Achim Feige

Executive Inner Work for CEOs | Upgrade your Leadership OS | CEO & Co-Founder, VERTICAL | Author of THE TRANSFORMATION CODE

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

I help CEOs, founders, and top teams upgrade their leadership OS through Executive Inner Work — halving stress, doubling performance, and expanding the inner capacity to scale and transform their companies with clarity. Executive Inner Work is a practical upgrade to the leader’s inner operating system: nervous system regulation, mental clarity, and emotional precision. The outcome is Flow Leadership — leading from altitude, with presence and creativity instead of stress and adrenaline. As founder of VERTICAL and creator of The Transformation Code, I guide leaders to: • Expand presence and impact — operating from clarity, not urgency • Master flow states for higher creativity, focus, and sustainable performance • Strengthen resilience and executive presence under pressure • Navigate succession and legacy with depth and vision Grounded in neuroscience and time-tested wisdom, translated into daily protocols, rhythm design, and decision frameworks — this is not therapy. It’s applied mastery to help leaders thrive in a world of complexity. Results: 120% greater productivity, 89% improved recovery and sleep, stronger teams, and leaders who scale without burning out. Founder & Executive Head Coach – VERTICAL 2000 – Present • Trusted advisor to CEOs, founders, and generational family businesses navigating complexity, succession, and large-scale transformation. • Lead Executive Inner Work and Flow Leadership programs — upgrading leaders’ operating systems to scale with clarity, resilience, and impact. • Facilitate high-impact masterclasses and team interventions on leadership transformation, peak performance, and flow states. • Guide organizations in defining and embodying vision, mission, values, and cultural transformation at their next level of growth. • Author and keynote speaker on Executive Inner Work, Flow Leadership, and The Transformation Code. Career Highlights • Professional Sports: Former pro athlete, 2× German Champion in 3x3 Basketball — bringing elite performance principles into leadership. • 25+ years of experience guiding leaders and organizations across industries to sustainable growth and transformation. • Author of three books: Sinnergie – Wendezeit für das Management, Brand Future, and Good Business. Skills: Executive Inner Work, Flow Leadership, Leadership OS Upgrade, Executive Coaching, Peak Performance, Vertical Development, Conscious Leadership, CEO Coaching, Flow States, Transformative Leadership, Systemic Leadership, Executive Presence

Experience

  • CEO & Co Founder at VERTICAL Development GmbH
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Autor & Headcoach at THE TRANSFORMATION CODE by Achim Feige
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    THE TRANSFORMATION CODE is a first of its kind personal growth and leadership programme based on cutting edge flow & neuroscience, developmental psychology and ancient wisdom.

  • Founder & CEO at GROWTH POSITIVE
    Aug 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

  • Partner, BrandFuturist & FinancialService Specialist at Brand Trust GmbH
    2003 - Jan 2020 · 17 yrs 1 mo

  • Independent Consultant at Zukunftsinstitut GmbH
    1992 - 2014 · 22 yrs