Meet Johannes
Executive Coach & Success Partner for Visionary Leaders
Helping high-level CEOs lead with clarity, power, and peace.
If you’re here, you’re probably not just looking for another coach. You’re looking for someone who sees what’s really going on, and who can walk with you through it.
My name is Johannes. I work with high-level CEOs and leadership teams across Europe who are ready to create bold futures without burning themselves out in the process.
But I didn’t start here.
From constant proving to true presence
For a long time, I chased the next challenge, MBA, PhD, top strategy consulting roles, co-founding startups, leading teams at Zalando, even launching a mobile app company with tens of millions of downloads.
From the outside? Success.
On the inside? Insecurity, restlessness, and a constant need to prove myself.
I thought I had to use my mind like a weapon-analyzing, strategizing, controlling every outcome.
Coaching? Honestly, I used to think it sounded boring because I couldn’t use my intellect to solve problems myself.
Then everything changed.
I stumbled into something that changed everything
In 2020, I came across a transformative understand of how our mind actually works. It was like flipping on a light switch I didn’t know existed.
Suddenly, I experienced a sense of lightness and clarity I had never felt before.
Not because life became simpler, but because I did.
For the first time, I saw that:
True leadership doesn’t come from pressure—it comes from presence.
The biggest source of intelligence isn't the intellect. It is intuition unleashed through the intellect.
Power doesn't come from speeding up but from slowing down, and then accelerating even faster.
Performance and wellbeing can not only exist together, but they fuel each other in the most powerful way.
There are infinite possibilities beyond my current thinking.
The notion that something is 'impossible' is made up.
I realized my worth goes beyond my accomplishments. I am a conduit for infinite intelligence, wisdom, and creative potential.”
This is my work now and my deepest calling
Today, I work with a small number of founders, billion-euro companies, and senior executives who are done with high-stress leadership.
I create spaces where they can see beyond the noise, so they can lead from wisdom, connection, and clarity.
I hold certifications in Advanced Clarity Coaching, sit on the board of the German 3P community, and continue to deepen this work through mentors like Jamie Smart and Ankush Jain.
This isn’t a job for me. It’s a devotion.
What I am certain of
I am absolutely certain that I have a transformative understanding of how the mind works—and who we really are, that very few people in the world have.
And I know this understanding can help anyone become lighter, more loving, more creative, more resilient, more courageous, and yes, more successful.
I am certain that my unique professional and life experience, combined with this deep understanding, is perfectly suited to help business leaders transform not just their results… but their experience of life.
And I am certain of this:
Anyone who receives coaching from me and shows up as directed will experience a powerful shift.
More productivity, creativity, ease, and peace.
More clarity. More confidence. More love. More possibility.
Real leaders.
Real shifts.
Here’s what happens when high-performing CEOs stop sacrificing themselves to succeed.
A Transformative Keynote, The Most Valuable Gifts For Your Team
Johannes delivered a keynote on “How to Thrive in Challenging Times” that left a lasting impression on everyone in the room. His ability to convey profound, life-changing concepts in a way that is both accessible and deeply relatable is truly exceptional.
With remarkable stage presence and authenticity, Johannes has a way of making each person feel as though he is speaking directly to them.
There are few moments in my professional life where I’ve gained as much insight about myself and my own work patterns as during his keynote. His talk is, without a doubt, one of the most valuable gifts you can offer your team.
Hanna Nowotzin
Leader ADA Network @ Enpal
Holistic Transformation and Companionship
My coaching with Johannes was and is about personal and emotional well-being. For me, it wasn’t “business coaching” in the traditional sense but a holistic transformation that includes all areas of my life.
Johannes is not just a coach for me, but an important companion who keeps encouraging and guiding me on this journey. And this journey of my transformation is far from over.
Huge thank you to Johannes for opening my eyes to this inside-out perspective. Can’t wait to put this into practice again (and again…)
Barbara Franzreb
VP Brand @ Enpal
Becoming a True Leader
I have known Johannes for many years now in different roles: as a former colleague, dear friend and lately as my personal coach. Ever since we first worked together he has really helped me to identify my strengths and developed me to become a true leader on a technical as well as on a mental level. He is a great listener and able to identify your very own personal challenge and helps with thoughtful advice. It is very easy to accept his feedback as it’s never judgmental, always motivating and helps you to find your true north. I am thankful for every session we have together.
L.
Co-Founder & MD, Berlin scale up
Transformative Immersive Days
I have never experienced anything more powerful and transformational than your coaching, including the resources and exercises that come with the sessions. The two in-person immersive days further opened my eyes and heart and I feel even more committed to the process.
I remember you telling me to commit to being an extraordinary client in order for the coaching to be extraordinary. If coaches achieve to unlock exactly that, magic happens and that is precisely what you are doing/ achieving. 🌟
I look forward to the remaining sessions and seeing magic unfold (further).
Words (and chocolate) can’t express the gratitude I am feeling but its the closest I can get 🙂
THANK YOU!
Carolin v. d. Mosel
HR Expert & Founder of Untagged Movement
Brilliant Workshop for Growing Companies
Johannes created a brilliant workshop for our leadership team at aeyde. “Being at your best in turbulent times” is a format that most start-up / growing companies could definitely benefit from. We loved it!
Luisa Dames
Founder & MD Aeyde
Huge Impact on Clarity and Less Worry
I have been working with Johannes for a year and a half, first individually and recently together with my colleague. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance—both during and beyond our coaching sessions!
A lot has changed since we started: I think differently, I read emails without overinterpreting, and that alone has made a huge impact. I generally see things more clearly and worry less!
Anja Lemoine
MD Reiner Lemoine Foundation
If you feel something here, trust that
Whether you're a CEO, founder, or leader navigating complexity, if something here resonates with you, we should talk.
Not a pitch. Not a program. Just a conversation.
Dr. Johannes Metzler
From Stress to Success
A book for leaders who want to perform at the highest level, without burning out to get there.