About me
Leif Tietje
Business, personality and hypnosis coach for professional fulfilment, resilience and confident leadership.
I am Leif Tietje — I support people in finding greater fulfilment at work, inner resilience and confident leadership.
Hello
As a long-standing tech leader, I know the reality of modern working environments.
Contradictory expectations, departmental interests, power games and the constant balancing act between results and personal values — this is the day-to-day that many of my clients know. I know it too.
I have been working in the corporate world for over 20 years. What brought me to coaching was the realisation that success is not created by systems alone. What matters is what happens between people.
20+ Years in Leadership
Long-standing experience as a tech leader and team manager in international corporations.
3× Certified Coach
Business coach, personality coach and hypnosis coach with solid professional training.
Father & Empathy
Father of a son with trisomy 21 — shaped by presence, respect and trust.
International Experience
Several years in Canada — familiar with different cultures and perspectives.
Expert in Change
Shaped personally and professionally by movement, adaptation and reorientation.
Attentive Listener
Trained to understand different perspectives and accompany people on their journey.
My path
Shaped by movement and change.
Not a straight-line CV — but a journey that made me who I am today.
Early formation through movement
As the son of a career military officer, I moved frequently, attended different schools and lived in Canada for several years. These experiences trained me to adapt to new situations, listen attentively and understand different perspectives.
Fatherhood as a turning point
In 2010 my son was born. He has trisomy 21. Growing into the role of a father of a child with a disability took me years. Over time I learned what it means to be present, to let go of judgements and to build trust — even when so much is uncertain.
This experience has shaped me deeply. It showed me how valuable it is to see people in their uniqueness and to meet them with genuine respect.
From project manager to coach
I have been working in the corporate world for over 20 years. Through collaboration with teams and personal crises it became clear to me that success is not created by systems alone. Even as a team leader I sensed how deeply fulfilling it was to accompany people in their development.
In 2019 a turning point came: I lost my leadership role. But this upheaval didn’t stop me — it reinforced my desire to continue exactly this path. I decided to deepen my experience and make personal development my professional focus.
My approach
We look at the problem behind the problem.
Three steps to greater clarity — and a path that truly fits you.
Understand
You get to know your personality, values and beliefs in depth.
Grow
On this foundation you bring your actions into alignment with your values.
Shape
With this clarity you shape your leadership role and career path on your own terms.
Training
Solid training that complements each other.
Theory without practice helps little. My training builds on over 20 years of leadership experience.
May 2023
Greator Business Coach
Certified business coach with a focus on clarity and decision-making in professional contexts.
December 2023
Deep OCEAN Personality Coach
Trained to understand inner dynamics and dissolve entrenched patterns.
September 2024
System 23 Hypnosis Coach
Gentle methods for lasting change through work with the subconscious.
FAQ
Questions about me.
What clients often want to know before booking a consultation.
How did you come to coaching?
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Even as a team leader I sensed how deeply fulfilling it was to accompany people in their development. In 2019 I lost my leadership role — this upheaval reinforced my desire to make personal development my professional focus. What began as a personal crisis became a turning point: I recognised that my true calling lies in supporting others to master their own challenges.
What makes your coaching approach special?
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I combine practical leadership experience with solid coaching training. As a long-standing team leader I know the reality of modern working environments. As the father of a son with trisomy 21 I bring a particular sensitivity to different perspectives. My approach is pragmatic and empathetic in equal measure: we look at the problem behind the problem.
What training have you completed?
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Three complementary qualifications: Greator Business Coach (May 2023), Deep OCEAN Personality Coach (December 2023) and System 23 Hypnosis Coach (September 2024). This combination of business focus, personality work and hypnosystemic approaches makes my coaching particularly versatile.
How did your experiences with your son shape you?
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In 2010 my son was born with trisomy 21. This experience taught me to be present, to let go of judgements and to see people in their uniqueness. I learned that strength often lies in vulnerability — and that genuine leadership means accepting others as they are. My coaching clients benefit from this today.
Why do you still work in parallel in a corporation?
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I deliberately work in parallel as an IT product manager and coach, because both worlds complement each other. In the corporation I experience daily the challenges my clients face — that keeps me close to reality. This dual role allows me to understand both the corporate and the individual perspective.
Your next step.
If you sense that something can change, I would be glad to accompany you. I look forward to getting to know you.
30 minutes · Online & flexible · No sales pitch, no pressure