The Authentic Leader Academy
A year to lead with more clarity.
A focused 12-month coaching partnership with Miriam Schmidberger for senior leaders and founders. Make room for thoughtful decisions, clear boundaries, and leadership practices that fit the work in front of you.
Email info@turtletrafo.com. A confidential response within 48 hours.
Client evidence
What clients share
Short, client-approved reflections on the coaching experience.
Alexandra
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In their words
“What’s so beautiful about that program is that Miriam reacts to everybody - it’s not ‘follow this and you will succeed’, it’s ‘if this doesn’t work, try that’... very unique and very individual.”
“I feel like I can focus on what’s important in life now... through the work in the sessions and the techniques that Miriam gave us.”
Alexandra, coaching client
Thorsten Niedermeyer
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In their words
“One of the biggest things was to really grab my why... what is my one thing mission at the moment, with the numbers behind it.”
“Miriam really helped me distil this one habit that made the difference, that I’m now integrating in so many places in my life.”
“She guided me through all this with loving kindness, attention, a room of safety and trust. It was easy to go deep.”
Thorsten Niedermeyer, coaching client
In their words
“If I am the captain of my life ship, then Miriam was and is the indispensable pilot... she showed me how I can steer my ship myself.”
The program
A practical monthly rhythm.
The work begins with two baseline assessments, then creates a regular space to consider priorities, communication, habits, and the situations that need your attention.
Starting point
Two baseline assessments
AQai Adaptability Assessment and Five-Mountain Leadership Assessment.
Monthly cadence
90 minutes together
One 60-minute coaching session plus one 30-minute practical application and training session.
Working map
Notice. Identify patterns, pressures, and priorities.
Practice. Apply reflection, communication, and regulation tools to current work.
Review. Return to what is changing and choose the next useful action.
Investment
Clear pricing.
The core program covers a full year of structured coaching. Optional support and additional sessions are priced separately.
Core program
€5,400
Two installments of €2,700.
Optional support
€280/month
Asynchronous support on Tuesday and Thursday.
Additional time
€450/hour
Additional individual sessions when needed.
Also available
AI & Data Advisory
For organisations working through data, AI, and adoption questions, Turtle Transformation also offers a separate advisory practice led by Miriam and Dr. Markus Schmidberger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program details and contact information.
What does the 12-month executive coaching program cost?
The core 12-month program costs €5,400, payable in two installments of €2,700.
What is included?
The program includes the AQai Adaptability Assessment, the Five-Mountain Leadership Assessment, one 60-minute coaching session each month, and one 30-minute practical application and training session each month.
Is support available between sessions?
Optional asynchronous support is available on Tuesday and Thursday for €280 per month.
Can I book additional time?
Additional individual sessions are available at €450 per hour.
Who is the program for?
The program is for senior leaders and founders who want dedicated space to examine their leadership practice and priorities over 12 months.
How do I request a conversation?
Email info@turtletrafo.com to request a confidential conversation. You will receive a response within 48 hours.
Executive coaching
Start with a confidential conversation.
Share a little about the leadership situation you want to work on. Email is the first step, and you will receive a response within 48 hours.
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