Christian Strietz

Evolving Leadership Development @Tesla | Evidence-Based & Elite Performance Psychology | Executive Coaching

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

I work at the intersection of science and high performance — where leadership is measured by real impact, not intent. At Tesla, I contribute to the strategic evolution of leadership development by introducing a modern, evidence-based approach, combined with principles from elite sports. The goal: enabling leaders to perform under pressure, make precise decisions, and operate consistently at a high level. In parallel, I directly coach and develop leaders on every level. My work focuses on creating measurable shifts in clarity, resilience, and decision-making — not just theoretical understanding. My background combines academic expertise in sports and performance psychology with hands-on experience in elite sports environments. This includes psychological match analysis for national and international football teams, as well as concept development for Bundesliga organizations in football and handball. Having grown up in competitive sports and reaching a near-professional level as a football referee, I understand performance not only scientifically, but from lived experience. This combination allows me to translate complex psychological principles into practical, high-impact interventions that leaders can immediately apply. We don’t do traditional leadership development. It is performance work.

Experience

  • Tesla (On-site)
    • Senior Leadership Development Partner
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Strategische Weiterentwicklung des Leadership Developments. Engmaschige Betreuung von Führungskräften bis zum C-Level. Konzeption und Durchführung von hochqualitativen Trainingsangeboten in einer ganzheitlichen Leadership Journey. 1:1 Mentoring und Coaching.

    • Talent Development Partner
      Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 · 6 mos

  • Sportpsychologe at FÜCHSE BERLIN
    Jul 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Trainer - und Teamentwicklung in der praktischen, täglichen Zusammenarbeit. Trainings- und Spielanalysen, Coaching und psychologische Interventionen. Erarbeitung, Implementierung und Umsetzung eines sportpsychologischen Betreuungskonzepts für den Verein.

  • SV Werder Bremen GmbH & Co KG aA (4 mos)
    • Sportpsychologische Konzeptionsarbeit
      Jun 2023 - Jun 2023 · 1 mo

    • Sportpsychologischer Support
      Mar 2023 - May 2023 · 3 mos

  • Talent Partner at DRIVEIMPACT
    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Active sourcing und Organisation, führen von qualifizierenden Vorstellungsgesprächen, sowie psychologischer Vorab-Interviews für Unternehmen aus unterschiedlichsten Branchen.

  • Sportpsychologischer Support at 1. FC Union Berlin
    Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 · 3 mos