Dr. Qing Kiesewetter (Liu)

A global perspective.An academic mind.Coaching for meaningful transitions.

I’m Qing. My career has taken me from China to doctoral study in the United States and academic leadership in Germany. I know what it means to build a life and career across cultures—and to ask what the next chapter should be.

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Hamburg & onlineCoaching in English & Chinese

PhD in the United StatesJunior Professor in GermanyDBVC-accredited coach training

Why coaching—why now?

Are you standing at a crossroads?

We are living through a historic turning point. From AI and gene editing to profound political and social shifts, rapid, interconnected forces are reshaping how we work, live, and understand our place in the world. Amid this transformation, understanding what truly matters to you becomes more important than ever.

Fulfilment begins with understanding your inner voice—and having the courage to follow it.

Perhaps you are facing an important career or life choice. You may feel confused, stuck, or unsure of what you truly want—or simply need someone who will listen closely and think deeply with you.

Coaching is not training or consulting. It is a reflective partnership that helps you hear your own voice, clarify what matters, discover new possibilities, and move forward with greater confidence.

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More about me

Experience shaped my coaching.Curiosity led me to it.

My Journey in Academia

Over a 20-year career spanning China, the United States, and Germany, I built a recognized international profile in maritime economics. As a Junior Professor at the University of Hamburg, I mentored doctoral researchers, led the German arm of a flagship EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie project, and published extensively in leading field journals, including Transportation Research (Parts A, D, and E), the Journal of Transport Geography, and Transport Policy.

This chapter honed my ability to dissect complex systems, direct large-scale initiatives, and think with deep analytical precision.

Why I Chose Coaching

Yet I realized something essential was missing: making a direct, personal impact. My true strength lies in pairing analytical clarity with intuitive insight—seeing through complexity to help people map a clear path forward.

Having navigated cross-cultural moves, a non-linear career, divorce, single motherhood, and building a blended family, I understand how profoundly life shifts. Coaching is the purposeful second chapter of my life, dedicated to guiding others through their own pivotal transitions.

My Coaching Philosophy

I believe true fulfillment comes from tuning out external noise, hearing your inner voice, and finding the courage to act on it. Life becomes deeply meaningful when you live it fully on your own terms.

As your coach, I offer an empathetic and reliable presence during times of transition. I am your partner who helps you hear your own voice, clarify what matters, discover new possibilities, and move forward with greater confidence. I will challenge you when needed and offer guidance at key moments—always honoring the fact that you are the ultimate expert on your own path.

Where I can support you

Clarity for the next decision—and confidence for what follows

Career & life transitions

Make sense of what is changing, clarify what matters now, and choose your next direction.

Leadership development

Grow into responsibility with greater confidence, presence, and an authentic leadership style.

Intercultural communication

Navigate different expectations and communicate clearly across cultures and professional systems.

Women’s professional development

Strengthen visibility, boundaries, and professional direction without losing what matters personally.

Who I supportAcademics & ResearchersCross-Cultural NavigatorsProfessional Women

My offerings

How We Can Work Together

One-on-One Coaching

Personalized, confidential coaching for career decisions, leadership challenges, cross-cultural transitions, and meaningful change in life and work.

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Keynote Speaking & Guest Lectures

Thought-provoking talks for universities, research institutions, companies, and professional networks—connecting lived experience with practical insight.

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Media & Joint Production

Interviews, podcasts, articles, and collaborative formats that bring together academic depth, human stories, and new perspectives on change.

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Client reflections

Stories of change—coming soon

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Tell me briefly what you have in mind. Your message will be addressed to hello@coachingwithqing.com.