Even as a student, one question deeply moved me:

How can I make a positive impact in the world?

What kind of work would truly serve that purpose?

An old black-and-white film about bridge building touched me — not because of the engineering, but because of the idea behind it: connecting people.

I wanted to become a bridge builder.

At first, quite literally — architecture and engineering seemed like the logical path.

But an internship on a construction site showed me that my true work lay elsewhere.

“The meaning of life is to give life meaning.” – Viktor Frankl

I went on to study Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, and Human Resources, inspired by a consultant friend who demonstrated what becomes possible when people are allowed to take responsibility and find meaning in their work.

After graduating, I followed the voice of reason: career, stability, family.

But even then, the idea of building bridges never left me.

Time and again, I created impulses — for self-organizing teams, genuine transformation, and more humanity within organizations.

I worked with large consulting firms, took on leadership roles, and gained extensive experience in implementing deep organizational change.

In 2005, I founded my own consulting company with a colleague.

Our focus: leadership and high performance in self-managed teams.

We were successful — at least from the outside.

Inside, I began to lose my balance.

The drive for security, the birth of our third child, building a house, and a large, soulless client project eventually led me into burnout.

I stepped away — for almost two years.

And that time of withdrawal became the source of new strength.

I dedicated myself to mental health at work, offered coaching and seminars — but financial success didn’t follow.

That period taught me a lot.

Above all: I must never work against my own inner alignment.

“Work is love made visible.” – Khalil Gibran

I remembered what had driven me from the beginning:

to help people build bridges — to themselves, to others, and to a future they want to actively shape.

I completed an Integral Coaching training (one of several along the way) — and that’s where I met Anja.

Our connection turned out to be a true blessing, both professionally and personally.

Together, we discovered the Leadership Circle Profile® — a tool that has profoundly influenced our work.

It bridges awareness and effectiveness, makes development visible, and shows leaders how they can truly transform themselves and their organizations.

“Creating spaces for real development – with heart and mind.”

Today, as a coach, I accompany leaders and teams who are ready to take courageous steps and make the world a slightly better place.

I help them build the bridges they need for their next stage of growth — bridges of insight, trust, and purposeful impact.

And yes — my own journey continues.

Beyond coaching, I’m engaged in local politics, helping to shape the future right where I live.

True to the principle: Think global, act local.

In my private life, you’ll often find me on my bike, exploring new paths, at the piano (as a late learner), or in the woods with my wife and our dog.

“True leadership begins with being fully human – courageous, connected, and impactful.”