Leadership · teams · company culture · since 1997
We bring heart into the world of numbers.
We develop leadership that inspires. We help leaders, teams and employees grow, communicate and achieve results with a human touch.
29
years developing people and companies in Slovakia and abroad
19
trainers, coaches and psychologists with a business background
200+
corporate clients, most of them long-term
We help people grow. Practically.
Our approach
H2O.
Heart to
Organizations.
We help organisations operate on an understanding of human nature, not on misleading principles. Water always finds its path. We teach people to overcome obstacles.
01Authenticity
We help participants get to know themselves better and consciously name their own signature: what makes me unique, what should I build on, what characterises me, who am I really.
02Strengths and talents
It is more effective to use and strengthen your strengths and talents than to eliminate weaknesses. We look for ways participants can use exactly what they are good at in everyday practice.
03Psychological safety
A sense of psychological safety is essential for learning. In our trainings and programs we create an environment where participants can learn and are not afraid to make mistakes.
04Comfort zone
Learning only happens when we step out of our comfort zone. We show participants how important it is to try new things and face new challenges, because that is where we learn the most.
05Habits
Habits sú systém malých krokov, ktoré robíme pravidelne a ktoré postupne vedú k zmene správania a k novým zručnostiam. Motivujeme účastníkov, aby si naformulovali návyky, ktoré im pomôžu meniť svoj život.
06Feedback
Regular, specific and safe feedback is the fastest path to change. We teach how to give and receive it so that it moves people forward instead of hurting them.
How we work with you
Every successful change begins with a conversation.
Development only makes sense when it is tailored to a specific organisation and its people. That is why our process is built on a personal approach, understanding the situation and clearly defined goals.
Initial consultation
We meet and listen to your situation, challenges and expectations. We ask and listen to understand what your company really needs.
Diagnosis and assessment
Interviews, measurements, questionnaires or an Assessment centre. We verify the current state and identify strengths and areas for development.
Goals and a tailored solution
Together we set development goals and design a program: trainings, coaching, workshops or a long-term leadership program.
A good company is not one without problems. A good company is one that sees them and solves them.
Jana Olexová, co-owner of TIMAN
Our team
People who understand people.
Jana Olexová
Co-owner · author of the H2O approach
Martina Šarišská
Co-owner · international projects, AC/DC
Mária Uhrinová
Leads the TIMAN team · AC/DC professional guarantor
Peter Lacko
Runs the central Slovakia office · outdoor programs
Blog, interviews, podcast
How to feel good at work.
Interview · Startitup · 8/2026
The best expert is not necessarily the best leader
What destroys trust in companies today, why a leader does not need an answer to everything and how Gen Z and AI are changing leadership.
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We live beyond the training room.
Short podcast episodes, photos from teambuildings and trainings, thoughts on leadership. Pick the channel that suits you.
Podcast · Srdce do biznisu
Ten minutes on how to feel good at work
33 episodes in Slovak with Jana Olexová and Martina Šarišská: emotions, trust, feedback, stress, decision-making. Also on Apple Podcasts.
What we are up to right now
Photos from programs, new episodes and tips for managers. Click to load the latest posts (Facebook sets its cookies only after you click).
Behind the scenes
Teambuildings, trainings and the TIMAN team in pictures.
Follow @timan__s.r.oFor managers and HR
Articles, lecturer news and program invitations.
Follow TIMAN on LinkedInWhat people say
„Ďakujeme za perfektne strávený čas na teambuildingu v Brusne. Janka Olexová a Peťo Lacko – robíte to skvele!“
„Ďakujeme za skvelý tréning komunikácie v rámci nášho firemného teambuildingu zábavnou a poučnou formou.“
„Dievčatá, tak krásne sa vás počúva. Motivačne, sebareflexne, ľudsky.“
Start developing your team today.
Tell us what you are struggling with. We will get back to you within two working days and suggest a first step.