The people behind Alizee

Dr. Janosch Leugner

Systemic Coach and Agile Master

PhD from HU Berlin, now an Agile Master in international IT teams. I support academics in moving from academia into industry and IT professionals on their way to the next role.

Specialisms

• IT professionals
• Academics and PhD holders

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Background

Coaching has been part of my life since 2007. After my doctorate and years in research, I now work as an Agile Master with teams across Spain, Germany, Vietnam and the UK. I know both worlds first-hand: academia, where many of my clients come from, and industry, where they want to go.

Training and qualifications

• Dr. phil., Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
• Systemic Coach
• Agile Master

Heike Brandt

Systemic coach and lecturer in German as a foreign language

Each of us has strengths and talents. Often they feel so natural to us that we do not think they are worth mentioning.

I support people in phases of career change to see their own path more clearly and to follow it with confidence. I am a mother, an entrepreneur and an emigrant, and I know new professional beginnings from my own experience. Since 2018 I have been teaching German as a foreign language to adults. If you are new to Germany, you can practise applications and job interviews in German with me.

Specialisms

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Background

Business graduate (Diplom-Kauffrau) from Freie Universität Berlin and trained tax assistant. More than ten years in international companies and organisations, including KPMG, Deloitte, Ingenieure ohne Grenzen and BUND. Online teacher of German as a foreign language since 2018, job and career coach since 2025.

Training and qualifications

• Certificate in Systemic Coaching
• Diplom-Kauffrau, business graduate (FU Berlin)
• Teacher of German as a foreign language in adult education

Ina Grapenthin

Systemic business coach and trainer

I do not just listen to you. I help you sort your thoughts and take action.

I work in a systemic, agile and values-based way. I support academics, IT professionals and gifted people in making their strengths visible and finding their place at work.

Specialisms

• Academics
• IT professionals
• Gifted adults

Languages

German, English

Background

Engineering graduate (Diplom-Ingenieurin) in textile and clothing technology. 13 years at ESPRIT in product and category management, then Agile Coach at ARAG IT. Business coach since 2021, self-employed trainer and coach in Essen since 2026.

Training and qualifications

• Systemic Coach
• Certified coach (QRC)
• ASTI trainer (training for gifted young people)
• Team Coach, Business Facilitator, Train the Trainer
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Ursula Pichler

Coach for personal development and reorientation

I support people in individual sessions with taking stock, personal development and career reorientation, in a structured and holistic way, online and in person.

Specialisms

Languages

German, English

Background

Grew up in Tyrol. State-certified early years educator and Magistra (master's degree) in Education from the University of Innsbruck, specialising in counselling and coaching. Many years as an editor, in press relations and as an audiobook director, most recently working remotely on a media monitoring service. Self-employed coach since 2025. Reiki Master and black belt in judo.

Training and qualifications

• Magistra in Education (University of Innsbruck), specialising in counselling and coaching
• State-certified early years educator
• Voice and speech training (Berlin)
• Reiki Master
• Black belt in judo

Website: Passing on Light