills. With lots of empathy and attention, Reimar supports me in finding my own answers to most problems. I am very happy to continue our coaching.
After years at a digital agency, I went freelance for the first time. I had all kinds of questions — about invoicing, writing contracts, but also bigger things, like how to communicate more professionally or negotiate better. On a more personal level, I had this hunch that I was always too nice, sometimes not being able to set healthy boundaries. Reimar helped me with all of that! I gained many important insights and got a lot better at prioritizing tasks and communicating with clients. I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made, and I highly recommend Reimar’s coaching!
Reimar helped me see myself from a perspective I couldn’t access on my own. I’m grateful for the thoughtful conversations, the challenging questions, and for his help in uncovering a few of my blind spots. I learned some simple yet important lessons that have already helped me with my career path — all mostly by being asked questions I hadn’t thought of before. If you have never considered coaching, give it a try. I am sure Reimar can help you, too.
A session is 60 minutes and you choose the interval (most go for one session every two weeks). We can do video calls (preferably via Signal) or meet in person somewhere in Berlin. I offer flexible rates depending on your situation (see table below). You'll receive an invoice at the frequency you choose, and you can end our coaching at any time. We can talk in English or German. I keep confidential and securely stored notes you can view or ask me to delete at any time.
Context
Price
Student or unemployed
€0—€50 per 60 minutes
Regular income, self-paying
€100 per 60 minutes
Employee, company pays
€150 per 60 minutes
Please note: I am not a trained therapist! I cannot and will not help you with any issues that demand qualified treatment.
I am also not a formally certified coach. That’s why I only take clients from my own line of work — designers, developers or managers who work in tech.
Q&A
Do I need coaching?
There is this typical TED talk in which the speaker claims every professional needs a coach to become better at their job. Even the best athlete in the world would need constant improvement. Sounds tacky but I think it’s true: As a coach, I observe you. I notice things you miss. I provoke you to think what you haven’t thought before. So you can get better at what you do. You tell me if you need that.
To answer your question, the most common reason people choose coaching with me is that they were looking for someone who understands their work and its context. And with my experience, I do. I am fairly good at my craft — and just as importantly, I know how to teach it to others.
You are a designer and developer — what qualifies you for coaching?
Good point. Like anyone else, I can just call myself a coach. But I take this seriously. I taught myself the methodology and tools I use from standard reference books, I also have my own experience with coaching and therapy. Since 2022, I’ve spent over 150 combined hours coaching.
What if I am not satisfied — do I get my money back?
You shouldn’t pay if you don’t see any effect. That’s why I invoice you at short intervals — every second or fourth session. If you haven’t seen progress since your last payment, we can simply stop. I won’t charge you for any sessions I haven’t invoiced yet.
How long does coaching take?
That depends on you. Most people do an average of 5–10 sessions. Some experience their breakthrough after only a few sessions, while others work with me for several months.
