Eighty percent of my innovation projects failed over ten years. But when I started my own personal innovation journey, I discovered something that changed everything. The problem wasn't the tools or processes outside of me. It was me. My self-doubt. My fear of failure and success. My fear of change itself. The human conditioning and personal trauma standing in my way. Here's what shocked me most: 95% of it was subconscious. I was fighting battles I couldn't even see.

Most leaders know this. Yet 59% of employees say they don't see any leaders at their company they aspire to become. The disconnect runs deeper than skills or strategy. It touches something more fundamental about how we approach leadership itself.

Change doesn’t require a title. It requires a decision. Dirk’s journey, someone who reshaped leadership at a corporate giant like Volkswagen, proves that one person — with heart, courage, and vision — can ignite transformation in the most unexpected places.

If you've ever tried to make a major shift—start a new business, leave a relationship, change your career, or step into a more authentic version of yourself—you’ve probably asked the question: “Why does this feel so exhausting… even though I want this?” You’re not alone. And more importantly—you’re not broken.

Unlock your true purpose and transform your life in this powerful, interactive 1-hour workshop.

21st-century "buzzword-literacy" can save your conversations. BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, can boost your power in creating projects, products,...

"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the