About me

Joachim J Layes

Joachim J Layes

From a young age, I dreamed of becoming either an architect or an astrophysicist—drawn to both the creative and the scientific. Over time, I understood that what truly drives me is a deep, lifelong curiosity for the abstract and the practical, the innovative and the interdisciplinary, and the personal and the systemic. That curiosity has shaped a rich and varied career spanning interior and industrial design, software application engineering, sales and marketing, corporate sustainability, and work with social and environmental entrepreneurs across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific.

Today, I bring that journey into my work as a sustainability and strategy consultant, educator, and writer—helping individuals and organizations align purpose, performance, and impact. I’ve co-authored a book on critical thinking and written a children’s book. My current focus is teaching, storytelling, and strategic advisory work, reflecting a deep commitment to values, resilience, and meaningful change. I live with my family in Germany, where I continue to explore the space between inner growth and outer impact.