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

I’m Romy — a leadership coach based in Wellington, New Zealand, working globally in English and German.

I’ve always been curious about people
and how we work together

A little about what shaped me

Before becoming a coach, I worked in very different places — including the German Parliament, a consultancy where I led teams, and a research centre at the University of Cambridge. I’ve worked with MPs and senior leaders, led people and teams myself, and experienced the joys and challenges of working with people , leading through change and navigating uncertainty.

I’m German and have lived and worked in four countries, with New Zealand being home since 2020. Being part of different cultures and workplaces has taught me to stay curious about how other people see things — and not to assume that my way of seeing something is the only one.

I’m naturally curious about people and their stories. I enjoy conversations that go a little deeper, understanding what matters to someone and those moments when something starts to make sense. I tend to bring warmth, calm and curiosity to the way I work, and I’m much more interested in finding what feels right for the individual than in there being one right way.

Outside of coaching, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family and friends, listening to podcasts, reading or getting absorbed in a good TV series. One of my quirks is constantly rearranging my furniture – it always gives me fresh perspectives!

My Background & Credentials

What I bring to my work

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

    • ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — 2023

    • Emotional Culture Practitioner — Riders & Elephants, 2024

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

    • The Art of Developmental Coaching — Coaches Rising, 2026

    • Certified Mentor Coach ICF MCS-ACC, 2026

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

    • Senior People Consultant‍ ‍& Leadership Coach‍ ‍– BloomHQ, Wellington

    • Coach & Educator — New Zealand Institute of Coaching

    • Previous leadership roles in the German Parliament and a consultancy, 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.