For over 23 years, I have been helping companies, executives, and individuals gain clarity, unlock their potential, and turn visionary goals into reality.
Who am I? What do I want? What needs to change? How do I find myself? What is my contribution? And above all: How can this work while also being a perfect fit for me and my organization?
These are the key questions that concern my clients when they come to see me in Hamburg or in the digital space. My job is to work with them to develop the answers and translate them into effective action.
My approach: clarity, structure, and measurable results.
I help individuals, companies, and teams harness the power of goals to make significant progress. It is deeply important to me to work with you toward concrete, tangible results. That’s why we agree on crystal-clear milestones at the start of every process. Once the agreed-upon goals are achieved, the process ends. Coaching should never become an end in itself—neither for you nor for me.
The synergy of business coaching and in-depth psychological expertise.
In traditional coaching, we usually talk about visions, strategic goals, and the specific steps needed to reach those goals. But over the course of my many years of practice—especially around 2018—one thing became increasingly clear to me: “Wanting” alone is sometimes simply not enough.
Sometimes, the factors that block our drive, our will, and our leadership skills run much deeper. When we need to address the old patterns, underlying causes, and biographical roots that are blocking success in the here and now, I use methods that go deeper or reach further back.
Today, I bring these worlds together as a certified and award-winning coach, motivation expert, recognized systemic constellation facilitator, and licensed alternative practitioner of psychotherapy authorized by the City of Hamburg. For you, this means that you’ll benefit from my knowledge of psychology in our coaching and training sessions.
I specialize in goal setting and goal achievement. I’ll guide you in developing a clear vision of your future—whether for yourself or your business—and support you as you move confidently toward it.
Our work relies exclusively on methods that are scientifically validated and easy for you to understand at any time. Combined with my keen intuition, my creativity, and my ability to listen very carefully, this results in productive problem-solving processes.
With a positive, engaging approach and creative, interactive tools (such as my proprietary leadership simulations, “Leadership Expedition”), we bring change to life in a safe and supportive environment.
As a coach and trainer, I am at home in a global environment. Since I speak English and French fluently (C1 level), I am fully confident in supporting executives and international teams.
Since 2026,
has been the founder and managing director of Sabine Happe Training & Coaching GmbH in Hamburg.
Since 2003,
has been an independent trainer and executive coach in Hamburg.
Design and management of large-scale projects with international teams:
Strategic planning and implementation of comprehensive executive development programs and complex change management processes. Confident collaboration and facilitation in English.
Cross-Industry Expertise:
We have a long history of discreet collaboration with companies across a wide range of industries, including: manufacturing & production, logistics, transportation & shipping, retail & distribution, emergency services, healthcare & social organizations, and the creative industries & agencies.
International academic background:
Studied International Business Studies at the University of Paderborn (graduated with honors) and completed a one-year business studies program abroad at the Université du Maine in Le Mans, France.
1997–2002:
Senior Project Manager, Team Leader, and Consultant for brand management, marketing, and corporate branding in Hamburg (managing large-scale strategic projects and creative workshops for national and international companies).
Spaces have a profound influence on us. To provide you with the ideal setting for deep reflection and strategic goal-setting, I welcome you to my owner-operated coaching practice in the heart of downtown Hamburg. The bright, spacious rooms—with their characteristic high ceilings and thoughtfully selected, high-quality, clearly structured furnishings—reflect the standards of my work and provide a unique setting for your process.
Upon request, my trained coaching companion dog, Paula, will join us for our on-site sessions. As an unbiased, calm presence, she noticeably eases the tension in the conversation and plays a key role in creating a relaxed, trusting working atmosphere—especially when more complex issues are explored as part of the goal-setting process.
Let’s meet in person to find out how I can support you.
