COACH
The humans behind the method
Deep Work is built by founders, coaches, operators and therapists who’ve lived through burnout, imposter syndrome, leadership pressure and identity questions. What we teach is what we’ve walked through ourselves.
Ex pro-basketball player turned strategy consultant and now licensed therapist (CBT).
Lea is the co-founder of Deep Work, a business coach and a licensed psychotherapist. Before founding Deep Work, she spent more than five years at Capgemini Invent, advising organizations on leadership, transformation and people strategy.
Earlier in her career, Lea played professional basketball for 15 years at Bundesliga and national team level. Combining experience from elite sports, strategy consulting and psychology, she brings a unique perspective on performance, motivation, and personal growth. She helped dozens of professionals gain clarity about their strengths, values and career direction.
“Most people try to solve their career questions by thinking harder about jobs, roles, or opportunities. But real clarity doesn’t start there. It starts with understanding yourself. Your patterns, your strengths, what truly drives you, and what drains your energy. Once you see that clearly, better career decisions follow naturally.”
WEEK 1
Why your career feels off
Understand where your unease comes from: your biography, limiting beliefs and recurring situations that drain you.
WEEK 2
Values & what truly matters
Discover what you really stand for. Map your values and see where your current job aligns and where it doesn’t.
WEEK 3
Strengths, energy & self-image
Identify your strengths and energy drivers. See yourself through the eyes of others and reconnect with what makes you come alive.
WEEK 4
Future career scenarios
Design 3–5 realistic future paths that fit your values, strengths and lifestyle. Not fantasy. Grounded, tangible options.
WEEK 5
Experiments & your 90-day roadmap
Turn your scenarios into small, low-risk experiments. Build a clear 90-day plan to explore and test your next direction.
WEEK 6
Integration & your next chapter
Connect the dots: who you are, what you want and where you’re headed. Leave with clarity, commitment and support.
This program is for those who feel “I should be happy… but something’s off.”
You today
Successful on paper, but strangely unfulfilled
Confused about what exactly isn’t working
Caught in recurring patterns: overworking, people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, perfectionism
Unsure whether you should stay, leave, switch roles, or change direction entirely
You after deep work
Clear on why your current path does or doesn’t fit
Grounded in your values, strengths, and needs
Holding a 90-day roadmap with experiments and next steps
Supported by a group that understands where you are and where you’re heading
Trusted by operators from
Your investment in yourself
Choose the option that fits your journey best.
Option 1
9 hours of group coaching
Deep Work workbook + guided exercises
Access to the Deep Work alumni community (85+ founders & operators)
Best for: Participants paying out of pocket who want the full clarity journey and the power of the group experience.
Option 2
9 hours of in-person group coaching
2× 45-minute 1:1 sessions with Deep Work Co-Founder Lea Mersch
Deep Work workbook + guided exercises
Access to the Deep Work alumni community
Best for: Participants who want individualized support alongside the group experience. Especially helpful during career transitions or deeper self-exploration.
