Donatus Thöne

Donatus Thöne is a Lecturer at TIAS School for Business and Society and Eindhoven University of Technology, with over a decade of academic involvement in executive leadership and personal development. His expertise spans Management & Organisation, Career Coaching, and Sociological Context Analysis. He holds a background in law, child psychology, and extensive corporate experience across sectors like finance, recruitment, and consulting.

• Education: Law, Child Psychology (university details unspecified).
• Professional Journey: Assistant Manager at Atlantic Coffee Corporation (Mexico), recruiter at Philips, consultant at Berenschot, partner at Krauthammer International, and founder of Donatus Thöne & Associates (coaching firm).

His research focuses on leadership development through unconventional methods like narrative coaching and fairy tale analogies. He has authored influential books such as Fairy Tales for Managers and What will I Tell St. Peter?, emphasizing practical leadership insights. His writings explore topics ranging from Enneagram personality theory to career liberation paradigms.

Thöne’s advisory work spans diverse clients, from corporate management boards to adventurous teams like those attempting Greenland expeditions. His firm serves over 500 top Dutch companies through personal and team coaching contracts.

Grants & Collaborations: No specific grants highlighted, but his firm’s partnerships with major Dutch corporations imply significant institutional engagement.

Labs/Teams: Lead Donatus Thöne & Associates, a consultancy focused on executive and organizational coaching.