I love being part of the moments when things start to make sense.

Romy Schirrmeister
Career & Leadership Coach

Hi, I’m Romy.

I’m a coach and facilitator who supports people to lead, communicate, and grow in a way that feels clear, grounded, and true to who they are.

I work with people who are navigating career transitions, stepping into leadership, or wanting to integrate coaching skills into their work. What matters to you is where we begin — and from there, we explore what’s getting in the way, what’s important, and what you need to move forward.

Before becoming a coach, my career took me from the corridors of the German Parliament, where I led two teams, to an consultancy firm, where I led seven administrative teams spread across Germany, the US, and China. When moving abroad, I coordinated a research centre at the University of Cambridge. In each role, I worked closely with leaders, navigated complex change, and saw first-hand how trust, curiosity, and self-awareness can transform the way people work together. Living and working across countries and cultures has also taught me to stay grounded in uncertainty, listen for what’s not being said, and build trust in places where I was a newcomer.

My approach is thoughtful, calm, and practical. I care about creating space for meaningful conversations — the kind that help people slow down, reflect deeply, and discover new ways of thinking or acting. I bring a mix of warmth, energy, and curiosity to my work, and I love seeing people grow more confident in themselves as they find their own way forward.

I work with individuals and organisations in New Zealand and around the world — in English or German, in person or online.

Outside of coaching, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, catching up with friends, I'm always interested in hearing other people’s stories through podcasts, books or binging TV shows. Need a recommendation? Reach out! One of my quirks is constantly rearranging my furniture – it always gives me fresh perspectives!

My Credentials & Experience

    • Coaching for Transformation ( Level 1 ICF Accredited ) — New Zealand Institute of Coaching, 2021

    • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — ICF, 2023

    • Emotional Culture Practitioner — Riders & Elephants, 2024

    • Coaching in Organisations (EMCC Senior Practitioner & Level 2 ICF Accredited) — Solutions Academy, in progress until November 2025

    • President, ICF Aotearoa New Zealand Branch (since 2025)

    • People Experience Partner | Coach & Leadership Development – BloomHQ, Wellington

    • Coach & Educator — New Zealand Institute of Coaching

    • Leadership roles in the German Parliament and consultancy firm, managing teams onsite and remotely

    • ICF Aotearoa New Zealand Leadership team since 2022

    • Coach for ICF Aotearoa New Zealand Pro Bono program (Unicef, Ember, St. John Hato Hone, Springboard Trust) since 2023

    • Volunteer with Playcentre Newtown & German Playgroup, Wellington 2020-2023

    • Coach and Mentor, Yes for Success 2023-2024

    • I am a German coach with a global perspective. Having lived and worked in four countries, I have called NZ home since 2020.

    • Fluent in English and German — I work and coach in both languages.