For Top–Executives & Entrepreneurs

When Growth Stalls – Direction Matters

My clients  – both individuals and organizations – come to me because they seek strategic guidance for Transformation & Growth.

They are typically high-achieving professionals, executives or entrepreneurs, that themselves, their teams or their companies have reached a major turning point, where either:

➡️ They are lingering in an unsatisfying stuck situation for a while, lacking clarity, vision or the
       energy to change

➡️ Changing inner or outer circumstances have fused into a complex transformational crisis,  
       requiring strategic decisions and bold action

➡️ Their current operational frame – paradigms, self-image, aspirations, resources – has  
       led them where they are, but now hampers their next level of growth

These situations rarely call for incremental adjustments or surface–level quick fixes. They typically require a deep rethinking of values, priorities and direction.

With over 25 years of experience guiding top leaders and their organizations through change, I’ve seen the transformational and forward pulling power of an inspiring vision rooted in an authentic purpose when followed by consistent implementation.

Merging Strategic Advising With Executive Coaching

As Strategy & Transformation Consultant I am familiar with the typical context and challenges faced by top executives and entrepreneurs ‒ from setting strategic directions to manage organizational dynamics.

At the same time as an Executive Coach, I work closely with their inner psychological landscape: their goals, motivations, fears, and obstacles, as well as their values, belief systems, and attitudes that shape their decisions and leadership.

This impactful dual perspective allows me to merge both views, providing cohesive guidance, that is strategically anchored and human-centered ‒ whether supporting individuals in redefining their personal direction or helping organizations evolve through complex strategic transformations.

To support these two paths, I offer 2 distinct yet complementary programs: One focused on guiding leaders through personal transitions, the other on helping businesses navigate transformation ‒ both using Vision and Purpose as the backbone for profound change and growth.

Personal Transition

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Realign ‒ Envision ‒ Grow!

In-depth Coaching & Mentoring program to accompany you to your
next level of growth.

A personalized process that integrates uncovering your unique Purpose, designing an inspiring new Vision and identifying your true Vocation.
This includes the necessary – and often challenging – Transition to reshape your life and work in alignment with what truly matters to you.

Flexible Structure · Proven Methodology
Execution Focus

Business Transformation

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Vision & Purpose Driven Organization

Integrated project support, leadership coaching & strategic mentoring to design, align and – most importantly – fully implement Vision, Purpose and its guiding Strategy within your Organization.

Unlike conventional consulting, this is a bespoke, human-centered, and inspiration driven approach to unlock your company´s unrealized potential.

Injecting Meaning · Driving Innovation
Boosting Results

What Clients Are Saying….

John-Oliver has been accompanying me and my leadership teams since 2003, and we have closely collaborated on various visionary-strategic and transformative initiatives ever since.

The mostly complex, multi-quarter efforts extend across hierarchies and departments and required close and trustful cooperation with the respective leaders and project team members. In addition to his extensive expertise and methodological competence…

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Thomas Baur

CEO, PostNet & Deputy Group CEO Swiss Post

I had the pleasure of working with John- Oliver for a year and it was undoubtedly a period of deep and extensive growth, professionally as well as personally. 

I was in a transformation phase since I had sold my business. Although I had a vague idea of where I wanted to direct my professional career, I lacked a general direction and concrete goals.  Oliver helped me to understand and structure my situation at that time and to …

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Fabiola Lairet

Founder & Ex Co-General Manager, Robata & Monster Sushi

I have known John-Oliver for nearly 25 years as a fellow postgrad student, business partner, trusted advisor.

The support and sparring partnering on strategic managerial topics and in particular discussing and reflecting on my own Vision and Purpose in professional transitions has been highly valuable and inspiring. He offers well founded alternative viewpoints combining strategical perspectives as well as psychological……

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Marc Murtra Millar

Chair & CEO , Telefonica S.A.