The Value Impulse

In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Werner Katzengruber, a long-time friend and colleague with whom I first worked nearly twenty years ago. Our conversation centers around one of the most critical leadership topics of our time: Mental Health. Inspired by Werner's recently published book, we explore how psychology, neuroscience, management, and leadership come together to create healthier, m...

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Manfred Lerch, a former military officer and aerospace engineer whose remarkable career has taken him from leading industrial companies such as MTU and Voith to becoming a highly respected interim executive. Manfred shares the key experiences that shaped his professional journey and explains why interim management has become an increasingly important leadership model...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Rolf Amann, an experienced consultant, trainer, and executive coach whose entire business is built on personal recommendations—without a website or traditional marketing. Rolf shares his remarkable professional journey and explains how he discovered profilingvalues after encountering an imitation of the assessment. Our conversation quickly move...

Thomas Perlitz has been working in Human Resources for decades—not primarily because he wants to provide services to employees, but because he is passionate about creating real impact and lasting value within organizations. He sees HR as a strategic function that enables meaningful and sustainable transformation. For Thomas, values are the most powerful tool for shaping organizations. At the same...

Dr. Carlo Mackrodt began his career as an engineer with a passion for technology, while always maintaining a strong interest in the business side of organizations. Over the years, he built an impressive international career, working for one of the world's leading top-management consulting firms as well as in industry. His global perspective is reflected not only in the fact that he speaks five lan...

Frank Strathus is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Institute for Leadership Dynamics (ILD) in Berlin and has been a trusted collaboration partner of mine for many years. As a certified Master Conflict Coach, trained in the United States, he is a recognized expert in conflict management and has a remarkable ability to explain this highly emotional and often misunderstood topic in an insp...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating Balance System of Values and how it can help us discover, understand, and develop what makes each of us truly unique. You will learn about the three dimensions of values and how they interact to shape our personality, decisions, and behavior. We explain how to identify your personal value profile, understand the dynamic relationship between your values,...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Daniel Kießling, lecturer and examiner at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), as he shares his professional journey and the experiences that shaped his career in learning and development. Together, we explore the latest approaches to modern learning and professional education, focusing on how organizations can better recognize, develop, and...

In this episode of Unlock Potential – Value Impulse, I welcome Leo Martin, a former intelligence operative with Germany's domestic intelligence service. Drawing on his extraordinary career, Leo shares fascinating insights into the world of intelligence operations and the valuable lessons he learned about trust, communication, and human behavior. Together, we explore how trust is built, why it is o...

In this episode, I speak with Andy Marko, who shares how he successfully combined the principles of values-based assessment with his extensive experience in the packaging industry to build his own thriving business. Andy explains why values have become the foundation of his entrepreneurial journey and how they continue to guide his decisions, leadership style, and client relationships. He shares p...

What separates exceptional leaders from good leaders? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the most common development areas of today's executives and explore the patterns that repeatedly emerge through the profilingvalues assessment. Drawing on years of experience in leadership diagnostics and executive development, I discuss typical blind spots, untapped growth opportunities, and the compet...

In this inspiring episode, I welcome Heidi Steinberger, an experienced career coach and former executive recruiter, who shares her journey from recruitment consulting to building a successful coaching business focused on helping people discover their true professional potential. Heidi explains the motivation behind her business model and why she believes that the personality behind the résumé is f...

In the week of the European elections, I sit down once again with Hanna and Fabian to take a closer look at the current political and social landscape in Germany and Europe. Together, we discuss the opportunities and challenges that Europe is facing today and may encounter in the future. From inflation, war, and climate change to broader societal developments, we explore both the facts and our per...

Max Keppler is still in his twenties and has already established himself as a highly successful executive search consultant within his family’s business. In this episode, we explore how the profession has evolved over time. Having worked in executive search myself for ten years—albeit more than 25 years ago—I was particularly curious to compare perspectives across generations. Together, we exchang...

Dr. Markus Blaschka has been a successful entrepreneur for more than 20 years, primarily in the fields of project management and leadership. We have shared over a decade of fruitful collaboration and friendship, making this conversation particularly meaningful to me. In this episode, we reflect on Markus’s professional journey, explore key principles of effective project management, and discuss so...

In 2008, I was first introduced to the Hartman Value Profile (HVP), although at the time I had no real understanding of what the assessment actually was. Unfortunately, I had fallen victim to a fraudster who presented Robert S. Hartman’s brilliant mathematical theory of values as his own creation. After a few months, I recognized the deception and decided to develop my own application of the HVP t...

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Anschi Sailer for nearly 15 years. Throughout that time, she has made extensive use of profilingvalues and has also integrated it into her latest project, which addresses a challenge that is becoming increasingly relevant in today’s working world. Her focus is on leaders who experience burnout, struggle with depression, or have lost their sense of pu...

Many people want to achieve more in life and make the most of their potential. Yet while some actively pursue personal growth, many others never take the time to discover their strengths or develop their talents. The challenge is not a lack of talent. Rather, it is our difficulty in recognizing, developing, and fully utilizing the potential that already exists within us. In this episode, I explore...

Over the past few years, Nina Riedel has gained extensive professional experience across a variety of fields and completed additional qualifications, including certifications as a Health Manager and Coach. Her professional foundation is rooted in a degree in Business Psychology. For over a year now, Nina has been self-employed, pursuing a clear mission: creating healthier workplaces where people f...

Almost everything in life requires a certification, qualification, or license. Yet when it comes to our most valuable asset—the next generation of humanity—there is often very little preparation required. Anyone can become a parent, but raising and supporting children and young people is one of society’s most important responsibilities. In this episode, I speak with Matthias Speidel about what ins...

In this episode, I take a closer look at the current state of the German economy. The world is changing rapidly, and Germany—once considered a model business location—is facing growing economic and entrepreneurial challenges. Why are companies leaving the country? What are the underlying causes? And, more importantly, what can be done to reverse this trend? Together, we will explore these question...

In this episode, I am joined by two of the youngest members of our team, Hanna and Fabian, to discuss current developments and challenges within the education system. Both are in their twenties and currently studying psychology while making valuable contributions to the success of profilingvalues through their work. Together, we explore the value of higher education and the factors that influence...

In this episode, I am once again joined by Hanna and Fabian. This time, we explore our ideas of the ideal employer and workplace, as well as the values that matter most in choosing where and how we work. What are our non-negotiables and must-haves when it comes to career decisions? How have corporate values and attitudes toward work evolved over time? We also discuss workplace innovations, remote...

I have known Richard Lutz since our school days, so we have been very close friends for decades. What I especially appreciate about him is his broad yet deep knowledge. You can hardly ever catch him unprepared, and one often wonders how he finds the time to accumulate such an impressive amount of expertise. He is a gifted autodidact and a passionate debater. After discussing general values in asse...

In this episode, I would like to address a topic that can potentially affect each and every one of us, either directly or indirectly. The number of people suffering from mental health conditions is at an all-time high. In this podcast episode, I would like to take you through some statistics and highlight concrete measures that companies — as well as all of us individually — can implement. We will...