Why
Why we do what we do
We support growth that comes from within and lasts for generations.
We are guided by the deep conviction that lasting change does not come from outside. It begins with insight, requires an honest look at our own patterns, and leads to freedom of choice and decision-making, both personal and organizational.
We often see development initiatives reach their limits when the focus is primarily on behavior, while the deeper forces driving that behavior remain untouched. That is why we ask not only how people act, but also what moves them in their thinking, feeling, and actions within the contexts in which they work.
How we translate this into effective leadership:
Mindset / Commitment to the Future
“Transformation begins with us: with our ability to continually reconnect thinking, feeling, and action, thereby creating space for development. To me, transformative leadership means thinking beyond today and leaving future generations not our solutions, but the freedom and opportunity to shape their own path in a self-determined, humane, and sustainable way.”
Dr. Kerstin Liesenfeld
Founder & Managing Partner, Excellence in Mind
Definition
What Excellence means to us
The ability to continually grow in an organic and reflective way—as individuals, teams, and organizations.
“Excellence in Mind” is our commitment to helping what lies at the heart of each person unfold in a healthy, authentic way. We serve as guides and enablers, recognizing every person as the expert in their own life.
Base
Our foundation
Scientifically grounded. Genuinely human.
Our work combines research with decades of experience in complex development processes. It draws on the developmental and personality psychology of Kurt W. Fischer, Julius Kuhl, and Erik Erikson, as well as our own research into Developmental Authenticity and Human Growth Processes.
As members of the International Mind, Brain, and Education Society (IMBES, Harvard University) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF), we adhere to their ethical standards. Integrity, confidentiality, and scientific rigor are the foundation of every interaction.
Base / Attitude
Our approach – how we work
Scientifically grounded. Genuinely human.
What guides us is an attitude, not a method. Through our own development, it has crystallized into five guiding values by which we measure ourselves every day.
1. Appreciation
2. Integrity
3. Freedom
4. Growth
5. Foresight
We hold ourselves accountable to these five values every day—in our work with our clients, in our team culture, and in our research.
Possibilities
What We Make Possible
We support people and organizations through the most significant phases of their development on three levels:
Lead
Leadership Development
Many leaders simply function. Few lead from within. We explore what drives someone at their core, what holds them back, and what can emerge when both become conscious.
Your Benefit: The confidence to make decisions from a place of inner calm and provide direction, even under pressure.
Teamwork
Team Dynamics & Performance
Conflicts and stagnation often stem from more than a communication problem. Together with you, we make the underlying dynamics visible.
Your Benefit: Boards and leadership teams that develop new perspectives and unlock their collective potential for the benefit of the organization.
More – Additional services
Additionally, we support specific transition contexts:
