Client Reviews

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !!

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."

Hans is an incredible coach and his Enneagram work is life changing. Been with him for more than five years.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!!

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.