
Startups are a high-performance sport. Train the mental side.
Coaching and peer programs for founders and leaders who want to perform under pressure, without burning out or losing themselves.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV
FOUNDER CIRCLE STARTS DEC 2026
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV
FOUNDER CIRCLE STARTS DEC 2026
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV

Startups are a high-performance sport. Train the mental side.
Coaching and peer programs for founders and leaders who want to perform under pressure, without burning out or losing themselves.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV
FOUNDER CIRCLE STARTS DEC 2026
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV
FOUNDER CIRCLE STARTS DEC 2026
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV

Startups are a high- performance sport. Train the mental side.
Coaching and peer programs for founders and leaders who want to perform under pressure, without burning out or losing themselves.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV
FOUNDER CIRCLE STARTS DEC 2026
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV
FOUNDER CIRCLE STARTS DEC 2026
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE #3 STARTS NOV

In sport, nobody reaches the top alone. In startups, most people try to.
Scaling a company is one of the highest-pressure environments there is. The pace is relentless, the stakes are personal, and every hard call lands on you. Athletes train for exactly this kind of pressure with a coach who works on the mind, not just the game. Most founders and leaders carry it alone.
Here’s what that pressure looks like:
The pace is relentless and there’s no break
Every high-stakes decision ultimately lands on you
You’re expected to have answers you don’t always have
There’s little room to show doubt in front of the team
The higher you go, the fewer people you can be honest with
World-class athletes have a coach and a team for exactly this. Deep Work gives founders and leaders both: a coach in your corner and peers who know the pressure.

In sport, nobody reaches the top alone. In startups, most people try to.
Scaling a company is one of the highest-pressure environments there is. The pace is relentless, the stakes are personal, and every hard call lands on you. Athletes train for exactly this kind of pressure with a coach who works on the mind, not just the game. Most founders and leaders carry it alone.
Here’s what that pressure looks like:
The pace is relentless and there’s no break
Every high-stakes decision ultimately lands on you
You’re expected to have answers you don’t always have
There’s little room to show doubt in front of the team
The higher you go, the fewer people you can be honest with
World-class athletes have a coach and a team for exactly this. Deep Work gives founders and leaders both: a coach in your corner and peers who know the pressure.
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HOW WE CAN HELP
Ways to work with us
Peer circles for founders and leaders, plus 1:1 coaching and career clarity. More than 130 founders and operators have already been through our programs.
FOR YOU AS A LEADER
PEER CIRCLE · BI-WEEKLY
Leadership Circle
A closed peer group of max. 10 startup team leads, learning how others solved what you’re facing.
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PEER CIRCLE · MONTHLY
Founder Circle
A closed circle of max. 10 founders who bring their real challenges to the table. Starts December 2026.
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PEER CIRCLE · IN PERSON, BERLIN
Inner Circle
For founders, leads and operators who look great from outside, and want to work on the patterns inside.
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1:1 · IN PERSON OR ONLINE
1:1 Coaching
Confidential coaching for operators, team leads and founders.
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GROUP PROGRAM · 6 WEEKS
Career Clarity Program
Find what truly drives you and leave with a roadmap for your next step.
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Who we work with
Who we work with

“Deep Work helped me in an impressive way to consciously find time for self-reflection in my busy working day. The new impulses for dealing with difficult situations were particularly valuable - practical, directly realisable and inspiring. The open and committed group of participants and the professional support from the trainers also enriched the training. A worthwhile experience."

“Deep Work helped me in an impressive way to consciously find time for self-reflection in my busy working day. The new impulses for dealing with difficult situations were particularly valuable - practical, directly realisable and inspiring. The open and committed group of participants and the professional support from the trainers also enriched the training. A worthwhile experience."

Heiko Trötsch
Co-Founder, qado

Dr. Amelie Pahl
Chief of Staff Germany, ICEYE

Katharina Hess
Head of Marketing, Langdock

Frederik Donner
Head of PMI, Theo

“We booked a customized full-day workshop with Deep Work to get better aligned as a team. You could feel the preparation from the very first moment. The day was clearly tailored to our situation. Lea didn’t let us off the hook on the more uncomfortable topics, and yet it never felt like a seminar. We left with a shared goal for the second half of the year and clear ownership. A clear recommendation for any founding team that’s growing faster than its own structure.”

“We booked a customized full-day workshop with Deep Work to get better aligned as a team. You could feel the preparation from the very first moment. The day was clearly tailored to our situation. Lea didn’t let us off the hook on the more uncomfortable topics, and yet it never felt like a seminar. We left with a shared goal for the second half of the year and clear ownership. A clear recommendation for any founding team that’s growing faster than its own structure.”

Julius de Gruyter
Investor, Cherry Ventures

"Deep Work was exactly the reset I needed during a big transition phase in my life. The sessions helped me understand myself, my values, and my next steps much more clearly. What I especially loved was the exchange within the small, hand-picked group: open, honest, and inspiring conversations with like-minded people. It really helped me regain focus and direction."

"Deep Work was exactly the reset I needed during a big transition phase in my life. The sessions helped me understand myself, my values, and my next steps much more clearly. What I especially loved was the exchange within the small, hand-picked group: open, honest, and inspiring conversations with like-minded people. It really helped me regain focus and direction."

Jakob Bayer
Co-Founder, Morreon

Tobias Fuchs
Co-Founder & CEO, WilliDrop

“Before Deep Work, I struggled with aligning my professional and personal life while trying to live more consciously as a whole. The coaching felt like balm for the soul, thanks to the open and honest conversations within the group. It helped me understand myself on a deeper level than I ever expected. Deep Work is perfect for anyone looking to bring out the best in both their career and personal life.”

“Before Deep Work, I struggled with aligning my professional and personal life while trying to live more consciously as a whole. The coaching felt like balm for the soul, thanks to the open and honest conversations within the group. It helped me understand myself on a deeper level than I ever expected. Deep Work is perfect for anyone looking to bring out the best in both their career and personal life.”

Dr. Florent Erbar
Director of Energy & Operations, Cloover

Christoph Mausolf
VP Product, Galvany

“Deep Work Club sets a new standard for leadership development. It’s not just another course with generic advice; it’s a deep dive into the psychology of how you lead. The mix of weekly onsite sessions and daily challenges helped me bridge the gap between theory and practice immediately. I learned to understand my 'inner team,' assert my boundaries, and truly lean into my core strengths. For any operator or founder wanting to level up their emotional intelligence and decision-making, this program is a non-negotiable.”

“Deep Work Club sets a new standard for leadership development. It’s not just another course with generic advice; it’s a deep dive into the psychology of how you lead. The mix of weekly onsite sessions and daily challenges helped me bridge the gap between theory and practice immediately. I learned to understand my 'inner team,' assert my boundaries, and truly lean into my core strengths. For any operator or founder wanting to level up their emotional intelligence and decision-making, this program is a non-negotiable.”

Konrad Debecki
Head of Growth, Vrey

Markus Bimüller
VP Marketing, Workist

“Before Deep Work, I had a rough idea of my strengths - but the program helped me truly see and understand them. That shift alone gave me a new level of clarity and confidence. Even more, it helped me connect experiences across my life and career that had previously felt unrelated. Deep Work brought it all into focus.”

“Before Deep Work, I had a rough idea of my strengths - but the program helped me truly see and understand them. That shift alone gave me a new level of clarity and confidence. Even more, it helped me connect experiences across my life and career that had previously felt unrelated. Deep Work brought it all into focus.”

"Absolutely amazing coaching program – tailored to the needs of business professionals. What stood out was the authenticity and presence of the coach, Lea, who created a super safe and supportive environment for personal growth. The structure of the program was equally impressive: thoughtfully designed sessions that combined interactive input, practical exercises, partner work, and weekly tasks. This approach made the learning experience not only insightful but also highly engaging and applicable to real life."

"Absolutely amazing coaching program – tailored to the needs of business professionals. What stood out was the authenticity and presence of the coach, Lea, who created a super safe and supportive environment for personal growth. The structure of the program was equally impressive: thoughtfully designed sessions that combined interactive input, practical exercises, partner work, and weekly tasks. This approach made the learning experience not only insightful but also highly engaging and applicable to real life."

Louis Wiedenhofer
Head of Partnerships, voize

Jonas Schultzen
Chief of Staff, Buena
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Join us to start your journey
Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or rethinking your career our programs create the space for deep reflection, conversations and lasting personal growth.
Explore the upcoming cohorts and find the program that fits your current stage.
Berlin
Munich
Leadership Circle #1
LIVE
Cohort is live.
Leadership Circle #2 (Chiefs of Staff edition)
LIVE
Kickoff October 7th 2026
Leadership Circle #3
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Kickoff Early November
Founder Program Winter Batch 2026
APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
3-Day Kick-off Retreat: 03.12. - 06.12.2026 near Munich (Schliersee)
Join us to start your journey
Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or rethinking your career our programs create the space for deep reflection, conversations and lasting personal growth.
Explore the upcoming cohorts and find the program that fits your current stage.
Berlin
Munich
Leadership Circle #1
LIVE
Cohort is live.
Leadership Circle #2 (Chiefs of Staff edition)
LIVE
Kickoff October 7th 2026
Leadership Circle #3
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Kickoff Early November
Founder Program Winter Batch 2026
APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
3-Day Kick-off Retreat: 03.12. - 06.12.2026 near Munich (Schliersee)
Join us to start your journey
Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or rethinking your career our programs create the space for deep reflection, conversations and lasting personal growth.
Explore the upcoming cohorts and find the program that fits your current stage.
Berlin
Munich
Leadership Circle #1
LIVE
Cohort is live.
Leadership Circle #2 (Chiefs of Staff edition)
LIVE
Kickoff October 7th 2026
Leadership Circle #3
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Kickoff Early November
Founder Program Winter Batch 2026
APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
3-Day Kick-off Retreat: 03.12. - 06.12.2026 near Munich (Schliersee)
Join us to start your journey
Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or rethinking your career our programs create the space for deep reflection, conversations and lasting personal growth.
Explore the upcoming cohorts and find the program that fits your current stage.
Berlin
Munich
Leadership Circle #1
LIVE
Cohort is live.
Leadership Circle
(Chiefs of Staff edition)
LIVE
Kickoff October 7th 2026
Leadership Circle #3
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Kickoff Early November
Founder Program #2
APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
Kick-off Retreat: 03.12. - 06.12.2026 near Munich










