In today’s fast-paced corporate world, executives often find themselves overwhelmed by constant demands and digital distractions. Recognizing this challenge, Leo Wien offers a unique approach to executive coaching that emphasizes clarity and focus. Founded by Dr. Imre Márton Reményi, Leo Wien provides structured leadership experiences designed to eliminate distractions and foster strategic thinking.
Dr. Reményi’s philosophy centers on the idea that true leadership begins with self-awareness. By encouraging leaders to disconnect from their devices temporarily, Leo Wien creates an environment where executives can reflect deeply on their roles and decisions. As Dr. Reményi explains, “This isn’t about long days of silence. It’s about cutting the noise so leaders can think clearly, act decisively, and lead authentically.”
With over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy and organizational consulting, Dr. Reményi brings a wealth of knowledge to his coaching practice. His programs, offered through the Vienna International Management School, combine personal introspection with strategic planning, helping leaders align their actions with their core values.
In a world where constant connectivity is the norm, Leo Wien stands out by promoting intentional disconnection as a pathway to effective leadership. Through his innovative methods, Dr. Reményi is redefining what it means to lead in the modern age.
From Opera to Impact: The Birth of a Purpose-Driven Company
Dr. Imre Márton Reményi’s journey into leadership consulting began in the most unexpected of places — the opera stage. While performing the title role in Verdi’s Otello, he experienced a profound moment of clarity. As he sang the victorious “Esultate!” following Otello’s triumph over the Osman navy, a deeper realization struck.
“In two hours, I would be killing my innocent, loving wife on stage and contemplating suicide. I knew in that moment I no longer wanted to portray tragic heroes — I wanted to save people from real-life catastrophes instead.”
That pivotal scene became the genesis of a lifelong mission to guide leaders toward personal growth and ethical responsibility.
Determined to help others navigate complexity, Dr. Reményi immersed himself in coaching, psychotherapy, and academia, eventually becoming a university lecturer. His time at Kassel International Management School in Germany exposed a recurring frustration among middle managers. Despite acquiring new leadership skills, they often found their efforts stifled by indifferent superiors. This disconnect inspired him to work directly with top-tier executives — those truly positioned to catalyze change.
Throughout his three-decade quest, Dr. Reményi engaged with some of the greatest minds in leadership — Tom Peters, John Kotter, and Charles Handy among them — shaping his own philosophy along the way. Yet, the challenge remained: “The hardest part is not teaching — it’s making CEOs see their need for personal development and sparking the willingness to act.”
From opera houses to boardrooms, Dr. Reményi’s unique background and unshakable commitment to transformation have helped him create a space where leaders are empowered to evolve, lead with purpose, and build organizations that truly make a difference.
Leading with Vision: A Human-Centered Philosophy
Dr. Imre Márton Reményi draws a clear and essential distinction between leaders and managers — a foundational perspective that informs his entire leadership philosophy. He asserts that managers ensure things are done right, while leaders ensure the right things are done. Adapting Simon Sinek’s well-known framework, he maps out a purposeful structure:
WHY? What is the purpose of the company? What kind of impact does it want to make?
WHAT? What actions are taken to fulfill that purpose? What is done — and what is intentionally avoided?
HOW? In what manner are those actions carried out? What quality standards are upheld?
This framework, he explains, can also be viewed through alternate terms: Vision (WHY), Contribution (WHAT), and Strategy (HOW). “Vision,” he says, “is the picture of the future we want to come true. Contribution is our share of actions. Strategy is the most efficient way to perform them.”
Dr. Reményi emphasizes that leaders are tasked with defining and powerfully communicating vision, while managers are responsible for executing it efficiently. A common error among many executives, he observes, is blurring the line — wasting precious time managing instead of leading.
At the heart of his leadership model is the “Triangle of Leadership”, which focuses on output, employee capability, and organizational structure. He clarifies: output must come from employees, whose intrinsic motivation cannot be externally generated. Capability is jointly nurtured (personnel development), while management ensures the environment allows output (organizational development).
“Leadership only exists in human relationships,” he explains. “It’s always personal, and always based on trust.” To uphold this throughout his work, Dr. Reményi’s team holds regular reflective meetings — ensuring alignment with their philosophy and integrating continuous feedback from clients.
Innovation Rooted in Relevance
At LeoWien, balancing innovation with stability has never been about guesswork—it’s about precision and personalization. Dr. Imre Márton Reményi believes that the key to meaningful growth lies in deep, continuous collaboration with clients. Each product, service, or system developed under his leadership begins with understanding a client’s unique context and evolves based on real-time feedback and changing needs. “We don’t sell pre-made solutions,” he emphasizes. “We tailor every offering like a bespoke suit, ensuring a perfect fit for every organization.”
He often cites George Bernard Shaw: “The only man who behaved sensibly was my tailor: he took my measure anew every time he saw me, whilst all the rest went on with their old measurements and expected them to fit me.”
This approach of constant adaptation doesn’t stop with client strategy—it also defines how LeoWien operates internally. The company has no fixed team structure. Instead, Dr. Reményi and his collaborators identify the project’s needs in tandem with the client, then draw from a curated pool of top-tier experts across disciplines. This ensures that talent always aligns with task, rather than forcing square pegs into round holes—a common issue he sees in traditional consultancies.
Clients have expressed appreciation for this lean, responsive model.
“They don’t want recycled advice—they want insight that matches the complexity of their moment,” Dr. Reményi notes. Mentorship plays a quiet but powerful role in the process, as each engagement becomes a space for mutual growth between client and consultant. “We don’t just provide answers,” he says. “We build capacities—and that includes our own.”
By staying close to the real-time challenges of leadership, LeoWien not only crafts smarter solutions but also helps executives evolve into the leaders their organizations truly need.
About the Company
LeoWien is not your typical consulting firm—it is a purpose-built, boutique organization driven by clarity, discretion, and precision. Founded and led by Dr. Imre Márton Reményi, LeoWien operates with an intentionally lean structure, allowing it to remain agile, personal, and highly responsive to the needs of top-level executives. Unlike traditional firms burdened by fixed hierarchies and generalist teams, LeoWien brings together handpicked experts from a trusted platform only when a project demands it.
This flexible model keeps overheads minimal and focus maximal. Dr. Reményi ensures that every engagement is met with the highest level of expertise, delivered promptly and tailored to the client’s exact needs. “We don’t believe in off-the-shelf solutions,” he explains. “Each case is unique and deserves a solution crafted with care and confidentiality.”
Built around a deep respect for trust and human connection, LeoWien’s core operations reflect the founder’s belief in a “two-person principle”—a discreet, dialogue-driven relationship between client and advisor. The firm’s engagements often begin with a quiet conversation and evolve into deep partnerships that shape the trajectory of entire organizations.
Despite being small in scale, LeoWien’s reach is global, and its influence resonates at the highest levels of corporate leadership. Its size is not a limitation but a strategic choice—allowing for total customization and personal involvement in every project.
Tailored Transformation for Leaders
Products and Services
LeoWien specializes in one thing: empowering leaders. The company provides discreet, strategic support to CEOs, owners, and top-level executives in both their personal growth and organizational development journeys. Whether it’s navigating internal crises, unlocking new leadership potential, or shaping future-focused corporate strategies, LeoWien steps in as a confidant, guide, and architect of change.
All of LeoWien’s products and services are bespoke. There is no standardized methodology—only a sharp focus on creating what works best for the person and the context at hand. As a result, the firm offers highly customized programs developed collaboratively with the client. These range from leadership coaching and transformation design to organizational development strategies and executive mentorship.
A key pillar of LeoWien’s approach is listening closely—understanding the client’s exact needs before designing anything. The services are developed organically, with each engagement treated as a fresh canvas. “Our process is not about filling templates; it’s about creating relevance,” says Dr. Reményi.
Technology is used sparingly and purposefully. While remote communication tools are employed when needed, the foundation of LeoWien’s service delivery remains human-centric, relying on trust, conversation, and confidentiality. Recently, the company took a significant leap forward by launching LeoWien.com, a dedicated platform for delivering personalized programs online—still tailored, still private, but more accessible for top leaders seeking transformational support.
Through its carefully curated services, LeoWien doesn’t just respond to challenges—it anticipates them, co-creating sustainable growth paths with those responsible for steering entire organizations forward.