Plus Kompetenzcoaching GmbH

My coaching experience has been a complete success so far. All the coaches take plenty of time with me and are very knowledgeable. They take a solution-oriented approach and help build your confidence in your goals. Chenghan Jian, in particular, has provided me with intensive guidance and offered in-depth support on strategic issues for longer than necessary. Thank you very much!

As the mother of a two-year-old, I felt completely lost professionally during my parental leave and even afterward. I constantly doubted whether anyone would even hire me anymore, especially as a first-time mom with limited flexibility. I just didn’t know how to present myself and my skills in the job market.

Luckily, I came across Mr. Kimpel. Right from the start, I felt that he truly understood my situation. He’s very approachable, listens attentively, and manages to give you a whole new perspective on your own situation.

Through the coaching, I’ve learned to think differently, to believe in myself again, and to accept that this current phase of my life isn’t a disadvantage. I’ve regained confidence in myself and my abilities, and today I approach job applications and my professional future with much greater self-assurance.

I can recommend Mr. Kimpel to every—and I mean every—mom who feels uncertain after parental leave or isn’t sure how to move forward in her career. Thank you so much for your honest, motivating, and valuable support!

Ms. Susanne Balzer is very knowledgeable and friendly, and she tailored her approach to my individual needs and concerns. Thanks to her support and the results we achieved together, I feel fully prepared for my job applications. I found it particularly valuable to broaden my horizons regarding other career fields in which I can apply.

The coaching was very helpful. Together with my coach, Markus Kimpel, I went over important points for my job interviews, so I now feel better prepared. We also worked together to revise and improve my resume and cover letter. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the coaching.

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I highly recommend this job application course! From the very beginning, I felt very comfortable and in good hands there. The course was a huge benefit for me: I not only received practical tips, but also gained the clarity I needed to strategically plan my next career steps. Thanks to the valuable support, I was finally able to make an informed decision about my future career path. Thank you very much for the professional guidance

The coaching was very professional and gave me a whole new perspective. I really enjoyed working with my coach, Susanne Balzer, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

I am truly incredibly grateful for the coaching. From the very beginning, I felt understood, valued, and in very good hands. With his open, honest, and motivating approach, he helped me organize my thoughts and see more clearly again where my career path should lead.

I was particularly impressed by his extensive knowledge of job applications, resumes, presentations, and the effective use of AI. He didn’t just give me tips; he addressed my specific situation and asked exactly the right questions. This allowed me to gain many new insights and gave me significantly more clarity and self-confidence for my next steps.

You can tell right away that he has a lot of experience and is truly passionate about his work. I’m taking away not only many practical tips from the coaching but also a great deal of motivation. Working with him was a real enrichment for me, and I can wholeheartedly recommend him. Thank you so much for the great support and the valuable insights!

Petro Rigos provided excellent job application coaching and really helped me with my career transition. Now I have a clear vision of my goals, know how to search specifically for jobs that suit me, and have learned the skills to create tailored application materials.
For this, a big thank you and a strong recommendation for experienced senior experts and managers over 50 who want to reinvent themselves.

My coach gave me valuable tips and guidance. I feel better prepared now. On a personal level, too, the coaching was a very positive experience.

Perfect support on an equal footing. I am absolutely thrilled with the coaching I received from Markus Kimpel. From our very first conversation, there was a respectful and trusting rapport between us. He addresses individual needs and goals, meets you exactly where you are, and then builds on that foundation with clear structures. Thanks to his motivating approach, I’ve gained a tremendous amount of clarity and have taken a great deal away from the coaching. Thank you so much for the great support on my career path!
Christian Schmitt

After many years as a manager in industry and the service sector, the coaching and the material covered helped me realize that I would be better suited to a different, more technically oriented field. Thanks to the techniques taught in the coaching and the exercises we worked on, I now feel capable of navigating this technical field in a much more focused and effective way and finding a suitable position there. Many thanks to my highly competent coach, Markus Kimpel, for the excellent and very effective coaching.

Bernd H.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Plus Kompetenzcoaching for their wonderful support. Looking back, the coaching was not only a source of guidance during my startup phase, but also one of the most important steps on my path to self-employment. I always felt well-guided, understood, and supported.

A very special thank you goes to Thomas Kleiner, who worked with me to create my financial plan with incredible patience. He not only gave me valuable tips but also shared a wealth of knowledge and helpful insights along the way.

A big thank you also goes to Maureen Kiganga-Schmincke, who provided such great support not only with my website but also in the areas of media design and marketing. Without her, my public image would never look or feel the way it does today. You can immediately tell that she has a special eye for design, details, and the overall impact. At the same time, you can sense that she truly loves her job, and that is exactly what shines through in her work. I am incredibly happy with the result and greatly appreciate her support, her ideas, and our collaboration in bringing them to life.

Overall, through the Plus Competence Coaching, I have gained a great deal of clarity, knowledge, and confidence. I am glad to have received this support and can wholeheartedly recommend the coaching.

Best regards and all the best to everyone,
Anica S.

The coaching helped me refine my elevator pitch to make it clearer and more precise, and further sharpen my positioning as a professional. I found his honest feedback particularly valuable—specifically, his insights into how existing and new contacts perceive me, and how I can make my communication even more focused and clear.
Thank you very much, Markus. I will keep your recommendations in mind and continue working on making my everyday communication even clearer, more precise, and more authentic. Sybille

Overall, I found the coaching to be very beneficial, professional, and deeply supportive on a personal level.
I would like to extend my special thanks to Dr. Désirée Garten for her dedicated and empathetic guidance.

As a resident going through a challenging professional and personal phase, I particularly benefited from her deep understanding of both the realities of medical work and the associated stress and uncertainties. She addressed my specific issues, questions, and expectations regarding the coaching and provided me with significant support—not only professionally but also on a personal level.

I found the structured reflection on my professional career to date, as well as the targeted recommendations for optimizing and updating my application materials, particularly helpful. The coaching helped me define my professional goals more clearly, prioritize my objectives, and develop a concrete and realistically achievable roadmap for my next career steps.

I also found the practical job application simulations to be very valuable. The constructive feedback helped me further develop my self-presentation, gain more confidence in my demeanor, and identify my own development potential more effectively.

Furthermore, I also benefited from working with other coaches on the team. The different perspectives and approaches further enriched the coaching and opened up new angles of view.

In conclusion, I would like to sincerely thank the entire team. I am taking away many helpful insights from the coaching, as well as significantly greater clarity regarding my future career path, and I can recommend it with great conviction.

Many thanks to Markus Kimpel. His experience as a coach has opened up new perspectives for me, and I’ve learned a great deal. I particularly appreciated his personal approach and the way he gets straight to the point. That has really helped me move forward and is now giving me a lot of energy for the next steps.
Hakan Özdemir

High praise for Petro Rigos. Working with him during my coaching sessions was always a collaborative, motivating, and very respectful experience. Petro Rigos creates a positive atmosphere, structures our sessions in a focused way based on his experience, and leaves plenty of room for personal discussion—an excellent framework for working together.
After 20 sessions, I’ve gained new perspectives on my career options, improved application materials, an optimized social media profile… and a clear picture of the areas I still need to work on.
My expectations for the coaching were clearly exceeded—thanks in part to Petro Rigos.

I am very satisfied with the coaching. As a doctor, I wanted to specifically prepare for a transition into the pharmaceutical industry, and PlusKompetenz provided me with exactly the support I needed.

I found the structured guidance in defining my next career goals particularly helpful, as well as the concrete tips for optimizing my resume. The preparation for job interviews with practical exercises was also very valuable.

What I particularly appreciate is the constructive feedback, which helped me gain more confidence in the application process and recognize my own value more clearly.

The team was always very friendly, and the sessions were well-organized, pleasant, and effective.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the coaching.

Special thanks to Markus Kimpel, Susanne Balzer, Bernd Steffens, Katharina Stopienska, and Pamela Koerner. The coaches’ extensive and in-depth experience has opened up a wide variety of perspectives on the topic. I have greatly benefited from their professional insights and now look to the future with renewed confidence.

Excellent coaching with Markus Kimpel—my very first session: twelve hours that don’t feel rushed or crammed, yet still cover everything in depth. His open, experienced, and knowledgeable approach immediately establishes a foundation of trust. He remains focused throughout, yet relaxed, with a touch of humor. Guidance that feels like a friendly exchange. Shortcomings aren’t glossed over, but respectfully addressed and then transformed into skills. The focus on modern applicant management—specifically the use of AI tools—is particularly helpful. It’s ideally suited for older professionals or executives who have rarely found themselves on the applicant side before.
Last but not least: The team at Plus Kompetenzcoaching also does a great job; they are accessible, helpful, friendly, competent, and quick to respond.
I highly recommend them.
Alexander W.

I was very fortunate to work with Petro Rigos as my coach, and looking back, I can say that this experience was truly transformative for me.
Petro has a unique way of bringing clarity to complex issues. He doesn’t just listen; he quickly grasps the core of the matter, both professionally and personally. It is precisely this combination of analytical strength and a genuine understanding of people that makes his work so effective.

What I particularly appreciate: He doesn’t give standard answers. Instead, he challenges you to sharpen your own thinking, recognize blind spots, and make bolder decisions. In doing so, he always remains respectful, honest, and on equal footing.
Through our collaboration, I have not only made concrete progress on my professional challenges but have also developed a clearer understanding of my own strengths and priorities.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Petro to anyone who wants to grow, whether professionally or personally. He is someone who doesn’t just guide you—he truly makes a difference.