Sven Herschel
– Confident and trusted guide, offering an open ear, a steady hand and a guiding light on your journey to overcome current obstacles and create beneficial change.
– 20 years’ professional experience at the intersection of digital product management, software engineering and people management, from startups to highly matrixed MNCs.
– Global perspective, having lived and worked in France, Switzerland, Germany, the U.S., and Singapore — always seeking great company, the beauty of nature, inspiring music, and the best food.
– Hooked on Adlerian philosophy after reading *The Courage to Be Disliked* — there is probably no better match to coaching than Adler: live in the present, create your future, thrive in your community.
Professional Background
– Sven has worked more than 20 years in digital services for business customers, from startups to highly matrixed multinationals. His unusually broad experience spans software engineering, requirements engineering, technical sales, digital product management, business development, and people and organization management.
– Sven strongly believes that great products are built by great teams, and that strong individuals form these great teams. As a coach-in-training he helps these individuals find their path, overcome their obstacles, and be the best version of themselves. He is now actively mentoring and coaching talent at mid management levels.
– In addition, he has become a business angel & investor in technology companies.
– For the full rundown, see the LinkedIn profile.
Coaching Specialty
– Personal development and transformation
– New management & mid management
– Career, money, and performance
Personal Background
– Originally a big city boy from Berlin, Germany, Sven is at at home, and at ease, across Germany, France, the Silicon Valley and now Singapore. He applies that cross-cultural understanding to his coaching practice.
– When he is not in an office, he is probably out with friends, and probably outdoors hiking, skiing, or diving. He loves travel, food (a bit too much at times), good company (never enough) as well as music and the arts.
– Now an active member of Lions Club Singapore Clarke Quay, Sven has been serving his community as an active Lion for >15 years.
Coaching Style
– Trustful, friendly, open
– Pragmatic, no-nonsense approach
– Create clarity and give ownership
– Focus on goals and actions
Personal Philosophy
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t: you are right” — Henry Ford