Welcome to Antler kollective

Personal & Professional Development Coach

Coaches can provide numerous benefits for any individual or team striving to enhance their personal and/or professional development. They provide personalized guidance, fresh perspectives, support in overcoming limiting beliefs, judgement-free listening, development of new skills, accountability and more.

Why work with a coach?

Where a coach supports

  • Discovery

    Unleash the authentic you - discover your inner compass, identify your values and define who you really are and where your passions lie. Often this is the first step on the coaching journey, and a coach is your companion along the way.

  • Relationships

    Strong relationships enrich life. Coaching can equip you with tools to communicate authentically, build trust, and navigate disagreements and deepen existing relationships.

  • Confidence

    Want to shed self-doubt and step into your confident self? Coaching can be the spark you need and help you identify your strengths, quiet your inner critic, and develop the tools to communicate with clarity and conviction.

  • Dream big

    Big dreams ignite your fire and propel you forward, even when doubt or fear creep in. They are the launchpad for a life filled with passion and possibility. A coach can help you frame those dreams, develop the journey towards them and set goals along the way.

  • Being a boss

    Being a manager/boss is hard. Deadlines, shifting priorities, managing a team, personal goals, the occasional office drama, etc. is something every manager needs to cope with. A coach is your objective sounding board and will help you navigate these challenges and develop new skills to handle difficult situations with confidence.

  • For Germans in America

    Coming from Germany, the American way of life and work can feel confusing and sometimes frustrating. So much is different, especially in the work place: expectations, how decisions are made, office culture, hierarchies, etc. Gain insight into these areas and learn how to be successful.

  • Champion

    A coach is your champion. The coach’s unwavering belief in you becomes your fuel, pushing you past perceived boundaries and reminding you that you are in control of your journey. You will both be supported & challenged.

  • The Whole Person

    Coaching considers the whole person and interconnected areas beyond the primary topics are explored during coaching; including relationships, habits, beliefs, health etc.

  • What else?

    The areas in which a coach can support are limitless. Let me know of anything you would like to explore and we will take it from there.

About Maurice Mendes

I came to coaching through my passion to help individuals and teams. I strive to support as many people as possible in their life journey. My approach to coaching is to look at the whole person, which means that we may explore beyond primary focus topics and go into interconnected areas such as relationships, habits, family, health, etc.

For me, there is nothing more exciting than seeing the self-discovery, growth and joy that is possible when someone lives their authentic life and follows their dreams.

I’m originally from Germany and have been in the United States since 2013. Over the last 20 years I progressed in Finance/Accounting/Human Resources roles in various industries and recently worked as a Controller for a private equity backed consumer goods company. My background includes working for Daimler AG, KraussMaffei, The WhiteWave Foods Company, Danone North America and Sovos Brands.

How we work together

Coaching sessions are offered via video call (Google Meet/FaceTime/Zoom) and phone call for clients around the world. Clients in New York City can also choose in-person sessions. All services are offered in English and German.

Book your complimentary call or contact me if you have questions.

  • A call to discuss what brings you to coaching, potential topics, the process & any other questions you might have. The goal of this call is to find out if we are a fit for a coaching relationship.

  • The coaching relationship starts with a Deep Dive (an extended session) to discuss your path up until now, your priorities & passions. We will get to know each other better and cover logistics for the ongoing relationship.

  • Recurring coaching sessions to tackle your Deep Dive topics, and any other matters you want to bring to the session.

    Frequency and length of coaching may vary. Most common is every 2 weeks and a length of coaching for at least 4-6 months (or longer) to truly achieve progress and see the impact. In between sessions I’m available via text or email, as well as for additional sessions if needed.