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I saw how fear and risk-aversion can block innovation, frustrate engaged employees, and stall revenue and growth - long before I entered the workforce. As a teenager, I watched my father propose embedding software into his employer’s hardware - years before digital transformation became critical. The idea was gold. But it was too unfamiliar, too “risky” for a company built to make and sell sensors. My dad left to build his own business. Thirteen years later, his former employer acquired it. That full-circle moment led me to believe: organizations don’t fail from lack of talent or ideas. They stumble because legacy systems, bureaucracy, politics, and fear block entrepreneurial energy. The cost? Lost customer trust. Lost talent. Lost relevance. I’ve seen these patterns across contexts: ⛔ In SMEs, where legacy metrics and tradition blocked innovation ⛔ At global enterprises, where 13-signature approvals stalled momentum ⛔ In startups and scale-ups, where speed without structure leaked resources and burned out talent Over 20 years across Europe, Asia, and the US, I developed a holistic approach to: ⏩ Unlock energy drained by bureaucracy and silos ⏩ Replace fear and politics with evidence-driven decisions ⏩ Build systems and cultures where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive This became the foundation of SwissLEAP: Lasting Entrepreneurial Action Practice. As Peter Drucker said: “Innovation isn't an art, nor a science. It is a practice. And the entrepreneur’s instrument of choice.” In EMBA programs, I teach senior executives to master innovation as a craft. How I Help I support boards, CXOs, and founders with: ➪ Strategy Advisory & Sparring: navigate uncertainty, seize market opportunities, and lead change ➪ Lean Innovation Team Training & Mentoring: innovate with impact - without fear or politics ➪ Organizational Design: combine startup speed with enterprise excellence at scale The Impact - our programs help: ➪ Solve strategic challenges ➪ Up-skill talent and improve collaboration ➪ Build a culture of learning and innovation Organizations evolve into ecosystems that: ➪ Learn, boost revenue & protect margins ➪ Engage top talent with agency to explore ➪ Continuously evolve and create sustainable value Why I Do This Because I believe the world needs organizations that innovate with impact - without burning out their people. Let’s Connect The energy is already there. My role is to help you unleash it, align it, and sustain it. If that resonates, let’s talk - and turn uncertainty into opportunity together.