Dranbleiben – Your accountability partner & personal accountability coach for online coaching in English

DRANBLEIBEN.
✦ The person who doesn't forget about you.
Take a look inside Discord
This is what accountability looks like

Because someone asks. Every day. I remember what you set out to do — and I follow up. Not because I have to. Because I know what it's like to stay on track alone.

Max. 10
clients at a time — on purpose, not by chance
1×
check-in per day
Daily
personal feedback
€99
per month

Sebastian

Your accountability partner

A real person – always
Zero AI replies
Personal support
Confidential & discreet
Why Dranbleiben?

What's missing
is someone who asks.

Nothing more, nothing less.

Nobody asks.

Your friends don't want to nag you. Your partner is being diplomatic. Nobody asks tomorrow morning whether you actually did it. I do.

Nobody remembers.

Two weeks ago you said you'd run twice this week. Does anyone still remember? I do.

Nobody stays on it.

Skip a week and no one says a thing. With me there's no hiding. I'm the one who stays on it — so that you do too.

The science behind it

Why accountability
actually works

I've noticed it in myself: when someone is there who follows up, I get things done. Because then I can't fool myself anymore.

— Sebastian Hein, Dranbleiben

Hawthorne Effect Roethlisberger & Dickson, 1939 · Western Electric Hawthorne Works

People behave differently when they know someone is watching.

In one of the most famous studies in industrial psychology, researchers observed factory workers over several years. The result was striking: productivity didn't rise because of better conditions — it rose because the workers knew someone was watching. Being observed alone changed their behaviour.

Key insight: External observation and follow-up increase personal responsibility — regardless of discipline, motivation or willpower. It's not a character trait, it's a social phenomenon.
Roethlisberger, F.J. & Dickson, W.J. (1939). Management and the Worker. Harvard University Press. Read the paper →
How it works

Get into action
in three steps

No long onboarding process. We start quickly and get straight to what matters.

1

Free intro call

We get to know each other, clarify your goals and see whether working together is right for you. No pressure, no obligation.

2

Set clear agreements

Together we define what you want to achieve, by when — and how I'll hold you accountable along the way.

3

Regular contact & real follow-up

Check-ins, honest feedback, follow-up — I keep you on course, for real. Not an AI. Me.

Transparency

Every month
you see what you've achieved.

No gut feeling, no vague statements. You get a personal monthly report — written, honest, concrete.

Monthly report · April 2026
Laura Berger
Summary
April was Laura's strongest month since the start. Lost 2.3 kg, locked in her workout routine – and for the first time she brought up her stress eating herself.
Highlights
→ First 6 km run without a break · → Meditated every day · → Discovered strength training
16×
Workouts
24×
Nutrition
−2.3 kg
Weight

Your numbers at a glance

Habit calendar, progress trends and daily stats — laid out visually so you can see how far you've come.

Personal coaching feedback

I write down what I've observed: patterns, strengths, blind spots — and what we'll tackle next month.

Goals vs. reality

What was the plan, what came of it? No sugarcoating — but no fixation on failure either. Honest and constructive.

Download an example report
Sebastian Hein – Your accountability partner
About me

From 205 to 133.
Then back up to 214.

I know what yo-yo means. Not from books.

In 2004 I weighed 205 kg. Eight years later I was at 133 — I had really done it. Then came 2021. The lockdown. The isolation. No system left to hold me. I gained the weight back — up to 214 kg. More than ever before.

That taught me one thing: willpower lasts a month. For years, you need someone who asks. Today I'm at 142 kg — and I know exactly what works and what doesn't.

"I'm not someone who tells you how it's done. I'm someone who's still in the middle of it himself — and that's exactly why I ask every day."
205
2004
Starting point
133
2012
Lowest point
214
2021
Lockdown
142
Today
Still in the middle of it
Why me

Not a program.
A person.

I deliberately take on few clients — so I can truly do right by each one.

I know both sides

From 205 to 133 kg — and back to 214. I know what it feels like to fail, start over and stay on track. That's not textbook knowledge.

Always me, never a bot

You message me — and I reply. No templates, no automated messages, no team answering. Always Sebastian, in person.

Your goal, not mine

No pre-made program. I adapt to what you need — whether it's losing weight, building habits or simply finally staying on track.

"I'm not someone who tells you what to do. I'm the one who asks tomorrow morning whether you did it."

Sebastian Hein, founder of Dranbleiben
Coaching

Transparent & fair

One offer, one price. No contract, cancel any month.

Coaching
€99/month

One check-in per day. A nudge every day — you stay on track because someone follows up.

  • Daily check-in via WhatsApp/Telegram
  • Tracking of your individual metrics
  • Monthly progress report
  • No contract, cancel any month
3 months upfront: €249 instead of €297
Try it for 30 days. Money back.

If after 30 days you feel it's not for you — no problem. I refund the full amount. No questions asked.

Frequently asked

Everything you
want to know

January 1
The group chat
Okay everyone, this year we're really doing it. Workouts, nutrition, all of it. Who's in?
I'm in! For real this time.
Let's gooo.
January 8
The group chat
Did anyone work out today?
January 15 · No more messages
Can't a friend just do this?
Your friend likes you. That's the problem. They let you off the hook because they don't want to ask you uncomfortable questions. They have their own commitments. And when you both procrastinate, you both just look away.

In the Discord you meet someone who's starting out with you, not someone who already knows you. You pull each other along because you both want to get somewhere, not because you owe each other anything. Strangers often make better allies than friends ever could.
Who is Dranbleiben for?
For people who know what they want but can't pull it off alone. Not because they're too weak, but because they lack structure and someone on the other side. Whether it's losing weight, building habits or simply finally staying on track.
How is this different from a coach?
A coach gives you knowledge and methods. I ask you tomorrow morning whether you actually did it. No motivational talk, no therapy session. Just honest commitment between two people.
What does a typical check-in look like?
You send me a photo, a screenshot or a short message as proof that you did it. I take a look and we briefly talk about how it's going. No essays, no long calls. Just accountability in everyday life.
What if I miss a day?
It happens. I won't beat you up over it. But I will ask what happened and we'll figure out together what to adjust. Missing once isn't failure. Going silent is.
Is there a community?
Yes. In the Dranbleiben Discord you'll find people going through the same thing right now. Find accountability partners, share check-ins, be honest with each other. Small, still growing, but that's exactly why it's real connection instead of noise.
How long until I see results?
Most people feel within a few weeks that they follow through more. Not because everything suddenly gets easier, but because someone is there who follows up. Big changes take time. But the difference in everyday life shows up fast.
What if I feel ashamed when I've done nothing?
That's the most common reason people avoid check-ins. I don't judge. I know the feeling myself. What matters is that you still write — even when "nothing happened". That's exactly when the conversation matters most.
What if we don't click?
Then you stop. No contract, cancel any month. I don't want a client who feels obligated to stay. If it doesn't fit, just tell me — no drama, no explanation needed.
Knowledge & background

Why staying on track
is so hard

No motivational fluff. Just honest articles about what really makes change hard – and what helps. (Currently in German.)

Psychology

You don't fall back to zero. You just start the next attempt.

The relapse isn't the problem. The problem is the story you tell yourself in the 24 hours after.

Read the article → Psychology

Why motivation is the worst companion you can have

Most people don't fail because they lack motivation. They fail because they wait for it. What actually carries you.

Read the article → Psychology

The injection is a tool, not a plan.

Wegovy and Ozempic are a genuine paradigm shift. But without structure, the shot is just a pause.

Read the article → Habits

Why streak apps sabotage you

47 days. One bad Tuesday. Back to zero. That's not a motivation problem. That's a design problem.

Read the article → Psychology

Your AI friend is lying to you. Kindly.

ChatGPT never disagrees with you. That feels good. But that's exactly the problem.

Read the article → Psychology

Personal responsibility matters. But it isn't enough.

Sticking with it isn't a question of character. It's a question of structure. And of the right foundation.

Read the article → Basics

The people who tell you you can't do it have given up themselves.

Why pushback so often comes from people who have stopped fighting their own battles.

Read the article → Community

We vs. You: Why you don't have to beat your inner critic alone.

You vs. You sounds strong. But I fought that battle alone for years. And lost.

Read the article → Psychology

Why you don't reach your goals alone – and why that's completely normal

Evolution didn't build you to go it alone. What Zajonc, oxytocin and 200,000 years of history say about accountability.

Read the article → Habits

JOMO: The quiet joy of saying no

FOMO pulls you in every direction. JOMO gets you to your goal. Why conscious missing out isn't a punishment.

Read the article → Health

Longevity: What you have to do today to still be active at 70

From 30 on, your body loses muscle mass. Hormones shift. What used to work automatically no longer does.

Read the article → Basics

Body doubling: Why you get more done with others

You do things with others that you'd never tackle alone. That's not a character question – that's science.

Read the article → Basics

What is an accountability partner – and why do I need one?

You know what you want. You know how it's done. And still nothing happens. The reason has nothing to do with willpower.

Read the article → Psychology

Why good resolutions keep failing – and what actually helps

January, Monday, the first of the month. You start. Again. What has to be different this time has nothing to do with motivation.

Read the article → Personal story

Three dogs: What really pulls us out

The most consistent habit in my life doesn't come from discipline. It comes from three dogs standing by my bed every morning.

Read the article → Resources

Resource drop #1: Your accountability starter kit

One book, one tool, one method. No bullshit – just what I use myself and genuinely recommend.

Read the article →
Start now

Ready to really stay on track?

Book a free 15-minute intro call. No pressure, no sales pitch — I just want to understand where you're at.