Video Testimonials
Barbara Staehelin
“How we brought genuine innovation thinking into a major corporation.”
Barbara Staehelin, a serial entrepreneur and professional board member in the life sciences and healthcare sector, describes how Frank helped her to bring innovation and fresh thinking into an established organisation within a large corporation. She makes it clear that the intensive and carefully designed process with him was crucial in shifting a management team away from traditional ways of thinking towards an innovation-oriented vision for the future.
Dr. Klaus Hornetz
“Complex health reforms across cultures — with a companion who reaches every level.”
A long-standing doctor and programme manager in international development cooperation, he highlights Frank’s exceptional cultural competence and his ability to listen actively – whether in Germany, Kenya or Cambodia. He describes how Frank has overseen complex health programmes and the restructuring of an East African hospital group, finding the right way to communicate with everyone involved – from the cleaning team right up to senior management.
Silke Niehaus
Head of Human Resources · 2020
“A new HR strategy, a new team — and formats that have changed our way of working together for the long term.”
Silke Niehaus describes how Frank supported her and her new management team at an early stage and, using formats such as the ‘World Café’, helped foster a new level of collaboration. She particularly values his calmness, composure and the inspiring cultural perspectives that have had a lasting impact on the team’s working dynamic.
Hendrik Leineweber
“From personal development to an international career — with a trusted sparring partner.”
The architect and long-time GIZ staff member sees Frank as an important companion of his personal development and professional career. He emphasises a collaboration built on trust and respect, and Frank’s rare ability to genuinely understand intercultural dynamics and use them productively.
Jürgen Mathuis
Former Chief Executive Spokesperson, VRK – Insurers in the Church Community, 2020
“Leading major change — and truly taking people with you on the way.”
Jürgen Mathuis describes how he led major change processes together with Frank in an earlier company. He highlights Frank’s unconventional, people-oriented manner, with which it becomes possible to open people up to change, perceive tensions early on, and jointly develop a viable vision for the organisation.
Andreas Reisner
“Turning those who are affected into active participants — a strategy process that was carried by everyone.”
The coach and management consultant describes a participative strategy process in an insurance company in which Frank played a central role. At the heart of his assessment are Frank’s positive basic attitude, his wide view on complex issues, and his political as well as diplomatic skill.
Jürgen Beyer
“Fresh spirit, new perspectives, and continuity in the collaboration.”
The management consultant and coach, who has known Frank since the early 1990s, describes him as a creative, initiative-rich, and forward-thinking person. He emphasises the continuity of the collaboration and the ability to take what already exists seriously while always introducing new impulses and perspectives.
Rene Verdaasdonk, Lebosol® Dünger GmbH
The loneliness of leadership — and the value of a coach who provides orientation.”
The entrepreneur describes how he first met Frank at an entrepreneurs’ workshop and later worked with him as a regular coach. For him, Frank is an important sparring partner against the “loneliness of leadership,” who conveys practical tools for entrepreneurial decisions as well as strengthens personal reflection.
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