Jēkabs Rēdlihs

From the ice rink to working with people.

My first lessons in confidence, teamwork, discipline and getting back up after defeat happened not in a classroom, but on the ice.

Hockey has been part of my life since the age of six — from youth teams to Latvia’s national team, the NHL Draft and six seasons with Dinamo Riga.

Professional sport taught me something important: results are not just about talent. Much depends on how we think, respond to setbacks, work with others and keep our direction when things do not go to plan.

After professional sport, I increasingly turned to working with people — education, coaching, talks and team development. I combine my sporting experience with education and practical coaching tools.

My goal is not to tell people how to live. It is to help them see more clearly, ask questions we often overlook and find a next step that is realistic for that person or team.

I believe victory is not only a medal. It can be the courage to make a decision, rediscover joy, set priorities, believe in yourself again or bring a team together around a shared goal.