About Volker
Volker has been where you are.
He’s felt the guilt and shame of neglecting family, missing milestones, working long hours, and chasing unattainable goals while wondering if career success is worth the cost to relationships and well-being. That’s why he helps senior leaders close to burnout navigate these exact tensions — so you don’t have to sacrifice what matters most to achieve what you’ve been chasing.
Meet Volker – Authentic Executive Coach & Therapist
Originally from Germany, Volker moved to the UK 25 years ago to complete his studies. Finishing top of his class with a BEng (Hons) and MBA, he’s built a unique blend of formal education and real-world experience that sets him apart.
His Qualifications:
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Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
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Qualified in EQi-2.0 (Emotional Intelligence)
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Hypno-psychotherapist
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Senior Practitioner, EMCC; ILM7 accredited executive coach
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ADHD coach
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Mindfulness trainer
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Almost 2,000 coaching hours
His Leadership Experience:
For well over a decade, Volker held senior leadership positions including Chief Revenue Officer, managing teams of 60+ people. He works extensively with founders and CEOs across organisations of all sizes, bringing over 20 years of business experience to his coaching practice.
What Makes Volker Different:
This rare combination of education and senior leadership positions Volker to bring authentic leadership to the workplace. He has a genuine passion for helping others — whether going deep into the past in therapy, or coaching you for the future. His distinctive advantage is combining both to make a real impact on someone’s life.
Throughout his journey, Volker has grown resilient, learned to adapt, change, fit in, stand up, and succeed — overcoming many life’s challenges along the way. This lived experience shapes how he works with you.
Beyond Work:
Volker has an incredibly strong work ethic but is equally passionate about family time. He maintains a 5 am routine including exercise, meditation and journaling — practices he often shares with clients. He lives with his wife and two teenage sons close to Brighton in the UK.
His Contributions:
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Launched two highly successful podcasts
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Wrote a best-selling book on success
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Transitioned from full-time role to leadership coach and recognised expert in authentic leadership
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Frequently speaks and runs workshops on resilience, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and leadership in the era of AI
Creating an Inclusive Space:
While Volker recognises the privilege of being a straight, white cis-male, he remains curious and empathetic to create an inclusive coaching environment where everyone feels welcomed and understood.
If you’re a senior leader close to burnout, struggling with the career-family balance, or chasing goals that no longer feel meaningful — let’s connect. You don’t have to keep sacrificing what matters most.
Our Services
Principles for Success (Book)
In today’s world, it is more important than ever to cut through the noise and stand out to be successful. Whether that is through building your own venture or flying high in the corporate world, the end game is to achieve “success”.
In his book ‘Principles for Success: What does Success Really Mean?, Volker distils his findings from what high achievers and visionary leaders define as success.
Stories of Success (Podcast)
Volker first ventured into podcasting in 2018 with his podcast ‘Stories for Success’. Dubbed as the ‘Tim Ferriss’ of Europe, he interviewed close to 100 high achievers, entrepreneurs, consultants, visionaries, coaches, and mentors about the processes and habits that fuelled their success. Using the knowledge gained from these inspirational leaders, he then wrote his bestselling book Principles for Success. The podcast now continues with a new host.
Man Up Man Down (Podcast)
In 2022 Volker and his friend David Pawsey launched ‘Man Up / Man Down’, a podcast for middle aged men. They discuss, and interview experts, on the pressures of being a man, approaching middle age. They have also hosted live events and are in the process of publishing a book. So far they published over 100 episodes with guests from all over the world, including the UK and the USA.