The mandatory core
Six principles apply in every phase, at every level, and in every culture. The five phases follow in sequence: Discover → Own → Focus → Move → Build. Discover always comes first.
Discover Your Own
Your own path starts with you.
In private or professional life, as a person, entrepreneur, leader, or with your team: we help you discover your own path and shape what really matters to you.
30 minutes, free, with no obligation—we explore together what you really need.
Six principles. For every own path.
01
Answers are discovered, not given.
The DYO Method asks, structures, and challenges. You find the answer and own it.
02Everything starts with you.
Own your life first, then the role, then the company.
03The whole person counts.
Private and professional life belong together. Business challenges never stand alone.
04You decide, the AI asks.
People are at the center, AI is at their side. Agents can take on tasks, but responsibility, judgment, and meaning stay with people; every agent has a named human owner.
05Trust first: what you discover belongs to you.
Personal content is seen only by those you share it with. You choose what to share, and every share can be withdrawn.
06The courage to go your own way.
Dare to Discover for everyone: stay curious, believe in yourself, and act with courage.
DYO Method (Discover Your Own)
Find your own path—from the inside out.
Discover belongs to you
Your Discover content stays yours: neither your employer, your leader, nor another practitioner sees it without your permission. AI does not use it to assess people. Every share can be withdrawn.
Four core outputs
The picture of the whole person from Discover; Personal Own; energy and strengths; and the roles of people and agents. This is the shared core—other tools fit your operating system.
Three levels per tool
Self-guided with AI; supported by a practitioner or an internal role; full scope with Consulting and workshops. These ways of using tools apply at the Self, Team, and Company levels.
Clearing in two stages
First, Clearing reflection as part of the core: AI asks systemic questions without running a constellation. A structural constellation is optional and only with a certified person. AI never leads a constellation; therapeutic needs are referred to professionals.
Phase 01 · Coaching
Understand you and the whole picture
We’ll look at your personality, energy, values, and context together—and find the priorities that matter to you and your team.
Examples of relevant tools
- Discovery Interview
- Personality & Energy Profile
- Whole Picture Map
Part of the integrated DYO toolkit with many tools.
Three areas of expertise. One system.
Support that starts with you and what you need.
Whether you’re looking for personal clarity, a stronger team, or a fresh direction for your business, we’ll start where you are—with the same approach and the DYO Method.
01Self
Coaching
Coaching for you—in private or professional life, with or without a leadership role: discover what matters to you and find your own path.
Offers & courses →02Team
Training
Build clear roles and everyday routines together, so your team works well and feels confident taking ownership.
Offers & courses →03Company
Consulting
Consulting for growing companies and scale-ups: bring your strategy, Company, and growth together in a system that fits your business and works in everyday life.
Offers & courses →FAQ
Coaching, Training, or Consulting—what’s right for you?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. These answers can help you find a starting point.
What happens in the free first conversation?
30 minutes, free, with no obligation—we explore together what you really need. You share what is on your mind. We explore your situation and clarify a possible next step. We discuss further offers personally afterwards.
When is Coaching the right choice?
When you need space to focus on yourself: an upcoming decision, a new role, doubts about your own impact, or the feeling of standing alone at the top. A typical concern: “I need clarity about myself and my path.” You leave with a clearer sense of your strengths and priorities, and a way of leading that feels right for you.
When is Training the better choice?
When your team needs to move forward together: unclear roles, friction in collaboration, or routines that dilute responsibility. A typical concern: “Our team works, but it does not truly take ownership.” The result: clear roles, reliable routines, and a team that carries decisions itself.
When could Consulting help?
When you want to work on the bigger picture of your business: strategy, structure, or growth that do not work together. A typical concern: “We have many initiatives, but no shared system.” The result: a strategy on one page, clear priorities, and an actionable system that connects strategy, Company, and growth.
How do the three services differ at a glance?
Coaching works at the Self level—the individual. Training works at the Team level—collaboration. Consulting works at the Company level—the entire company. All three draw on the same DYO Method and the same integrated DYO toolkit with many tools.
Can the services be combined?
Absolutely. We often start with Coaching and bring in your team or Company as things become clearer. We’ll find the right fit together, starting with a relaxed, no-obligation conversation.
DYO Check
Ten honest minutes for yourself.
You’ll get a short profile and your next step.
AI (Anthropic Claude) helps with the text of your result. You decide. Your answers are handled according to our privacy policy. Privacy policy
The journey together
Change starts with you—and grows day by day.
We start with a free 30-minute first conversation. You share what is on your mind, and we explore together what you really need. We discuss further offers and the right scope personally afterwards.
01
Discover
We’ll get to know each other, look at the whole picture, and work out what’s on your mind.
02
Own & Focus
We’ll clarify ownership, sharpen your goals, and bring your strategy onto one page.
03
Working principle: rhythm over one-off events →Move & Build
If you want to continue, we discuss support that fits your everyday life personally.
Andreas Ried
I’m Andreas. A thinking partner by your side.
“The best answers are not given—they are discovered.”
As an experienced entrepreneur and coach, I look at the whole picture with you: who you are and what you want to change. I bring thoughtful questions, a rigorous analysis, and strategic clarity. Together, we’ll find a way forward that feels right for you and works in everyday life.
Our values
The seven company values of Andreas Ried & Company—how we work. The six principles of the method apply to everyone using the DYO Method.
The six principles of the DYO Method →OWN YOUR POWER
Trust yourself to overcome any challenge and take responsibility.
DARE TO DISCOVER
Stay curious, ask bold questions, step into the unknown with faith.
KEEP MOVING
Activity, adventure and endurance are non-negotiable.
WORK WITH PASSION
Energy, dedication and purpose matter more than results alone.
FREEDOM & CLARITY
A clear mind and an unburdened life: independence and simplicity.
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Valuable relationships with friends and partners fuel happiness.
BUILD & SUCCEED
Business success, great solutions and financial stability.
Discover Your Own
Let’s talk!
Want to explore the DYO Method? Whether it’s Coaching, Training, or Consulting—whether it’s about you, your team, or your Company, email me or give me a call. Together we’ll find what fits you.