About Me

Bio:

I have 15 years of experience in active contemplation and execution on how to live, love and labor well.

I’m most interested in universalisms and first principles. I’ve asked myself what living well means to me, until I couldn’t break it down any further. On the way I’ve applied my findings in my own life. If you can’t walk the walk, don’t talk the talk : )

This has been a self directed study process, which has led me through productivity, business and market principles, behavioral psychology, philosophy, meditation, fitness, spirituality, creativity and love.

On my recent 5-year sabbatical I‘ve separated my life from work to identify what is at the core of living well. In this time I analyzed my own life heavily and made deep explorations into the essential matters of identity, time and creativity. I’ve also educated myself in the fields of psychology, personal development, meditation and trauma modulation.

Philosophically I’m naturally influenced by western philosophy, but I’ve invited the east into my world through Daoism and the I Ching, which I’ve both studied and applied extensively. Fitting the current times, my philosophy focuses on the cyclical nature of living and working, active change and transformation and sustainability, both in the inner and the outer worlds.

Previously at Twitch I actively advised and supported north of 100 livestreamers / content creators in matters of creativity and business development, and by extent, business philosophy. Many of them are now defining forces in the German speaking entertainment landscape.

Over the years I’ve been a guide and advisor for matters of life, love and labor for my close friends, family and a few selected clients, who all report and show high satisfaction and quality in their life.

CV:

2010 — 2012 Livestreaming pioneer and esports commentator for the beautiful game of StarCraft 2
2014 — 2018 Twitch: Head of Partnerships DACH
2018 — 2023 On sabbatical, contemplating and experience life without work
2021 research trip to Eastern Europe, searching Transsilvanian family roots
2022 officiated my friends’ wedding
2023 fell deeply in love
2023 — now Bringing work back into my life

Coaching & Consulting Projects

2020-2024: Personal coaching for various founders, corporates and creatives. Testimonials: simonohler.com/testimonials
2024: Card Sports League GmbH: The founders wanted to make their business more sustainable. I worked with them on included client diversification, restructuring to reduce operations load on founders and easier replicability of service / product. I helped them renew their vision for the business, restructure their team and identify new markets while maintaining their core identity.
2023: Medley Berlin gGmbH: The founders started the business to run a creative residency. After the residency there was no business case and the founders had disparate stories about their agreements and intentions. I helped them to peacefully cede operations.
2022: strafejump GmbH: The CEO wanted to regain some of his free time. I helped him transform his habits regarding working hours, efficiency and team organization.
2021: ALDI Nord & Süd: ALDI started their gaming brand with a major game show campaign on Twitch, called “Heldenschmiede” (Hero Forge). I helped them structure the campaign based on the Hero’s Journey narrative principles.
2021: strafejump GmbH: The founder couple was experiencing a work / life crisis. I joined them on a retreat on Mallorca and helped them navigate the crisis.
2020: Universal Music GmbH: Universal was considering a Twitch content format and I did an initial advisory session.
2019: Freaks4U Gaming GmbH: The CEO invited me to help them properly structure their agreement with Twitch.