Strategic Coaching and Advisory Services
At DiSoConsulting, Dirk Sokollis, a Focal Point Certified Business Leadership Coach with over two decades consulting experience, up to partner-level, offers personalized coaching and executive advisory to enterprise leaders. Our services empower C-suite executives to achieve strategic clarity and operational success across digital transformation, IT strategy, data-driven innovation, operational excellence, AI adoption, and organizational agility. As a trusted advisor, Dirk also serves on Transformation Program Advisory Boards, providing high-level governance. Selectively, when time and interest permit, we provide high-value deliverables such as transformation strategies incl. business cases, governance models, process frameworks, or concepts which can be aligned with your legal department, leveraging our deep Management & IT Consulting expertise.
Coaching and Advisory Services - Focus Topics
1. Digital Transformation Coaching
Guide your organization through digital transformation with expert coaching that aligns strategy, technology, and operations.
- What We Offer:
- One-on-one coaching to develop and execute digital transformation strategies.
- Advisory on business-IT alignment, digital readyness, and innovation.
- Selective deliverables (e.g., transformation roadmaps, digital strategy frameworks) based on availability.
- Key Outcomes:
- Supported a CEO in scaling a data-driven subsidiary to seven-figure revenue, attracting investors for eight-figure revenue
- Advised ERP migrations, ensuring seamless operational transitions.
- Advised CEO’s to reach digital readyness which enables digital business models
- Why It Matters: Enterprises need agile strategies to integrate external and internal data, AI, cloud, and data analytics. Our coaching drives sustainable transformation.
2. Executive Leadership Coaching
As a trusted sparring partner, we empower executives with strategic insights and leadership coaching to navigate high-stakes decisions.
- What We Offer:
- Focal Point-certified coaching to enhance leadership agility and decision-making.
- Strategic guidance for KPI-driven reviews and stakeholder alignment.
- Selective deliverables (e.g., leadership frameworks, KPI systems) based on interest.
- Key Outcomes:
- Coached executives to secure investor partnerships and scale operations.
- Implemented structured KPI frameworks for improved decision-making.
- Why It Matters: Leaders need external perspectives to thrive in volatile markets. Our coaching delivers clarity and actionable strategies.
3. Data-Driven Innovation Advisory
Unlock the potential of data-driven business models through strategic advisory and coaching, with a focus on corporate ventures and startup collaborations.
- What We Offer:
- Coaching to design and scale data-driven business models.
- Advisory on financial management, investor relations, data protection, information security etc.
- Selective deliverables (e.g., data strategy plans, ISO 27001 frameworks) based on availability.
- Key Outcomes:
- Achieved seven-figure turnover for “MakerRadar,” a data product for insurance companies.
- Advised on ISO 27001 certification for compliant, scalable data services.
- Why It Matters: Enterprises seek innovative data solutions to stay competitive. Our advisory drives measurable outcomes.
4. Strategic IT Management Coaching
Align IT strategies with business objectives through expert coaching, with selective IT management deliverables when desired.
- What We Offer:
- Coaching on IT strategy development aligned with business strategy, using frameworks and recignizing compliance
- Advisory on sourcing optimization (outsourcing, insourcing, hybrid models).
- Selective deliverables (e.g., IT strategy roadmaps, sourcing models) based on interest.
- Key Outcomes:
- Aligned IT strategy
- Optimized steering of an IT organization
- Optimized IT operations through strategic sourcing and shared services.
- Why It Matters: Efficient IT ecosystems are critical for enterprise growth. Our coaching ensures strategic alignment and cost-effectiveness.
5. Operational Excellence Coaching
Enhance operational efficiency through coaching and advisory, with selective process optimization deliverables when appropriate.
- What We Offer:
- Coaching to design scalable, compliance-driven process frameworks.
- Advisory on HR, controlling, and IT operations optimization.
- Selective deliverables (e.g., process houses, compliance frameworks) based on availability.
- Key Outcomes:
- Standardized HR processes and introduced cloud-based tools for efficiency.
- Achieved cost reductions through process harmonization and shared services.
- Why It Matters: Operational excellence drives enterprise competitiveness. Our coaching delivers measurable improvements.
6. Transformation Program Advisory Board
Provide strategic oversight and governance as a member of transformation program advisory boards, ensuring alignment and success in complex initiatives.
- What We Offer:
- Strategic advisory on transformation program governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
- Coaching for program leaders to navigate challenges and drive outcomes.
- Selective deliverables (e.g., governance frameworks, risk assessments, strategic roadmaps) based on availability.
- Key Outcomes:
- Advised on transformation programs, including global shared services for HR and IT
- Guide transformation to digital business models
- Supported CEOs in achieving program milestones through strategic guidance.
- Why It Matters: Enterprises require independent, experienced advisors to steer multi-year transformation programs. Our board-level expertise ensures strategic success.
7. AI and Emerging Technology Adoption Coaching
Navigate the strategic and operational complexities of AI and emerging technology adoption with expert coaching.
- What We Offer:
- Coaching to develop AI adoption strategies aligned with business goals.
- Advisory on risk management, ethical considerations, and workforce readiness.
- Selective deliverables (e.g., AI adoption roadmaps, risk assessment frameworks) based on availability.
- Key Outcomes:
- Supported data-driven business models with advanced analytics.
- Advised on technology-driven transformations, including cloud and virtualization.
- Why It Matters: AI and emerging technologies drive competitiveness. Our coaching ensures strategic and ethical adoption.
8. Change Management and Organizational Agility Coaching
Lead transformation with confidence through coaching that fosters organizational agility and effective change management.
- What We Offer:
- Coaching to lead change, align teams, and build resilient cultures.
- Advisory on stakeholder engagement and change implementation.
- Selective deliverables (e.g., change management plans, agility frameworks) based on availability.
- Key Outcomes:
- Led transformation programs with successful stakeholder alignment and process optimization.
- Built process houses to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Why It Matters: Effective change management is critical for transformation success. Our coaching builds agile, adaptable organizations.
Areas of Experience at a Glance (Extract)
Here are Examples How I Can Help
Financial Assessments
Strategic Planning
Digital Readyness Assessment
Provides you with an insight into how you evaluate your business, assess risks, and much more.
Creates your strategic plan, motivating you to get things done and inspiring participation from your entire team.
Gives you insights about your specific situation in relation to my market experiences.
Explore the Consulting Services
Comprehensive consulting services tailored to business needs. Expertise in Strategy, Processes, Organization, People, Business and IT Architecture ensures that your organization achieves its goals efficiently. Discover examples how to transform business with realized strategic solutions.

Strategy & Advisory incl. Reviews

Operationalization & Management of Data based Startups

Project Management, Program Management & Interim Management
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