About Norbert
The Bridge Between Corporate Leadership and Mindful Presence
Hello, my name is Norbert Schlechl
I spent more than twenty years within the fast-paced, complex, and highly demanding Banking and IT sectors. Serving as a Department Head and Managing Director, my world was completely defined by complex human challenges, internal expectations, Corporate Targets, deadlines, contracts, and constant, unpredictable change. I know exactly what it takes to make critical decisions under intense pressure. But I also know the heavy toll it can take on your focus, on your stress and on your energy level.
Throughout those intense years, I discovered a vital truth: true, sustainable leadership and high performance do not come from simply pushing harder or investing even more hours into the job. In today’s world, working non-stop is no longer enough. Top performance requires a strategic balance—one that protects your energy and ensures a clear, focused, and resilient mind paired with balanced emotions that is open to intuition and new ideas.
Merging Two Worlds: IT, Business & Mindfulness
My transition into mindfulness training was not a departure from the business world, but a natural evolution. I realized that the modern professional landscape desperately needs tools to manage internal “data noise” just as effectively as external IT systems.
Today, I combine my extensive management background with rigorous academic and contemplative training to provide a modern, grounded approach to mindfulness. I translate ancient wisdom and energetic practices into logical and highly practical tools for the office, daily life, and deep personal transformation.
Qualifications & Background
I believe that deep mental and energetic work requires a solid, professional foundation. My approach is evidence-based, structured, and backed by recognized corporate, academic, and traditional credentials:
Executive Experience
Decades of active leadership as a Managing Director, and Area Manager in the IT and Banking sectors.
Academic Foundation
Master of Science (MSc) in Mindfulness, coupled with a degree in Information Technology (DI).
Contemplative & Energetic Expertise
Certified Qi Gong Instructor within the universal system of Grandmaster Mantak Chia (Thailand), having studied and trained personally under his direct guidance.
Leadership Rooted in Ancient Lineage
Senior Instructor and Extraordinary Board Member at TIIS (The Institute for Inner Sciences). Privileged to have studied personally under the spiritual Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui (Philippines) and the founder of TIIS, Charlotte Anderson (USA, life partner of Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui), who personally appointed me as an extraordinary board member to preserve and teach advanced meditation and spiritual wisdom.
Coaching & Advisory Education
Advanced, comprehensive training in systemic coaching and professional consulting.
Founder of MindCompetence
An initiative dedicated to enhancing mental, emotional, and energetic fitness in the modern world.
My Philosophy: Presence in Motion
Mindfulness and Meditation is not about escaping reality or sitting silently on a cushion while the world rushes by. To me, true awareness is active, energetic, and embodied. It belongs in the boardroom, in the middle of a complex IT migration, and directly within your daily life and interactions.
By blending traditional seated meditation with dynamic movement, deeply inspired by my firsthand training under Grandmaster Mantak Chia (Thailand) and Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui (Philippines), I help individuals, corporate teams, and dedicated practitioners cultivate an unshakeable state of presence. This practical approach empowers you to recognize and regulate your bodily sensations, emotions, and thought patterns in real time, ensuring your inner clarity holds strong even in the stormiest environments.
Let’s connect.
Whether you want to optimize your team’s focus, book an individual executive coaching track, or collaborate on a deep-dive seminar—I look forward to working with you. Let’s develop inner clarity and sustainable presence together.