Leading Change

The Leading Change training strengthens leaders and other responsible professionals in shaping change processes professionally and guiding them with confidence. It is designed for leaders, project leads, HR professionals, and change managers who want to steer transformation in a structured way while leading people through change with empathy.

Focus areas at a glance:

Understanding and steering change processes effectively
Constructively addressing emotions and resistance
Strengthening self-leadership in times of uncertainty

Our Clients

What can you expect?

You will expand your change management skills, gain confidence in dealing with resistance, and lead teams through change with clarity and the ability to act.

Process and format:

2 days of in-person training
Work on your own change challenges

The effect?

Greater clarity in steering change processes. More confident handling of emotions and resistance. Stronger self-leadership in uncertain phases. Effective support for teams throughout transformation.

Understanding and Shaping Change

Classifying psychological dynamics in change processes, understanding key stages, applying steering tools and change processes in a structured way.

Leading People through Change

Understanding emotional reactions and supporting them constructively, dealing with resistance professionally, and shaping communication in change processes in a targeted way.

Strengthening Self-Leadership during Change

Maintaining your own stability and ability to act, recognising stress and strain factors, and providing orientation and a sense of security as a leader.

What our clients say

We have been working with Michaela Sauerwein for several years as part of our executive development programme. Her training combines deep expertise, a wide range of methods and a strong understanding of participants’ needs. Particularly impressive is her ability to create trusted learning environment where leaders can engage as equals and reflect openly. Her programmes are not only insightful and well grounded, but also inspiring and impactful. Michaela Sauerwein is a valued partner in the ongoing development of our leadership culture.

Martina Mader / People Development, International HR & Mobility / Österreichische Post AG

From day one, our collaboration with COX was characterised by structure, clarity and creativity. Through careful preparation and open dialogue, we worked together to find the right approach for our project. As a result, we now have a refreshed corporate culture, clear leadership principles and a new organisational structure. We are well positioned to meet the challenges of the years ahead.

Mag. Eva Goetz, Mag. Wolfgang Gallei, Mag. Monika Pucher Managing Directors and Head of Human Resources KOKO Contact and Communication Centre for Children

COX is consistently professional and results-oriented. The team stands out for its expertise, clear communication and bespoke solutions. Their consultancy has helped us optimise processes and make strategically important decisions with confidence. Highly recommended.

Willhelm Prommegger / Authorized Signatory / Salzburger Verkehrsbetriebe

Michaela is an outstanding management consultant and executive coach, combining extensive business leadership experience with strategic consulting and leadership coaching expertise. I have come to know her as a highly knowledgeable, empathetic and insightful professional who is committed to making a difference at both an organisational and a personal level. Working with Michaela as a consultant or coach can be truly transformational.

Belkis Elisabeth Etz / Global HR Executive / LeanIX

The business coaching exceeded my expectations in every respect. I was particularly impressed by the combination of consulting and executive coaching. It provided both practical, well-founded strategies for developing my business and valuable insights to strengthen my leadership. The approach is highly personalised, solution-focused and designed to deliver lasting results. I can wholeheartedly recommend it.

Christina Nikolaus / Co-Founder and CEO / Okapi:Orbits

Exceptionally well organised, highly professional and the perfect blend of theory and practice – by far the best training programme I’ve attended.

Julia Erlach / KOKO Contact and Communication Centre for Children

The training was amazing!

Daniel Berger / KOKO Contact and Communication Centre for Children

COX Coaching & Consulting supported our management development programme in the tax advisory sector with a wealth of expertise – and even more Austrian charm. The combination of sound methodology, a light-hearted sense of humour and genuine warmth quickly built trust and created an exceptionally open and effective learning environment. Our managers not only learnt but also laughed – and clearly grew as a result. I highly recommend COX.

Marina Zellwecker / Law Office Zellwecker

Michaela Sauerwein and her team have supported us at Austrian Post with a range of team-building initiatives and development projects. Their high standards and commitment to quality have ensured that every project was tailored to our needs. We have been working together for the past 18 months and look forward to many more successful projects in the future.

Nicole Schlögl / VP Marketing & Product Management / Austrian Post

During a product development workshop, we generated 300 ideas from a shared knowledge base and refined them into a winning concept.

Eva Hübner / Head of Membership & Travel Insurance, Product Management, Market Research, and Analytics / ÖAMTC

It’s always a collaboration between equals. There’s plenty of humour – we laugh a lot. It’s genuinely enjoyable. And while a workshop may sound like hard work, it doesn’t feel that way. The enjoyment is a big part of why we’ve made so much progress.

Christian Pothorn / CEO / INTARIA

As a Learning & Development team, we are truly impressed by your strong focus on participants and your flexibility in adapting training content to their individual needs.

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FAQ

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Who is the Leading Change Training designed for?

The training is designed for leaders, project managers and change management professionals who want to actively shape change processes and confidently guide employees through periods of change. It is suitable for both individuals with initial leadership experience and experienced professionals in positions of responsibility who want to strengthen their change management skills. No specific prior knowledge of change management is required.

What topics are covered in the Leading Change Training?

The training provides a solid understanding of the dynamics of organisational change and combines established change management models with practical tools. Key topics include your role as a leader during change, managing emotions and resistance, effective change communication, and actively engaging and motivating employees. Through real-life case studies, you will learn how to guide change processes in a structured way and provide clarity and direction, even in uncertain circumstances.

What skills will I gain from the Leading Change Training?

After completing the training, you will be better equipped to shape change processes consciously, understand typical reactions and resistance to change, and respond appropriately. You will gain confidence in communicating change clearly and transparently, supporting employees through different stages of change and fulfilling your own role effectively throughout the transformation process. You will also expand your range of practical methods and tools to actively drive change initiatives in your everyday professional environment.

How long does the Leading Change Training last, and how is it structured?

The Leading Change Training is a two-day, in-person training programme. It combines theoretical insights with interactive exercises, personal reflection, group activities and the exploration of real-life change scenarios. Participants reflect on their own attitudes towards change and practise practical methods for guiding and supporting organisational change.

What specific methods and tools will I learn in the Leading Change Training?

In the Leading Change Training, you will explore established models and practical tools for effectively guiding change processes. These include, for example, the Change Curve, which helps explain the emotional stages people experience during change, and Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model, which provides a structured approach to leading organisational transformation. Additional methods help you identify and address people’s hopes and concerns during change, recognise opportunities for action and develop practical solutions for everyday professional challenges.