About us

Inner clarity.
Human depth. Digital intelligence.

We’re not just here to optimize leaders.
We’re here to shape the kind of leadership tomorrow demands.

In a world full of urgency, complexity, and automation, we believe the future belongs to those who lead from presence, not pressure.

To those who build from the inside out.
To those who understand:

You cannot lead others—or systems—until you can lead yourself.

And now—more than ever—in a time of relentless digitization, AI acceleration, and hybrid realities, we need a new kind of leadership. One that is not only fast and agile, but also conscious, grounded, and deeply human.

Because digital transformation without inner orientation is just acceleration without direction.

Sabri Eryiğit

“I help leaders turn pressure into strength—and crises into opportunities.”

Franziska
Jakob-Friedenberger

“I empower leaders to align who they are with how they lead—so they can navigate complexity with clarity and build organizations that matter.”
“I’m here to connect strategic thinking, digital innovation, and human leadership—to turn complexity into opportunity and learning into impact.”

Dr. Erik Wende

  • Founder & Managing Director | Entrepreneur & Honorary Professor

    Entrepreneur and Managing Director with a track record of success in the dynamic world of IT in the last 30 years. Adept in fostering intercultural connections and harnessing the power of storytelling. Specialised in Strategic Management and Global Sourcing.

    In addition to my role as a Managing Director, I also serve as a Professor for Digital Leadership at the University of Leipzig, where I shape the next generation of leaders. I'm an active researcher, lecture and a sought-after management consultant. My passion for entrepreneurship is backed by a Doctorate in Informatics from University of Zurich.

    Let's connect and explore how my multifaceted experience can drive value for your business or academic pursuits.

  • Founder I Digital Strategist & Leadership Coach

    In a world shaped by disruption, digitalization, and complexity, leadership is not just about keeping up—it’s about creating what’s next.
    As a strategist and coach, I help leaders navigate uncertainty, rethink their operating models, and turn complexity into clarity.

    With 25+ years of experience across industries and company sizes, I support organizations in aligning digital strategy with human potential.
    My work lives at the intersection of innovation, mindset, and systemic change—empowering leadership teams to build cultures of co-creation, courage, and conscious direction.

    Because in the digital age, strategy without presence is noise.
    And leadership without clarity is risk.

  • Founder | Crisis Mentor & Transformation Guide

    In uncertain times, leadership is not a position—it’s a capability that makes the difference.
    As Founder and Managing Partner of Next Action Partners, I’ve built a team of top-tier partners with senior management experience to help organizations navigate change with clarity and determination.

    My focus lies in self-leadership, strategic clarity, and effective communication—core competencies that empower leaders to deliver lasting results, even in the most challenging moments.

Our Driving Force

We believe leadership is not about control.
It’s about creative agency—the capacity to shape, not just to respond.

That’s why we design formats, tools, and spaces that go beyond surface learning.
We create environments that foster reflection, build real capability, and expand leadership into a systemic, human, and future-ready practice.

We work for those who are ready to take responsibility—
for themselves, for others, and for the bigger picture.
Not out of duty, but out of vision.

Because true leadership is not power over—
it’s power in service of something greater.

Our Partners

Next Action Partners