Benjamin Franklin
I am a German-born global executive at Mercedes-Benz whose life and work have taken me across the globe with chapters in the United States, Asia, Southern Europe, and now Latin America, where I now live with my Peruvian wife and Mexican daughter.
Over the years, I’ve come to see that at the root of wealth, success, and fulfillment lies something subtle yet powerful: belief. The story we tell ourselves about what’s normal, what’s possible, and how the world works becomes the blueprint for the life we build. I therefore guide people to rewrite their deepest beliefs in ways that gives them maximum control over What they do, Where they do it, When they do it, and Who they do it with — the number one driver of long-term life satisfaction.
From age 25 onwards, we don’t use our minds — our minds use us. During childhood and adolescence, our belief system gets fixed through social norms, educational systems, and mainstream media — quietly shaping how we think, act and live. Unless we actively rewrite our deepest beliefs, they will run our lives on autopilot, and trap us in lives that look good on paper yet feel quietly unfulfilling.
Getting Older Means Getting Sicker Payback from Your Lifestyle — for better or worse. Your habits matter more than your years; aging is feedback on how well you’ve lived.
Always Think Positive Consciously — observe your thoughts and emotions in real time and respond with intention, not blind optimism.
The Universe Has a Backs Your Plan — if you don’t lead, the universe will push you around. But when you act with intention and discipline, it will rise to support your goals.
Strong Arguments Self-Interest and Fear Convince People — by intelligently addressing their wants and needs, you make them serve yours.
Work-life Balance Meaningful Work is Key to Well-being — if you see your “work” as separate from your “life,” you’re doing the wrong work.
True Love Commitment Lasts Forever — romantic love, as we know it, comes with an expiration date.
More Money Won’t Will Make You Happier — when you earn and spend it the right ways.
Through my work, I give audiences the clarity—and the courage—to replace limiting beliefs with radical truths that empower them to build the extraordinary lives they were quietly excluded from. What I do stands apart from traditional self-help, business, and lifestyle content by questioning the very assumptions this content is built on. Instead of adding new routines, I focus on clearing away the noise and revealing the deeper forces behind the cultural conditioning that shape how we think and act from the moment we are born.
Throughout my career, I have consistently influenced and inspired diverse audiences. I have worked across various formats and delivered my sessions in English, German, and Spanish to connect with people across cultures and regions. No matter the topic, I consistently challenge conventional thinking and help people see things from new angles.
I have delivered training to audiences worldwide on modern leadership, cultural transformation, and organizational change. I have furthermore trained professionals on emerging topics such as blockchain and Web3, including sessions for major financial institutions and prominent industry platforms, such as Germany’s Digital Industry Association.
I have coached professionals and corporate leaders from over a dozen cultural backgrounds across five continents. My coaching consistently focuses on helping individuals gain clarity in their personal and professional development paths, overcome internal and external resistance, and achieve meaningful results with less struggle.
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