Who is behind SÄIL
I am Frank - founder of SÄIL.
After more than 20 years in industry, sales and international cooperation, I have noticed one thing time and time again: many people just function – both at work and in their private lives. They perform, react and persevere. And in doing so, they lose touch with themselves, with what they are doing and often with the people around them.
Organisations also find themselves in exactly this situation. There is talk of goals, efficiency and processes – but the people behind them are too often left out of the equation. This results in misunderstandings, inner resignation, conflicts or the feeling that „we are working alongside each other, but not with each other.“
I am personally familiar with this moment: outwardly successful, inwardly uncertain. This is precisely what gave rise to SÄIL – with a simple approach: development does not mean achieving even more. Development means gaining clarity, consciously shaping responsibility and regaining the ability to act – with inner stability and a direction that truly fits.
Today, I support individuals, teams and executives as a business and mental coach. I work in a clear, structured manner and on equal terms – with depth, without drama. The goal is not to feel good for a day, but to bring about lasting change in everyday life.
Sailing is more than just a hobby for me. On board, it quickly becomes apparent what often remains hidden in everyday life: communication that either works or fails. Responsibility for one another. Roles that function – or don't. That's precisely why I use the sailing boat at SÄIL as a space for experience: as a mirror and a practical field in which development is not only discussed, but can be experienced.
SÄIL stands for clarity, connection and genuine implementation – both professionally and personally.
Training & qualification
Coaching & personal development
- Certified Business Coach (IHK) - with a focus on leadership, role clarification and change processes
- Certified Mental Coach (IHK) - with a focus on clarity, self-control and resilience
- Systemic counsellor (BTB)
- Psychological counsellor (BTB)
Centre of gravity: Burnout prevention
Sailing & experiential education
- Pleasure craft licence (SKS)
- Lake Constance skipper's licence (A+D)
- Radio licences: SRC (Short Range Certificate), UBI (Inland Radio)
- Pyro licence - certificate of competence for distress signalling equipment
- SeaDoc First Aid - specially trained for medical emergencies at sea
- Many years of sailing experience on inland and coastal waters
- Skipper experience with leadership responsibility - on trips with teams, individuals and coaching groups
- Experience as a sailing instructor - with a focus on safety, clarity and togetherness
- Founder of the sailing and coaching concept "Ocean Effect" - sailing as a space of experience for real development
