Master the Curves of Your Career

Leadership in Chemistry & Operations. Young Professional's Coaching accompanies you to achieve your goals and grow as a leader in industry.

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This is me: Michael

Michael Bessel - Leadership Coach und Bewerbungsexperte stellt sich vor.

Decision-Maker and Mentor

Over 14 years of experience as a leader in the chemical industry, research, expatriate, project champion, authorized signatory and site manager

Career Consulting

Strategic planning for your professional success.

Skill Development

Sharpen your presence, leadership qualities, and communication.

Personal Growth

Tailored solutions with empathy for your personal goals.

New Role Leadership

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Learn to communicate and present confidently, inspire and engage people. Improve the structure of your arguments, your presentations, and your body language.

Develop People

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Know your goals and principles and become an enabler beyond work ethic and expertise. Discover new tools beyond traditional salary increases to develop your team.

Take Responsibility

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Navigate confidently among leaders thanks to your values and performance. Create trust and confidence with honest and goal-oriented communication at all levels.

Coaching for Leadership Talents and Leaders

The chemical industry is as diverse as the teams you work in and the challenges you face. Whether development projects in a demanding international environment, an assignment as an expat with family, or team development in production operations – leverage my experience and learn from the mistakes I've already made. Strengthen your leadership and gain stature through expertise and resilience – for a successful future in a dynamic world. Whether career start, first leadership experiences, or senior position: every step of your professional and personal development is close to my heart.

Become the Architect of Your Future with Courage and Clear Principles

These experiences show how I will support you in achieving your goals.

Dr. Katharina Pieper

Chemist from Koblenz, 2024

The most important thing for me was Michael's support in preparing for the online interviews and the on-site job interview. With his advice from the job entry training, I felt very well prepared and actually managed to get started with my desired employer.

Patrick Schwaiger

Industriemeister & Coating Expert, Kaarst 2024

Thanks to the creative revision of my CV and many tips for skillful interview management by Michael, I succeeded in making a professional fresh start.

Jana Strumberger

MSc Chemist from Wuppertal, 2025

After completing my studies, Michael's coaching helped me a lot to find my way and make decisions.

Henrik Wilkop

MSc Chemical Engineer from Herten 2025

Through Michael's support in preparing for my job interviews, I became more aware of my own strengths and learned how to communicate them. His advice gave me confidence – and that's how I successfully convinced my employer ;')

Meike Tack

MSc Chemist aus Duisburg 2025

Dank des Coachings von Michael habe ich gelernt, konkrete berufliche Ziele zu definieren und meine vermeintlichen Schwächen als Potential zu begreifen. Dadurch kann ich mein Auftreten im Berufsalltag deutlich souveräner gestalten.

Increasing Success and Increasing Responsibility

Challenges in shift operations, complex chemical plants, central business processes, audits, permits, and legal requirements – do all these topics challenge you in your role as operations or site manager?

Do you feel inadequately prepared professionally? In your demanding environment, do you often lack clear answers?

Do you want to optimally prepare for your new leadership role? Could an experienced coach help you sharpen your principles and find your way? Are you looking for a mentor who will protect you from critical mistakes?

Congratulations – you've found him!