STUDIO CONNECT

Tailored, personal and remarkably effective.

Our work is shaped by a strong psychological foundation and many years of designing change together with our clients. We combine methodological expertise with pragmatism and a keen sense of dynamics. Every intervention and format is tailored to the context and designed to fit, connect and make a difference.

For us, systemic practice is more than a method – it is a mindset. We continually refine it through advanced training with different systemic practitioners and regular supervision. At its heart is a holistic view of context and relationships: Which patterns are keeping a problem alive? And what new impulse might productively disrupt ways of thinking and acting that have become stuck?

We work in both German and English.

Miriam Hartz, Dipl-Psych.

Methodologically grounded + genuinely connected.

I approach projects with a thought borrowed from Charles Dickens: nothing is quite as contagious as laughter and good humour. For me, the atmosphere matters. It creates the foundation for everything that follows.

At the same time, I learned my craft from the ground up. My expertise in organisational consulting, team development and coaching is built on a degree in psychology, seven years of corporate experience in people development at two international companies, a wide range of advanced training and many years of living and working across cultures in the US and Singapore.

I bring clarity to complex topics and open up new perspectives – with a clear stance, strong structure and a love of good questions. I create spaces that are professional, personal and grounded in trust, where people and change can develop: in coaching, in teams, across organisations and through formats designed to have a lasting impact.

  • Graduate psychologist (studied in Germany and the US)
  • Systemic therapist and consultant (IGST)
  • 20 years of international professional experience across a range of industries
  • People development professional with leadership responsibility in two international companies (Deutsche Lufthansa Singapore / Ciba Specialty Chemicals Germany + Singapore)
  • Independent consultant since 2008
  • Working languages: German and English
  • A selection of redent advanced training
  • 02/2024: Symbiosis and Parasitism in Systems
    (Dipl.-Psych. Brigitte Lämmle, Internationale Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie und Beratung Heidelberg)
  • 04/2023: Tell Me About Your Problem
    (Dipl.-Psych. Brigitte Lämmle, Internationale Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie und Beratung Heidelberg)
  • 01/2023: Grief and Loss
    (Dipl.-Psych. Ortwin Meiss, Milton Erickson Institut Hamburg)
  • Regular professional supervision among others with Dr. Bernd Schuhmacher (Internationale Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie und Beratung Heidelberg) and Dr. Gerda Volmer (Wissenschaftliches Institut für Beratung und Kommunikation)

Lisa Völker, M. Sc. Psychology

Clarity + Design.

In my work, I combine psychological depth with a clear eye for what works – and a genuine enthusiasm for getting things moving.

I work with people and teams to create clarity, reshape collaboration and turn change into meaningful action, especially when things become challenging: when conflict surfaces, roles need to be redefined or structures are shifting.

With a strong sense for process and a passion for visual design, I develop workshop methods that put people at the centre and make reflection feel accessible.

What matters most to me is combining evidence-based practice with a genuinely human approach. And I love the moment when an initial impulse begins to create real movement.

  • M. Sc. in Psychology
  • Systemic therapist and consultant
  • Professional experience in training, research and start-ups
  • Consultant at Studio Connect since 2023
  • Working languages: German and English
  • A selection of recent advanced training
  • 01/2026: Advanced Course in Systemic Therapy and Consulting
    (Dr. Bernd Schumacher, Internationale Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie und Beratung Heidelberg)
  • 10/2025: Brave Dialogue
    (Christiane Windhausen Dipl. Psychologin & Cordula Rosenfeld Systemischer Coach)
  • 10/2024: Relationship Patterns - Sharing not only joy and sorrow, but also our own part in the dynamic
    (Dipl.-Psych. Brigitte Lämmle, Internationale Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie und Beratung Heidelberg)
  • Regular professional supervision among others with Dr. Bernd Schuhmacher (Internationale Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie und Beratung Heidelberg) and Dr. Gerda Volmer (Wissenschaftliches Institut für Beratung und Kommunikation)

References

Working with substance.

For a psychological consultant, staying with a client for a long time is not necessarily the best measure of success. Sometimes a single intervention is exactly what is needed: it creates movement, and the system can continue well on its own. Other assignments are more complex and cannot be resolved in a day – particularly when collaboration needs to change across entire departments or multiple organisational structures.

As corporate trainers, we also accompany leaders at different levels over longer learning journeys, developing a nuanced understanding of the organisation, its culture and the context in which leadership happens.

Most of our clients come to us through personal recommendations. We work with small and mid-sized businesses, global corporations, non-profit organisations, public-sector bodies and privately owned companies. Our tailored services for doctors, medical professionals, clinics and medical centres can be found at Studio Connect Medical.

Our Clients

A selection

  • Affimed
  • B-A-D Gesundheitsvorsorge und Sicherheitstechnik
  • Biotest
  • Beate Heraeus Foundation
  • Blueprint
  • B. Braun
  • Capco
  • Chaps Merchandising
  • CSL Behring
  • Cosnova
  • DZ Bank
  • Europcell
  • Fresenius KABI
  • Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
  • GroupM
  • GVV Kommunal
  • Keller Grundbau
  • Keller Holding
  • KfW Bankengruppe
  • Lufthansa Group
  • Lufthansa Global Business Services
  • Lufthansa Systems
  • Marc O’Polo
  • MediaCom
  • Merck Group
  • Merck Healthcare
  • Merz Aesthetics
  • Miles and More
  • Mundipharma Research
  • SWISS
  • Swiss WorldCargo
  • Teva ratiopharm

Well connected and easy to reach

Our studio in Frankfurt’s Nordend.

Our studio gives the idea of connection a physical home. We have created a place where our clients – and we ourselves – can arrive, feel at ease and both find and share inspiration. A space shaped by psychology, aesthetics and creativity.

Studio Connect is both a creative space and a place to meet. It provides a welcoming setting for coaching, small workshops and collaborative work – a place where people, perspectives and possibilities connect.

From Frankfurt Central Station / city centre:
Tram 12 to Rothschildallee (approx. 1-minute walk). U4 towards Seckbach to Höhenstraße (approx. 13-minute walk). Bus M32 to Günthersburgallee (approx. 5-minute walk).

From Frankfurt Airport:
Take the S8 or S9 towards Frankfurt city centre. At Konstablerwache, change to tram 12 or the U4.

By car:
Not always easy, but possible. On-street parking is usually available during the day along Rohrbachstraße and the surrounding side streets.

By bike:
Bicycles can be parked on the pavement outside the studio.

Meet the Team

Experts in perspective shifts and interventions that last.

Our Studio Connect partners are a network built on genuine connection. Our relationships span both professional and personal contexts, and many of us have known and valued one another for years. We inspire each other, learn together, support one another in preparing projects and often work in tandems. What connects us is a shared set of values, strong conceptual thinking and focus – but above all, a great deal of trust and joy in working together.

Each of our partners is an established independent professional with her own practice and website.

Dr. Miriam Fritsch-Kümpel

Coaching & Training

dr-fritsch-kuempel.de

Kerstin Sturm

Expert in aptitude assessment, coaching, and development

sturmkerstin.de

Gerit Westphal

Development, Consulting, Mental Training

gw-mental-training.de

Katrin Moritz

Certified Psychologist & Transformation Coach

katrin-moritz.com

Petra Tisch

Coaching & Change Management

tisch-consulting.de

Michaela Stollreiter

Team Coach & Leadership Trainer

michaela-stollreiter.de

Jessica Krüger

Systemic Consultant & International Training

jk-coaching.com

Happy Admin

Expert in future thinking and making administration flow