Trainer, Consultant, Coach & Speaker

Norbert Heining

Norbert Heining is a recognized expert in Positive Leadership. He is a graduate psychologist, trainer, consultant, systemic coach, keynote speaker, and author. As a former Head of Human Resources in international corporations such as Coca-Cola, as well as in medium-sized companies, he brings more than two decades of leadership experience, including many years in senior management positions.
He combines psychological expertise with extensive management and leadership experience, as well as profound knowledge in leadership and organizational development. In his latest book, "Success Factor Positive Leadership", he presents the key drivers of future-oriented leadership in a practical and accessible way.

Main topics

Corporate and Leadership Development (Positive Leadership, Cultural Change in Organizations, Mission Statement, Values-Based Leadership Development)
Facilitation
Communication
Personal Development
Supporting Leaders in Change Processes
Train the Trainer

Trainer and Consultant Qualification

Certification for Positive Leadership PERMA-Lead® Profiler and 360° Feedback (Dr. Markus Ebner, Wien)
Certified Advanced PERMA-Lead Consultant® (Dr. Markus Ebner, Vienna)
Training in Consulting Skills (CONECTA, Wien)
Training in Positive Psychology (CoHa, München)
Speaker Training (Oliver Geisselhart, Dortmund)
Coaching and Consulting Training (Institute for Systemic Consulting, Wiesloch)
Degree in Psychology (University of Eichstätt)

Professional Development

Over two decades of practical experience in various companies, both in large corporations and medium-sized enterprises, in various leadership and management positions
HR manager in various companies and industries (banks, FMCG, IT)
Team leader in the HR department
Human Resources Development and internal trainer/consultant
Trainee program at a German major bank

Publications
"Erfolgsfaktor Positive Leadership: Zukunftsfähiges Führen in der heutigen Arbeitswelt"(Positive Leadership as a Success Factor: Future-Ready Leadership in Today’s Workplace), facultas, (2025) 1std edition.

"Glücksprinzipien. Mit dem fundierten Erkenntnisschatz der Positiven Psychologie zu mehr Lebensfreude, Erfolg und einem gelingenden Leben" (Principles of Happiness. With the solid knowledge base of Positive Psychology for more joy of life, success, and a fulfilling life), Springer-Verlag, (2019) 1st edition.

Training Languages
German