Prof. Dr. Carmen Ulrich

_ Personal & Business Coach
_ Professor
_ Human Resources Manager

Prof. Dr.
Carmen Ulrich

_ Business Coach
_ Professor
_ Human Resources Manager

“I support individuals and organizations in change processes – with a solid foundation, structure, and empathy. My coaching combines scientific depth with tried-and-tested methods from psychology, systems theory, and literary and cultural studies. Goal: Gain clarity, lead effectively, act with confidence.

Education & Qualification

  • Studies in Modern German Literature, Philosophy, and Ethnology (1994–2000), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)

  • Doctorate (2003) and habilitation (2012), LMU Munich

  • Personal & Business Coach (2015–2016), Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt

  • Personnel Management (2020), German Academy for Management, Berlin

Professional Experience

  • Teaching & Research (German Studies/Cultural Studies) at universities in
    Munich (since 2006)
    Daugavpils/Latvia (2003–2005)
    Delhi/India (2010–2015)
    Wuppertal (2015–2020)
    Zambia (08/2025)

  • Consulting & Project Work in international fields of action at the
    University of Wuppertal (since 2021)

  • International Experience
    Latvia – University/DAAD (2003–2005)
    India – University/DAAD (2010–2015)

Coaching Focus & Methods

I work in a solution- and resource-oriented manner – clearly structured, appreciative, and at eye level.

Focus Areas

  • Personal Development & Resilience
  • Career and role clarification, professional reorientation
  • Leadership issues, team and conflict dynamics
  • Intercultural Collaboration & Communication

Methods

  • Systemic Consulting, NLP
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Conflict Consulting & Crisis Intervention
  • Psychodrama, Hypnosis Coaching
  • Peer Consulting

Approach

My integral coaching incorporates scientifically sound methods from psychology, philosophy, systems theory, and literary and cultural studies – for sustainable, practical results.

Further Education (Selection)

  • BDVT Further Education
  • Dr. Migge Seminars
  • International DAAD Academy (iDA)
  • LMU Center for Leadership and People Management

Research & Publications

I conduct research and publish on topics in literary and cultural studies and connect these perspectives with questions of leadership, culture, and communication.

Memberships

As a member of BDVT and DFC, I meet all quality standards for sophisticated personal services: current professional knowledge, methodological diversity, ethical guidelines, and sustainability.

Personal

Reconciling full-time employment and raising three children (since 2004) shapes my perspective on leadership, self-management, and life designs.

Strengths

  • Structured Approach
  • Empathy
  • Appreciation
  • Methodological Diversity
  • Humor
  • Professional Excellence

The next step

Would you like to discuss a concern or arrange an impulse appointment?

I look forward to hearing from you.

0174 1646852

coaching@carmenulrich.de