Think Beyond Group

What Think Beyond Group does

Think Beyond Group is a Vienna-headquartered leadership development consultancy (legally Think Beyond Consulting GmbH, founded 2020) that delivers end-to-end services to large enterprises, international organizations, and C-level leaders across 30+ countries and 27 languages. Its core practice comprises four pillars: Organizational Momentum (leadership, talent and culture development, global program rollouts, conferences and events), Team Development (workshops, team coaching, conflict clarification), Individual Coaching (leadership, executive and C-suite coaching, plus innovative formats including horse-assisted coaching and Ikigai journeys), and Diagnostics & Enablement (multimodal assessments spanning trait-based, simulation-based, and biographical diagnostics for succession planning, talent selection, and development centers).

Service delivery is executed through a federated model of approximately 13 named internal employees (CEO, CFO, People/Ops Lead, Diagnostics head, senior consultants, operations, R&D, podcast host) plus a global network of 100+ independent Impact Partners operating on six continents. The firm has codified its methodology around proprietary frameworks including the "12 Levers of Transfer Effectiveness" (addressing the industry benchmark that only ~20% of training transfers to the job), the "Connected Autonomy" operating model, and a multimodal diagnostics approach. Revenue is generated predominantly through professional services fees from custom enterprise engagements (diagnostics, program design, facilitation, coaching), with a newer subscription/productized revenue stream from the Leadership To Go online program launched in 2026-02. The go-to-market is hybrid: consultative enterprise field sales for global program accounts, plus content-led demand generation (Think Beyond Talks podcast, blog, founder-authored books, Sustainable Leadership Starter Kit) and an emerging self-serve channel via Leadership To Go's free test access. The company is privately held by founder Masha Ibeschitz, with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Think Beyond Group

Legal name

Think Beyond Consulting GmbH

Website

https://thinkbeyondgroup.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Think Beyond Group is a Vienna-based leadership development consultancy serving large enterprises, C-level executives, and international organizations across 30+ countries via four practice areas (Organizational Momentum, Team Development, Individual Coaching, Diagnostics & Enablement) delivered through a 100+ partner global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development Consulting

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

C-Suite & Senior Executive Coaching (EDABANAA), Corporate & Leadership Development (BPACANAA), Corporate Team-Building & Offsite Services (HSACADAF), Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams (EDABAAAM)

Keywords

• Leadership development consulting
• Executive coaching services
• Organizational culture transformation
• Team development workshops
• Leadership diagnostics and assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Leadership Development Consulting & Program Design: End-to-end consulting engagement: starting from business goals and current situation, designing and rolling out leadership, talent, and culture development initiatives across all levels and locations. Revenue is generated through professional services fees tied to scope, duration, and global reach of programs.
2. Individual & Group Coaching: One-on-one leadership coaching and executive/C-suite coaching engagements. Also includes peer-coaching and sparring formats. Coaching is delivered by a broad pool of experienced coaches and billed per engagement or coaching package.
3. Leadership To Go Online Program: A self-paced online leadership program with optional group or individual coaching add-ons. Generates revenue through program access fees, potentially per seat or subscription model.
4. Diagnostics & Enablement: Multimodal assessment and diagnostic services including potential assessment, succession planning, talent selection, and development center implementation. Billed as part of consulting engagements or standalone diagnostic projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Think Beyond Group designs, delivers, and rolls out tailor-made leadership, talent, and culture development programs for large organizations and senior leaders across the globe. Service lines include organization-wide culture and leadership development, high-performance team workshops and coaching, one-on-one executive and C-suite coaching, and multimodal diagnostic assessments. The firm complements its consulting services with the Leadership To Go self-paced online program and the Think Beyond Talks podcast, both delivered through a 100+ partner Impact Partner network across 30+ countries.

Product overview

Think Beyond Group is a leadership development consulting firm operating a multi-service portfolio centered on four core practice areas: Organizational Momentum, Team Development, Individual Coaching, and Diagnostics & Enablement. The firm complements its consulting services with digital products including the Leadership To Go online program and the Think Beyond Talks podcast series. Additionally, founder Masha Ibeschitz has authored several publications including the IMPACT book on coaching skills and Success Reloaded on career advancement. The company also offers the Sustainable Leadership Starter Kit as a free resource. All services are delivered through a global network of 100+ Impact Partners across six continents, supporting delivery in 27 languages across 30+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Think Beyond Talks: A podcast hosted by Anne Barnea featuring coaches and trainers from the global network exploring leadership, development, and growth topics.
• Leadership To Go
• Think Beyond Consulting GmbH

Products and services

• Organizational Momentum
• Team Development
• Individual Coaching
• Diagnostics & Enablement
• Leadership To Go

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced training transfer gap: industry benchmark of only 20% learning transfer vs Think Beyond's transfer-effectiveness-designed programs that aim to substantially exceed this
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BlanchardminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Blanchard is a global leadership development consultancy known for SLII® (Situational Leadership II) framework. Nature of partnership appears to be a preferred tools/methodology integration or co-delivery relationship.
• DynactminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Dynact appears to be a consulting or development methodology provider. Nature of partnership is tools/methodology integration or co-delivery.
• Eurobogen - Training & ConsultingminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Eurobogen is a German-language training and consulting firm. Partnership appears to be regional collaboration for local delivery.
• GallupminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Gallup is a global analytics and advisory firm known for CliftonStrengths and employee engagement surveys. Partnership involves use of Gallup's diagnostic tools in Think Beyond's assessment portfolio.
• IFK - Institut für KlärungshilfeminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. IFK (Institut für Klärungshilfe) specializes in conflict mediation and clarification counseling (Klärungshilfe). Used for conflict resolution and clarification processes within team development engagements.
• ITE - Institute for Transfer EffectivenessminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. ITE focuses on learning transfer effectiveness methodologies. Relevant to Think Beyond's 12 Levers of Transfer Effectiveness approach.
• ICF - International Coaching FederationminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. ICF is the premier global body for coaches, setting ethical standards and providing credentials. Think Beyond's coaches likely hold or are aligned with ICF credentials.
• KirkpatrickminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Kirkpatrick Partners provides the Kirkpatrick evaluation model for training programs (Kirkpatrick Four Levels). Think Beyond incorporates the Kirkpatrick model in program evaluation.
• MindsetminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Mindset appears to be a coaching or leadership development methodology provider.
• Nar EgitimminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Nar Egitim appears to be a Turkish or regional education/training organization for local program delivery.
• Resilience 21minorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Resilience 21 appears to be a resilience and change management methodology provider.
• Rethink TransformationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Rethink Transformation focuses on digital transformation consulting. Partnership appears to involve joint delivery on transformation and leadership development initiatives.
• VieconsultminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Vieconsult appears to be a consulting partner for regional delivery, likely in Austria or DACH region.
• WileyminorOthersLogo featured in cooperation partners section. Wiley is a global publishing company providing research and learning content, including Everything DiSC and other assessment materials. Think Beyond uses Wiley's publishing and content resources in program delivery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RHR International: Boutique global leadership consultancy focused on executive development, leadership coaching, and senior team effectiveness. Highly comparable to Think Beyond in size, scope, and target buyer (C-suite leadership development).
• Development Dimensions International (DDI): Global leadership development and assessment company offering leadership pipelines, executive coaching, and selection solutions. Closely comparable to Think Beyond across the full leadership development lifecycle from diagnostics to executive development.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Nonprofit leadership development provider offering leadership programs, coaching, and assessments worldwide. Directly comparable to Think Beyond in its leadership program design, executive coaching, and global delivery model.
• Blanchard (now part of BTS Group): Global leadership development firm known for SLII situational leadership methodology. Already listed as a cooperation partner of Think Beyond and a direct competitor in leadership program design and delivery.
• BTS Group: Global professional services firm specializing in leadership development, strategy execution, and sales transformation. Comparable to Think Beyond on customized leadership development programs and global rollout capability for enterprises.

Broad incumbents

• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with a substantial executive coaching and leadership development practice. Comparable to Think Beyond's C-suite coaching and senior executive advisory offerings, especially for European multinationals.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a large leadership development and executive coaching practice. Broader portfolio including executive search and RPO, but overlaps directly with Think Beyond on leadership development and talent diagnostics.
• Dale Carnegie & Associates: Global training and development organization offering leadership, communication, and presentation programs. Comparable to Think Beyond on corporate leadership training, with deeper packaged content but less bespoke customization.
• FranklinCovey: Global performance and leadership training company offering enterprise leadership programs (e.g., The 7 Habits, Leading at the Speed of Trust). Comparable to Think Beyond on corporate leadership training, though at much greater scale with packaged content.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm offering executive coaching, leadership assessment, and culture consulting. Overlaps with Think Beyond's executive coaching, diagnostics, and culture transformation offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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