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Episode 1Becoming a coach1 h 26 min

Becoming a Coach with Marcel Häbold: From HR Challenges to Leadership Transformation

with Marcel Häbold, Choosing leaders in assessment centers

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Marcel Häbold, a seasoned HR business partner from Germany, shares his transformative journey from aspiring radio moderator to becoming a coach. After being let go from Amazon, Marcel pivoted his career towards coaching, leveraging his experience in assessment centers to help companies select leaders. In this episode, Marcel discusses the intricacies of assessment centers and the role of HR business partners in leadership retreats. He also reflects on his personal growth and the importance of self-awareness in coaching. Marcel's story is a testament to resilience and the power of embracing change.


Key Learnings:

  • Embrace change as an opportunity for growth, especially when transitioning from roles like HR business partner to coaching.
  • Utilize assessment centers to identify leadership potential and areas for development in candidates.
  • Foster a service-oriented mindset in coaching, focusing on listening and facilitating rather than directing.


Episode Chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Marcel Häbold's Journey
  • 01:53 Early Career and HR Business Partner Roles
  • 02:46 Marcel's Aurora Experience
  • 04:04 Career Background and HR Journey
  • 09:31 Transition to Amazon
  • 09:31 Challenges and Transformation at Amazon
  • 16:11 Defining Moments and Career Shift
  • 18:50 Becoming a Coach and Consultant
  • 20:08 Becoming a Coach
  • 46:13 Starting a Business While Employed
  • 50:02 Current Business Focus: Assessment and Development Centers
  • 50:02 Understanding Assessment and Development Centers
  • 56:53 Role Play and Behavioral Insights
  • 01:14:59 Development Centers vs. Assessment Centers
  • 01:18:17 Partnering and Financials in Freelance Consulting


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Transcript

Full transcript, edited for readability. Every timestamp jumps the video to that moment.

Tobi: Have you ever been part of an assessment center, either as a candidate or maybe even on the recruiting side? For today's guest on the Making of a Coach, this is daily business. Marcel Häbold originally dreamed of becoming a radio moderator, and that is why he started out as an apprentice at a German media company. Tobi: He grew into several HR business partner roles until he eventually got fired from Amazon. That was the point when he decided to make a change in his life and eventually started out as a coach. Today he helps large companies select their leaders in assessment centers. Tobi: I was impressed by how this requires him to be an actor in a role play and at the same time observe the candidate and hold the space for all other participants. Towards the end of this episode Marcel put me into such an assessment situation. So let's not lose time and get started.

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