Rise into your authentic self
I help leaders dissolve the inner friction that limits clear decisions, truly aligned teams, and deep connection with others and themselves.
Benjamin Schwarz
Founder & CEO, HYDR8
Who this is for (and not for)
For you if… you’re a founder/CEO or senior exec leading a team, willing to face yourself as fully as you face the business. You want leverage — personal and organizational.
Not for you if… you aren't willing to take ownership for your own experience, aren’t ready to embrace intensity, or aren't committed to doing the work.
I cap my practice at 15 clients so you always get full presence.
How we'll work together
Tactics — meetings that don’t suck; real alignment; accountability with love; better decisions under pressure.
Healing — end the inner fight; unburden old parts; dissolve stress/anxiety/depression at the root; unlock ease and joy.
Awakening — direct access to presence and embodiment.
We move from immediate relief → deep transformation. Sequence depends on your needs.
Why work with me
Built and led companies as Founder/CEO. I know the stakes and the loneliness.
Reshaped stuck scale‑ups (€100M+) as Chief of Staff.
Private elite business‑school education across DE/UK/US.
20+ years of deep inner work; trained with world‑class teachers (Joe Hudson, Tara Howley, Judith Blackstone, Guthrie Sayen).
Dad of two (5 &3): They’re my toughest teachers: I couldn't be with my kids' emotions until I've learned to love my own.
Max helped me build resilience and unlock clarity and strength. Every session shifts my perspective fundamentally.
Benjamin Schwarz
Founder & CEO, HYDR8
With Max, I brought more ease and joy into my leadership. I now face and resolve conflicts I once avoided or didn't even see!
Maria Taugerbeck
Head of Marketing, celebrate company
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