Friction rarely comes from a lack of competence.
Hi, I'm Levi, a psychologist (M.Sc.). For years I worked as an in-house Change Agent in startups. I watched how fast teams grow and how slowly their working agreements catch up. Today I translate unspoken team reality into clear decisions and into leadership that grows with the team, for founders, CEOs and team leads.
Why psychological structure makes the difference
I have watched it happen again and again across the Aachen startup and SME scene. People are good at their jobs. What does not grow with the team are the working agreements. A team doubles in size and the old rules still apply.
From the outside, I stand between leadership, tech leads and operational teams. That is where I hear what nobody says in the joint meeting. The creeping "nodding without words" stops, hidden conflicts reach the table, and you resolve them factually.
I combine work and organisational psychology with a clear eye for business and technology. No soft-pedalling, no esoteric talk. We go deep and come out with something that works in everyday operations.
Key facts and background
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Trained in psychology, specialised in applying it
B.Sc. Psychology at RWTH Aachen, then M.Sc. Applied Psychology at the University of Bielefeld, majoring in diagnostics, counselling and training. Applying psychology was not something I picked up after university. It was the degree.
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Inside a scaling startup
Directly shaped and supported scaling processes as an in-house Change Agent.
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Freelance advisory and coaching
Freelance advisory and coaching for culture, team alignment, and scalable leadership.
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Certified trainer (IHK)
With a verified training concept for facilitating retrospectives.
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Facilitation and officer training at Toastmasters
Area Director for four clubs in the Rhineland, among them Europe's largest Toastmasters club in Düsseldorf and a corporate club. Previously VP Education and vice chair in Aachen. A format in which people evaluate each other every week without it doing damage. That is exactly what I teach retro hosts.
Three principles for healthy high performance
Refreshing Depth
We address difficult topics and conflicts directly, with lightness and humor, without losing business seriousness.
Analytical Empathy
Deep psychological understanding paired with a crystal-clear focus on concrete team structures, roles, and growth processes.
Action Over Slides
No dry theory or heavy PDFs. We build pragmatic solutions that actually work in stressful day-to-day operations.
How would you like to work together?
Pick the route that fits your situation.
For teams: Alignment Programs
From initial diagnosis to the 6-week sprint and internal host training. Scientifically structured, operationally minimally disruptive.
See the three routesFor you: 1:1 Sparring
Discrete, psychologically safe space for C-levels and team leads. Lower barriers and position yourself confidently.
To the sparring offerIndividual Transformation Projects
Beside the fixed 6-week sprint and 1:1 coaching, I am available for selected advisory roles, change management projects, culture workshops, or advisory board seats in the startup ecosystem.
Request a consulting project