Over 20 years as an entrepreneur. Helicopter pilot. Author. I've been at the top and at rock bottom – and I know what both feel like. I won't tell you what you want to hear. I'll tell you what I see. Whether it's about you or your business.
On the outside, you've got everything under control. On the inside, something's missing. You don't need another tool. You need someone who'll tell you what you're not telling yourself.
Strategy, investments, marketing, conflicts, software. Everyone at the table wants something from you. What you need is a wingman who's the only one with nothing to gain from your yes.
In the cockpit, I learned one thing: excuses won't get you anywhere. You have to stay focused, take responsibility and act. That's exactly what I bring to the table. No motivational show. No consultant jargon. Real conversations. Straight talk. Actionable next steps.
Years as an entrepreneur
Helicopter pilot
«Raus aus dem Kopf, rein ins Leben»
Even when everything falls apart, I believe there's a way forward. And most of the time, I'm right.
At least that's what my teacher thought. Today, I'm an industrial engineer.
Like numbers, I always tell the truth. Even when it's uncomfortable.
I'd rather get things done than talk about them endlessly.
Petrol runs through my veins. Standing still isn't my thing.
Helicopter pilot. My recipe for success – in the air and in business.
The most challenging role I've ever taken on. And the most rewarding.
Different industries, my own products (yes, even gin). I know what responsibility feels like.
Four steps from breaking point to renewed strength.A video course to help you start over after losing a job, bankruptcy, business failure or another professional setback.Scars aren't flaws. They're proof that you made it through.
Learn to make sense of the emotional shock and discover tools that can help you regain mental stability.
Separate what you can control from what you can't – and take away the lessons that matter.
Explore how your identity connects to professional success and rediscover your personal strengths.
Create a vision for what's next and plan your next steps based on everything you've learned.
"Raus aus dem Kopf, rein ins Leben" isn't another self-help book with 47 tips. It's a book about responsibility – the kind you can't delegate. For anyone ready to stop going through the motions and start living with intention.
For people ready to stop standing in their own way.
Straightforward insights on decision-making, courage & confidence.
A practical companion for creating a more intentional life.
I don't promise miracles. I offer clarity, a sense of relief and the kind of change that comes from within you. Here's what people have to say about their experience.
Who is Oliver Bereuter?
Oliver Bereuter is a mentor for people navigating change and a sparring partner for entrepreneurs. He has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years, is a helicopter pilot and the author of "Raus aus dem Kopf, rein ins Leben". He works in the Rhine Valley, Eastern Switzerland and online – with a direct, honest and down-to-earth approach.
What's the difference between Mentoring and Business Sparring?
If you're facing a business decision, Business Sparring is the right fit. If the focus is on you as a person, it's Mentoring. Through Business Sparring, Oliver Bereuter supports entrepreneurs with investments, proposals and strategic decisions. Through Mentoring, he guides people navigating professional or personal transitions.
I'm not sure whether I need Mentoring or Business Sparring. What now?
Start with a free Clarity Call. Together, you'll quickly find out whether the challenge is a business decision or something more personal. Oliver will then recommend the format that best suits your situation.
Where does Oliver Bereuter work?
Oliver Bereuter works flexibly and independently of location – whether in person in the Rhine Valley, across the DACH region or anywhere in the world, online or face-to-face, in German or English. Both Mentoring and Business Sparring are tailored to your needs and location.
What is the book "Raus aus dem Kopf, rein ins Leben" about?
"Raus aus dem Kopf, rein ins Leben" by Oliver Bereuter is a book about taking responsibility and living intentionally. It's for people who are ready to stop getting in their own way.
How can I get started if I'm not ready to talk yet?
Start with Oliver Bereuter's online course "Golden Scars – Four Steps from Breaking Point to Renewed Strength". Work through the course at your own pace and move into personal mentoring whenever you're ready.
The only question is how much longer you'll pretend you don't. I'll be here when you're ready.