Understand people better
Recognise motives, needs and behaviour patterns.
THE COACHING LEADER · The coaching training for business ownersUnderstand people.
Move people.
Become a leader who recognises potential, masters difficult conversations and makes real change possible.
With Dr. Frederik HümmekePhilosopher, economist and neuroscientist. The method is based on his doctoral thesis and the latest findings in neuroscience.
Held in German · Four modules · Practice-oriented · With implementation support
Frederik Hümmeke is considered one of the most sought-after business coaches in Europe.
Founders Magazin, August 2024 (translated)
THE COACHING LEADERCoaching skills for business ownersGrounded in neuroscienceDeveloped by VANTISGO
Experience from practice
The impact shows in everyday leadership.
“I would wholeheartedly recommend this training to every business owner and every leader who wants more employees who develop on their own initiative and want to get better.”Stephan HeinrichBusiness owner · Graduate of THE COACHING LEADER
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Companies are complex social structures with rituals, convictions and almost religious beliefs and ways of thinking. And we live in a world where change is needed more often than perhaps 20, 50 or 100 years ago. That is why modern business development, modern leadership, has to deal with people changing their beliefs, their thinking patterns and their behaviour. And to do that for real and without resistance, you need a coaching approach. You need something that cannot be achieved with leadership and key figures alone. I would recommend Frederik, as a coach or rather as a trainer for coaching situations, to every serious leader who still wants to develop, who may so far have understood leadership as giving orders, and who may therefore have raised a larger number of people who depend on them for content. People who wait to have things explained to them. If such a leader is looking for a different path and asks: how can I tap into the thinking power of many, how can I get people to develop and improve on their own initiative and build coaching elements into my leadership work, then I can recommend this training with all my heart.
“Frederik is the first person in this field who made me feel that he also sees me as a human being.”Thomas DiehlFamily business owner
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Frederik was the first person in this field who made me feel that he sees me as a person and not simply as a client or customer. I had the feeling that he was emotionally interested in me. In the coaching situations, which of course took place in a set formal framework, you interact differently, and what was special was that in the informal situations, at dinner, at events outside the coaching seminar and during the breaks, you could always approach him and talk to him, and he really took care of people. If I gave him the feeling that I wasn't doing well, he came straight up to me and asked: can I help you, are you okay? And what was special for me was that in between, between the coaching seminars, he kept getting in touch proactively and asked how I was doing. He is simply a companion along the way.
“For me, coaching is a protected space where I really come into my strength and increase my effectiveness. Support like a navigation system.”Daniela Hartmann EgeBusiness owner
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I am absolutely convinced of it, because coming from software development I have been working in a complex world for many years. In business we lived with the narrative for a very long time: there is one person at the top who thinks, and below there are many helpers, a hierarchical system. And things will work as long as there are enough rules, enough knowledge and everything is steered as well as possible. I think we all feel that big changes are in the air. Digitalisation is a typical keyword. Today we are confronted with very complex systems that one person can no longer fully grasp. You depend on a sounding board, sparring partners you can exchange ideas with and who help you reflect, to look behind your own blind spot, so to speak. You simply can't do that alone. For me, coaching is a protected space and framework where you can look at how you become effective, what helps you and what perhaps doesn't, so that you can find your way in this complex world. A kind of navigation support. And honestly, who gets into their car today and drives without a navigation system if they have one? I wouldn't. In that sense, business coaching is a similar kind of support for me. It has always helped me increase my effectiveness, whatever the context, whether back in the corporate world or today.
“Frederik knows how to connect, ground and present the tools and theories so convincingly that in the end you simply can't help but follow.”Insa BäumkerEducation innovator
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A lot, it really makes a clear difference. I come from the education sector myself, have attended many seminars and trainings and know what it takes to build a good learning setting. You definitely don't find many of those, but Frederik knows how to connect all the elements with his tools and theories, ground them and present them so appealingly that you actually can't help but follow. He doesn't just put a theory or thesis out there, he backs it up with all the foundations and examples, and not only from theory but from his own personal practical experience. You notice that in every single sentence. And getting it to the point so concretely, I have never seen or heard anyone do it so well.
“What I like: in a relatively short time and a very compact format, you learn content that would normally take much longer and require much more background.”Daniel NiewrzolCoach and consultant
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What I really like about the Coaching Leader training is that in a relatively short time and a very compact format you get information and content that would normally require a lot more training time or background to gather. And what Frederik is really good at is preparing different content from science and from entrepreneurial practice in a way that even laypeople really understand. And the nice thing is that you even get concepts that are so well structured and easy to remember that you can apply them well in practice. Sometimes in seminars people just muddle along and you do a lot of theory first, and the problem in the end is that you know a lot of theory and can't really apply it. What really sets this training apart is that from the very first module you move into practice very quickly, have your first experiences of success, get to know your first small tools, and build on these skills step by step as things become more complex. That way you keep improving from the first module and, through step-by-step guidance, many exercises, a lot of practical work and a lot of feedback from the other co-coachees and from Frederik, you increasingly get to the point where you can say: okay, I feel confident with the methods and I can also handle more complex cases with them.
The challenge
Leading successfully also means really reaching people.
You know the goals. You explain what needs to be done. And yet sometimes surprisingly little changes.
- 01 / Repetition
Always the same conversations.
Your employee understands the problem. But their behaviour stays the same.
- 02 / Potential
More would be possible.
You see abilities in people that they don't use yet themselves.
- 03 / Resistance
You don't get through.
Good arguments lead to justification, withdrawal or standstill.
“What if you could better understand what really moves people?”
A change of perspective
It makes a difference how you lead a conversation.
Coaching skills help you recognise behaviour patterns, ask more precise questions and support people in developing their own solutions.
01
Understand
Recognise what lies behind behaviour and decisions.
02
Change
Open up new perspectives and trigger development.
03
Anchor
Turn new insights into effective action.
An example from leadership
One conversation. Two completely different effects.
Professional coaching broadens your leadership repertoire. Clear expectations and accountability remain important.
Typical reaction
“We've talked about this three times already. Why is it still not working?”
Coaching question
“What exactly is stopping you from putting it into practice day to day? And what would your next step be?”
What you gain
Six skills that can change the way you lead.
Lead effective conversations
Ask the right questions and get to the heart of things.
Develop potential
Make strengths visible and foster growth.
Handle conflicts with confidence
Understand resistance and work through it constructively.
Strengthen ownership
Enable employees to find their own solutions.
Lead yourself better
Recognise your own patterns and act more consciously.
The business lever
When people grow, your company can grow with them.
Stronger leaders. More ownership. Fewer recurring conflicts. And more room for what only you as the business owner can shape.
Book a training consultation ↗The training
Four modules. A new quality in your leadership.
THE COACHING LEADER combines psychological understanding, methods grounded in neuroscience and consistent practical application.
The foundation
Understanding people
Coaching fundamentals, Deep O.C.E.A.N., human behaviour and the causes behind challenges.
The change
Triggering development
Structure coaching processes, open up new perspectives and guide people through change.
The sustainability
Anchoring change
Change behaviour patterns and make insights work in everyday life for the long term.
The impact
Understanding social systems
Recognise team dynamics, understand interactions and influence collaboration positively.
The learning phase · alongside the modules
Knowledge alone changes nothing. Practice does.
Between the modules and beyond, your learning phase runs. Here you deepen, repeat and train the tools until they stick in everyday life. Only what you have practised often enough is available to you when it matters.
- Small-group callsIn fixed small groups you practise real cases from your everyday work, get feedback and learn from other business owners.
- Learning academyLearning impulses on all content, available at any time. To prepare, repeat and look things up exactly when you need them.
- Support from VANTISGO coachesExperienced coaches support your implementation, answer your questions and look closely at where things still get stuck.
KnowingYou understand the method.
Being ableYou master it in training.
DoingYou apply it as a matter of course.
The focus: not just knowing coaching, but really being able to do it!
At the end you receive THE COACHING LEADER certificate.
March 2027
Module 01 · Understanding people
Understand why people do what they do.
- You learn how to ask yourself and others the right questions to get to the heart of the matter quickly. This is the first method for identifying problems and making decisions.
- The neuroscientific basis of behaviour deals with the question of why people do what they do.
- With Deep O.C.E.A.N. you get to know the most well-founded personality assessment, which helps you understand yourself and others in depth.
- This lets you apply change processes individually and tailored to yourself and the person in front of you.
April 2027
Module 02 · Triggering development
How change happens in the mind and how you trigger it deliberately.
- You learn how to use a clear vision to create motivation in the minds of your employees and customers and to build sustainable, successful change processes.
- We also look at goal-oriented stress management on a neuropsychological basis and give you a proven method to reduce stress noticeably and immediately in any situation.
May 2027
Module 03 · Anchoring change
So that change lasts: dissolve blockages, build self-efficacy.
- You learn methods that help you and your future coachees dissolve mental blockages and clear any hurdle.
- We look at the scientific background of self-confidence and show you how to build real self-efficacy.
- You learn how to increase the likelihood of success with mental techniques and the right growth mindset.
June 2027Starts
Module 04 · Understanding social systems
Moving teams and social systems. Even in a crisis.
- You learn to understand our social systems, influence them sustainably and use them to your advantage.
- With our unique narrative coaching approach you learn how to condense your marketing message into a few concise sentences.
- We also show you how to master crisis management and respond competently and calmly even in extreme, critical coaching situations.
- This gives you the tools to handle setbacks with confidence and use them as fertiliser for even more growth.
BonusOngoing
Bonus · Implementation support
From knowing to being able: support beyond the modules.
- You get exclusive access to our academy with learning impulses on all content.
- You can take part in our small-group masterminds to deepen your new knowledge and network with the other participants. VANTISGO's trained coaches answer all your questions along the way.
- We run practice coaching sessions so that you fully master the tools and methods after the training and can apply them confidently in practice.
- You are invited to our exclusive Alumni Leaders Day live event.
- You receive all materials, pocket guides and step-by-step worksheets!
Dates 2027
All dates at a glance
| Module | Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Understanding people | – |
| 02 | Triggering development | – |
| 03 | Anchoring change | – |
| 04 | Understanding social systems | –Starts |
All modules take place at the U Parkhotel, De Veldmaat 8, 7522 NM Enschede (Netherlands), on the campus of the University of Twente. THE COACHING LEADER is held entirely in German.
Book a training consultation ↗The method
How change becomes a habit
Five steps that help your employees truly live something new
Developed by Dr. Frederik Hümmeke as part of his doctoral thesis.
Step 1 of 5
The basis
Fully individual for every person through the Deep O.C.E.A.N. personality model
Find the real problem
Many solutions fail because they address the wrong problem. You learn to uncover the actual cause together with your employee. And you make sure they feel for themselves why something has to change now.
Ignite the inner drive
Everyone ticks differently. One is driven by recognition, another by freedom, the next by security. Together you develop a vision that strikes exactly the right nerve. One that makes them want to start right away.
Their solution, their plan
Your employee develops the plan themselves, you ask the right questions. Because the solution comes from their own mind, it fits their everyday work. And they implement it with completely different energy.
Lead through hurdles
Overload blocks exactly the part of the brain we need to solve problems. You learn to bring your employee back to clarity quickly in such moments. Then they find their own way, and the problem stays with them.
Stick with it until it's a habit
You anchor the new in everyday work, spot early where things get stuck and adjust in a targeted way. Until your employee no longer even thinks about it.
Employees who experience that change works trust themselves more. They leave their comfort zone, try new things and grow noticeably faster.
Scroll to build up the method step by step.
VANTISGO · Founder & Managing Director
Dr. Frederik HümmekeYour mentor and his team
Developed by an entrepreneur who was the bottleneck himself.
Dr. Frederik Hümmeke founded his first company at 17. At its peak, 150 people worked for him. From the outside everything looked perfect. Inside he knew: the limiting factor of his company was himself.
Coaching changed that. Frederik rebuilt his company, learned systematically to lead people instead of carrying everything himself, and founded VANTISGO from that experience. Today, as a philosopher, economist and neuroscientist, he combines scientific depth with more than 20 years of entrepreneurial practice. The tools in THE COACHING LEADER are the ones he would have needed back then.
A whole team stands behind the training. 16 experts in psychology, coaching and leadership development who work with business owners every day. More than 1,000 clients and over 10,000 training participants trust the methods of VANTISGO.
Award100 Top Coaches & Consultants 2024ERFOLG Magazin, issue 05/2024
“He is considered one of the most sought-after business coaches in Europe.”Founders Magazin, 27 August 2024 (translated)
Who is it for?
For business owners who want to achieve more with people.
Experienced business ownersWho want to deepen their personal leadership effectiveness.
Managing directorsWho want to develop an independent leadership level.
LeadersWho want to lead difficult conversations with more confidence.
People developersWho want to recognise potential and foster it sustainably.
The format
Learn intensively. Apply directly.
- 04 modules that build on each other
- + online learning phase
- 1:1 implementation support by VANTISGO coaches*
- ✓ THE COACHING LEADER certificate*
*Exact scope and conditions are explained in the training consultation. The training is held in German.
Book a training consultation ↗What changes in your company
From bottleneck to a team that carries the load.
Every question, every decision, every problem lands on your desk. Your company grows exactly as fast as your own capacity.
Your people solve problems themselves and coordinate among themselves. You lead instead of carrying everything yourself.
- 01
You are no longer the bottleneck.
Decisions are made where the information is. Not only when you have time.
- 02
Time for what only you can do.
Less operational firefighting, more room for strategy, customers and growth.
- 03
The good ones stay.
People who feel seen and developed don't leave. Every high performer you keep saves you months of recruiting and onboarding.
- 04
Change takes hold.
New processes and strategies are lived instead of fizzling out at the team's resistance.
Your investment
The most expensive option is to leave everything as it is.
Before you think about the investment, take a moment to calculate what the status quo costs you. Every month.
- Decisions that wait on you for days.
- High performers who leave because they can't grow with you.
- Your hours in day-to-day business instead of on the company.
- Changes that are announced and never lived.
Coaching skills work on every one of these points. Every day, in every conversation.
THE COACHING LEADER · Cohort 2027
The complete training
We discuss the investment personally in the free training consultation.
- Held entirely in German
- 4 live modules at the U Parkhotel Enschede
- Work with the Deep O.C.E.A.N. personality model
- Learning phase with online learning academy
- Small-group calls and practice coaching sessions
- Support from VANTISGO coaches
- Invitation to the Alumni Leaders Day
- Materials, pocket guides and worksheets
- Catering on all seminar days
- THE COACHING LEADER certificate
25 places1× a year4 modules
Book a training consultation ↗In the consultation we clarify together whether the training fits you and your situation.
In brief
The coaching training for business owners in three answers.
What is THE COACHING LEADER?
THE COACHING LEADER is a coaching training by VANTISGO for business owners, managing directors and leaders. In four on-site modules that build on each other (10.5 seminar days in total in Enschede), participants learn to understand people, trigger development and anchor change for the long term. An online learning phase with small-group calls, a learning academy and support from VANTISGO coaches makes sure the tools stick in everyday life. The training is led by Dr. Frederik Hümmeke and held entirely in German.
What is Deep O.C.E.A.N.?
Deep O.C.E.A.N. is the personality model the training is built on. It uses not only the five main dimensions of the Big Five model but the finer level of the ten aspects (Big Five Aspect Scales) according to DeYoung, Quilty and Peterson (2007): openness (openness to experience, intellect), conscientiousness (industriousness, orderliness), extraversion (enthusiasm, assertiveness), agreeableness (compassion, politeness) and neuroticism (volatility, withdrawal).
Unlike type assessments such as DISC or MBTI, Deep O.C.E.A.N. doesn't put people into boxes. It measures every trait on a continuous scale. This creates a differentiated profile instead of a label, so coaching and leadership can be tailored to the individual.
How does it differ from a classic coaching training?
Classic coaching trainings usually prepare you for a career as a coach. THE COACHING LEADER was originally developed specifically for business owners: all tools are built for everyday leadership and business, grounded in neuroscience and taught in a compact format. The goal is not a career change but leadership that brings people to their own solutions and real behavioural change.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
In which language is the training held?
THE COACHING LEADER is held entirely in German. All modules, materials, the online learning academy and the small-group calls are in German, so you should be able to follow and take part in conversations in German comfortably.
I don't want to become a coach. Is the training still right for me?
Yes. Coaching skills can complement your role as a business owner or leader in a targeted way. You learn to lead conversations more effectively and develop people better.
I have a lot of leadership experience. What does it give me?
You add professional coaching methods, a deeper understanding of behaviour and targeted self-reflection to your experience.
Is coaching also suitable for difficult leadership situations?
Coaching can help you recognise causes and foster ownership. Clear decisions, standards and consequences remain part of your leadership role.
How is the training structured?
The training is divided into four modules and complemented by an online learning phase and implementation support. You will find the dates and investment on this page. We clarify all further questions in the training consultation.
What is included in THE COACHING LEADER?
All four on-site modules, work with the Deep O.C.E.A.N. personality model, the online learning phase with the learning academy, small-group calls and practice coaching sessions, support from VANTISGO coaches, the invitation to the Alumni Leaders Day, all materials, catering on the seminar days and THE COACHING LEADER certificate. We discuss the investment personally in the free training consultation.
How does Deep O.C.E.A.N. differ from type tests such as DISC or MBTI?
Type tests assign people to one of a few categories. Deep O.C.E.A.N. instead measures ten personality aspects, each on a continuous scale. It is based on the Big Five, the most thoroughly researched model in personality psychology, and their division into ten aspects according to DeYoung, Quilty and Peterson (2007). The result is a differentiated profile instead of a type, which lets you tailor coaching and leadership to the individual.
When and where do the modules take place?
Cohort 2027: module 1 from 11 to 13 March 2027, module 2 from 15 to 17 April 2027, module 3 from 13 to 14 May 2027 and module 4 from 17 to 19 June 2027 (starting 17 June at 2 pm). All modules take place at the U Parkhotel, De Veldmaat 8, 7522 NM Enschede, on the campus of the University of Twente near the German border.
How long does the training take and how much time should I plan?
The on-site modules comprise 10.5 seminar days in total between March and June. Alongside them runs the online learning phase with learning impulses, small-group calls and practice coaching sessions, which you fit flexibly into your everyday life.
How many participants are there?
The training takes place only once a year and is limited to 25 places. That leaves enough room for exercises, feedback and personal exchange.
Who leads the training?
The training is led by Dr. Frederik Hümmeke, philosopher, economist and neuroscientist as well as founder and managing director of VANTISGO. He received his doctorate from Witten/Herdecke University in 2017 and has worked in management consulting, coaching and leadership development for around 20 years. He is supported by the VANTISGO coaches.
Which coaching approach is the training based on?
The training combines the essence of many coaching schools on a neuroscientific basis. Its foundation is the Deep O.C.E.A.N. personality model, which builds on the Big Five model. Added to this is a five-step method that turns change into a habit: find the real problem, ignite the inner drive, develop their own solution, lead through hurdles and stick with it until it's a habit.
Which qualification do I receive?
After completing the training you receive THE COACHING LEADER certificate from VANTISGO. Exact scope and conditions are explained in the training consultation.
Is the training also suitable for coaches and trainers?
Yes. The training was originally developed for business owners, but thanks to its neuroscientific basis it is just as suitable for coaches and trainers who want to help their clients succeed faster and more sustainably.
What happens between the modules?
Between the modules the learning phase runs: you have access to the online learning academy with learning impulses on all content, practise real cases in small-group calls and are supported by VANTISGO coaches. Knowing turns into being able, and being able into doing.
What if I can't attend a module?
The modules take place live on site. If you can't travel once, you join remotely from home or watch the recording. We still recommend being there in person, because you learn more intensively and take part in the evening rounds.
Is catering included?
Yes, catering on the seminar days is fully included. You book a room with breakfast yourself.
Does it make sense to take part if I have a mental illness or trauma?
Mental health and stability are prerequisites for taking part and for learning success. A coaching training does not replace therapy or psychiatric treatment. If in doubt, please talk to your doctor or therapist. Exceptions are only possible in close consultation with them. Feel free to contact us directly about this.
How do I register?
Book a free, non-binding 30-minute training consultation via the calendar on this page, call us on +49 2383 924 399-100 or write to kontakt@vantisgo.com. In the consultation we answer your questions and clarify whether the training is right for you. After that we reserve one of the 25 places for you.
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Find out what coaching skills can change for you.
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