Hi there!
We are Daniel Frieß and Jess Blijkers.
After working side-by-side in senior management for 5 years, we developed both a professional collaboration and a close friendship, based on mutual trust and challenge.
Together, we have over 30 combined years of experience in both for and not-for profit sectors. We know firsthand what it’s like to drive change in organisations. We know it is not always easy. But it is always an opportunity. It’s time we made friends with change, which is why we have joined forces to co-found enough.consulting.
What unites us are our common values and the unwavering belief that today’s world requires a new definition of success, with people at the centre.
Our joint areas of expertise
We are passionate about leadership. Especially the type of transformative leadership that enables creativity, courage and connection. We have extensive experience and expertise on the inner and outer work required for psychological safety and innovation in teams. Organisational transformation has been the only constant in our respective careers, so we have a deep understanding of change management and how to lead in times of great uncertainty. We are both avid facilitators, tirelessly looking for the best ways to unlock everyone’s potential to take responsibility and participate actively.
- Leadership
- Organisational transformation and change management
- Strategy development
- Facilitation and co-creation
- Building innovative and psychologically safe cultures
- Collective action for systems change
- General Management
- Ethical and community-led impact approaches
- Regenerative economies
- Decolonisation, anti-racism and disability inclusion
How we complement each other
While we have a lot of expertise in common, the strength of our partnership also lies in how we complement each other through our differences.
Our goal will always be to find the best solutions for our clients, by combining our knowledge and experience.
Daniel Frieß
Daniel has specific expertise in:
- Adaptive strategy and foresight
- New era of finance and controlling
- Organisational structures, systems and processes
- Agile leadership
- Digital transformation
- Economy for the common good, well-being economy
Within the team, Daniel is responsible for finance and operations, as well as the lead for the german-speaking market.
I am a basketball, food and reggae music enthusiast, and I believe that everyone is far more effective when having fun. Sports, art, music and playfulness are therefore always part of my language. My wife and I have two amazing kids, who always inspire me to be the best version of myself.
Jess Blijkers
Jess has specific expertise in:
- Solidarity and collective action
- Storytelling and communication
- Systems thinking and leadership
- Ethical and community-led approaches
- Degrowth, regenerative leadership and mindsets
- Decolonisation, anti-racism and disability inclusion
Within the team, Jess is responsible for communications, and is the lead for the english-speaking market.
I love animals, music and books and I am a proud (and literal) tree-hugger. I am a singer-songwriter, and an activist. I hold on to the belief that people are generally doing the best they can and that radical change is possible. My partner and I are the companions of an old, stubborn, but splendid rescue dog called Alfie.
What people say about us
Jess and Daniel bring a deeply held, values-led and people-centred approach to every piece of work they do, whether that be strategy, transformation, change management and other vitally important organisational projects. They consistently build and support the development of empowered, trust-based teams. Their leadership experience and their combined wide ranging professional expertise across the full range of organisational functions is invaluable. Conversations with Daniel and Jess are informed by their strong integrity, vision and empathy. What is very special, and highly enjoyable, about working with Jess and Daniel is their empathy and their co-leadership approach.
Barney Tallack, Principal Consultant, Averthur NGO Consulting
Daniel is an absolute joy to work with — savvy, direct, and deeply passionate about his team’s success. He brings a dynamic mix of vision, drive, and empathy to every project, and his thought leadership in strategy, change management, and transformation are invaluable.
Daniel’s expertise is clear, but what truly sets him apart is his ability to build high-performing teams rooted in mutual respect. During my time working with him, it was evident how deeply he believes in the power of people, consistently encouraging those around him to reach new heights. He fosters an organisational culture that inspires trust, agility, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Esther Kwaku, Consultant and Facilitator
I have been serving the CSOs sector for nearly two decades and my recent past encounter with Jess and Daniel was a special moment.
We ran change management which was a challenging time but your participatory leadership, courage and trust in people made it possible. You have clarity on what development looks like in the future and it was evident that you both needed such a space to realize your vision to see a fair and balanced world where power sits at the right place. You are acting with integrity and are prioritising the greater good. I am thrilled to see you are leading this contemporary idea and I am sure this initiative will benefit many in the sector.
Aynalem Tefera, Deputy Regional Director
Our partners
We are lucky to have many collaborators with whom we partner in order to best serve the specific needs or contexts of our clients. Don’t hesitate to talk to us about anything that might seem to go beyond transformation competencies! We can either refer you to them directly or design a package that includes their specific area of competence.