Achieve Your
Peak Performance
Forged through adversity. Refined by success.
Distilled from 30 years in boardrooms, research, teaching, and life. Helping you show up at your best. Especially when the pressure is on.
Trusted by Companies, Universities, and Senior Leaders
With additional work for startups, scale-ups, and professional organizations across Europe and the U.S.
Three Program Formats. One Standard.
Three Program Formats. One Standard.
UNLEASHED - Doc U Goal Achievement System
A one-day in-person intensive for people who are tired of knowing what to do and not doing it. UNLEASHED helps you turn intention into action — and commitment into measurable progress.
Learn More...Doc U Peak Performance System
A three-day flagship program for people who want to raise their overall level of performance — sustainably. Peak Performance builds deep self-understanding and integrates achievement, health, and meaning into a coherent way of living and working.
Learn More...Doc U Study Excellence System
Most students don’t fail because they aren’t capable. They fail because they were never trained how to learn, focus, and perform. Study Excellence is a structured online learning system that closes that gap.
Learn More...Doc U Peak Performance System
The flagship program of the Doc U Performance Ecosystem.
A three-day, high-immersion live program for people who want to operate at a higher level — not just for a moment, but sustainably. Peak Performance is for those who sense that more is possible: more clarity, more effectiveness, more fulfillment — without burning out or losing themselves along the way.
Over three days, you work deeply on how you function: how you set and pursue meaningful goals, how you organize your life and energy, how you overcome inner resistance, and how you align action with who you truly are. You develop a much deeper understanding of yourself — and learn how to base decisions and execution on that understanding.
Peak Performance integrates achievement, health, meaning, and inner stability into a coherent way of living and working. It helps you move beyond your current level and build a form of personal mastery that holds over time. This is not about doing more. It is about becoming capable of more — in a way that is effective, aligned, and sustainable.
What Professionals Say about Dr. Ulrich Winkler
"I had the distinct honor of working with Dr. Ulrich for 2 years. Dr. Ulrich played an instrumental role in establishing a highly successful line of business that not only drove revenue, but company brand and awareness that vastly separated itself from competitors. Dr. Ulrich built strong relationships with key clients, and created key components that were taught at the NYU AI Masterclass to board advisors and C-level executives across the World. He fostered a collaborative environment that empowered his team to deliver results consistently. What sets Dr. Ulrich apart is his exceptional leadership, analytical mindset, and commitment to driving sustainable growth. His passion for excellence and his focus on customer success were evident in every project he led. I would highly recommend Dr. Ulrich to any organization looking to accelerate their growth. His contributions will undoubtedly lead to success."
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"I hold a deep appreciation for Ulrich's work ethic, characterized by his can-do attitude, persistence, resilience, clarity, and a notable sense of humor. His extensive professional and methodological knowledge sets him apart Ulrich is a man of unwavering loyalty, consistently seeing through initiatives to completion, even in the face of substantial changes or challenges. He is a doer with strategic vision, who ‘gets stuff done’ even under suboptimal conditions, all while maintaining a steadfast focus on the end goal. Ulrich Winkler's exceptional social competence, refined through a wealth of international experiences, adds another dimension to his profile. He possesses a remarkable ability to unite people behind a shared vision, underscoring his effectiveness as a collaborator and leader."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"Dr Winkler’s presentation was the highlight of our conference — engaging, insightful, and genuinely memorable. He blends deep expertise with wit and warmth, making complex ideas both accessible and inspiring. Our delegates were captivated from start to finish."
"Dr. Winkler (...) successfully led a collaborative project to build and deliver a new executive education program for Board Members and C-Level Executives on the topic of AI. I value his attention to detail, his customer-focused mindset, and his innovative approach to problem solving."
"I have a great comment today to share with you. One of our delegates said ‘We need more Ulrichs in the world' !"
"I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr. Winkler on several projects over the last 15 years. As a strategist, Dr. Winkler possesses a unique talent for envisioning the bigger picture while effectively navigating complex real-world challenges. His strategic thinking coupled with his down-to-earth insights and spot-on intuition have not only propelled his own ventures to success but have provided valuable insights to me and to others in numerous industries. I have no doubt that Dr. Winkler will continue to make profound impacts in the fields of leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, and education for many years to come. It is an honor to endorse him for his exceptional qualities as a human being and his outstanding achievements in the professional arena."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"His deep understanding of the art and science of business strategy is balanced by his ability to bring diverse people together around a shared vision. He’s that rare creator who combines meticulous attention to detail and rigorous skill, with a clear-minded and direct talent for communicating what needs to be done at all levels of the business. It's been my privilege to work with him on several projects — in leadership and team performance, in development of an international executive education"
"Ulrich, delivered an amazing engaging leadership presentation (...). As a result, The University of Sheffield engaged Ulrich for a strategic workshop with our Senior Team to develop our new vision and mission"
"Ulrich is amazing. I am just starting out my small business and was feeling super unorganized and a but chaotic. Ulrich helped me find "my center of gravity" and assisted me in organizing my next steps. I am in such a better place now and feeling calm and confident about my business."
"Once you start working with Dr. Winkler, you'll realize as I did, that Dr. Winkler is a top level professional with few to no equivalence. I was pleasantly "shocked" at this great discovery. In addition to being a brilliant mind, Dr. Winkler is a dogged professional who takes pride in his work (...)."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Dr. Winkler is the ideal colleague who brings a level of drive, process, and accountability that is rare, valued, and essential. His ability to provide strategic direction to all aspects of an organization while keeping all moving parts focused on larger goals is what makes him so successful."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
"I had the distinct honor of working with Dr. Ulrich for 2 years. Dr. Ulrich played an instrumental role in establishing a highly successful line of business that not only drove revenue, but company brand and awareness that vastly separated itself from competitors. Dr. Ulrich built strong relationships with key clients, and created key components that were taught at the NYU AI Masterclass to board advisors and C-level executives across the World. He fostered a collaborative environment that empowered his team to deliver results consistently. What sets Dr. Ulrich apart is his exceptional leadership, analytical mindset, and commitment to driving sustainable growth. His passion for excellence and his focus on customer success were evident in every project he led. I would highly recommend Dr. Ulrich to any organization looking to accelerate their growth. His contributions will undoubtedly lead to success."
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"I hold a deep appreciation for Ulrich's work ethic, characterized by his can-do attitude, persistence, resilience, clarity, and a notable sense of humor. His extensive professional and methodological knowledge sets him apart Ulrich is a man of unwavering loyalty, consistently seeing through initiatives to completion, even in the face of substantial changes or challenges. He is a doer with strategic vision, who ‘gets stuff done’ even under suboptimal conditions, all while maintaining a steadfast focus on the end goal. Ulrich Winkler's exceptional social competence, refined through a wealth of international experiences, adds another dimension to his profile. He possesses a remarkable ability to unite people behind a shared vision, underscoring his effectiveness as a collaborator and leader."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"Dr Winkler’s presentation was the highlight of our conference — engaging, insightful, and genuinely memorable. He blends deep expertise with wit and warmth, making complex ideas both accessible and inspiring. Our delegates were captivated from start to finish."
"Dr. Winkler (...) successfully led a collaborative project to build and deliver a new executive education program for Board Members and C-Level Executives on the topic of AI. I value his attention to detail, his customer-focused mindset, and his innovative approach to problem solving."
"I have a great comment today to share with you. One of our delegates said ‘We need more Ulrichs in the world' !"
"I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr. Winkler on several projects over the last 15 years. As a strategist, Dr. Winkler possesses a unique talent for envisioning the bigger picture while effectively navigating complex real-world challenges. His strategic thinking coupled with his down-to-earth insights and spot-on intuition have not only propelled his own ventures to success but have provided valuable insights to me and to others in numerous industries. I have no doubt that Dr. Winkler will continue to make profound impacts in the fields of leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, and education for many years to come. It is an honor to endorse him for his exceptional qualities as a human being and his outstanding achievements in the professional arena."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"His deep understanding of the art and science of business strategy is balanced by his ability to bring diverse people together around a shared vision. He’s that rare creator who combines meticulous attention to detail and rigorous skill, with a clear-minded and direct talent for communicating what needs to be done at all levels of the business. It's been my privilege to work with him on several projects — in leadership and team performance, in development of an international executive education"
"Ulrich, delivered an amazing engaging leadership presentation (...). As a result, The University of Sheffield engaged Ulrich for a strategic workshop with our Senior Team to develop our new vision and mission"
"Ulrich is amazing. I am just starting out my small business and was feeling super unorganized and a but chaotic. Ulrich helped me find "my center of gravity" and assisted me in organizing my next steps. I am in such a better place now and feeling calm and confident about my business."
"Once you start working with Dr. Winkler, you'll realize as I did, that Dr. Winkler is a top level professional with few to no equivalence. I was pleasantly "shocked" at this great discovery. In addition to being a brilliant mind, Dr. Winkler is a dogged professional who takes pride in his work (...)."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Dr. Winkler is the ideal colleague who brings a level of drive, process, and accountability that is rare, valued, and essential. His ability to provide strategic direction to all aspects of an organization while keeping all moving parts focused on larger goals is what makes him so successful."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
"I had the distinct honor of working with Dr. Ulrich for 2 years. Dr. Ulrich played an instrumental role in establishing a highly successful line of business that not only drove revenue, but company brand and awareness that vastly separated itself from competitors. Dr. Ulrich built strong relationships with key clients, and created key components that were taught at the NYU AI Masterclass to board advisors and C-level executives across the World. He fostered a collaborative environment that empowered his team to deliver results consistently. What sets Dr. Ulrich apart is his exceptional leadership, analytical mindset, and commitment to driving sustainable growth. His passion for excellence and his focus on customer success were evident in every project he led. I would highly recommend Dr. Ulrich to any organization looking to accelerate their growth. His contributions will undoubtedly lead to success."
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"I hold a deep appreciation for Ulrich's work ethic, characterized by his can-do attitude, persistence, resilience, clarity, and a notable sense of humor. His extensive professional and methodological knowledge sets him apart Ulrich is a man of unwavering loyalty, consistently seeing through initiatives to completion, even in the face of substantial changes or challenges. He is a doer with strategic vision, who ‘gets stuff done’ even under suboptimal conditions, all while maintaining a steadfast focus on the end goal. Ulrich Winkler's exceptional social competence, refined through a wealth of international experiences, adds another dimension to his profile. He possesses a remarkable ability to unite people behind a shared vision, underscoring his effectiveness as a collaborator and leader."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"Dr Winkler’s presentation was the highlight of our conference — engaging, insightful, and genuinely memorable. He blends deep expertise with wit and warmth, making complex ideas both accessible and inspiring. Our delegates were captivated from start to finish."
"Dr. Winkler (...) successfully led a collaborative project to build and deliver a new executive education program for Board Members and C-Level Executives on the topic of AI. I value his attention to detail, his customer-focused mindset, and his innovative approach to problem solving."
"I have a great comment today to share with you. One of our delegates said ‘We need more Ulrichs in the world' !"
"I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr. Winkler on several projects over the last 15 years. As a strategist, Dr. Winkler possesses a unique talent for envisioning the bigger picture while effectively navigating complex real-world challenges. His strategic thinking coupled with his down-to-earth insights and spot-on intuition have not only propelled his own ventures to success but have provided valuable insights to me and to others in numerous industries. I have no doubt that Dr. Winkler will continue to make profound impacts in the fields of leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, and education for many years to come. It is an honor to endorse him for his exceptional qualities as a human being and his outstanding achievements in the professional arena."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"His deep understanding of the art and science of business strategy is balanced by his ability to bring diverse people together around a shared vision. He’s that rare creator who combines meticulous attention to detail and rigorous skill, with a clear-minded and direct talent for communicating what needs to be done at all levels of the business. It's been my privilege to work with him on several projects — in leadership and team performance, in development of an international executive education"
"Ulrich, delivered an amazing engaging leadership presentation (...). As a result, The University of Sheffield engaged Ulrich for a strategic workshop with our Senior Team to develop our new vision and mission"
"Ulrich is amazing. I am just starting out my small business and was feeling super unorganized and a but chaotic. Ulrich helped me find "my center of gravity" and assisted me in organizing my next steps. I am in such a better place now and feeling calm and confident about my business."
"Once you start working with Dr. Winkler, you'll realize as I did, that Dr. Winkler is a top level professional with few to no equivalence. I was pleasantly "shocked" at this great discovery. In addition to being a brilliant mind, Dr. Winkler is a dogged professional who takes pride in his work (...)."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Dr. Winkler is the ideal colleague who brings a level of drive, process, and accountability that is rare, valued, and essential. His ability to provide strategic direction to all aspects of an organization while keeping all moving parts focused on larger goals is what makes him so successful."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
"I had the distinct honor of working with Dr. Ulrich for 2 years. Dr. Ulrich played an instrumental role in establishing a highly successful line of business that not only drove revenue, but company brand and awareness that vastly separated itself from competitors. Dr. Ulrich built strong relationships with key clients, and created key components that were taught at the NYU AI Masterclass to board advisors and C-level executives across the World. He fostered a collaborative environment that empowered his team to deliver results consistently. What sets Dr. Ulrich apart is his exceptional leadership, analytical mindset, and commitment to driving sustainable growth. His passion for excellence and his focus on customer success were evident in every project he led. I would highly recommend Dr. Ulrich to any organization looking to accelerate their growth. His contributions will undoubtedly lead to success."
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"I hold a deep appreciation for Ulrich's work ethic, characterized by his can-do attitude, persistence, resilience, clarity, and a notable sense of humor. His extensive professional and methodological knowledge sets him apart Ulrich is a man of unwavering loyalty, consistently seeing through initiatives to completion, even in the face of substantial changes or challenges. He is a doer with strategic vision, who ‘gets stuff done’ even under suboptimal conditions, all while maintaining a steadfast focus on the end goal. Ulrich Winkler's exceptional social competence, refined through a wealth of international experiences, adds another dimension to his profile. He possesses a remarkable ability to unite people behind a shared vision, underscoring his effectiveness as a collaborator and leader."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"Dr Winkler’s presentation was the highlight of our conference — engaging, insightful, and genuinely memorable. He blends deep expertise with wit and warmth, making complex ideas both accessible and inspiring. Our delegates were captivated from start to finish."
"Dr. Winkler (...) successfully led a collaborative project to build and deliver a new executive education program for Board Members and C-Level Executives on the topic of AI. I value his attention to detail, his customer-focused mindset, and his innovative approach to problem solving."
"I have a great comment today to share with you. One of our delegates said ‘We need more Ulrichs in the world' !"
"I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr. Winkler on several projects over the last 15 years. As a strategist, Dr. Winkler possesses a unique talent for envisioning the bigger picture while effectively navigating complex real-world challenges. His strategic thinking coupled with his down-to-earth insights and spot-on intuition have not only propelled his own ventures to success but have provided valuable insights to me and to others in numerous industries. I have no doubt that Dr. Winkler will continue to make profound impacts in the fields of leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, and education for many years to come. It is an honor to endorse him for his exceptional qualities as a human being and his outstanding achievements in the professional arena."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"His deep understanding of the art and science of business strategy is balanced by his ability to bring diverse people together around a shared vision. He’s that rare creator who combines meticulous attention to detail and rigorous skill, with a clear-minded and direct talent for communicating what needs to be done at all levels of the business. It's been my privilege to work with him on several projects — in leadership and team performance, in development of an international executive education"
"Ulrich, delivered an amazing engaging leadership presentation (...). As a result, The University of Sheffield engaged Ulrich for a strategic workshop with our Senior Team to develop our new vision and mission"
"Ulrich is amazing. I am just starting out my small business and was feeling super unorganized and a but chaotic. Ulrich helped me find "my center of gravity" and assisted me in organizing my next steps. I am in such a better place now and feeling calm and confident about my business."
"Once you start working with Dr. Winkler, you'll realize as I did, that Dr. Winkler is a top level professional with few to no equivalence. I was pleasantly "shocked" at this great discovery. In addition to being a brilliant mind, Dr. Winkler is a dogged professional who takes pride in his work (...)."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Dr. Winkler is the ideal colleague who brings a level of drive, process, and accountability that is rare, valued, and essential. His ability to provide strategic direction to all aspects of an organization while keeping all moving parts focused on larger goals is what makes him so successful."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
UNLEASHED – Doc U Goal Achievement System
A one-day in-person intensive for people who are tired of knowing what to do and not doing it.
UNLEASHED helps you understand why execution has failed in the past, where resistance actually comes from, and how it operates in your case. You learn how to cut through these barriers and install structures that translate your goals into daily action — so you can make measurable progress toward goals that matter to you, not abstract ideals.
This is not motivational fluff — it is a threshold experience that changes how you relate to goals, commitment, and execution.
The Doc U Study Excellence System
Most students are expected to perform academically without ever being trained how learning, preparation, and performance actually work. Grades, exams, and deadlines arrive — but the methods needed to handle them effectively are never taught. When results fall short, you may blame yourself (or your teachers). The problem, however, is almost always one of training, not capability.
Study Excellence is a structured online learning program designed to change that. It teaches you how to learn, focus, and perform in an academic setting through proven methods grounded in learning psychology, neuroscience, executive coaching, and performance psychology. The goal is simple: replace ineffective habits with approaches that reliably translate effort into results.
Study Excellence goes beyond techniques. It builds the self-organization, discipline, and follow-through required to operate deliberately rather than reactively — even when pressure increases.
The result is not just better grades. It is competence, confidence, and the ability to operate with clarity. These are skills you don't discard after an exam or a semester — they form a foundation for learning and performance that remains useful throughout your life.
What Participants Say about Dr. Ulrich Winkler’s Teaching
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
"I was a delegate at seminar last week and found it absolutely fascinating. I would be interested to attend any other lectures that you may be giving."
"Your teaching (...) was the highlight for me (...) I felt pushed and learned things that were so new to me and really complemented my technical knowledge so well. This has changed my life and has impacted how I look at myself and has increased not only my knowledge but also my confidence. Furthermore, I'm sure that it has helped me moving into Management with my company, something I had been trying to do for 5 years. So, in a way it has been life-changing for me and has been the highlight in my life in doing something for myself."
"I had the honor to attend Ulrich’s two days workshop about leadership (...): an outstanding inspiring experience that has left a deep legacy to me. During the two days together, Ulrich made me discover the fundamental role and pervasive influence of a real leader in determining the destiny of any organization, especially in the nowadays ever-changing business and social environment."
"Dr. Winkler’s seminar has been one of the most outstanding experiences in my life. It has been instrumental in my success as an entrepreneur and in life. To this day I still go back to the materials and my notes when I face a difficult situation or have a tough question to answer."
"Dr. Ulrich is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable professors I have encountered in my learning journey."
"Ulrich’s strength lies in his depth of experience. He spots the gaps you can’t see and frames them in a way that demands action."
Why Me? Why Choose Doc U
For 30 years, I've worked at the intersection of theory and practice in boardrooms, classrooms, and research labs. I've taught at NYU, Duke, Texas A&M, and Liverpool University. I've advised executives at Mercedes-Benz, Rotho AG, and leading organizations worldwide. But more than credentials, I bring lived experience. I've faced the same challenges you face - pressure, setbacks, and the constant demand to perform. I've learned what works and what doesn't through trial, error, and rigorous testing. My approach isn't theoretical. It's battle-tested. And it works.
Read My Full StoryMy Approach
The streams that feed my river - Theories grounded in science and research. Practice tested in real-world challenges. Solutions concrete tools you can use immediately. Keep what works discard what doesn't, refine what does. I don't teach from a textbook. I teach from experience. Every framework, every tool, every principle has been tested in boardrooms, classrooms, and life. If it doesn't work when the pressure is on, it doesn't make it into my programs. This is the approach that has helped thousands of professionals, students, and organizations achieve more and live better.
The Logo Story
My story begins 400 years ago, when my family earned its coat of arms for bravery in the Thirty Years' War. The shield represents protection and strength. The symbols speak to resilience, clarity, and the courage to stand firm when everything around you is changing. Today, that spirit lives on in my work. The same principles that guided my ancestors through war and uncertainty, clarity of purpose, resilience in adversity, strength in conviction, are the foundations of the CH²AMP Framework. This isn't just a logo. It's a reminder that we come from a long line of people who didn't just survive challenges, they thrived through them. And so can you.
The CH²AMP Framework
Six interlocking pillars that form the foundation of sustained high performance. Each pillar is grounded in science, refined through practice, and infused with inspiration.
Clarity
Knowing who you are, what drives you, and what matters to you — so decisions are grounded rather than reactive.
Health
Building a sustainable energy system — physiological foundations that support focus, resilience, and vitality over time.
Happiness
Cultivating lightness and everyday joy as a stable way of being — beyond pleasure and excitement.
Achievement
Making measurable progress toward meaningful goals — and developing mastery through sustained practice.
Meaning
Anchoring action in what matters to you — discovered through deep engagement, not borrowed ideals.
Peace
Remaining calm and grounded when pressure is on — through regulation, not avoidance.
Clarity
Knowing who you are, what drives you, and what matters to you — so decisions are grounded rather than reactive.
Health
Building a sustainable energy system — physiological foundations that support focus, resilience, and vitality over time.
Happiness
Cultivating lightness and everyday joy as a stable way of being — beyond pleasure and excitement.
Achievement
Making measurable progress toward meaningful goals — and developing mastery through sustained practice.
Meaning
Anchoring action in what matters to you — discovered through deep engagement, not borrowed ideals.
Peace
Remaining calm and grounded when pressure is on — through regulation, not avoidance.
Organizations Who Trust Me and I Have Worked With
For three decades, I've had the privilege of working with leading universities, global corporations, and innovative organizations. These partnerships have shaped my approach and validated the frameworks I teach.
