Meet Your Coach

Hi, I’m Jan, and I help leaders and teams overcome stress, navigate change, and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Jan Krueder

Jan Krueder
est. 1967 in Germany
upgraded with international experience
stress-tested in leadership and fully fluent in coaching
(and English, with only a slight German efficiency bonus!).

My Journey to Coaching

My career began in the mid-1990s as a young and ambitious aerospace engineer eager to make an impact. I quickly realized that success in the workplace was not just about technical expertise or solving complex problems. The real challenge and opportunity lay in understanding people, navigating uncertainty, and growing from within.

Throughout my corporate journey, I had the chance to work under leaders who inspired and uplifted others, as well as those who struggled to connect. This contrast made one thing clear: personal and professional success is often shaped more by the way we relate to ourselves and handle internal challenges than by the external circumstances we face.

Over the past 30 years, I have taken on leadership roles across different parts of the world. I have led teams in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Romania, as well as in the United States, the Middle East, and Australia. These experiences gave me a front-row seat to the struggles and triumphs of people from diverse backgrounds. I witnessed underdogs rise against the odds and high-potential individuals falter when self-doubt, chronic stress, or fear took hold. Time and again, I saw that sustainable growth was not driven by talent alone, but by the ability to recognize and work through inner barriers.

Some of my most fulfilling moments came when I supported individuals and teams in seeing their own potential and watching them thrive as a result. What stood out to me was that lasting change happened not when people were pushed harder, but when they felt safe enough to reflect, realign, and grow.

Coaching as a Passion

Over time, more and more people began seeking my advice not just on technical matters, but on their personal and professional development. At first, I mentored them, sharing insights and experiences to help them navigate their careers. But the more I listened, the clearer it became that their challenges often followed similar patterns. They were not just looking for strategies or tools. They were searching for clarity, confidence, and a way to move past deeply rooted inner obstacles.

When my 25-year marriage came to an unexpected and painful end, I was confronted with my own limits and patterns. This period became a profound turning point. I came to understand that true growth does not come from techniques alone, but from developing awareness of our inner world and learning how our nervous system, emotions, and beliefs shape our behavior. That realization led me to deepen my understanding of trauma informed coaching, nervous system regulation, and the mind body connection, including my training and certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

Today, my work integrates leadership coaching with a trauma informed, nervous system based approach. I support leaders and teams in breaking through patterns that keep them stuck, whether those patterns show up as stress, burnout, self-doubt, or even physical symptoms linked to chronic pressure. Together, we uncover strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change by working with the brain and nervous system rather than against them.

Coaching has given me the privilege of walking alongside people as they reconnect with their inner resources and discover what becomes possible when growth feels safe, grounded, and truly their own.

Strength in Calmness

My Approach to Coaching

Coaching is not about offering quick fixes or generic advice. It is about understanding your unique challenges, uncovering what drives you, and creating a path forward that feels both authentic and achievable. My approach is deeply personal and trauma informed, designed to support individuals and teams in ways that feel safe, meaningful, energizing, and sustainable, even when working with long standing stress patterns.

Rather than following a one size fits all model, I guide you through a process of self discovery that takes into account not only goals and behaviors, but also the underlying emotional and nervous system dynamics that influence how you think, decide, and act. Together, we explore your strengths, values, and passions to build a clear and realistic roadmap for personal and professional growth. This journey is not just about external success. It is about aligning with your deeper purpose and gently working through the inner barriers that limit your capacity.

Coaching with Energy and Awareness

What makes my coaching unique is the integration of Core Energy Coaching and the Energy Leadership™ Index (ELI) with a nervous system based perspective. These tools help uncover the underlying beliefs, emotional patterns, and habitual stress responses that shape how you approach challenges. By bringing awareness to the connection between thoughts, emotions, energy, and the nervous system, you can shift from reactive patterns into intentional and grounded action.

The Energy Leadership™ Index provides a powerful lens into how you show up across different situations, especially under pressure. It offers insights that help you lead with greater clarity, resilience, and emotional intelligence. When combined with nervous system awareness, this work supports sustainable shifts in mindset, behavior, and energy, rather than short lived change driven by willpower alone.

Breaking Through Emotional and Physical Barriers

Growth is not just about mindset. It is also about how deeply emotions and physical sensations influence our ability to move forward. Many leaders and professionals I work with experience chronic stress, persistent self doubt, or physical symptoms such as pain, tension, fatigue, or burnout. These are often signs of a nervous system that has been under prolonged pressure.

This is where Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) becomes a valuable part of my work. PRT helps retrain the brain’s response to pain and stress by reducing fear based neural patterns and restoring a sense of safety in the body. Integrated into coaching, this approach allows clients to address both emotional and physical barriers, creating space for clarity, confidence, and renewed energy. The result is not just improved performance, but a deeper sense of ease and wellbeing in daily life.

A Partnership for Your Growth

Coaching does not end when a session is over. I see this work as a partnership built on trust, presence, and continuity. I am committed to walking alongside you as insights turn into lived change, ensuring that progress feels grounded and lasting.

Your growth is not a quick destination, but an ongoing process of self leadership, awareness, and transformation. Whether you are looking to advance your career, lead with more impact, build resilient teams, or break through long standing emotional or physical patterns, I am here to support you every step of the way.

Freedom through Growth

Experience in Leadership and Coaching

My coaching practice is driven by a resolute ambition: to leave an indelible mark on the lives I touch. With 30 years of experience in impactful leadership roles, I offer not just individual guidance, but also facilitate transformative workshops and harness the principles of Core Energy Coaching to invigorate teams and individuals alike. I am committed to tailoring coaching experiences that fuel genuine growth, fostering collaboration and cultivating innate strengths. Through ongoing professional development, I ensure my guidance remains relevant and fresh. My coaching philosophy centers on empowering clients to embrace strengths, conquer challenges, and craft actionable strategies, propelling them towards enduring success and fulfillment.

I am excited to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and industries, sharing my knowledge and passion for personal and professional development.

My Education and Certification

    • Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering
    • Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
    • Certified Executive Coach (CLDS)
    • Certified Life- & Transitions Coach (CTDS)
    • Energy Leadership™️ Index (ELI) Master Practitioner
    • Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
    • Member of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
    • Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy by the Pain Psychology Center
    • Trauma informed and trained in nervous system work by the Academy of Therapy Wisdom

Professional and Personal Experience

  • Diverse professional background in various business functions, management, and leadership roles with teams from 5 to 200 people
  • Impressive educational and certification credentials, including degrees in Aerospace Engineering, coaching certifications, and specialized training.
  • Actively engaged in coaching networks and professional development programs
  • Seasoned and passionate traveler with a keen interest in exploring new cultures, embracing diverse perspectives for personal and professional growth.
  • Experienced public speaker and industry publication contributor.
  • Dedicated to achieving a healthy work-life balance, mindfulness, meditation, and quality family time.
  • Committed lifelong learner, staying current with industry trends, best practices, and resources to provide effective guidance and support.

Do you want to create a life and career that truly reflect your passion, purpose, and potential?

Your challenge, my expertise — let’s tackle it together with the right tools and a passion for growth and success!

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