I support CEOs, leadership teams and investors in turning strategy into impact, simplifying leadership and enabling teams.
I work in transformation projects, phases of growth and crisis, M&A situations, restructurings, as well as during leadership transitions and succession.
My approach combines strategic consulting, personal sparring & mentoring, as well as targeted coaching for leaders and leadership teams – always tailored to the respective situation.
Consulting when clarity, structure and decisions are needed.
Coaching when leadership needs orientation and experience at eye level.
In my role as a leader and CEO, I have gained profound experience with different leadership cultures, from traditional approaches to modern models such as holacracy and the purpose economy.
This diversity of perspectives enables me to offer tailored solutions that combine both proven and innovative elements in order to master the unique challenges of each organization.
I bring extensive practical experience as a leader, managing director and shareholder, have been responsible for the scaling and crisis leadership of a 100-million company and have mastered extreme situations from my own practical experience.
I've learned that leadership goes far beyond managing tasks; it's about inspiring and empowering people. My work with global brands, investors and my ability to transform cultures qualifies me to navigate you through the most difficult challenges and to forge new, innovative paths.
The stories of sports legends and their unprecedented comebacks have inspired me and given me valuable insights into the power of perseverance and mental strength. My own journey - from personal struggles to professional challenges - has taught me that true growth often comes from pain. As a learning, change and growth facilitator, I am here to help transform these painful experiences into strength and success.
From brick-and-mortar retail to leadership roles in industry and trade, to the co-founding and leadership of an event agency and my role as managing partner in e-commerce, I have experienced organizations from different perspectives: during growth, in crises and in moments of fundamental change.
These experiences continue to shape my work today.
I know the pressure of making decisions under uncertainty, the dynamics of growing teams and the challenge of distributing responsibility within an organization so that people truly move into action.
Today I support CEOs, leadership teams and organizations in achieving exactly that:
Creating clarity, strengthening responsibility and enabling execution.
Recognizing and Unlocking Potential
What drives me is the conviction that in most companies there is significantly more energy, courage and responsibility than is actually being used.
I see potential in people, teams and organizations. And I am passionate about unlocking it. With structure, trust and a clear focus on what truly matters. In this context, my role is less that of a traditional consultant and more that of a sparring partner and companion for leaders who want more than operational routine.
What Has Shaped Me
In addition to my entrepreneurial experience, the world of sports has also strongly shaped me. Through my experiences with athletes, coaches and high-performance teams, I have learned how people function under pressure and what enables them to stand up again when things do not go as planned. Comebacks do not arise from motivation alone.
They arise from clarity, responsibility and the courage to take new paths.
This mindset also shapes my work with leaders and organizations:
Not seeing setbacks as the end, but as a moment from which new energy can emerge.
Seeing Opportunities Where Others See Problems
Another idea has accompanied me for many years: the Serendipity Mindset.
The ability to recognize opportunities that only become visible when one remains curious and has the courage to adopt new perspectives.
In dynamic markets, innovation rarely arises from perfect planning, but often from open conversations, unexpected encounters and the willingness to rethink things.
I help leaders develop exactly this perspective:
Not only to manage uncertainty, but to discover opportunities within it.
Humanity and Clarity
My “empathy muscle” was trained early on, through personal challenges such as my neurodermatitis, which taught me how to deal with setbacks and still move forward with energy.
This experience continues to shape my leadership style today:
Clear, human and approachable, but always focused on impact.
I combine strategic thinking, systemic perspectives and practical implementation so that leadership is not only thought about, but lived.
My Aspiration
I bring clarity where complexity dominates.
I bring energy where uncertainty paralyzes.
And I support organizations in shaping leadership so that it truly becomes effective.
Because when people take responsibility and decisions are made where they belong, what organizations need most today emerges:
Execution power.
Certified systemic coach – complements my entrepreneurial experience with sound methods to support leaders and teams in achieving clarity, responsibility and effective collaboration.
The certified training meets the quality criteria of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
The certified training meets the quality criteria of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
As an investor and coach/mentor, Marcus brings a very rare combination of first-class advice and experience, as well as the empathy and humor that are necessary for people to truly open up. I cannot recommend working with him enough to recognize what you yourself cannot yet see until it becomes obvious with Marcus.
- Max Teichert, CEO & Founder Track Titan -
I had the great opportunity to participate in Marcus Trute’s Young Leadership Program and can recommend it with full conviction. Marcus not only brings well-founded insights and practical tips, but also creates, through his open, friendly and supportive manner, an atmosphere in which genuine learning and exchange are possible. I was particularly impressed by the new perspectives he provides, whether related to leadership, personal development or strategic thinking. His impulses have a lasting effect, encourage reflection and motivate people to take action themselves. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Marcus or learn from him should definitely take it.
- Tamira Büttner, Head of Business Operations -
During our more than eight years of working together as Co-Managing Directors in an extremely demanding market and
organizational environment, I have always found Marcus to be someone with a remarkable blend of empathy, competence and
competence and authenticity. His empathetic nature enables him to quickly build deep trust with employees and stakeholders, which is crucial to successfully manage transformation processes. Marcus is characterized not only by his strong empathy, but also by his outstanding leadership qualities.
Even under enormous pressure, he always keeps a clear view of the essentials and implements important initiatives with determination and conviction. His ability to drive change even in the face of strong resistance is impressive and has contributed significantly to the success of our organization. Marcus is also a real team player who knows how to motivate and inspire people. I can unreservedly recommend him as a manager and consultant, especially for those facing major organizational challenges.
- Jakob Keller, CEO-
I accompanied Marcus for several years in a combination of team coaching for the management and individual coaching, helping him to go through development processes himself and to enable the next step in the company. These were intensive processes, as he consistently kept at it, was not afraid to keep peeling back "the onion" and gave this process his full commitment. Outstanding developments were possible because he is very self-reflective, can empathize very emphatically with a wide range of perspectives and is able to take people on a journey. A journey full of pain and passion and a lot of joy and fun.
- Dr. Katrin Hinzdorf -
Qualified psychologist & certified individual and team coach;
EMCC Master Coach & Accredited Supervisor
Marcus is characterized by a unique blend of challenging support and encouragement. He knows how to motivate and at the same time recognize and promote skills and potential. Thanks to his support
I have always been able to surpass myself. What sets Marcus apart is his passion, energy and enthusiasm for his work. His unwavering commitment to the development of people is palpable and has left a lasting impression on me. He responds to individual needs with genuine interest and supports people in their personal and professional development. I can highly recommend Marcus as a coach. His many years of experience, his enthusiasm and above all his great interest in the development of people make him an exceptional coach who can help every client to develop their full potential.
- Katharina Barthlen, Senior Agile Consultant -
Marcus supported me significantly during my first management experience at Keller Sports and helped me to surpass myself as a manager through his experience, advice and trust in me. I started as a manager and after a few months I took over a department including a newly started employee. Unfortunately, I didn't have an ideal start as a manager and not only had to work on my development as a manager in the first few months, but also with an unsuitable appointment and a dismissal during the probationary period. Marcus accompanied and supported me right from the start. We worked together on my development (including conflict resolution training) and on finding positive solutions to the challenges. Looking back, I took a lot from this intensive time and was able to build a very strong team of 3 employees after a difficult start and good development.
- Julia Roppelt, Digital Consultant -
Marcus was instrumental in shaping my leadership style by teaching us leaders a crucial mindset: the courage to lead through uncertainty. He taught me to always be a shining example as a leader - courageous and leading the way, even when facing my own fears. The art of inspiring the team and keeping an open ear despite a busy schedule is what true leadership is all about. Because ultimately, it is the combined forces of a team that lead us through the toughest challenges to victory.
- Lisa Willmann, Head of Marketing -
I have experienced Marcus as a leader in challenging situations. Marcus stands for a holistic, adaptable and people-centered approach to managing and supporting leaders. With his extensive experience, his ability to create clarity and his goal-oriented, calm approach, he is the ideal partner for companies and managers who want to assert themselves in an ever-changing business world.
- Stefan Herzog, self-employed entrepren -
In my role as Chairman of the Advisory Board of Keller Sports, I would like to emphasise that the cooperation with Marcus was always characterised by extraordinary trust. Even in the most challenging times of crisis, Marcus maintained remarkable calm and clarity, always kept an overview and showed exceptional commitment to the company.
- Jussof Breshna, Managing Director Reiman Investors -
As a speaker, mentor at the Founder Institute and head of the Leadership Resort at the Association of Sports Managers (VSD), I bring leadership into motion – with impulses, experience and real proximity to practice.
I look forward to our exchange!
Empowering Leaders &
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