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Executive Coach, Intercultural Trainer, and Speaker 

Dr. Thomas Pallien

"Another culture is never good or bad – it's simply different." Dr. Thomas Pallien is a bridge-builder between Germany and India. He supports individuals and organizations in working successfully across borders. Driven by curiosity and guided by clarity, his focus lies on the cultural spheres of India and Germany – regions he knows not only professionally but also personally.

With a doctorate in law and professional experience in Cologne, Berlin, New Delhi, and Aachen, he brings both in-depth knowledge and hands-on expertise. In his work with executives, professionals, and public institutions, he combines clarity with cultural sensitivity – always at eye level and solution-oriented.

Thomas lives in Berlin and is a board member of the German-Indian Lawyers Association. He is also a regular speaker at professional events related to India and Southeast Asia.
Main Topics
  • Executive Coaching & Expat Coaching
  • Intercultural Training with a focus on India and Germany
  • Post-Merger Integration from an intercultural perspective
  • International assignment preparation for professionals and executives
Professional Background
  • Executive Coach & Intercultural Trainer for over 12 years
  • Lecturer at institutions including TU Berlin, HWR Berlin, and TU Darmstadt
  • Trainer at the Federal Academy of Public Administration
  • Lawyer at a commercial law firm in Berlin
  • Research associate at RWTH Aachen University
  • Advisor to the Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  • Managing Partner at Stollenwerk & Pallien Consulting GbR
  • Founding Partner of Career Consulting GmbH – recruiting Indian IT professionals for the German market

Education & Qualifications
  • Doctorate in Law (Dr. jur.), TU Darmstadt
  • MBA in International Management, New Delhi, India
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (M.Sc.), South Asian Studies, and Law (First and Second State Examinations) in Cologne, Berlin and Potsdam
  • Executive Education in Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard Law School
  • Trainer Certificates in the fields of Intercultural Communication (Berlitz), NLP (Institute for Applied Positive Psychology) and Mediation

Training Languages
German and English
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Virtual Negotiation. An Optimal Approach to Online Negotiations
Better Negotiating. The Training Book
Flexibel verhandeln. Die vier Fälle der NEGO-Strategie (German version)
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