Hans Schumann - Executive Career & Life Coach in London

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ncreswell
5 days ago
Hans and I worked together back in 2015, when he helped me define my career and life purpose, mission and values. 11 years later, I am still using the output from this experience! Recently, I participated in an Enneagram assessment with Hans and found this equally insightful and useful. The assessment process is in itself straightforward (online survey) and thought provoking. I learned a lot about my working styles and motivations / drivers from the resulting report, delivered immediately, and found the follow up 1:1 coaching session to be even more insightful. Hans brings energy, expertise, insight and a strong desire to help you be a great version of yourself. Thanks for having such an impact on me, Hans!
Leo Hoang
2 months ago
I had a group team coaching session with Hans which was arranged by my employer and it was an insightful session. Hans was able to navigate our team dynamic by managing the louder and quieter voices which offered a very balanced session. It brought a bit more awareness to us all on how we perceive our team and by how the team sees one another. By the end of the session the general consensus was we were all more aware of what was previously considered blind spots.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Leo. I loved how lively the team engaged with the process. Glad you found it insightful.
Sara Bertolotti
2 months ago
I had the pleasure of attending a session with Hans during one of our company offsites. His facilitation was highly insightful, guiding our team through exercises that helped us analyse group dynamics and identify actionable priorities. Hans also followed up on LinkedIn, providing tailored guidance on my Enneagram profile and sharing practical resources, including relevant podcasts. His approach is thoughtful and immediately applicable, an excellent partner for leadership development and team alignment!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the very kind review! Let me know how you get on with the resources I provided. There is much more!
Victoria Dobney
12 months ago
My Enneagram report was fascinating. The type identified as most resonating with me was eerily accurate and has helped me understand myself better on a professional and personal level. The debrief session with Hans Schumann was so valuable and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Carving out the time for self reflection is vital and Hans is the perfect coach to do this with - it’s clear why he’s a master in his field. I’ve just purchased his books, ‘Falling in love with your job’ and can’t wait to get stuck in.
Response from the owner:A very belated thank you, Victoria. I only saw your review now. I am so glad you found the Enneagram assessment and debrief session helpful. There is much more to find out about your type. Let me know if you are interested in learning more.
frank hellwig
1 year ago
Working with Hans Schumann was a game-changer for me. During a critical phase of company restructuring, he helped me clarify my goals, present my proposals effectively, and assert myself respectfully, all while considering my employer's perspective. His guidance led to a long-overdue promotion and pay raise, but more importantly, our conversations taught me valuable insights about myself. Hans’s thoughtful questions and supportive approach not only improved my professional situation but also contributed to my overall happiness. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking career and personal growth.
Response from the owner:Hi Frank, thanks so much for the great review. You really put in all the hard work and created great results! Looking forward to speaking to you soon!
Robin Palmer
2 years ago
I was stuck in a career not suited to me. Hans helped me formulate a plan, involving understanding my strengths and goals (with the help of the Enneagram assessment), assessing career options against a framework, and gaining the confidence to make the change. I’m now taking a year out to do a masters in Building Surveying, and feel empowered and excited about the future. This wouldn’t have been possible without Hans. For me, the in person sessions in London were very important, and I found the options for multiple locations as well as the online booking system very convenient.
Response from the owner:Hi Robin, thanks so much for the very kind review. It's amazing how well you engaged with the entire process, and I very much look forward to seeing where the master's course will take you.
R& A
2 years ago
I came to Hans because in my case I wanted to discover and validate, or invalidate, what I was doing right, what was not worth spending time, where my wins were, and what I could do to better even better at what I did. Hans is methodical, knowledgeable, and very creative. He takes great care and makes a point in understanding your logic, where you come from and your inspirations, and explores these in a way that will help you stir your career in the direction that resonates most with you. He listens actively: you will tell him something in one session, and he will still remember it much later, telling you what you told him, and then will question or challenge you. His perspective is very valuable, where he’d see things you had missed or had not considered. The level of depth and thoroughness, as well as his knowledge of the career coaching in itself is very impressive. He is very professional, yet will not sugar-coat anything he has to say. For all these reasons I would highly recommend him. Hans, thank you for this valuable help on this journey, we keep in touch.
Response from the owner:Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this review. It's been a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to hearing what happens next in your career.
Gustaf Svenhed
2 years ago
I have been working with Hans Schumann for about a year and it has been fantastic. Hans is very attentive, observant and a great listener. He combines those skills with learnings from his own life experience (highly valuable to me as a legal counsel) and his expertise in his role as a coach. Altogether this has resulted in that I have received high quality advice that has been very clearly tailored as well as balanced and practical. Hans’ lighthearted, non-judgmental personality makes it also easy to open up about personal, private challenges with a high level of trust. Combined with the Enneagram test, which I also carried out through Hans, I now have a deeper understanding of my personality, my strengths and why certain things have panned out the way they have in my life. We have together set out a roadmap for certain challenges which also has resulted in that I achieved several important goals in my life. I am quite certain that would not have been the result without the help of Hans. Regardless of if you struggle largely in life or are generally on top of things but want to see where you can improve more, I strongly recommend trying out coaching with Hans.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for taking the time to write this detailed and very kind review. It's been a pleasure working with you and I look forward to seeing you thrive in your career.
teaandtiffanys
2 years ago
I am so grateful to Hans as he has been incredibly supportive in helping me find my way through a situation I felt stuck in. I would definitely recommend him !!
Response from the owner:Super happy to read this kind review. It's been a pleasure to be working with you.
B BM
2 years ago
I’ve had the pleasure of being helped by Hans, it’s been an enlightening experience. Part of my work with him was to take an Enneagram test, although skeptical at first, I was impressed by the accuracy of the outcome. The test provided me with a comprehensive overview of my personality, delving deep into various aspects of my character. It felt like the test truly captured who I am as an individual, shedding light on both my strengths and areas for growth. It's like having a roadmap to navigate my inner world and improve my relationships with others. I highly recommend this test to anyone seeking self-awareness and personal growth. It's a powerful tool for unlocking your true potential."
Response from the owner:I am so happy that you found the Enneagram so helpful. Thanks a lot for this kind review. It was a pleasure to be working with you.
Marc Uible
2 years ago
Hans is an incredible coach and his Enneagram work is life changing. Been with him for more than five years.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great review, Marc. I love working with you and looking forward to our 2024 planning session
Autumn Lane
3 years ago
I attended coaching with Hans and also had the enneagram. I really enjoyed the whole experience. Hans is very intelligent, sensitive to what you require and also very practical.I learned a lot about organising my mind set, goals, managing life events and aiming high. I feel everyone needs that time spent on themselves with an expert to guide them. It's an investment in your success. Hans is that expert and I would highly recommend him.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for leaving these kind words. It was great to have you at the workshop and then dive deeper with you 1-2-1. I hope to see you soon again!
Roberto VO
3 years ago
Hans ability to integrate the enneagram in his work as a coach has been first class! The enneagram did open the doors to a new dimension in my self awareness and shifted substantially my approach to my personal challenges. In a very complex moment of my professional life the enneagram created the solid basis on which I built the best outcome I could have dreamed for. Today I still go back to my profile as a useful exercise to regain my bearing.
Response from the owner:Hi Roberto, thanks much for your amazing review. I really enjoyed working with you. I also saw your email and will reply to this now.
Guillaume B
3 years ago
I came to Hans because I needed to gain clarity of who I am, who I want to be, and how to get there. I first did the Enneagram test to understand about my personality, then I started regular sessions with Hans for over a year. It has been an amazing experience, where I have learned a lot, grew and developed myself in various areas of my life thanks to Hans coaching. I am now in much better place than I was before I started, much happier and fulfilled with my life, both personal and professional. I believe anyone needs coaching at some point in their life, and I strongly recommend Hans, who has always been here for me. Thanks a lot Hans!
Response from the owner:Hi Guillaume, thanks so much for this very kind review. It's been great to be working with you, and I look forward to witnessing how you will continue to build upon the success you created.
Peter
3 years ago
I really value the time I spend with Hans, he creates a safe space to dig into and question whatever needs to be worked on. The Enneagram personality types provide a reference point for discussions when looking a team dynamics, individual relationships, leadership and business strategies. Hans was recommend to me and I definitely recommend Hans!
Response from the owner:Hi Peter, thanks a lot for your kind words. Really appreciated. Just don't know which of my "Peter" clients you are. 🙂
Monica Chen
3 years ago
Had the privilege of working with Hans as my life coach for a few months. He helped me find clarity in my relationships, career/passion direction and just getting to know myself on a level I hadn't known before. His coaching style was understanding and inviting yet direct and insightful. I would highly recommend him as a coach and hope to work with him again in the near future.
Response from the owner:HI Monica, thanks a lot for your kind review. I really enjoyed working with you.
Sarah-Jane Choudhry
4 years ago
Planned to the last minute, a joyful day understanding our colleagues and their goals through LegoPlay. We worked together building models to plan our vision moving forward and discussed how it could be implemented. Hans gave us the space to explore while also gently pushing for deeper conversations. The team really enjoyed the day, appreciated the investment and have a clear strategy moving forward. This is an excellent way of bringing the team together and driving growth. We have no hesitation in recommending the course.
Response from the owner:Hi Sarah-Jane, thanks so much for the lovely review. I felt buzzing after the day. It was really fun and I loved how your team engaged with the LEGO Serious Play Workshop.
Kyle Pangan
4 years ago
I never thought I would reach out for coaching services. But I always knew deep inside that investing in myself has and always will be more than worth it. Hans helped me see the positive qualities that I have been so eager to downplay and at the same time, to objectively view my weaknesses that I readily exaggerate as opportunities of growth. He has provided a framework, a set of tools, for really, to tackle the challenging and bigger questions I had circling in my head. My inner child thanks Hans. If you are looking for a Life Coach, look no further.
Response from the owner:Hi Kyle, thanks so much for the super kind review. It was amazing how powerfully you showed up in the process. You just "got" things very quickly and put things in practice immediately. I will check in with you in a month's time.
Freya Papadopoulos
5 years ago
I booked a session with Hans to prepare for an upcoming training contract interview at a magic circle firm. I had a relatively good idea of what I might expect but Hans superseded those expectations. Hans went through the particular points that I wanted help with both efficiently and effectively, allowing me to really make the most out of the session. He also provided in-depth feedback within a mock interview that allowed me to fine-tune both my answers and my interview preparation. Most importantly for me, as I get quite anxious before interviews and only had a few days left before it occurred, Hans really built up my confidence and delivered all of his advice in a constructive way. Thankfully, I was successful in securing the training contract offer and I truly do believe that my session with Hans played a substantial role in that. As someone on a student budget, I was initially weary of hiring a career coach but it really paid off and considering what I gained from the session, it was great value for money! I will definitely be using Hans’ services again in the future.
Response from the owner:Hi Freya, thanks a lot for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you and I was impressed by your drive and ambition. The sky is yours!
Robbie Ransom
5 years ago
Working with Hans has helped me more than I ever could have imagined. An incredibly beneficial process. Hans is a very compassionate man with incredible insight. Would highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Robbie, I only saw this now. Thanks so much for the lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to be working with you.
Natalie Ingram
5 years ago
I have learnt so much from my coaching sessions with Hans. I have taken part in individual and group sessions with Hans, allowing me to explore my professional and personal goals. Hans is a highly skilled coach with an abundance of patience, understanding and professionalism. Hans tailored the individual sessions to suit my circumstances, more recently looking at interview preparation and technique. After just a few sessions I landed amazing job offers. More recently I joined Hans’ ‘life academy’ group course, which is designed to help you create fulfilment in your life. The course has enabled me to redefine my goals and put together an action plan to achieve these. The course has been instrumental in ensuring my life is aligned with my values and priorities. I highly recommend Hans and cannot thank him enough for his coaching.
Response from the owner:Thanks Natalie, I am so happy that you found an amazing new job so quickly!
Cecilia
5 years ago
Practical tools and to master your life and self confidence The Life Mastery was an incredible journey where we explored core facets of our lives and how to gain a better understanding of what is working, what could be improved & how to go about doing so based on your personality and traits. Thanks to the program materials and weekly calls I was able to get a much better perspective on the patterns of behaviours that have held me back for years in my work, productivity and personal as well as professional relationships. Hans offers extremely practical and relevant guidance to improve yourself and your level of fulfilment as you navigate life's highs and lows. I feel better equipped to set and track goals, develop effective routines, prioritise, manage my relationships, take ownership of my levels of fulfilment and so much more. I feel like the life Academy provided me with the most foundational tools to go through life with more love and kindness for myself but also to help me achieve my life goals in alignment with my values
Response from the owner:Hi Cecilia, thanks so much for this detailed review. It was a pleasure to have you in the first cohort of my Life Academy course. Thanks also for showing up so powerfully!
Rafal G
5 years ago
Hans is a great coach who is able to tailor the way of his support to respond to customer's specific needs and troubles. He was a valuable partner in discussions about my options and provided many viewpoints I would not be able to discover by myself. As a result, I feel more prepared and more confident to take the next step in my career.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your review, Rafal! Let's stay in touch!
Autumn Lane
6 years ago
So I came to Hans looking for guidance on how to get the best out of my career which I was generally happy with. I was looking to fine-tune and polish what I was already doing. After meeting Hans, not only did I discover the tools to do just that in my job, but also in other aspects of my life. I finally understood that it is not necessary to be doing a million things to feel satisfied but rather, to sit with the most important ideas and develop them to fruition. Hans said something that will always remain with me: "What you think is caging you now, will ultimately free you". This was in reference to sitting with the mundane but necessary tasks of life that lead to success. I would highly recommend Hans not only for career coaching but also to transform your life in a most enjoyable way. Will be seeing you again soon, Hans!!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your review. Keep you your amazing work!
Jonathan Oliver
6 years ago
I met with Hans after finding myself at a cross-road in my career - I was struggling to navigate my options and take a positive step forward. I was also burnt-out, further compounding my anguish. From the off Hans was immediately approachable, kind, and empathetic. This isn't to say he wasn't challenging - his thoughtful questions forced me to carefully consider and formalise my internal struggle, making it tangible and thus conquerable. I can honestly say that the time spent developing my career with Hans has been the most valuable thing I have ever done. Through considered examination of my core values I have found myself in a much happier and contented place. I initially thought this would require sweeping changes in my career and lifestyle but Hans helped me to realise that all it needed was a change in outlook and perspective. For the first time in a long time I can say that I am happy in my job and look forward to continuing my development in the future. Hans, thank you so much.
Response from the owner:Thanks, Jonathan. It was a real pleasure to be working with you.
Anne Hutchinson
6 years ago
Hans worked with our school leadership team to help us following our Enneagram assessment's. He helped us understand more about our profile's and how we can use this to improve our communication with one another. Hans was very insightful, fun and easy to work with. Our team really benefitted from the session and are since accessing one to one Skype Coaching to further their individual work with Hans.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your review, Anne. I really enjoyed working with your team and look forward to our follow up sessions.
Victoria MT
7 years ago
Hans has helped me to strengthen the perception I had of myself. His job has impacted my life making me feel empowered. I contacted Hans because, although I consider I have been doing well in my professional career, I have always felt I was lacking confidence. Each session felt very productive and worthy. Working with Hans was easy, it was a warm environment and I felt understood, and challenged too. He guided me with questions that helped me to realise what I wanted to change. In addition, he gave me very good techniques to help me to achieve my objectives. Few months have passed since I worked with Hans, and I feel different, happier and i cannot remember how I was previously. After this experience I recommend coaching in general and Hans specifically because his experience and expertise really make a difference.
Response from the owner:Hi Victoria, thanks a lot for this review. It was a pleasure to see how well you engaged with the process and how very quickly you totally transformed. Well done!!
Stefka Behova
7 years ago
By the time I started with Hans my life was out of balance. With the ever increasing pace of job and work demands I was near the edge of my ability to cope with the exhaustion, emptiness and loss of life perspective. Hans, with his warm and friendly approach, helped me to calm down and look at my self from a new angle. Through Integrative Enneagram I recognised my emotional type with its strengths and weaknesses. This allowed me to accept myself, to become my own friend and apply changes in my life though self-encouragement rather then self-pressure or judgement. I explored my personal values and started integrating them in my life with the aim of balance and fulfilment. Now I look forward with confidence and optimism, daring to dream and work on my personal and professional development. Hans is highly responsible and strict with his appointments. He demonstrates genuine interest in his clients with determination to help and offer advice. I highly recommend Hans as life coach in all types of personal, professional and, I believe, organisational challenges.
Response from the owner:Thanks a lot for this lovely review, Stefka. It was an absolute pleasure to be working with you.
Nadine Wilmanns
7 years ago
Highly recommendable for more clarity, motivation and confidence! 5 stars!!
Response from the owner:Hi Nadine, thanks a lot for your lovely review. It's been an absolute pleasure to be working with you and I am looking forward to hearing your updates about your career successes. Keep it up!
David Whiting
7 years ago
It has been a real pleasure working with Hans, and I have learnt so much about myself and what I can offer. Hans has the ability not just to hear what I am saying, but to also to see me as a person and to help me see myself, what I want from work – and life - and how I can find that! The sessions have helped me explore and map out both what I love doing and what I am most effective at, and have enabled me to focus on an action plan. The atmosphere has been supportive, encouraging, and ‘can-do’, as well fostering a sense of accountability. Hans has gently guided me to resources that have helped me find my way rather than imposing ready-made solutions. This has also helped clarify joint life goals with my spouse and given us a framework for engaging in life planning and decision-making. Thank you so much, Hans!
Response from the owner:Hi David, thanks so much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to be working with you and I will continue to follow your success!
Richard Harris
7 years ago
My coaching sessions with Hans have been very valuable at a time when I was exploring different options and needed to make sense of the things that were important to me in any future career. We have also used the time to explore challenges within my current role to make me more effective and bring a sense of clarity to perceived barriers. Hans’ coaching style is excellent and I always leave with clear actions and renewed enthusiasm.
Response from the owner:Thanks, Richard. I look forward to creating even more success together.
Roberto VO
7 years ago
After many years of intense and absorbing working life I badly needed to reconnect with my personal needs. I decided to look for a coach. When you decide to seek out a coach support, nothing can compare with an engaging person like Hans. Hans proofed to be (and still is) a very solid sparring partner in my search for directions. Overtime he demonstrated an amazing ability to connect with me and maintain this connection even when several weeks passed between two coaching sessions. This allowed me to progress steadily in what represented for me the right course after a life of not very helpful behaviours and excessive mind talks. I am very pleased by the improvements he helped me to achieve over a relatively short period of time. Hans has been able not only to strengthen my purpose in life only in few months time but also to substantially improve my professional life. He also guided me to reconnect with my personal needs, something that contributed to a more joyful life. As per today I am still working with Hans as I have identify new projects to achieve a joyful and balance life and I feel he will have a truly positive impact once again. I truly recommend everyone Hans!
Response from the owner:Thank you! Absolutely loving our work together.
Anand Patel
7 years ago
Hans has helped me focus on those parts of my career and workstreams that directly affect the future I would like to envisage. Instead of trying to balance work/ home life with multiple ideas that sit rather nebulously in the back of my mind, he has worked with me to review my values, streamlining my workload to those areas that will truly achieve my goals. I now have an idea of what I would like to achieve and Hans has given me a step by step blueprint to help achieve those goals. It starts with a book and I’ve started writing it!
Response from the owner:Thanks, Anand! You have created some amazing successes and I feel honoured to have been part of your journey!
Tracy Clark
7 years ago
Working with Hans especially with the Enneagram has been transformational. It has given me a much deeper level of awareness and insights which are delivering results for me at work and home. I highly recommend working with Hans
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tracy. It's been an absolute pleasure to be working with you. Loved your enthusiasm and engagement.
Nick Hatter
8 years ago
Who will coach the life coaches? The answer is Hans Schumann. He brings his unique "German Engineering" approach to coaching that is sensitive, delightful, authentic and practical. I have had some breakthroughs in my perceptions that have made a lasting and positive change in my life. I have also learned some great coaching techniques and wisdom from him that I now apply with my own clients!
Response from the owner:Thanks, Nick! Being a master coach yourself, it's so easy to create success with you.
Katy Stenhouse
8 years ago
A career planning workshop being run by Hans was recommended to me by a friend, so I booked to go with the hope of gaining a better understanding of how I could find a job that would be truly rewarding to me. What a great decision that I will never regret. Going on this course made me take immediate positive steps that have now enabled me to successfully change my career. Like many people I guess, I fell into a career that although I felt I was good at, wasn’t totally fulfilling somehow, although I could never really put my finger on it. Han’s workshop was brilliant. I gained so much from one day it’s quite unbelievable. I went in feeling a bit overwhelmed that I couldn’t change things even if I wanted to and came out feeling full of enthusiasm that I knew what I wanted to do with my life and moreover, that it was in my power to move the obstacles required to get there. This isn’t some workshop that you do and forget about. The way that Hans facilitates your thoughts to get to the bottom of where you want to be and how you can get there, is amazing. Hans helped me to decide on some changes that I should have made a long time ago and gave me the confidence to follow up on them. Thank you, Hans.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much. I was so excited to hear about the life changes you created after the workshop.
Hatem Abki
8 years ago
Naturally I am a dreamer, always new Ideas and goals pop in my head and although its a great habit to have, the cost of it is I had my time and focus thinned on so many things and its Impact on me is that progress in all my goals was slow. In just couple of session Hans helped me to be aware of my habit and supported me in creating focus on what matters to me the most through his tools, inquiries, powerful questions, holding me accountable and motivating me to take action. During my coaching with Hans I focused my efforts becoming a certified life coach and Start my work in organisational culture change and as a result I am more than half way through to become an ICF certified coach, took my coaching credentials more seriously by being enrolled in an intensive coach training program and now I am working with my first organisation on culture change work. I can’t recommend him enough for any person whom wants to take serous action on his or her goals and aspirations.
Response from the owner:Hi Hatem, thanks for your review. Been an absolute pleasure to be working with you.
Ian Labat
8 years ago
I came to coaching to better understand myself and find what it is that I look for in my work. Hans was a natural choice for me, he has an international mindset, an inspiring career, but most importantly an honest and caring desire to help. Following my 14 sessions with Hans I am confident with my skills, clear on my ambitions, and focused on staying fulfilled in my professional life. Hans helped me stay accountable for my life and my choices, I highly recommend him to anyone ready to make changes in their life
Response from the owner:Hi Ian, thanks for your review. Keep up those regular updates about your life!
Adam Parker
8 years ago
Hans has been a pleasure to work with. I first came to him at the beginning of my coach training journey. He not only helped me break through internal barriers that were held within myself holding back my progression, he also was a trusted mentor in the process of training in the art of coaching. Hans is upbeat and friendly and always looked forward to our time together. I walked away from our 10 sessions with clarify and confidence in how to move forward with my coaching (with some great advice and tips to point me in the right direction on my new journey)
Response from the owner:Hi Adam, thanks for you kind review. I look forward to seeing you flourish as a master coach in your own right. You got everything it takes - and more!

Read more reviews:

“Hans helped me navigate through some very difficult and challenging issues/ conversations & decisions and landing to a place where I feel very confident & comfortable moving into the future.

I highly recommend Hans/Enneagram- it’s been invaluable.”

– Margaret, Tech Sector

“I would highly recommend Hans for career and life coaching. His innate ability to ask the right questions, listen objectively, understand and provide clarity was very impressive. Through the Enneagram workshop and coaching sessions I explored professional career dilemmas and personal development. Having never done coaching before I didn’t know what to expect, but I can honestly say coaching with Hans was a game changer.” 

– London City Lawyer

Hans has been great to work with. He has provided me with the confidence and tools to navigate the next steps in my professional and personal life, following recent setbacks in both. I’ve really appreciated Hans’s friendly, but challenging approach. I have learned a lot about myself, and the things that motivate me. At the same time, I’ve gained some great strategies for dealing with challenges in the workplace. His support has been invaluable in helping me develop a more positive and pragmatic outlook. It’s no exaggeration to say that I always found myself walking away from a session with Hans with a skip in my step!”

-Research Director, Public Sector

“I worked with Hans over an 18-month period as I wanted someone who could bring objectivity and insight to help me be a better leader. Hans brought objectivity, professionalism, insight and care to our work together. Unlike others in his field, he was able to practically combine knowledge, insight, experience and a deep understanding of both the nature and personal challenges of leaders. Hans brought empathy and the willingness to challenge and ask the tough questions that leaders need to ask themselves.”

– John Harte, Managing Partner, Integrity Governance

“After many years of intense and absorbing working life I badly needed to reconnect with my personal needs. I decided to look for a coach. When you decide to seek out a coach support, nothing can compare with an engaging person like Hans. Hans proofed to be (and still is) a very solid sparring partner in my search for directions. Overtime he demonstrated an amazing ability to connect with me and maintain this connection even when several weeks passed between two coaching sessions. This allowed me to progress steadily in what represented for me the right course after a life of not very helpful behaviours and excessive mind talks. I am very pleased by the improvements he helped me to achieve over a relatively short period of time. Hans has been able not only to strengthen my purpose in life only in few months time but also to substantially improve my professional life. He also guided me to reconnect with my personal needs, something that contributed to a more joyful life. As per today I am still working with Hans as I have identified new projects to achieve a joyful and balance life and I feel he will have a truly positive impact once again. I truly recommend everyone Hans!”

– Partner, Financial Services

“The greatest benefit of Hans for me was clarity of thought. It wasn’t the case that I didn’t know what to do, it is possible there was too much I thought I could do… The fact is that my mind was jumbled. Hans helped me to simplify my mind, allow me to focus on my strengths and gain some proper clarity of thought. I emerged with direction and a renewed vigour to get my career to the next level. On top of that, the sessions were enjoyable, never stressful and something to look forward to.”

– Vice President, Investment Banking

“After deciding to step away from my current job/career, I needed to take time out to gain a deeper understanding on what makes me tick and what meant the most to me. I didn’t want to spend any more time being unfulfilled by my job. That’s where Hans came in. Over the course of 3 months he was instrumental in helping me uncover my core values (career and life), build goals, vision the life I truly wanted for my family and develop a detailed plan to achieve that. I unequivocally recommend Hans’ to anyone looking for clarity and purpose in both their life and career.”

– A. Brown, Professional Services

“I decided to meet with Hans as I had been within the same industry for over 14 years and had lost my passion and drive. At the very first meeting, he opened up my eyes to where my true passion lay and over the course of the next few sessions, we then developed this further and explored various different avenues, career wise, that related to my passion for investing and personal finance. It is through Hans’s direction and support that I then had the confidence to embark on a new and exciting career within wealth management. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hans for those looking for careers’ advice and wishing to consider what could be a life changing decision.”

– Gary Youssef, Director

“Over a 12 week coaching intervention, Hans has helped me uncover and articulate my personal purpose and values, and develop an action plan to bring those to life. While our discussions have led to clear results, we’ve also taken time to explore a range of topics, and the process has been very interesting and revealing. He has supported, motivated and challenged me, and it’s been a pleasure working with him.”

– Nicholas Creswell, Vice President, Performance & Talent Management at Thomson Reuters

“A career planning workshop being run by Hans was recommended to me by a friend, so I booked to go with the hope of gaining a better understanding of how I could find a job that would be truly rewarding to me. What a great decision that I will never regret. Going on this course made me take immediate positive steps that have now enabled me to successfully change my career.

Like many people I guess, I fell into a career that although I felt I was good at, wasn’t totally fulfilling somehow, although I could never really put my finger on it.

“Hans’ workshop was brilliant. I gained so much from one day it’s quite unbelievable. I went in feeling a bit overwhelmed that I couldn’t change things even if I wanted to and came out feeling full of enthusiasm that I knew what I wanted to do with my life and moreover, that it was in my power to move the obstacles required to get there.

This isn’t some workshop that you do and forget about. The way that Hans facilitates your thoughts to get to the bottom of where you want to be and how you can get there, is amazing.

Hans helped me to decide on some changes that I should have made a long time ago and gave me the confidence to follow up on them. Thank you, Hans.”

– Katy Stenhouse, Owner and Interior Designer at Paeony Interiors

“Who will coach the life coaches? The answer is Hans Schumann. He brings his unique “German Engineering” approach to coaching that is sensitive, delightful, authentic and practical. I have had some breakthroughs in my perceptions that have made a lasting and positive change in my life. I have also learned some great coaching techniques and wisdom from him that I now apply with my own clients!”

– Life Coach London Nick Hatter, BSC (HONS), DIP. COACH (ACCRED), MASTER NLP COACH

“Hans has […] impacted my life making me feel empowered. […] Although I consider I have been doing well in my professional career, I have always felt I was lacking confidence. Each session felt very productive and worthy. Working with Hans was easy, it was a warm environment and I felt understood, and challenged too. He guided me with questions that helped me to realise what I wanted to change. In addition, he gave me very good techniques to help me to achieve my objectives. Few months have passed since I worked with Hans, and I feel different, happier and I cannot remember how I was previously. After this experience I recommend coaching in general and Hans specifically because his experience and expertise really make a difference.”

– Victoria Tena, Financial Services

“From personal development right through to crisis management, working with Hans is true enlightenment. With Hans’s friendly, dynamic and always forward facing approach, I have been able to unlock potential and explore issues in ways I never though possible before. Thank YOU Hans for all your support and dedication. HIGHLY recommended!”

– Paul McNicoll, Dean, School of Design & Technology, London College of Fashion

“Working with Hans, I have achieved things I could not have done alone. He has helped me to re-assess my values, re-balance my priorities, and clarify my goals, with immediate practical positive results. Hans works with great insight, warmth and humour. I recommend him whole-heartedly.”

– Elizabeth Mattson, Eduction & International Development Consultant

“Meeting with Hans was immediately mind opening for me. He enabled me to understand which things in my life I was genuinely unhappy with, which as I discovered was often different to what I had imagined. I have been able to make good choices as a result and I feel more aware and emboldened. Hans’s kind, patient and rather joyous support helped me to do what I couldn’t manage alone. Thanks Hans.”

– Susan Pattenden, Restaurant Assistant Manager

“any professional seeking enhanced satisfaction and motivation….would do well to spend time with you”

– Dr Holger Garden, Bid Writer, Trainer, Coach

“Hans – I would like to thank you for working with me and my team at Santander at our annual conference. I have received amazing feedback on your session and everyone has said how thought provoking it was. We appreciated the time you spent before the conference talking through what we were aiming to achieve and adapting the pre-conference questionnaire following our feedback. Your session really appealed to people’s hearts and minds, your personal journey touched everyone. Once again, many thanks. I would whole heartedly recommend you to individuals or other companies. I wish you luck, however, based on your performance I don’t think you’re going to need it!”

– Carol Graham, Head of Business Quality, Santander UK plc

“…when you went up on stage and started talking about values, what’s important, and how vital it is you be fulfilled and happy in your life because it’s brief and challenge is important, everything clicked. It was like a light going on, and I doubled-down on my commitment to myself.”

– Sean Campbell, Santander UK plc

“Hans has helped me focus on those parts of my career and workstreams that directly affect the future I would like to envisage. Instead of trying to balance work/ home life with multiple ideas that sit rather nebulously in the back of my mind, he has worked with me to review my values, streamlining my workload to those areas that will truly achieve my goals. I now have an idea of what I would like to achieve and Hans has given me a step by step blueprint to help achieve those goals. It starts with a book and I’ve started writing it!”

– Anand Patel – General Practitioner

“Working with Hans really helped me to gain some valuable perspective both in my personal life and in my work. Indeed he helped me to realize how strongly these two things were interlinked. Hans helped me to regain a more positive approach in all of my projects and activities and challenged me to tackle difficulties with different strategies. This support has been invaluable in helping me develop a new outlook that is healthier and happier than where I was before.”

– Ramon Casado, Co-Owner / Design Director at Bulthaup Johannesburg

“I came to coaching to better understand myself and find what it is that I look for in my work. Hans was a natural choice for me, he has an international mindset, an inspiring career, but most importantly an honest and caring desire to help. Following my 14 sessions with Hans I am confident with my skills, clear on my ambitions, and focused on staying fulfilled in my professional life. Hans helped me stay accountable for my life and my choices, I highly recommend him to anyone ready to make changes in their life.”

– Ian Labat, Account Manager, Amazon Web Services

“Hans Schumann is an exceptional coach. In just 2 hours, he helped me find answers to guide me through a challenging period I was experiencing at the time. Having reached an unhappy plateau in my business, I am now ready to reboot my business venture. I have found the session invaluable – thank you.”

– Peter L. – Business Owner

“Naturally I am a dreamer, always new Ideas and goals pop in my head and although its a great habit to have, the cost of it is I had my time and focus thinned on so many things and its Impact on me is that progress in all my goals was slow. In just couple of session Hans helped me to be aware of my habit and supported me in creating focus on what matters to me the most through his tools, inquiries, powerful questions, holding me accountable and motivating me to take action. During my coaching with Hans I focused my efforts becoming a certified life coach and Start my work in organisational culture change and as a result I am more than half way through to become an ICF certified coach, took my coaching credentials more seriously by being enrolled in an intensive coach training program and now I am working with my first organisation on culture change work. I can’t recommend him enough for any person whom wants to take serous action on his or her goals and aspirations.”

– Hatem Alabki, Business Owner

“Wanting to change from a career that I had become fairly successful in and not knowing exactly what direction to take, made me feel confused and lost. In just a 1.5 hour Skype session with Hans, I was left feeling reassured that a career change can be a positive thing, had a clearer idea about my skill-set, what drives me and inspired to make a change. That was a year ago and I still reflect back on that session as I move forward with my future plans. Thank you Hans for helping me to feel empowered to begin a new journey.”

– H. Keough, Brand Consultant

“Hans was the closing keynote at our Summit 2016. That can often be an awkward spot to fill with people beginning to pack up, itching to avoid traffic and to get home early to what ever awaits them. But not this time! Hans’ humour, energy and fabulous content held the audience gripped to the very end. Hans was a highlight! He brings intelligence and thoughtfulness for what is useful to the delegates along with humour, enlightening stories and self-deprecation and combines them to create an irresistible presentation and experience for an audience. I highly recommend Hans as a speaker! Great value, great content, great presentation.”

– Nick Bolton, Owner of the Animas Centre for Coaching

“Hans helped me look at my situation from a number of different angles and I began to see possibilities and practical routes to make the significant career change I needed. His approach was open, engaging, structured and effective.”

–Director, Recruitment Services

“Hans has been a pleasure to work with. I first came to him at the beginning of my coach training journey. He not only helped me break through internal barriers that were held within myself holding back my progression, he also was a trusted mentor in the process of training in the art of coaching. Hans is upbeat and friendly and always looked forward to our time together. I walked away from our 10 sessions with clarify and confidence in how to move forward with my coaching (with some great advice and tips to point me in the right direction on my new journey).”

-Adam Parker, Head of Programmatic

“By the time I started with Hans my life was out of balance. With the ever-increasing pace of job and work demands I was near the edge of my ability to cope with the exhaustion, emptiness and loss of life perspective. Hans, with his warm and friendly approach, helped me to calm down and look at myself from a new angle. Through Integrative Enneagram I recognised my emotional type with its strengths and weaknesses. This allowed me to accept myself, to become my own friend and apply changes in my life though self-encouragement rather than self-pressure or judgement. I explored my personal values and started integrating them in my life with the aim of balance and fulfilment. Now I look forward with confidence and optimism, daring to dream and work on my personal and professional development.
I highly recommend Hans as life coach in all types of personal, professional and, I believe, organisational challenges.”

– Stefka B. – Consultant

“I started coaching sessions with Hans because I felt quite lost in terms of how to move on with my career as a freelancer. During our sessions, I learned how powerful it is to discuss job issues with someone professional, in order to gain more clarity, motivation, and confidence. I feel I have grown personally and as a professional and that I am now taking steps towards a more independent future. I highly recommend booking coaching sessions with Hans!”

– Nadine Willmanns – Freelance Fashion Designer

“It has been a real pleasure working with Hans, and I have learnt so much about myself and what I can offer. Hans has the ability not just to hear what I am saying, but to also to see me as a person and to help me see myself, what I want from work – and life – and how I can find that! The sessions have helped me explore and map out both what I love doing and what I am most effective at, and have enabled me to focus on an action plan. The atmosphere has been supportive, encouraging, and ‘can-do’, as well fostering a sense of accountability. Hans has gently guided me to resources that have helped me find my way rather than imposing ready-made solutions. This has also helped clarify joint life goals with my spouse and given us a framework for engaging in life planning and decision-making. Thank you so much, Hans!”

– David Whiting – Fundraiser

“My coaching sessions with Hans have been very valuable at a time when I was exploring different options and needed to make sense of the things that were important to me in any future career. We have also used the time to explore challenges within my current role to make me more effective and bring a sense of clarity to perceived barriers. Hans’ coaching style is excellent and I always leave with clear actions and renewed enthusiasm.”

– Rich Harris, Business Consultant

“Working with Hans especially with the Enneagram has been transformational. It has given me a much deeper level of awareness and insights which are delivering results for me at work and home. I highly recommend working with Hans.”

– Tracy Clark – Joint Managing Director at The CWC Group

“I first heard Hans present at a conference and realised I was still thinking about his presentation months later! He has genuine understanding of the challenges of professional life and his focused and practical support has helped me find excitement and purpose in my career and more happiness and balance in my life. Hans Schumann’s coaching is exceptional and comes highly recommended.”

– Sally H. – Legal Compliance Manager

“After a Law career spanning ten years in the City, I was yearning for a change. Coaching with Hans helped me solve a number of puzzles surrounding my medium to long term career aspirations and life goals. I was able to recognise my core values and develop the strength to pursue my dreams with confidence. I have now made the transition from private practise to in- house and about to make an exciting relocation from London to Berlin. I also made various other changes to my lifestyle during this process, the sum of which has been life changing. I strongly recommend Hans as a life and career coach.”

– Sundip Biswas – Corporate and Commercial Lawyer

“I have to say that I do feel the effects of our sessions & I’m very likely to continue to do so in future – for which I am grateful. As a result of our sessions, I have gained increased clarity with my purpose & I feel more authentic than I have done in my whole life. I honestly could not put that down to anything other than our coaching experience – which is exactly why I signed up for sessions. I found him to be fully present, engaged and a pleasure to be coached by. Thanks again.”

– N.– Stress Management Coach

“12 months after starting to work with Hans’, I have successfully launched two new businesses and made significant improvements to my business strategy, marketing and operations. I recommend Hans to anyone who wishes to make structured changes in their career.”

– Ben de Grouchy – Managing Director at DG Partnership

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Hans Schumann offers Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Executive Coaching, Stress Coaching and Enneagram Coaching in London and via video call. He works on a wide range of topics, such as career change, life planning, personal effectiveness, confidence, stress management and leadership skills.

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