Breaking the Pattern is our 4-day transformational intensive
Most entrepreneurs are fighting invisible forces they can't see. The same patterns repeat — different ventures, same ceilings. Different partners, same conflicts. How do you break a pattern you didn't choose and can't see?
Join us for an intensive where you will:
- Map the inherited patterns shaping your decisions
- Experience systemic constellation work firsthand
- Connect with a curated group of entrepreneurs
- Participate in deep inquiry and real conversations about what it takes to build something that's authentically yours
Breaking the Pattern is €1,497 (early registration: €1,197). Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Work directly with Wouter
At this intensive, you'll work directly with Wouter, founder of Founder Shifts and creator of the Four Fits framework for sustainable entrepreneurial success.
With a Master's in Systemic Organizational Constellations, certification in Reinvention methodology, and training in Mark Wolynn's intergenerational trauma approach, Wouter brings 15+ years of experience working with entrepreneurs, teams, and organizations navigating transformation.
He'll personally lead you through the exercises and constellation work, and will be available for focused coaching throughout the four days.
A systemic approach to sustainable success
Every entrepreneur carries inherited beliefs about success, money, and belonging. These patterns were installed before conscious memory — by family, by culture, by events that happened to people you may never have met.
Most of the time, these patterns stay invisible. They show up as decisions that don't make sense in retrospect, success followed by self-sabotage, or a ceiling that strategies can't seem to break.
The Four Fits framework provides a "missing manual" for addressing these patterns. It's a proven system based on work with entrepreneurs across industries, integrating systemic constellations, intergenerational trauma work, and reinvention methodology.
At Breaking the Pattern, we'll help you apply this system to your life and business, and answer your questions about how to sustain transformation.
The premise: Your business can only grow as far as you have grown. Until you see the pattern, you can't change it. And until you heal what's driving it, the pattern keeps driving you.
The four-day journey
We work from the inside out — because sustainable change requires a stable foundation.
Seeing the System
Map the invisible architecture — family patterns, inherited beliefs, unconscious loyalties. Identify the core sentence driving your decisions. Most people have never looked at their system this way.
Healing the Root
With the pattern visible, we work toward release. Through constellation work and healing sentences, separate what's yours from what you inherited. Not rejecting your family — returning what isn't yours to carry.
Finding Direction
Turn outward. What's authentically yours to build? Assess alignment between who you are and what you're creating. Design experiments to test new directions with systemic clarity.
Sustaining the Shift
Insight without integration fades. Build personal practices, connect with your future self, establish the architecture for lasting transformation. Leave with experiments, not just understanding.
Based on proven methodologies
Systemic Constellations — Developed by Bert Hellinger and adapted for organizational contexts. A phenomenological method for revealing hidden dynamics, used by family therapists and Fortune 500 consultants worldwide.
Intergenerational Trauma Work — Based on Mark Wolynn's Core Language Approach and supported by epigenetics research. Understanding how trauma transmits across generations until consciously addressed.
Reinvention Methodology — Developed by Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva for navigating discontinuous change. Structured frameworks for transformation when the old playbook no longer applies.
You will receive a workbook with all frameworks, assessments, and practice templates.
Small cohort, deep work
Breaking the Pattern is limited to 8-12 participants per cohort. This work requires intimacy, not scale.
The small group allows for real constellation work, genuine connection, and the kind of depth that isn't possible in larger settings. Participants often say the witnessing and being witnessed by others in the cohort is as valuable as the direct work.
We're selective about who we bring together — fit matters in both directions. Not everyone is accepted, and that's by design. The container works because of who's in it.
What's included: 4-day intensive (24+ hours live), program workbook, 30-day integration session, practice partner matching, recordings of teaching sessions.
FAQs
When and where is Breaking the Pattern?
Four consecutive days, online via Zoom. We run cohorts several times per year. The next cohort begins in April 2026. We'll share the full schedule and session times after you apply.
What does the intensive include?
• 24+ hours of live facilitation over 4 days
• Systemic constellation work and experiential exercises
• Teaching on intergenerational patterns and the Four Fits framework
• Small group and partner work
• 1:1 coaching moments throughout
• Program workbook with all frameworks and assessments
• 30-day integration session (included)
• Practice partner matching within your cohort
• Recordings of teaching sessions for future reference
Is this therapy?
No. While the work can be deeply healing, this is an educational and transformational program, not clinical therapy. If you're in acute mental health crisis, please seek appropriate professional support first. This program is for people who are stable but stuck.
What if I don't know my family history?
You know more than you think. And systemic work often reveals what the conscious mind doesn't remember. People with limited family information can participate fully — the system finds ways to communicate what needs to be seen.
What if difficult emotions come up?
They might. The container is held with care, and you're never required to share or explore more than you're ready for. Most participants find that finally looking at difficult material — with support and a framework for resolution — is relieving rather than overwhelming.
Who is this intensive for?
Entrepreneurs and leaders who sense that their stuckness isn't strategic — it's structural. People who notice patterns repeating across ventures, roles, or relationships. Those willing to look at family history and inherited patterns in service of real change. This is not for people looking for tactical fixes without personal examination.
Can I bring a business partner?
Yes. When you apply, you can tell us about partners or team members you'd like to invite. We'll review each application individually.
How will I know if I've been accepted?
We review applications on a rolling basis and typically respond within one week. If it seems like a fit, we'll schedule a brief conversation before confirming your spot.
What happens after the 4 days?
You'll leave with a personal practice architecture, a practice partner from your cohort, and concrete experiments to run. The 30-day integration session is included — we reconvene to check progress, troubleshoot, and recalibrate. Optional ongoing support is available for those who want it.
What if I have more questions?
Please email hello@foundershifts.com and we'll be happy to help.
Apply for Breaking the Pattern
Breaking the Pattern is €1,497 (early registration: €1,197) for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to work at the root.
- Map the inherited patterns shaping your decisions
- Experience systemic constellation work firsthand
- Separate what's yours from what you inherited
- Design experiments to test new directions
- Build practices for lasting transformation
- Connect with a curated group of entrepreneurs
- Receive 1:1 coaching moments throughout
- Get the program workbook with all frameworks
- Join the 30-day integration session