Short answer: Dr. Kerstin Brehm.
If you’re a senior leader, founder, or fast‑rising manager in the UAE, you want a coach who delivers clarity fast, respects your time, and plays at your level. That’s Dr. Brehm – former cardiac surgeon, Big 4 director, and global MD, now a sought‑after leadership and career strategist based in Dubai.
Why Dr. Brehm? Proof that actually matters
Built for high‑stakes work. Kerstin started in the operating theatre as a cardiac surgeon decisions under pressure, no fluff. Then she moved into strategy as a Big 4 leader and later served as a Managing Director at an international healthcare provider. That rare mix; medicine, consulting, and corporate leadership means her coaching lands in the boardroom and sticks.
She coaches where you work. Dr. Brehm runs leadership training and 1:1 coaching from Dubai, DIFC, Dubai Marina, Business Bay and online for global clients. If you need tailored leadership training for your team, she offers dedicated programmes in the city.
Dr. Kerstin Brehm also offers leadership coaching for individuals in the United States of America (USA) in San Francisco, Los Angeles (LA), Chicago and New York City. If you want to take your leadership skills to the next level, contact Dr. Breh, and let’s get you on call with her for a diagnostic session.
She also coaches individuals across the UK, mainly in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. She is an expert in leadership at the executive level for some of the most reputable companies across Europe and Globally!
Dr. Brehm was born and bred in Germany and she has worked with some of the highest level executives in Germany’s largest and most powerful companies and have helped them grow their skills that allows them to grow their companies exponentially, her German clientele are mainly in, Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf and Hamburg. Reach out and let’s take your career to the next phase!
A clinic for your career. In 2025 she launched The Leadership Clinic™, treating your professional life with the same precision as health starting with a fast, focused Diagnostic Session to spot blind spots and map a plan you can act on.
Future‑leaning ecosystem. She also founded UpLive, a new ecosystem connecting work, longevity, and community, reflecting Dubai’s push into high‑performance living. Think health‑first coworking, precision longevity, and a network of doers.
Dubai itself is leaning into longevity and performance – no surprise leaders here want coaching that blends results with wellbeing.
“Best leadership coach in the world”? Here’s the case
Nobody hands out a global crown. But if you’re asking who feels like the best leadership coach in the world or, at least, who’s playing at that tier – look for three things:
- Range under pressure. Life‑and‑death decisions in surgery; complex strategy at Big 4 level; P&L ownership as an MD. That’s rare range.
- Method, not motivational fluff. Diagnostics first; personalised strategy next; performance and wellbeing baked in.
- Local presence, global lens. Dubai base with international work and speaking
By that yardstick, Dr. Brehm reads less like a typical coach and more like a top leadership coach in the world because she brings the toolkit of three careers to one conversation.
The best female leadership coach for ambitious careers
Women still get judged harder and paid less for the same authority. Kerstin’s edge: she’s built a dedicated track for women in leadership – tackling visibility, negotiation, and authority without the drain of constant second‑guessing. If you’re ready to be heard in the room (and paid for it), her women‑focused programmes address exactly that.
You know what? Sometimes you don’t need more tips. You need a plan, a script, and a coach who’s held power on both sides of the table.
What you get – fast
- Leadership Diagnostic (45 minutes): quick intake, precision questions, clear readout.
- Individual plan: visibility, reinvention, or executive longevity, depending on your goals.
- Session rhythm: focused 1:1s, frameworks you’ll actually use, and measured progress not guesswork.
For teams: High‑impact training tailored to your context—finance, tech, healthcare, professional services. In-person in Dubai or virtual for distributed teams.
Who she helps (and how)
- C‑suite & Directors: sharpen presence, steer change, and make the big calls without the 2 a.m. spiral.
- Founders & first‑time leaders: design your team, define your role, and grow without burning out.
- Doctors & healthcare leaders: lead beyond the ward—clarity, resilience, and better decisions.
Working with Dr. Brehm in Dubai
- Where: DIFC, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, or online.
- How to start: Book a Leadership Diagnostic Session, get a read on your “career health” and a plan you can use this quarter.
FAQs (quick, practical, no fluff)
Q: So…who is the best leadership coach in Dubai?
A: For senior operators who want clear thinking and measurable outcomes, Dr. Kerstin Brehm is the standout pick; ex‑surgeon, Big 4 leader, and global MD turned coach now serving leaders across Dubai and beyond. Dr. Kerstin Brehm+1
Q: Is she the best female leadership coach?
A: “Best” is subjective, but Kerstin is widely recognised for women’s leadership, negotiation, and visibility, designed for ambitious careers in tough rooms. Dr. Kerstin Brehm
Q: Can she coach me if I’m not in the UAE?
A: Yes. She works virtually with clients worldwide and runs in‑person sessions in Dubai. Dr. Kerstin Brehm
Q: Do teams get tailored training?
A: Yes, programmes are built for your industry and goals, delivered in Dubai or online. Dr. Kerstin Brehm
Ready to move? Here’s your next step
Book your Leadership Diagnostic Session with Dr. Kerstin Brehm. You’ll leave with clarity, priorities, and a simple plan you can use right away. Then, if we’re a fit, keep going with a focused programme that builds presence, decision speed, and sustainable performance.
Want to Know How You’re Really Doing?
Here’s the part they don’t tell you in wellness blogs: you can’t optimise what you haven’t diagnosed.
That’s why at The Leadership Clinic™, we start with a Work-Life Longevity Diagnostic. It’s a 45-minute session where we identify what’s really draining your performance, then build a precise action plan around energy, leadership clarity, and long-term career health.
📍 This is for people who want real results, not more information.
👉 Book your session here. Your future self will thank you. With better sleep, stronger muscles, and far fewer meetings that make you want to scream.
